Terry Lange
PCS Member
The Olds is finally being put back together again! I ended up getting a lot of stainless polished and some chrome pieces replated to keep up with the caliber of the rest of the work that is being done. Still within budget, though. The project should be completed within the next two to three weeks. Unfortunately, the roof will have to be redone for the second time, since the air pressure from the soda blasting got under the bedliner material, and it can now be peeled off in sheets. Clearly, some shortcuts were taken in the preparation the first time around, so the second go at it will be done under warranty.
Interestingly, the GM data plate on this car shows that the conversion was done from a 2 door sedan, which had one of the lower production numbers of all the various models offered by Olds in '59. I was also able to trace the ownership of this car back to Carpenter Funeral Home in Vacaville, CA prior to going up to Port Orford, OR. I have e-mailed these previous owners, but have yet to receive a response.
Interestingly, the GM data plate on this car shows that the conversion was done from a 2 door sedan, which had one of the lower production numbers of all the various models offered by Olds in '59. I was also able to trace the ownership of this car back to Carpenter Funeral Home in Vacaville, CA prior to going up to Port Orford, OR. I have e-mailed these previous owners, but have yet to receive a response.