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#202
Hood Adjustment
Before I go any further, I wanted to know if any of you 56 Olds owners could give me some advise. I had the hood hinges rebuilt and I installed them yesterday. When the hood is closed, it fits good. As I go to open it feels a little stiff and the back end comes up before the pivot . It does not seen to open as high as it did before. Can this be adjusted further or should I leave it alone. I tightened the bolts under the dash before I opened it while the hood was in proper position. Still a great improvement so far,but I would like to get it as close to perfect as I can.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Rick
Thanks for any suggestions.
Rick
#203
Erit, I do have it. I picked up a digital copy of the Shop Manual back when I first got the car. It looks like I am doing the windshield tomorrow then will be tackling the wiring when I get back from spending time with the family. Both are necessary evils that will pay off in the end. I'll post pictures in my window leaks thread (https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...dow-leaks.html) that I started a while back that has a link to your video and also the pictures from 360scamp.
Also if anybody needs the shop manual I am sure we can work out a way for you to get it. It's 115mb just let me know and I will do what I can to get it to you.
Also if anybody needs the shop manual I am sure we can work out a way for you to get it. It's 115mb just let me know and I will do what I can to get it to you.
#204
Cool. Thanks for the heads up. I just pulled my windshield today but I have to halt all my projects until I get home.
#205
Before I go any further, I wanted to know if any of you 56 Olds owners could give me some advise. I had the hood hinges rebuilt and I installed them yesterday. When the hood is closed, it fits good. As I go to open it feels a little stiff and the back end comes up before the pivot . It does not seen to open as high as it did before. Can this be adjusted further or should I leave it alone. I tightened the bolts under the dash before I opened it while the hood was in proper position. Still a great improvement so far,but I would like to get it as close to perfect as I can.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Rick
Thanks for any suggestions.
Rick
#206
Hood Hinges
Erit - I had the hinges done at SMS Auto Restoration Services - Derry NH 800-989-6660 www.sms-auto.com Talk to Rod
They did a great job - turn around was less than two weeks. I had a set of hinges from a parts car - that made it easy - A couple of buddies came over and helped me swap them out and it was done in an hour.
Rick
They did a great job - turn around was less than two weeks. I had a set of hinges from a parts car - that made it easy - A couple of buddies came over and helped me swap them out and it was done in an hour.
Rick
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New to the site and this thread. Got me a 56 super 88 2 door. Its in about a million peices in my garage right now, but I have build fever so it wont be long till its back out on the road. The 56 is just plain beautiful, nuff said.
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Erit
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If anyone is interested in seeing my Olds, check it out here!
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/233824...-oldsmobile-88
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/233824...-oldsmobile-88
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If anyone is interested in seeing my Olds, check it out here!
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/233824...-oldsmobile-88
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/233824...-oldsmobile-88
#220
Waiting for the flatbed to get here,going to paint her up today at my workplace nice heated downdraft booth.Ice green and canyon green poly.Will provide pics tomorrow.up at 4am cannot sleep and shell be painted by new years.
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New here.
I love the paint MR. Golds56.
I posted this question on the newbie forum but only had one response. I am looking for these parts I'm not sure what they are. I have a Father Son project 56 88 4 door. My Dad and I have had this car since 93. We are finally getting to it. The car was in good shape when we bought it. Just needed little things, but in his quest to make it more than a driver, my Dad started taking it apart. Now there is one missing part so far. I am not sure what it is, all I know is it bolts on down by the spindle and I think behind the drum backing plate. Here are a couple pics of the part and one of the car how she sits now.
I posted this question on the newbie forum but only had one response. I am looking for these parts I'm not sure what they are. I have a Father Son project 56 88 4 door. My Dad and I have had this car since 93. We are finally getting to it. The car was in good shape when we bought it. Just needed little things, but in his quest to make it more than a driver, my Dad started taking it apart. Now there is one missing part so far. I am not sure what it is, all I know is it bolts on down by the spindle and I think behind the drum backing plate. Here are a couple pics of the part and one of the car how she sits now.
#229
@ Diesl899,
Erit had posted pics of his disc brake install on another thread. It shows the part you are asking about nicely...see photo...I also attached a pick of the backside of my drum...it shows (poorly) which way the bolts go in.
Erit had posted pics of his disc brake install on another thread. It shows the part you are asking about nicely...see photo...I also attached a pick of the backside of my drum...it shows (poorly) which way the bolts go in.
#231
Parts needed
I realized I wasn't clear with my previous post. I am looking for the passenger side parts, cover, spacers and bolts. If someone could help me out with where I can get one or a set. Are they going to be the same on other GM brand cars. Or do I need them if I do a disc brake conversion. My Dad mentioned Kanters having a kit for it but I have not been able to find it on their website.
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#233
I realized I wasn't clear with my previous post. I am looking for the passenger side parts, cover, spacers and bolts. If someone could help me out with where I can get one or a set. Are they going to be the same on other GM brand cars. Or do I need them if I do a disc brake conversion. My Dad mentioned Kanters having a kit for it but I have not been able to find it on their website.
Last edited by hialeah56; January 3rd, 2012 at 02:47 PM.
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Glen - I used Classic Auto Glass for both my 2 door sedan and my 4 door hardtop - if you know anyone who goes to Carlisle, he sets up there and ships for free with a show purchase - usually about an $80 difference! I've done that twice now. I've also gotten vent wings for my 4 door sedan from vintage auto glass (restoglass.com) but they're in Montana so the shipping is a killer. I think any one of these guys can cut it - biggest question is if they have the green glass (assuming you have the EZ EYE)