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Old July 20th, 2009 | 12:44 PM
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Good Morning,
Any like minded Guys, I am trying to make improvements on my 57 Olds 4 door hardtop. Desiring to drive it this year if possible.
My Dad Bought a new 59 Olds in 1958, a second one in the 60's after looking at many, This one was the first car I ever had. But, I wrecked it after driving it to school for only a few months.
As a young person I always desired to do takes things apart, understand how they worked and put them back together and they work. As a small child in the 50's, I loved to play with my Dad's bucket of old carburetors. I took two years of Auto in High School during the late 60's. I went to work in the fast food environment, management, then in manufactering of dinning room Seating and Decor. Ive been seating behing a desk on the phone selling Dinning Room Packages since 94. I've been married 33 years and have 5 children,8 grand children that are 7 and under. Life has been busy and still is, but sometimes the dreams we dream when young can come true.
Old July 20th, 2009 | 12:56 PM
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Welcome to CO. Since you gave us such a nice introductory thread, I am going to move it to the new members section. We have quite a few regulars there that will more than likely have a better chance of seeing it there and will welcome you as well. Feel free to post anywhere you wish though.
Old July 20th, 2009 | 01:04 PM
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Who's there??
(I beat Jamesbo to this one...)

We hope you get the '57 running and driving soon!

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Old July 20th, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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Welcome

Originally Posted by Lady72nRob71
Who's there??
(I beat Jamesbo to this one...)
Welcome aboard

Don't go down the Knock knock road with Rob
Old July 20th, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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Thank You very Much,
It will be a good day when I get It running.
My first challenge is a rusty gas tank that has been lined once.
I am not going back straight original, suggestions are welcome.
Old July 20th, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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Dream Machine lives

Originally Posted by walkthwalk92
Good Morning,
Any like minded Guys, I am trying to make improvements on my 57 Olds 4 door hardtop. Desiring to drive it this year if possible.
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Heres some pics to keep the dream alive. Hope you like them.
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Old July 20th, 2009 | 06:58 PM
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Welcome, Welcome

As you can see I have a 57 Olds as well. Mine has a built 455 and a Turbo 400. Glad to see another 57 join thats two in less then a week. Watch out 69's here we come
Old July 20th, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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Thanks Guys,
This is inspiration. i like the Pics
Old July 21st, 2009 | 05:15 AM
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Very nice car Allan, I don't think I had seen pictures of it before.
Old July 21st, 2009 | 05:33 AM
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Welcome

This is the place to get great info from as you go along and draw inspiration from when you need it.
Citicapp this is the 2nd 57 vs like what? a dozen 69's
Old July 21st, 2009 | 07:55 AM
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[Citicapp this is the 2nd 57 vs like what? a dozen 69's[/quote]

yeah but we weight more and that makes up for the difference
Old July 21st, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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This Site seems like you guys are having a good time.
I also have a 02 Olds Bravada. Does that help weight in anywhere.
Walk
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