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Old Apr 24, 2025 | 03:42 PM
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Good evening. I recently acquired a 1957 Oldsmobile 88 and had it shipped from California to Michigan. It's been repainted once and other than that it's quite original with less that 75K miles. I may be the fourth owner. In the short time I've had it I can tell that some work has been done, and some has not. It runs, has a few leaks with some electrical/vacuum issues that I hope to diagnose and resolve - hopefully with help from some of you on this forum. I am eager to make improvements and maintain as much of this beauty's originality. My hope is to gain some insights from all of you and to offer mine along the way. I look forward to doing so, David
Old Apr 24, 2025 | 04:27 PM
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Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to seeing some pictures of that beauty.
Old Apr 24, 2025 | 04:53 PM
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Thanks Norm. I've had a little trouble uploading photos and would appreciate some help. I get messages that the file is too big or the wrong format. Thanks, David
Old Apr 24, 2025 | 05:14 PM
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Welcome to the site, let’s see it.
Old Apr 24, 2025 | 05:46 PM
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Thanks Norm. I've had a little trouble uploading photos and would appreciate some help. I get messages that the file is too big or the wrong format. Thanks, David
David - If you have questions after reading this, let us know we can assist...

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Old Apr 24, 2025 | 06:25 PM
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Thanks Norm, I will take some new photos tomorrow/Saturday and see if I have greater success.
Old Apr 25, 2025 | 03:41 AM
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Old Apr 25, 2025 | 04:52 AM
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Welcome, post some pics. STAT!
Old Apr 27, 2025 | 04:45 AM
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Good morning, I was finally able to take and add some photos. I also added an album. This forum is great and I appreciate all the input I've received thus far. David
1957 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 2dr, base model
1957 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 2dr, base model
Old Apr 27, 2025 | 05:44 AM
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Happy you were able to figure out posting images. You have a real beauty. Love the colors.
Old Apr 27, 2025 | 07:52 AM
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Wow! She's a beauty! Welcome aboard!
Old Apr 27, 2025 | 08:28 AM
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Welcome, Beautiful ride...love that c h r o m e!
Old Apr 27, 2025 | 09:08 AM
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Nice, welcome to CO. Back in the mid '70s, when my sister was dating her future husband, he had a '57 Olds 88. It was much rougher looking then than your car is now.
Old Apr 27, 2025 | 09:10 AM
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Welcome to Classic Oldsmobile. Nice looking '57.
Old Apr 27, 2025 | 06:12 PM
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Welcome! She looks great.
Old Apr 28, 2025 | 03:24 PM
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Welcome, cool ride. Auto or stick shift?
Old Apr 28, 2025 | 04:27 PM
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Jetaway hydramatic four speed automatic. There are some minor transmission leaks (rear seal, shifter shaft seal, and speedometer cable), and need to adjust a first to second shift point (hopefully just a throttle linkage adjustment). Thanks, David
Old Apr 28, 2025 | 07:37 PM
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Hubba Hubba! Sexy ride.
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