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March 3rd, 2009, 12:44 PM
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Newcomer here
Hi - this is Rick from Florida...just joined this forum and am looking forward to taking part in the give and take! I have a '57 88 convertible and am hoping to pick some of your brains! Thanks
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March 3rd, 2009, 02:05 PM
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Welcome to the site Rick. As you can see I have a 57 Super 88 2DR HT. Love those 57's. tell us more about your car and post some pictures soon
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 Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455 Last edited by citcapp; March 3rd, 2009 at 02:10 PM.. |
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March 3rd, 2009, 02:05 PM
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pick away.
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March 3rd, 2009, 02:21 PM
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Rick, glad to have you here!
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March 3rd, 2009, 03:28 PM
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57 Olds Pics
Here ya go...the car is in great shape overall, and completely stock. Original motor and drivetrain, etc. I've been kicking around the idea of upgrading the steeering to a more modern box that is more fun to drive. Do any of you have opinions (haha) regarding this - meaning any potential tradeoff of authenticity or value for a better driving experience? Thanks a lot.
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March 3rd, 2009, 03:54 PM
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That old girl is a beaut
 . Around here you will find both schools of thought as far as modifications go...as long as its olds . Personaly, If you are not planning on trying to make a buck off the car...I would do what ever made me happy. We are still a free country, and we are only masters of a small portion of it. Take advantage of it  . Seriously if you want a tighter box, get one. The car is yours and should reflect you, not the other way around.
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Chad Greed: in psychology is an excessive desire to acquire or possess more than what one needs or deserves, especially with respect to material wealth |
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March 4th, 2009, 09:34 AM
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Thanks for your thoughts...yeah, there are a few things they haven't passed laws against yet, but we better act fast!
Do you still have the '68? |
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March 4th, 2009, 09:48 AM
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Welcome
Sorry for the late welcome.
 But I just spit coffee all over my keyboard laughing LMAO at a Rocketraider post in another thread.Nice car in unbelievable shape. Where in "The Sunshine State" are you located?
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March 4th, 2009, 10:36 AM
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is Fast Enough ...
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I am also curious ...
Is there a "Stock" disc brake spindle that will fit this car ..? If there is, will it improve the handling ..? I am into a-bodies and a 69 and later disc brake spindle improves the handling of 64-68 cars ... If there is, what steering box would you use ..? |
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March 4th, 2009, 11:12 AM
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Welcome to the site, sweet looking car, that light blue looks great it just belongs on a 50's vintage car.
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March 4th, 2009, 11:27 AM
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Welcome.
Your car is beauteous. You can pick my brain clean but I can tell you right now that you aren't gonna' find anything.  |
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March 4th, 2009, 12:55 PM
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I'm north of Orlando...thanks for the welcome. Where can I find that post? These days we can all use a laugh! |
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March 4th, 2009, 12:58 PM
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Thanks to everyone for the welcomes...I see a lot of 60's and 70's cars represented here. Those were the cars I aspired to in high school, as I worked on a hand-me-down 65 Chrysler 300 with 200,000+! Last edited by 57droptop; March 4th, 2009 at 01:01 PM.. |
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March 4th, 2009, 01:16 PM
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 Look under Cars for sale 69 Toro You can also go into the Clubhouse. It has some funny stuff [If I do say so myself]
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March 4th, 2009, 04:36 PM
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Do you still have the '68?[/quote]
yes, changing my plans for it, but it's still around. Know where a guy might be able to find an early 60's full size ragtop on the cheep some time in the next fewyears. does no need to be complete by a long shot. just need the body
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