1948 Oldsmobile Deluxe 68 Woodie

Series 68 Woody.. 380 Pictures
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This is a rare and handsome 1948 Oldsmobile Series 68 Deluxe Woody. Current owner since 1997. Was a Colorado car with just three owners. Car was restored over the last 11 years with only 121K original miles. Drive train is set up with a 1968 283 Chevrolet V8 and a 700R4 Transmission for easy, solid cruisin'. The suspension is stock with knee action shocks in the front. The front suspension has shorter coils for a lower ride, all of the bushings, tie rods, etc have been replaced. The rear sports gas shocks. The car starts runs and drives beautifully. The dual exhaust system sounds tame yet tough. Stock steering works well. Has an Edelbrock intake and a Holly 4bbl carburetor. The fan is a Perma-cool, a re-ecstatically controlled electronic set up that keeps the car cool even in parades on a hot summer day. The stainless and chrome are in stunning, restored condition. The new paint is a stock color called Taunee Beige. A small amount of maroon and charcoal was added to make it "pop" a bit. It is a high quality single-stage paint job that should provide many, many years of service.

We are told that about 80% of the wood is original. It has been masterfully refurbished and restored. The roof stringers are made of Alder and the bows are the original ash. The finish looks spectacular! The panels are African ribbon mahogany. The interior is all new and looks incredible! It is Bedford cord with matching vinyl to replicate the original. Car sports the stock gauges with a new temp gauge discretely placed to ensure accuracy.

The Woody has new brakes and wheel cylinders, vintage dealer option turn signal kit, new wiring loom by Harnesses Unlimited; a 12 volt Omni dry-cell battery with positive disconnect. Also, please note the very rare, dealer option fender skirts. The tires are Goodyear radial wide whitewalls. The heater and the radiator have been professionally restored and the fuel tank was also professionally redone and sealed.

This car really is really quite stunning and a serious pleasure to cruise around in. If want to get a Woodie, this one will be hard to beat!

There are another 330 pictures in addition to what you see here as well as several videos with stereo audio so you can see and hear her run. See the link at the bottom of the page following these first 50 images. Please call Donn Dabney anytime with your questions at 707-332-8331.