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Old Oct 24, 2023 | 08:14 AM
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Old Oct 24, 2023 | 08:17 AM
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Very nice car , love the colours and pinstriping
Old Oct 24, 2023 | 08:19 AM
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Old Oct 24, 2023 | 09:11 AM
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Beautiful car, Welcome!
Old Oct 24, 2023 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Greg Rogers
Beautiful car, Welcome!
Agreed. Very nice car. Don't see many 53's. Please fill us in on the back story on your car. Welcome to Classic Oldsmobile.

Just a guess but does your user name reflect that are or were a fireman?
Old Oct 24, 2023 | 09:59 AM
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Thanks Guys car originally a midwest car made its way to the northeast im the 4th or 5th owner 1 repaint needs paint again some patina but shows well. Car has original 303 but backed by a 2004R and a gbody rear with 3:42 gears a blast to drive I have put over 8000 miles since owning from 2016. And yes a firemen thanks guys
Old Oct 24, 2023 | 10:05 AM
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I know everyone has their own opinions but fifties Oldsmobile's look so good. Again. Welcome here. We love pictures hint hint.
Old Oct 24, 2023 | 10:18 AM
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Old Oct 24, 2023 | 10:57 AM
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Very Nice car!
Old Oct 24, 2023 | 11:00 AM
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Very Nice car!
Thanks Mpowell
Old Oct 24, 2023 | 02:08 PM
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Welcome to the site formally. Nice ride, cool pin stripes.
Old Oct 24, 2023 | 02:35 PM
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Welcome. That car is definitely bad@$$!
Old Oct 24, 2023 | 02:38 PM
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Welcome! You'll like it here.
Nice car too. Back when cars were cars.
Old Oct 24, 2023 | 04:57 PM
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Old Oct 24, 2023 | 06:03 PM
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Welcome and well done. Sharp !!!
Old Oct 24, 2023 | 10:36 PM
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What an absolutely cool *** car. I love everything about it. The motor. The interior. Love the tach. The color. Love it. Oldsmobile on...🍻

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Old Oct 25, 2023 | 04:01 AM
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Originally Posted by oldcutlass
Welcome to the site formally. Nice ride, cool pin stripes.
Thanks Eric love the 67
Old Oct 25, 2023 | 04:02 AM
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Welcome. That car is definitely bad@$$!
Thanks
Old Oct 25, 2023 | 04:03 AM
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Thanks for all the comments Gents gonna be a regular here
Old Oct 25, 2023 | 08:11 AM
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Welcome! She's a real beauty!
Old Oct 25, 2023 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 67OAI
Welcome! She's a real beauty!
Thank you
Old Oct 25, 2023 | 04:49 PM
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The previous owners must have loved your car. The condition is unbelievable especially since it's a Midwest car.
Old Oct 25, 2023 | 08:52 PM
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That's a classy ride! Love the color. Big props on the pin striping, too!
Old Oct 26, 2023 | 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by bobs72
The previous owners must have loved your car. The condition is unbelievable especially since it's a Midwest car.
Yea thanks no rust paint is ok needs a repaint
Old Oct 26, 2023 | 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by BackInTheGame
That's a classy ride! Love the color. Big props on the pin striping, too!
Thanks again
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