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Topic starter
04/10/2022 1:39 pm
The 1956 OLSDMOBILE is simply a beauty on wheels. Best looking DASHBOARD of any 50's car in my opinion.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
Ed Davis and Frank Reed reacted
04/10/2022 6:34 pm
Yep! A beautiful car from a time when GM ruled the world!
04/10/2022 7:19 pm
The 98 was far better proportioned in 1956 than the 88 IMO.
George Schire reacted
04/10/2022 8:04 pm
@bob-jackman ABSOLUTLY correct Bob. The longer wb and longer rear section gave the 98 a much better profile. Cadillac had the same issue in 1958 with "SDs" Short Deck 1958 Cadillacs just looked stupid with that "cut-off" or shortened rear treatment. Classic "3 box" design always looks best when the front length is equal to (or very close to) the rear length. Afterall, not every car can be a Mustang..... 😏 😏 😏
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Topic starter
04/10/2022 9:24 pm
The 98 was far better proportioned in 1956 than the 88 IMO.
No debate from me on that Bob.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
13/10/2022 2:32 am
I prefer the '55 Olds but agree with you about the dash.