rv1963 Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Well done, nice top chop and I love the paint work.
Custom Hearse Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Nice work Peter! I have a project that I need to redo that uses a 60's roof on a 40's car. Yours came out beautifully!
Island rods Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Like this a lot , the colour scheme is a good combo,
Peter Lombardo Posted October 28, 2013 Author Posted October 28, 2013 Guys, thanks so much, I really appreciate the very kind words about this build......I didn't expect it, so it really makes me glad I got this posted.......a few asked to see a side view, so here is a side view and a bottom view, since the chassis follows the same color combination as the car. Side view and underside view Again, thanks for looking.
ctoelle Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 (edited) Holy moley, the bottom view is fantastic! I gotta quit painting mine mostly black Edited October 29, 2013 by ctoelle
Peter Lombardo Posted October 29, 2013 Author Posted October 29, 2013 On 10/28/2013 at 4:12 PM, Kaleb said: Peter, would you mind if I posted some of these gorgeous pics on Instagram? All credit goes to you. Absolutely, by all means go ahead.......thanks, Pete
Harry P. Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 On 10/28/2013 at 4:29 AM, buffalobill said: Harry P. wrote "huh ??? - explain, please" re: the clear plastic hood on '49/'50 Oldsmobiles - they were offered to Olds dealers (from GM) to showcase Olds' new ohv V8 engine. In 1949 - the first model year that the new Olds V8 was offered - the hood was mostly clear Plexiglass, and was a lift-off only type of hood that was intended to be only used on new Olds V8-equipped models in Oldsmobile dealers' showrooms as a promotional display. . . There's an original for sale on eBay as of today - it's offered @ $750 (ref: eBay item # 360287360995. Sorry - for some reason, I'm unable to post a direct link to that eBay auction -??) The one on eBay is supposed to fit on the Olds 98 series; and I'm not sure if it would also fit on the smaller 88 body series, or if there was a similar hood for '88s, too. In 1950, Olds dealers could display a new Olds w/ a metal hood that had two smaller Plexiglass 'window' panels that were on each side of the hood's centerline, as opposed to the type used on '49 models. The '50 model year hoods were hinged & latched like their all-steel counterparts. Some sources state that the general publc were able to purchase these hoods as an accessory from the Olds parts department. And, similar 2 window type hoods may have been available thru '53 on Oldsmobiles. And, for even more trivia - '33 Desoto had a promotional display of a car w/ a clear plastic hood to showcase it's engine - but, only for export markets. '40 Pontiac - actually was a re-bodied '39 that was displayed @ the NY World's Fair in 1939. It had clear plastic (Plexiglass ?) body panels; not just a clear hood. '53 Dodge had a hood w/ a clear Plexiglass insert - most likely the 2 window type as on the '50-'53 Olds hoods - it was a dealer promo item to showcase Dodge's mini-hemi Red Ram V8. '54 Ford had a promotional display type hood w/ a relatively large clear Plexiglass insert set in a steel hood. 1954 was the first model year for Ford's new ohv V8 (Y block) that replaced the venerable flathead V8. '60 Chevy Corvair - GM supplied Chevy dealers w/ an almost completely clear Plexiglass engine cover - complete w/ louvers - that was a showroom only, lift-off type of engine cover over it's aluminum air-cooled flat 6. all of the above info is courtesy of the H.A.M.B. forum. Ok... so the clear hoods were for display only. You never could buy an Olds with a clear hood.
donb Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 On 10/29/2013 at 12:14 AM, Foxer said: The side shot is a WOW! Agreed!
Mike Kucaba Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 WOW Peter! When you comeback you REALLY comeback!! what a build. That and the TIMBS...
charlie8575 Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 It looks good in profile, too. Peter, it really is a pleasure to have you in our midst again! Charlie Larkin
Harry P. Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 I got en email from Ken Kitchen (Kitchen Table Resins)... he sent me a few photos of the clear hoods that were made available to Olds dealers back in the day, to be used to showcase the new Rocket 88 engines.
Skydime Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 Absolutely beautiful build. As for the hoods... Yeah...you wouldn't catch me trying to mask one off to repaint any time soon. Way beyond my bodywork skills.
GerN Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 Even with the two-tone paint emphasizing the added top, your design still holds together surprisingly well. Bold design, great execution. Well done!
ToyLvr Posted November 8, 2013 Posted November 8, 2013 On 10/29/2013 at 12:46 AM, Harry P. said: Ok... so the clear hoods were for display only. You never could buy an Olds with a clear hood. Can't speak for the other cars on the "clear hood" list, but I've known of several pre-1965 Corvairs that were so equipped. One of my friends in the local Corvair Club had one that he added to his '62 Monza Spyder. The clear unit had all the necessary hardware to attach and latch it just like the metal unit, and you could drive the car just fine with it in place. Made for quite a conversation piece at shows, especially with the Monza Spyder's turbocharged engine to view. Peter - didn't mean to hijack your thread. Great looking Olds model!!!
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