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Old Sep 17, 2023 | 09:25 AM
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Hi all,

After 18 years of Mopar I’ve just purchased my first Old’s, a 1950 Rocket 88 convertible.




It’s rather lovely and is a dream car for me. I don’t have a shop manual yet so will be asking lots of questions on the forum.
Old Sep 17, 2023 | 09:34 AM
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Wow, that is one fine looking Oldsmobile, congratulations! Welcome to the forum and you will find no shortage of help here.
Old Sep 17, 2023 | 09:56 AM
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Welcome to the site and congrats on acquiring a beautiful ride.

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Old Sep 17, 2023 | 10:05 AM
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Welcome! Beautiful car!
Old Sep 17, 2023 | 10:08 AM
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Wow what a beautiful car .
Old Sep 17, 2023 | 04:55 PM
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Old Sep 17, 2023 | 05:07 PM
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That is an outstanding car. I sold a 50 Super 88 convertible several years ago that was in an estate I was executor of. It was red and put a new tan top on it. It had full wheel covers and fender skirts on it. You do need good arms to steer one of these. Welcome and congrats on your purchase.
Old Sep 18, 2023 | 03:28 AM
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Welcome, such a beautiful Oldsmobile.
Old Sep 18, 2023 | 07:03 AM
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Welcome aboard! She's a beauty!
Old Sep 18, 2023 | 11:09 AM
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Welcome and good luck with the car. It is mid-century art. Do you know its history and how it ended up in Europe? Did you import it or has it been there a while?
Old Sep 18, 2023 | 01:45 PM
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Beautiful, you are the King of the road!
Old Sep 18, 2023 | 03:26 PM
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I need one of those in my life! Very nice sir.
Old Sep 18, 2023 | 04:39 PM
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Very nice, welcome to the site.
Old Sep 24, 2023 | 06:33 AM
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Hello to everyone and apologies for my apparent silence especially to Oldcutlass who was good enough to send me wiring diagrams. 4 days after picking up the car I got admitted to hospital with Gall Bladder issues. Drugged up, Nil by Mouth and in pain I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. On top of that I had the Olds booked in for its first show at Pistons & Props at Sywell airfield on Saturday and today. That was a waste of money . Never mind, had my MRI scan this morning and hope to get out tomorrow or Tuesday so I can go for a drive at the weekend and start looking at these light issues.
Best wishes to all.
Old Sep 24, 2023 | 06:41 AM
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Best wishes to you, sir! Hoping you shall have a speedy recovery and be tackling those electrical gremlins!
Old Sep 24, 2023 | 02:32 PM
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Hope you have a speedy recovery so you can get to drivin' your Olds again.🙏
Old Sep 25, 2023 | 08:14 AM
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Congratulations on a beautiful car. Sorry to hear about the health issues...hope you feel better soon and get out and drive that car with the top down before winter gets here!!!
Old Sep 25, 2023 | 08:36 AM
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Beautiful car!

Welcome to the club and man that’s a grand looking car!!
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