I’ve been searching for the parts I need to restore my 41 Oldsmobile coupe. Mainly the transmission mounts. It seems the transmission mounts are made on the transmission and are not replaceable. The parts I need do not seem to exist anymore. There are some other issues that need attention also. So do I Rat Rod it, or just sell it to someone else. The engine runs absolutely perfect.
You might be able to adapt some other kind of mount.
Might be a big, nasty job though.
I wouldn't rat rod it.
Too nice a car to let it go.
I just googled '41 Olds parts and came up with this site:
http://www.oldsobsolete.com/products-page/1941-oldsmobile-parts-for-sale/page/4/
I don't know if these are the mounts you need but it sounds like it is.
I bet you can find them online some place if not.
If the mounts are rubber, Steele Rubber could likely re-vulcanise new ones in place.
When I had a '49 Pontiac, I couldn't find rear mounts (It was a Canuck car), so I replaced them with a piece of cedar. They only controlled torque, not weight.
Sell it to "Gas Monkey Garage" maybe you can get on TV. They will rat rod it and then sell it at some auction for 10's of thousands of dollars.
Why hurry? Check out what you can find at Hershey in a few weeks
Seems to me that you lack determination. If you really want to restore it or just fix it up and drive it then get after it. If not then pass it on.
Check out these folks:
CTC's Auto Ranch Inc.
3077 Memory Lane / I-35 North
Denton Tx 76207-4919
(800) 482-6199 or (940) 482-3007
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30-5:30
www.ctcautoranch.com
You could always resto-mod it.
Mount a 700R4 to it and have overdrive also.
Post a wanted request on this website, somebody will have what you need.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?s=a984bc4f069745798d275e3606 d9120b&f=5
I remember when I was a wee little tyke, my Dad had a '55 Cadillac 60 series two door hardtop that he bought at Bob Spreen Cadillac-Oldsmobile in Huntington Park, CA. (before they moved to where the freeways meet in Downey).
He never went to the Cad dealer for parts. He always went to places like Nowling's Oldsmobile or Simpson Buick for parts. They were cheaper and usually had them in stock unlike the Cad dealer.
My point being, those trans. mounts may also fit Buick or Cadillac. You might try the vintage Cadillac or Buick parts sources, or even the clubs representing those marques. If the mounts don't interchange, some of the guys in those clubs may have what you're looking for. Worth a try.
If I can locate all the parts to restore a 1925 Indiana Truck you can find what you need. Just don't give up and you will find the parts.
I like to save odd horseless carriages. Be creative. You could be amazed at what can be made or modified and made to work.
Drive carefully, and enjoy, W2
My 2c's worth:
Don't rat rod it-a bit like turning treasure into trash
Will,
A bloke here in Napier NZ rebuilds mounts using the raw rubber that is used for retreading tyres. I do know that he uses the kitchen oven to cook the rubber (while his wife is out.)
He does not do it on a commercial basis but has published (many years ago) the basics on how he does it in "Beaded wheels" the NZ Vintage Car Club magazine. I could look it up for you if you want.
He did do one for my 35 Olds many years ago, it looks good but I have not got the car back on the road yet so cannot comment any further. I do know that he has used this system on his own Buick and Packard.
I'm going to keep the car as original as I can. I will come up with something for the mounts. Of course all my kids see a big block future as soon as I gone.
Gavin - As I often do, I just clicked on your profile in hopes that there might be a photo of one of your Model "T's. There is! A great photo of (I would assume) you and your son and a beautiful speedster. Might be that it would have been better to send you a PM on this, however, I seem to have trouble with "PM's on the forum. Noting that the "t" and the "r" are adjacent to each other, I'm assuming a bit of a "typo", as I really can't believe that there is a Model "T" body style in NZ with that name! Please don't be offended, but again, assuming a "typo", I have to admit it gave my wife and I quite a laugh,....harold
Harold,
thanks, but No 3 grandson rather than son.
We were just getting ready for our annual Art Deco Parade. (limited to approx 300 cars, get your entry in quick or miss out.) Napier is the "Art Deco Capital of the world".
No typo, it is the back half of a tourer, moved forward into the roadster position hence the amalgamation ToURer and roaDSTER. I think it is an apt description.
Created rather than rebuilt or restored, doors moved forward as well so suicide front doors.
It was put together for an assembly race but created so much interest that I am now making it road legal.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h4lxbnnm40ce
Gavin - Thanks so much for the response and for the photo and great video! The video cut the very end off but it is quite evident that you guys won the assembly race too!
Awhile back, there was a thread that had to do with the "naming" of Model "T's. There were some interesting names for sure, however, you get 1st place in my book for the most creative name! I think the car and the name are great! And by the way, in watching that video, it is quite evident that there are a great bunch of really dedicated Model T enthusiasts in NZ for sure! Thanks for the explanation and all,......harold