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Old June 23rd, 2013, 01:49 PM
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Thank's to All of You!

Well, I've owned my 67 Delta 88 for about 5 years now, but it's been just 2 years since I decided not to sell it... got serious about whipping her into shape... and joined this forum (okay, actually I'm 5 days early). Anyway, my car still has a little way to go (carpet next!)... but has come leaps & bounds from where she was back then! I consider my Old's to be a totally dependable daily driver, now... that I wouldn't hesitate to jump into and take-off on a road trip. From brakes, to engine & transmission, to cooling system & electrical... even helping me decide on the appropriate wheel & tires (IMO)... I absolutely could not have gotten this far without the information, advise & opinions I've gotten here. Being a member of several other online forums, I consider CO to be the bench-mark of what a great forum should be... help & advise, without the BS! Thanks to all that have helped me along the way so far... and while I'm certainly no expert, I hope that I might help others from time to time with some of the knowledge I've gained here. So, thanks again... and cheers to you!




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Old June 23rd, 2013, 03:34 PM
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I can't remember whether I specifically helped you or not, but you're welcome!

Having a 45 year old car that's as dependable as any other daily driver is a wonderful thing.

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Old June 23rd, 2013, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by MDchanic
I can't remember whether I specifically helped you or not, but you're welcome!

Having a 45 year old car that's as dependable as any other daily driver is a wonderful thing.

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Oh, you've definitely passed some much needed & well used info my way!
The experiences others have already had is something you just don't get from a service manual.

My Old's is by far the oldest of my fleet of several vehicles... And yes, knowing I could hop in it and drive cross-country at a moments notice is a wonderful thing!
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Old June 23rd, 2013, 04:23 PM
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I know your feeling Mak - I feel the same way about my car and this site also after 5 years or so! I never thought I would have stayed on here, but some good things just 'happen'. This site is different from most other sites - friendly, informative, supportive, and motivating.
You are in a much more beautiful area to drive than I so hope you can enjoy it to the fullest.
Now just don't go around saying that you are done working on the car, as we all know they are never done!
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Old June 23rd, 2013, 04:31 PM
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Great looking car Mak. You are right this site is a tremendous help.
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Old June 23rd, 2013, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Lady72nRob71
Now just don't go around saying that you are done working on the car, as we all know they are never done!
HA! That's a running joke between my wife, Krissy, and I... each time I finish a project on the Old's (or my motorcycle), I say to her "Okay... NOW I'm done!"

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Old June 23rd, 2013, 04:55 PM
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I agree Mak, this is a great site. There is a wealth of info among the members and old threads. A real perk is most everyone actually gets along and are mostly respectful towards one and other.

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Old June 24th, 2013, 01:18 PM
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Great looking car Mak.
Thanks!
Hmmm... looking at the two pics I posted, it just occurred to me that my car is one of the few convertibles I can think of that actually looks better with the top up! To me, anyway.
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Hmmm... looking at the two pics I posted, it just occurred to me that my car is one of the few convertibles I can think of that actually looks better with the top up! To me, anyway.
This is a good forum. Good people. My 68 442 actually looks better to me with the top up also. The cars look a lot longer with the top down I guess. It's definitely a visual thing. Good luck, and your car looks great.
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That's a beautiful car. Glad you kept it
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