who is joe padavano
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I have never met the gentleman but he has my respect.
Best I can figger out, He's an MIT grad, aeronautical/space engineer who is Wilard Scott's neighbor [northern Va. = outside D.C. for our Aussie/Eurpoean members] and who chooses to generously share his vast knowledge of Oldsmobiles on several boards/and forums.
He also seems to not care for every 68 442 to be wearing non factory stripes
Other than that he's easy to get along with as long as you use the correct motor mounts and don't give him incorrect header information.
Best I can figger out, He's an MIT grad, aeronautical/space engineer who is Wilard Scott's neighbor [northern Va. = outside D.C. for our Aussie/Eurpoean members] and who chooses to generously share his vast knowledge of Oldsmobiles on several boards/and forums.
He also seems to not care for every 68 442 to be wearing non factory stripes
Other than that he's easy to get along with as long as you use the correct motor mounts and don't give him incorrect header information.
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He's a bot that is programed to automatically respond to a post with a question mark.
When there is a public appearance to be made this bot hires and electronically pays a super nice guy to pretend he is Joe.
When there is a public appearance to be made this bot hires and electronically pays a super nice guy to pretend he is Joe.
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I think Mr. Padavano has forgotten more about Oldsmobiles than any of us will ever know.
If you need to know the proper etiquette to use if you meet Joe P. just substitute Alice Cooper for him and Wayne and Garth for a couple of us mere mortal Classic Oldsmobile members in this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FucbvoFFy0
If you need to know the proper etiquette to use if you meet Joe P. just substitute Alice Cooper for him and Wayne and Garth for a couple of us mere mortal Classic Oldsmobile members in this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FucbvoFFy0
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Truer than you know (or probably WANT to know). 
Actually, that's Chris Witt, but I do have a degree in Aerospace Engineering and I've been building real rockets and satellites for the last 30 years.
Ironically, my folks owned a (56?) Buick at the time, but dumped that and got a 63 Olds 88 wagon shortly after that, followed by a 65 F-85 Club Coupe and a 68 Vista that became my first car.
In books? OK, now SOMEBODY owes me a royalty check...
My ex-wives would beg to differ... With them, I'm just cursed.
Seriously, thanks for the kind words but you all need to stop this before I'm forced to install a double door in my office to fit my head through. Let's just say that I've owned about two dozen Olds A-body cars in the last 35 years and I've pretty much broken everything you can and made every stupid mistake you can think of. If anyone has a copy of the Oct 1985 Car Craft, you can see one of the cars (that later got away in the first divorce).
We now return you to your regularly scheduled Oldsmobile programming.
Actually, that's Chris Witt, but I do have a degree in Aerospace Engineering and I've been building real rockets and satellites for the last 30 years.
In books? OK, now SOMEBODY owes me a royalty check...
Seriously, thanks for the kind words but you all need to stop this before I'm forced to install a double door in my office to fit my head through. Let's just say that I've owned about two dozen Olds A-body cars in the last 35 years and I've pretty much broken everything you can and made every stupid mistake you can think of. If anyone has a copy of the Oct 1985 Car Craft, you can see one of the cars (that later got away in the first divorce).
We now return you to your regularly scheduled Oldsmobile programming.
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I was looking at an Olds flat top wagon on ebay the other day. Someone had created a "442" wagon out of it. In its description, the person stated,
Joe's even famous outside of the forum too!
IF OLDSMOBILE MADE A 442 WAGON IN 1972, MY WAGON WOULD HAVE BEEN IT. FOR YOU OLDS NUTS (MYSELF INCLUDED), I DON'T BELIEVE THERE WAS ANY SUCH ANIMAL. (BUT JOE PADAVANO COULD TELL YOU FOR SURE...HE IS AN OLDS ENCYCLOPEDIA)
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The best thing about Joe is he shares his knowledge. There are several/many knowledgeable Olds people out there, but they rarely take the time to post. Some of them are really good at pointing out what is wrong with Olds restorations after the fact though...
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Joe, I had to bring this thread back to the top. I just wanted the newbies to know
about our great "Rocket Man." I also wanted to say thank you for all the knowledge
that you share so freely with the folks who really love the brand, Adam.
about our great "Rocket Man." I also wanted to say thank you for all the knowledge
that you share so freely with the folks who really love the brand, Adam.
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Joe is around 57 years old!! Spring chicken Will forget more about oldsmobiles than the rest of us will ever learn! We are lucky to have this guy as a person we can ask questions about our cars be it running ,driving, basket case or whatever!! I have never met the guy but he gives out very good info and sound advice! Many thanks to you JOE.
Will forget more about oldsmobiles than the rest of us will ever learn! We are lucky to have this guy as a person we can ask questions about our cars be it running ,driving, basket case or whatever!! I have never met the guy but he gives out very good info and sound advice! Many thanks to you JOE.
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Not for another couple of weeks or so! Don't rush it, pleeeeze! 
Seriously, thanks again to all for the kind words. And if you missed it in the other thread, I'm hosting a happy hour for CO members at Carlisle on Thursday at 5:00. NA140-141. I've got the adult beverages. Hope to see folks there.
Seriously, thanks again to all for the kind words. And if you missed it in the other thread, I'm hosting a happy hour for CO members at Carlisle on Thursday at 5:00. NA140-141. I've got the adult beverages. Hope to see folks there.
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Joe is a real PITA on this board.
After he offers his input, there is generally nothing to add, correct, or take away. Just pure raw correct knowledge, concisely laid out and in proper spelling and grandma. [sic]
No drama. No bickering. Nothing for the rest of us to add except, "yeah, what he said" or "me too."
I do vaguely recall spotting what I though was an error once in a JoeP post. Much like bigfoot or the SMW 403, the fabled "JoeP Error" is talked about and thought to possibly exist, but good luck actually producing one.
PS Joe would be the actual _rocket_ scientist, whereas I adopted the handle *the* [pronounced "theee"] Rocket Scientist when I started in on ePay about 1997 or so. I believe "Rocket Scientist" was already taken. Besides anyone can be "A" Rocket Scientist, so I just made it into "the" RS. I have dabbled in model rocketry and water bottle rockets, but nothing over 5-6 ft tall, and very much suborbital.
After he offers his input, there is generally nothing to add, correct, or take away. Just pure raw correct knowledge, concisely laid out and in proper spelling and grandma. [sic]
No drama. No bickering. Nothing for the rest of us to add except, "yeah, what he said" or "me too."
I do vaguely recall spotting what I though was an error once in a JoeP post. Much like bigfoot or the SMW 403, the fabled "JoeP Error" is talked about and thought to possibly exist, but good luck actually producing one.
PS Joe would be the actual _rocket_ scientist, whereas I adopted the handle *the* [pronounced "theee"] Rocket Scientist when I started in on ePay about 1997 or so. I believe "Rocket Scientist" was already taken. Besides anyone can be "A" Rocket Scientist, so I just made it into "the" RS. I have dabbled in model rocketry and water bottle rockets, but nothing over 5-6 ft tall, and very much suborbital.
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Not for another couple of weeks or so! Don't rush it, pleeeeze!
Seriously, thanks again to all for the kind words. And if you missed it in the other thread, I'm hosting a happy hour for CO members at Carlisle on Thursday at 5:00. NA140-141. I've got the adult beverages. Hope to see folks there.
Seriously, thanks again to all for the kind words. And if you missed it in the other thread, I'm hosting a happy hour for CO members at Carlisle on Thursday at 5:00. NA140-141. I've got the adult beverages. Hope to see folks there.
