56' OLDS project from HOLOHAN'S HOT ROD SHOP

[HOLOHAN'S HOT ROD SHOP]

The owner started the restoration process 12 years ago and got as far as having it re-painted and then stopped.
It's an original 40K mile car that his Grandparents bought new in 1956.
All of the sheet metal is in perfect condition.

The car came in to do some mild suspension work and vintage air install but has taken on a life of its own and now has moved into becoming a great Street Cruiser that the owner and his bride can enjoy.

Upgrades:
-- TCI IFS front suspension with new front frame rails by
Holohan's Hot Rod Shop
-- ZZ4 Crate engine with Thumper Cam and FAST EFI
-- 700R4 Trans from Bowler Transmissions
-- boxed frame rails with hand built triangulated rear suspension by by Holohan's Hot Rod Shop
-- new chassis center section by Holohan's Hot Rod Shop
-- 2 1/2" exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers
-- Reworked instrument cluster form Classic Instruments
-- Fresh stock color dash paint work
-- Mild sound system with ipod connection in stock ash tray
-- Vintage/Air
-- relocated brake booster
-- power steering
-- refreshened stock interior with Dynamat sound deadener
-- trunk interior to match interior
-- 18" Schott Billet Wheels
-- projected 5" ride height to bottom of chassis
-- paint kept intact with new clear coat
-- Bed Liner on inner fender wells and under belly
-- new fuel tank
-- all new wiring kit from American Auto Wire

I'll be posting as many pics as possible. My website (currently being re-vamped) will have all the complete build pics.

Enjoy

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[KSBRKTRACER]

Nice looking start point ..... !

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[Kendall Burleson]

nice job way to go Dan:hail: :hail: :hail:

[pacificustoms]

Great work and very cool project!

[mild2wild]

Awesome workmanship and attention to detail.

[Swain]

Nice work...

[KPC67]

Wow nice work, you guys have a great deal of talent. What are the details on the suspension? Is it your own?

[waynieZ]

Wow beautiful car. That frame work looks awesome.

[takid455]

Keeping an eye on this one. My '56 will soon have its day. I just drive it stock currently. Love the styling and not as cookie cutter as the same era chevys

What are you doing w/ the stock power steering setup? I would like that for mine if you are going to can/ shelve it.

[214Chevy]

Maaaan, I didn't know a '56 Olds was so beautiful.:yes: :yes:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Very nice Dan. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[67rstbkt]

Nice work :thumbsup: looking forward to seeing more on this one.

[intocarss]

Great work!! Keep the pics coming

[tones2SS]

Keep up the great work. Should be a great build.

[65 347]

That is beautiful work, keep it up.

Mike

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[Jay Hilliard]

Wheel wells look great Dan.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

You own stock in 3M (roloc disc's) don't you. Fabulous work.

[coolwelder62]

Very Nice Dan.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :hail:

[camcojb]

phenomenal work. One thing I wish I had the talent to do. :cheers:

[waynieZ]

Nice looking progress.

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[radrambler]

Dan

Keep posting :thumbsup:

Tom

[Gatekeeper]

That is some awsome work. :bow:

[groovyjay]

Can't wait to see this come together, should be spectacular. :thumbsup:

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[radrambler]

Dan
:thumbsup:

Tom

[Sinco]

Subscribed!!

[coolwelder62]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[MoparCar]

Very nice work as usual. Top notch!
Wes

[waynieZ]

Nice fab work Dan. I love to see welds like that. I guess that body is a touch heavier than a Camaro body... Looking great.

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[Frankenstine]

Sweeeet, Looking Good Mr Dan.

[waynieZ]

Very Nice Dan. I like that idea with the rear sway bar through the mount. Nice touch.

[Jay Hilliard]

Looking very nice. I see you have got the jig built. ;)

[radrambler]

Dan
:thumbsup:

Tom

[65_LS1_T56]

Wow. F'n wow. :bow:

[Modmach1]

Looking real good Dan :)

The 3M product on the doors and roof looked real smart!
Haven't seen these here in Norway (we are uasully 5-10 years behind the US :lol: )

[BBC71Nova]

Looking good. Super nice project.

Bet you are happy to have that table now :yes: .

[HOLOHAN'S HOT ROD SHOP]

Looking very nice. I see you have got the jig built. ;)



Hey Jay,

Yeah I built the jig for my 61' but I figured it would be easier to finish the OLDS chassis on it. Getting to old to work off the floor anymore!

[Kendall Burleson]

Hey Jay,

Yeah I built the jig for my 61' but I figured it would be easier to finish the OLDS chassis on it. Getting to old to work off the floor anymore!

what do you mean getting old! It only in the morning when you get up.:lol: :lol:

[tones2SS]

Great job Dan. Looking really good.

[E.rodz]

Dan it's good to see you are still doing top quality work and still inspiring people like myself.Glad to see things are starting to come together for you.thanks for sharing.love the car .just needs a newer power plant. that frame and suspension deserve something better than a sbc. of days gone by. I would rather see the oldsmobile motor than a sbc..keep up the great work.:thumbsup: :bow:

[jimbo]

Updates?

[V8TV]

Excellent work as usual, Dan. Kelle and I have to come down there and visit! Now if you could only have talked him into modernizing that Olds motor...