New lady here
December 7th, 2016, 11:11 AM
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New lady here
Hello,I am Katie and just purchased a 1955 Olds 98,a 2 door.I have always had the love of the 1950s and 1960s Olds 98s.Love the body styles.So far I love this one and will be driving it in the spring sometime for the first time.Bought it out of a 2 car bundle deal last night.I am married to a great husband James of 19 years whom is into classic Oldsmobiles as well.He has a 1969 Olds 442 that was his grandfather's whom bought new in 1969
December 7th, 2016, 01:23 PM
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I am originally from Canada,my family and I immigrated to the United States when I was about 10 years old.I am a legal USA citizen too.Came from the Winnepeg area.My favorite word is still EH!Next Olds 98 I am talking buying is a 1963 or 1964 Olds 98.
December 7th, 2016, 01:38 PM
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Welcome to C.O. The. Mid '50's Oldsmobiles are great. Most fifties fanatics hang out on the Vintage section.There's also a post called '54- '56 Owners Unite you might want to visit.
By all means ,post pictures of your "98". Larry
By all means ,post pictures of your "98". Larry
December 7th, 2016, 02:14 PM
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Luckily I did not buy it on the spot and did test drive it.Drove nice during the test drive straight as an arrow.Well taken care of and was restored a couple years ago.I know better not to buy on the spot.This one I don't have to pour in the lead additive,the soft valve seats were replaced with the hardened valve seats when the engine was rebuilt during the restoration.
December 7th, 2016, 04:32 PM
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Welcome aboard, We would love to see a few pictures when you get a chance. There is lots of help here if you should need some and as mentioned above many of the 50's guys and gals hang around the vintage forum.... Lost in the fifties ... Tedd
December 8th, 2016, 05:24 AM
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I owned a 64 98 Luxury Sedan when I joined this board many years ago. They are classy cars. Whether you end up with a 63 or 64 make sure it runs well. The transmission used in the early 60s; the Slim Jim Rotohydramtic, is problematic. Finding someone to rebuild it correctly is difficult.
BTW, here is a 63 98 that has been for sale for months in my area:
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/5902085058.html
BTW, here is a 63 98 that has been for sale for months in my area:
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/5902085058.html
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