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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 09:03 AM
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HELLO;
My name is Ken. I am new to the forum today. I have just became the owner of a 1957 Olds 98 Convertable. I want to improve this car and hope
to have it in pristene condition in the future.
I had a 57 Fiesta Wagon in my younger days the same color as this Convertable and always liked the Olds Brand. It was also my Father's
Brand of choice, as he had 5or6 Olds' in my childhood.
Thanks.
Ken
Old Feb 14, 2013 | 09:16 AM
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Why we own Oldsmobiles

Originally Posted by Ken Joseph
HELLO;
My name is Ken. I am new to the forum today. I have just became the owner of a 1957 Olds 98 Convertable. I want to improve this car and hope
to have it in pristene condition in the future.
I had a 57 Fiesta Wagon in my younger days the same color as this Convertable and always liked the Olds Brand. It was also my Father's
Brand of choice, as he had 5or6 Olds' in my childhood.
Thanks.
Ken
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Welcome, I haven't been a member all that long myself but find it interesting why people own/appreciate Oldsmobiles. In your case it appears to be appreciation and brand loyalty.
In my case it was "Olds envy" as in 1950 my Dad bought a new Pontiac. Even at age 10 I was keen on cars and knew he should have bought a new Olds with the V8 instead of that tired old "Silver Streak" with the dated L head straight 8.
Old Feb 14, 2013 | 11:12 AM
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welcome to CO from another 57 owner

Please post some pictures of you 57. Love those drop tops. A friend a a restored 98 convet. and it is a sweet ride
Old Feb 15, 2013 | 10:28 AM
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Welcome, those are sweet cars.
Old Feb 15, 2013 | 12:17 PM
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Welcome Ken, post some pictures when you get a chance.
Old Feb 15, 2013 | 01:52 PM
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Here are a few pictures of the car that people asked for. The front bumper is off so the chrome can be redone.
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 02:18 PM
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Hi Ken, Thanks for the photos. Your Olds is even better than I imagined. Is that your shop?
ps. In what part of the country do you live?

Jerry
Old Feb 15, 2013 | 02:23 PM
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Welcome aboard Ken!
I'd say you're well on your way to restoring to "pristine' condition. Hopefully you'll document your progress as you go. Start a thread on your restoration and post the details as you go. Lots of times folks will surf these threads looking for clues about 'how to' do things with their cars too.

Why, your car is even younger than I am
Old Feb 15, 2013 | 02:44 PM
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Welcome to the site. Now, thats a classic Olds! NICE
Old Feb 15, 2013 | 07:25 PM
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57 / 98 Convertable

Guys;
I was lucky and the 98 was pretty well done when I bought it. I am hoping to bring it to another level that it deserves. It is a majestic
old girl.
Thanks for the welcome and the info from the site.
Ken Joseph
Old Feb 16, 2013 | 11:45 AM
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Way too awesome! Welcome aboard, Ken!
Old Feb 16, 2013 | 07:51 PM
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Welcome to CO Ken. Very nice looking car!
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