I want to build a continental kit for my 57 Olds, I know it isnt a Buick, but since I am a member of this great board and I cant find any active Oldsmobile forums to ask for help. I am going to move rear bumper backwards and extend the frame. Is there anybody on this board who has built one? I am wondering about how to make the tilt mechanism for the wheel. Is there anybody who has pictures? I will appreciate any info and help about this. Per Arne Picture attached of how I want it to look like.
Continental Tire These are already available in kit form - not sure of the company name, prices or applications. Most of the '50s and '60s cars ! Try a Google search - if I find additional info I will post it Per ! :TU:
Hi I know continental enterprises in Kelowna BC Canada have them, but I will try to make one.http://www.continentalkit.com/ The thing I really need is the chrome tire ring and the round plate that covers the wheel. The other things shouldnt be that difficult to make and much cheaper. Per Arne
You might be able to buy a chrome ring and a flat disc to cover the tire from a parts/accessory store that sells van/truck stuff. Vans, Jeeps, other smaller sport ute. vehicles often carry the spare tires externally.
Hi Dual Quad I will check it out when I arrive in FL in November. I will also go to Turkey Rod Run in Daytona, so maybe I will find something there. Do you have any pictures of your cars? Per Arne
pics of cars Hi Arne, I have not any pictures of the 54 yet. I can look to dig out some of the 55 but will need to figure out how to get them on the computer. Maybe over the weekend if I have time, I can work on that.
Many RV/motorhomes use a cover and a chrome ring for the spare mounted on the back. Try an RV supplier like camping World, or even a RV wrecking yard. - Bill
Hi I have been thinking about that Maybe its best from a van, since the tire on the Oldsmobile is 14 and I dont want the chrome ring/case to be too big either. And I can maybe use a tire bracket that is hinged, the ones that are on some vehicles that you can swing away. If I cut of a bracket like that, I could modify it and mount it vertical. Hopefully my English is understandable. Its a big difference between speaking it than to write it. ( I can not use my hands when I try too explain something.) :grin: Per Arne :TU:
building a continetal kit. I was looking at the picture of the Olds ragtop you posted. I think if you take a stainless ring around the tire, a flat van type cover for the side of the tire and wheel then cut out the center and mount a matching or cool hubcap like the one pictured, you will avoid the flat look and have a matching setup for the rest of your car. I have a couple of pictures of the Buick but need to figure out how to post them.
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