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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 08:41 AM
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Too old for this group?

Hello fellow car guys. I'm new to any type of forum and expecially one like yours. After looking more closely to some of the posts it seems that you guys may have later model cars than I will be talking about. I've recently found a real barn find; a 1939 2 door sedan, all origional with 18k miles. Although I'm an old drag racer and have a collection of race/muscle cars, a guy I worked with just about forced me to buy this car from his families estate. Although my wife thinks I'm crazy I think this may be my first restoration. Looking forward to talking with you restorers and getting into the Oldsmobile family of collectors and restorers.
Old Nov 21, 2010 | 08:55 AM
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Welcome to CO

Nope the car and you, are not to old for this site although you might find more sources for parts on restoration site dedicated to older cars. We are about everything Oldsmobile here. Post pictures of you new purchase please
Old Nov 21, 2010 | 09:09 AM
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Welcome

Naw,

You'll fit right in. All our wives think we're crazy

X2 on posting pics when ya get a chance.
Old Nov 21, 2010 | 09:11 AM
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Great find lets see some pics & Welcome from Susan& Larry in the Mo.Ozarks
Old Nov 21, 2010 | 09:13 AM
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I'll post as soon as the sight will allow. I looked at some of the other threads and I seem to be in the right spot. Always nice to chat with fellow "motorheads" whatever their poison may be.
Old Nov 21, 2010 | 09:32 AM
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welcome welcome welcome old race car collection you say SWEEET .
I have really been into the old front rail jobs the last few years I was bumed to see they can no longer run at the strip. from what I have read they are outlawed at most now-days? Still would look really cool .
Old Nov 21, 2010 | 09:39 AM
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Firefrost, you need to find some vintage races. I run with a group that puts on these races in the Ky Tenn Indiana Ohio areas. Kinda scary, very few rules in the tech lane but lots of fun! The old FEDs and gassers are really big down here. Everything goes to sleep in my area as far as racing is concerned, but I'll post fliers as they come out in the spring.
Old Nov 21, 2010 | 11:04 AM
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I believe FED are still welcome/sought after at Union Grove in Wisconsin, too!
A little closer than the Ozarks!
Old Nov 21, 2010 | 11:10 AM
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Welcome, your car is not too old. No such thing. I have an Olds powered '42 Chevy, not much newer than yours. I know several others have cars of that era. Congratulations on the purchase. I would absolutely love to see picture of it. I think you found the right forum. For other forums that are into vintage cars, check out the AACA forum, they are mostly restorers on there.
Old Nov 21, 2010 | 11:12 AM
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Welcome to the site. Any Olds built after to 1897 is not "too old" () and yours is very cool. Just be aware that the majority of the members of this site have cars in the 1950s to 1980s range, but all are welcome.
Old Nov 21, 2010 | 11:56 AM
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Thanks for the warm welcome! Still trying to get pictures up. I think I need to post more before the page will let me. I'll show you guys (gals) the diamond in the rough asap.
Old Nov 21, 2010 | 05:19 PM
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Welcome to CO and looking forward to pictures. Do you have a series 60, 70, or 80?
Old Nov 21, 2010 | 05:23 PM
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by joe_padavano
Welcome to the site. Any Olds built after to 1897 is not "too old" () and yours is very cool. Just be aware that the majority of the members of this site have cars in the 1950s to 1980s range, but all are welcome.
Welcome.

Most of the members on this site are in the 50's to 80's range too.
We all take our naps in the afternoon so long as you aren't too noisy and stay off of our lawns you should be okay.
Some guys like Redgoat stay up all night turf riding lawns.
Old Nov 21, 2010 | 06:52 PM
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Welcome. Looking forward to seeing not only the Olds but any pics of the old race cars. We had a Nostalgia Drag Race day in Sydney last weekend. Always a huge day and FEDs, including a couple of nitro cars, are still a big drawcard. Love em !
Old Nov 22, 2010 | 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Bluevista
Welcome.

Most of the members on this site are in the 50's to 80's range too.
We all take our naps in the afternoon so long as you aren't too noisy and stay off of our lawns you should be okay.
Some guys like Redgoat stay up all night turf riding lawns.
Ouch! That hit too close to home!
Old Nov 22, 2010 | 06:17 AM
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We're here for ya!! Welcome to CO. Lets see those pix?
This here'n of mine is just a tad newer than yours!!
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 08:26 AM
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Would love to see pics of your new '39!
Old Nov 22, 2010 | 06:19 PM
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Hell they let me in! barely WELCOME!!!
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