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Old Mar 16, 2014 | 11:02 AM
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Cool what have I done?

my 56 rocket is supposed to be delivered this after noon
Old Mar 16, 2014 | 11:07 AM
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Welcome form the left coast

In one sentence "The right thing". You have joined an elite membership group representing one of the finest cars to ever roll down the road.

Pictures are required to please get some posted
Old Mar 16, 2014 | 12:14 PM
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Delivered on a Sunday? Cool.
Old Mar 16, 2014 | 12:38 PM
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Sounds to me like you done something cool!


....and wise by joining this site! Welcome and good luck!
Old Mar 16, 2014 | 01:10 PM
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Welcome, post some pictures of your acquisition. I don't know what you may think you have done, we know the pleasure in what we have done.
Old Mar 16, 2014 | 01:33 PM
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Welcome, the same thing that everybody on this forum has done at least once.
What are your plans? And another call for pics.

Larry
Old Mar 16, 2014 | 01:41 PM
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I'll tell you what you've done. You got us curious. Now your going to have to show some pics, it's only fitting. .Seriously congrats on the purchase.
Old Mar 16, 2014 | 02:15 PM
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Now you've gone and done it!

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Old Mar 16, 2014 | 02:23 PM
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I love those mid 50's Oldsmobiles. Why don't you give us some details while we are waiting on the pcitures.
Old Mar 16, 2014 | 03:33 PM
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Kiss your old life goodbye. Welcome to a new, better life
Pics pics pics
Old Mar 16, 2014 | 03:50 PM
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I would say the best thing you could have done, A ride in an olds is as good as a ride on a mattress. Enjoy your new ride...... yes pics pics .
Old Mar 16, 2014 | 03:57 PM
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Nothing like a good mid-Fifty's Olds. Larry
Old Mar 16, 2014 | 04:15 PM
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What HAVE you done??

Originally Posted by joe_foy
my 56 rocket is supposed to be delivered this after noon
Can't wait to hear more!!!
Old Mar 16, 2014 | 05:02 PM
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Hope it made it there ok.
Old Mar 16, 2014 | 05:07 PM
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It is a 56 old rocket 88 it has 38500 miles on it, it is 98% untouched, it is a two tone green, i have posted an album, it will need floor work on the passenger side and brake work
as well

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Old Mar 16, 2014 | 06:46 PM
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WOW a time machine piece...Would you share the details of how and where you found her? I know I for one would be interested!!!!

Old Mar 16, 2014 | 07:13 PM
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Nice! Share pics as you go. I'm officially jealous.
Old Mar 16, 2014 | 07:29 PM
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Stunning. Good score!
Old Mar 16, 2014 | 08:15 PM
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Sweet and complete.
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