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Old Jan 8, 2026 | 11:12 AM
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Hello from southwestern Ontario Canada

Tried to post pic of my newly aquired 1962 Starfire but not a super techy guy, 67 years old, retired plumber/pipefitter, come on spring for cruising weather!
Old Jan 8, 2026 | 12:01 PM
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Old Jan 8, 2026 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Fitter
Tried to post pic of my newly aquired 1962 Starfire but not a super techy guy, 67 years old, retired plumber/pipefitter, come on spring for cruising weather!
Welcome aboard

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Old Jan 8, 2026 | 02:16 PM
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Welcome to the site, look forward to some pictures when you get it figured out.
Old Jan 8, 2026 | 05:00 PM
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Old Jan 9, 2026 | 05:45 AM
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Welcome to Classic Olds.
The 62 Starfire is a nice car for cruising in, where in southern Ontario is home? I'm in Bradford On ( 400/ 88 area) and I'm redoing my 62 starfire this winter.
Steve
Old Jan 9, 2026 | 06:07 AM
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Welcome! Newfoundlander here, living in Nova Scotia. Currently wrastlin' with my '66 Toronado
Old Jan 9, 2026 | 12:59 PM
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Old Jan 12, 2026 | 08:50 AM
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Welcome, Friend!

Whereabouts are ya? I am in Norfolk County. I have a 64 Ninety Eight, so I know what you're dealing with in terms of engine/transmission/brakes etc. I know some good local sources of pre-65 Olds stuff.

This forum is a great online-community. Such a wealth of knowledge.
Old Jan 12, 2026 | 09:01 AM
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Welcome to CO, glad to see another brother around, Im sure you possibly have worked alot in my neck of the woods being a fitter, you happen to be part of 663?

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Old Jan 18, 2026 | 07:54 AM
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I am in Chatham
Old Jan 18, 2026 | 07:57 AM
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worked permit in 1982, loved it but couldnt get in union, worked for local contractors, self employed and maintenance plumber/fitter at International truck for 18 years/CAW
Old Jan 18, 2026 | 07:59 AM
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Chatham
Old Jan 18, 2026 | 11:25 AM
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1962 Starfire


Old Jan 18, 2026 | 11:26 AM
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got my 62 Starfire pic posted
Old Jan 18, 2026 | 11:31 AM
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Gorgeous...

Old Jan 19, 2026 | 07:00 AM
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Nice car, mine is also wedgewood mist. You'll turn heads at shows and cruising the roads.
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Old Jan 19, 2026 | 08:11 AM
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Beautiful Starfire! Chatham is a bit far to meet ya for a cruise night!
There is a great show in Lansing on June 20th called "Oldsmobile Homecoming" My young lad and I went last year, and will be going this year. Loved the Olds-parts swap meet!
Old Jan 19, 2026 | 08:13 AM
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Welcome aboard Fitter! Sweet looking Starfire!
Old Jan 19, 2026 | 06:58 PM
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Beautiful Starfire.
I’m in Windsor
Old Jan 20, 2026 | 09:29 AM
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Nice car!
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