56and 57 olds

[kennb]

I am getting a 56 and 57 olds 4 doors that are super straight that I will be redoing......This will not be a fast process but I am excited about them.I have given thought to having them cast since 4 doors are harder to find in this condition.

thanks to Ramfins59 I have the front bumper coming. (hope I spelled that right).

Edited March 11, 2014 by kennb

[1 bad55 stan]

Interesting projects coming up,put me down for a pair if your going to sell them...

[Baugher Garage]

I love Oldsmobiles!

[slusher]

Cool project...

[kennb]

Since I will probably be repainting the 56 i am not sure if the plastic they used will hold up to being striped,,,,

Cab anyone help out on this, or should I just do a over paint or leave the paint and just do the chrome???

The green on is green plastic so it is not an issue

[ChrisBcritter]

Definitely DO NOT use oven cleaner on acetate; don't know what purple stuff/yellow stuff/brake fluid/ELO does to it.

Having these cast might be better if you can scare up some X-El styrene reissues; the bumpers will fit better (remember these old bodies shrink as well as warp).

Edited March 12, 2014 by ChrisBcritter

[w451973]

I'm an Olds so I'll be keeping an eye on this thread.

[kennb]

These came in the mail today. I am amazed at how straight they are and the fact that there is so little shrinkage that is common. The fit of the bumpers is close to factory.........