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Old February 21st, 2023, 10:06 AM
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49 88 sedan in Austin TX

Hello from Austin TX. I picked up this 49 at Mecum Dallas a few months ago. It’s got a Cadillac 472 and TH400, nice interior & trunk, and so thankful all the chrome and stainless is in great shape, cause it's got plenty. Currently running dropped uprights & Jamco 3” drop rear springs. Got a few things planned for it such as wheels & tires, AC, power steering, air ride, engine dress up, but mostly just enjoying driving it right now.

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Welcome aboard! Darn nice looking '49 there.
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Welcome to the site, sweet 49.
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Old February 21st, 2023, 03:39 PM
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That is a sweet car. With the exception of the red steering wheel, I like it just like it is. Somebody put a late 50 one piece windshield in it which is a nice improvement. NTOC is planning a Zone Show in the fall (probably October) and we would love to see you. Enjoy your car.
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Very Nice. Maybe I will see you around the area.
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Ric - Were the Blue Dots already installed or you do the install?
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Old February 21st, 2023, 04:34 PM
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Super Super nice looking car. I hope it is actually as nice as it looks. The Cadillac engine is very era correct. I personally dig the red steering wheel. With the tan interior and the green exterior it so fits. Beautiful car. Enjoy it.
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Old February 21st, 2023, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Vintage Chief
Ric - Were the Blue Dots already installed or you do the install?
they were already installed
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Welcome! Very nice.
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Old February 22nd, 2023, 05:23 AM
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Welcome. Beautiful Olds.
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Old February 22nd, 2023, 07:03 AM
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Love it, Love it all! Enjoy it and try to wear it out.
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Very nice! I've always loved this body style. Someone invested some sweat and elbow grease in this car and it looks magnificent. Enjoy!

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Nice 49, glad you’re here!
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My comment about the red steering wheel was because somebody posted that they didn't like it but pulled their comment. Super cool car. The more I look at it the more I like it. 👍
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Originally Posted by no1oldsfan
My comment about the red steering wheel was because somebody posted that they didn't like it but pulled their comment. Super cool car. The more I look at it the more I like it. 👍
Me too! Thanks.
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Old Cadillac motor is awesome
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Originally Posted by no1oldsfan
My comment about the red steering wheel was because somebody posted that they didn't like it but pulled their comment. Super cool car. The more I look at it the more I like it. 👍
Post #5 was not removed. Not liking something doesn't mean there is anything wrong with it. It is just a matter of taste. That is why cars come in different colors.
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I dig it. Gives the car personality


My bad thought it was removed

PS: Comments and opinions are good. We all don't have to like the same anything. Although the baddest Olds ever is a 68 Hurst Olds. Just my opinion

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Love your car! Enjoy!!!
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