Buick, Cadillac and Olds had factory 12 volt in 1953. Chevy and Pontiac held off until 1955. Ford and most of the independents held off until 1956. I had a '53 98 in 1978 and 1979 and had a lot of fun in that car,
You've got a gem, my friend. My dad purchased a '53 Super 88 from Roundtree Olds/Cadillac new. It was a 2 dr post. He was sooo proud of that car. I have vague memories of him polishing it when I was a toddler. The 98 was a step up and considerably more expensive. They were rarely seen. This one is a collector's dream, especially since it's all original...and with so low miles. Keep it man. Don't sell it unless you're destitute. Take care of it...including always in a garage and keep out of rain.
they sold 102,000 98's in 1953 hardly rare .and the price difference on a base 98 versus a super 88 was''' super 88 '''$2462.00 and for the base'' 98''$2786.00 the difference $324.00. or 12%. and this car is a base car no factory add on's.
my dad bought one of these used in 1957. It was blue with a blue interior. It was so nice inside. He sold it a year later. it had what they called "vapor lock" On hot days when shut off it wouldn't restart until it cooled down.
It didn't have what they called vapor lock; it had vapor lock. That was a common problem with some old cars in hot weather. The remedy was really quite simple - add an electric fuel pump where the fuel line connects to the gas tank. No need to get rid of the car.
1953 was the year most all car manufacturers made 12 volt electrical systems standard and also tubless tires standard and permanent anti freeze as well. this 98 appears to be a base car as it doesn't have power windows seat or even a padded dash. standard am radio not the wonderbar am fm radio nor autronic eye . and that sparemis not original there were no red rims , from the factoy unless the car was red.but maybe the same size from something else
It (12 V) was introduced to GM in 1953.....Ford held out til 1956...... this car the 1953 98 originaly put the battery real low down on the front frame rail right side...then moved it back where it 'belongs' .....took the hyda indicator off the column put it on the dash....was last year for bolt-on rear fenders....2nd year for power steering.....& I believe for poer brakes also...called 'Treadle Vac'.....last year for hydraulic window lifts.......
Buick, Cadillac and Olds had factory 12 volt in 1953. Chevy and Pontiac held off until 1955. Ford and most of the independents held off until 1956. I had a '53 98 in 1978 and 1979 and had a lot of fun in that car,
Informative video. Beautiful car. Thank you.
You've got a gem, my friend. My dad purchased a '53 Super 88 from Roundtree Olds/Cadillac new. It was a 2 dr post. He was sooo proud of that car. I have vague memories of him polishing it when I was a toddler. The 98 was a step up and considerably more expensive. They were rarely seen. This one is a collector's dream, especially since it's all original...and with so low miles. Keep it man. Don't sell it unless you're destitute. Take care of it...including always in a garage and keep out of rain.
they sold 102,000 98's in 1953 hardly rare .and the price difference on a base 98 versus a super 88 was''' super 88 '''$2462.00 and for the base'' 98''$2786.00 the difference $324.00. or 12%. and this car is a base car no factory add on's.
my dad bought one of these used in 1957. It was blue with a blue interior. It was so nice inside. He sold it a year later. it had what they called "vapor lock" On hot days when shut off it wouldn't restart until it cooled down.
It didn't have what they called vapor lock; it had vapor lock. That was a common problem with some old cars in hot weather. The remedy was really quite simple - add an electric fuel pump where the fuel line connects to the gas tank. No need to get rid of the car.
replace the fuel pump. no big deal. vapor lock happened often back then or just dump cold water on the pump when that happened . no waiting to it.
1953 was the year most all car manufacturers made 12 volt electrical systems standard and also tubless tires standard and permanent anti freeze as well. this 98 appears to be a base car as it doesn't have power windows seat or even a padded dash. standard am radio not the wonderbar am fm radio nor autronic eye . and that sparemis not original there were no red rims , from the factoy unless the car was red.but maybe the same size from something else
It (12 V) was introduced to GM in 1953.....Ford held out til 1956...... this car the 1953 98 originaly put the battery real low down on the front frame rail right side...then moved it back where it 'belongs' .....took the hyda indicator off the column put it on the dash....was last year for bolt-on rear fenders....2nd year for power steering.....& I believe for poer brakes also...called 'Treadle Vac'.....last year for hydraulic window lifts.......
when did 12-volt come on theese?
In 1953
very nice