The Hydromatic transmission (back-in-the day) was a 4-speed. It doesn't stay in 1st very long! Also note that if the car is in 'S' (Super), the transmission shift pattern is 1,2,3. If you're in 'D' (Drive) and floor the accelorator the car shifts back to 'S' (Super). I've owned two Oldsmobiles in my lifetime - a '54 and a '59. Awesome cars!
That's a beautiful car. Love the cowl spotlights. And the dash looks spectacular. Power windows too!! An incredible old cruiser. Be safe and stay well.
I think senior would be happy to see it back on the road, hopefully in the hands of a good caretaker. Premium gas and fuel stabilizer every time. Cheap way to preserve the entire fuel system.
I’m seeing this 9 months after the repairs, but that Olds 98 is awesome! 324 4bbl 240 horse and a “Jetaway Hydramatic” which is a 4 speed. S for passing, Lo for steep grades. 98’s were loaded with options. Always nice cars back in the day!
The "S" on the the shift indicator stands for "SUPER"...and I'm not kidding. Saw it in an Oldsmobile owners manual quite a few years back.
@gordonborsboom7460 interesting!
The Hydromatic transmission (back-in-the day) was a 4-speed. It doesn't stay in 1st very long! Also note that if the car is in 'S' (Super), the transmission shift pattern is 1,2,3. If you're in 'D' (Drive) and floor the accelorator the car shifts back to 'S' (Super). I've owned two Oldsmobiles in my lifetime - a '54 and a '59. Awesome cars!
@donstanley8021 thanks for watching!
I remember seeing fifties Oldsmobiles parked outside of Softies. I think it was red and white though. He must have had others as well?
That's a beautiful car. Love the cowl spotlights. And the dash looks spectacular. Power windows too!! An incredible old cruiser. Be safe and stay well.
I think senior would be happy to see it back on the road, hopefully in the hands of a good caretaker. Premium gas and fuel stabilizer every time. Cheap way to preserve the entire fuel system.
I’m seeing this 9 months after the repairs, but that Olds 98 is awesome! 324 4bbl 240 horse and a “Jetaway Hydramatic” which is a 4 speed. S for passing, Lo for steep grades. 98’s were loaded with options. Always nice cars back in the day!
Cool
@JohnSmith-vc4yg thanks for watching!
What a nice looking car! Body looks solid--a good start for such a unique car!😎
S is for street 😊
😎 Thanks for watching!
Compression must have improved with a couple of heat cycles loosening up the rings. Cool car.
@ianhamilton6092 thanks for watching!
What's with your chevy on Halfass's lift?
I was born in 1956 like that car. Had all kinds of cars in 67 years. And motorcycles. Wish I was as healthy as that car seems. lol
Such a cool car, nothing like a 50s car. Brakes are for quitters
@honestpeytonsspeedshop haha! Thanks for watching!
@@soberingrestorationservices I bet that car can do a sweet imagination burnout.
Haha. Possibly...maybe even a little bit better than yours.
@@soberingrestorationservices I still haven't seen it
@honestpeytonsspeedshop shoot. I'll have to see where it is.
Low super drive that's what it means