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Old June 26th, 2011, 03:54 PM
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Joined because I'm finally free. Free of a mortgage, the kids are grown, the wife is agreeable, so now it's time for me to find the car I've wanted for decades. A 59 Olds convertible. My dad had a 59 2 door hardtop when I was a kid, and the Bodkins down the street had one also. I've always loved the look of the car. Now it's my time to fulfill this want, no dammit, NEED. Hope I can find one, and share the experience here.
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Old June 26th, 2011, 04:23 PM
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Great!!! I wish I were in your position Welcome, and good luck at finding your dream car!! Lot's of folks here that have 50's Old's. I am sure you will get plenty of help finding the one you want.
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Old June 26th, 2011, 05:00 PM
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Welcome, and Good Luck with your quest!!
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Old June 26th, 2011, 05:08 PM
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Welcome to our site! We understand that "need", lol! Hope you can find your car!!
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Old June 26th, 2011, 05:24 PM
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Welcome aboard! Sounds like you've got it figured out, now you just need to find "the" car. Good luck on your quest I am sure you'll find what your after.




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Old June 26th, 2011, 06:02 PM
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I just purchased a 1972 442 clone convertible. The car is beautiful, nearly perfect, and I love it. I've only had it for two weeks and I'm already sunburned as hell from driving with the top down.

I found this forum a couple months ago while I was still trying to decide whether to buy one of these fantastic cars. Finally pulled the trigger.

I owned a 72 Cutlass Supreme about 25 years ago while I was in high school. Glad to finally have another one.

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Old June 27th, 2011, 04:43 PM
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Thanks for the good thoughts, folks! I look forward to the day I post pix of my success!
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Old June 28th, 2011, 05:22 AM
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Welcome aboard

Ya know, ya gotta kiss alot of frogs to meet a prince. Good luck
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Old June 28th, 2011, 05:59 AM
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the wife is agreeable,

Really? How did that happen? Welcome to the site.
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Old June 28th, 2011, 06:05 AM
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Congrats Mojo and welcome! Like Jamesbo iterated, take your time and don't settle for something less than what you want. Good luck and keep us posted!
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Old June 28th, 2011, 08:33 AM
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Hope you find your '59. Welcome to CO.
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Old June 28th, 2011, 08:43 AM
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i am sure in your case no other year will do but i know of a very beautiful 57 convertible. i have no idea of the price he is wanting for it. welcome and glad to hear you have a cool wife.
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