55 YR WAIT FOR THE CAR OF MY DREAMS
June 1st, 2009, 05:48 PM
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55 YR WAIT FOR THE CAR OF MY DREAMS
Hi! My name is Bill. In the fall of 1953, the 1954's came out [today they come out about a year early]. Anyway, I got my first look at a car I would own 55 years later. Back then, I was months from age 16 and a 'junior' license. This car was (and is) a 1954 Olds Holiday 98 2dr hdtp. I am now 69 yrs old and have had this car since last November.
June 1st, 2009, 06:11 PM
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Welcome to the site and congrats on the "new toy" I'm not familiar with that vintage but am sure there are several guys here who are. When you have time tell us more about your car, and even post a picture for us to see! John
Chase the dream Bill!!! You're only 69 and you deserve to have all the great moments that vintage car will provide. Welcome to CO. and I look forward to pics! WELCOME...Derek
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June 2nd, 2009, 06:59 AM
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X2 on this comment. Welcome to the site Bill Bunch of Olds Old guys on this site, your in good company. Enjoy your car and post those pictures. Sounds like a nice car
June 2nd, 2009, 08:17 AM
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Bill, welcome from the other side of the world. There are alot of us old Olds guys here. You are never too old to enjoy yourself. I figure us old guys (I'm 62) have paid our dues, now is the time to have some FUN.
June 2nd, 2009, 11:48 AM
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Congrats on your car. Over the past 7 years I have overseen the restoration of a 54 Super 88 convertible. He had one new and always wanted another. I have attached a couple photos that I hope come through. He also has a 50 convertible. The 54 is a really nice Oldsmobile. You will really enjoy it. Certainly you have waited long enough. There are a lot of neat folks here.
June 2nd, 2009, 12:01 PM
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I just read my post and meant to say a friend of mine had one new. He is now 79 years old and had looked for another one for 20-25 years. He is the third owner and has the original invoice. The car is well documented. I am anxious to see pictures of your car. I have included a couple more.
July 24th, 2009, 05:38 PM
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Seat belts
I just read my post and meant to say a friend of mine had one new. He is now 79 years old and had looked for another one for 20-25 years. He is the third owner and has the original invoice. The car is well documented. I am anxious to see pictures of your car. I have included a couple more.
Here's a pic I took of a restored 57 and it doesn't have seat belts.
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July 24th, 2009, 09:58 PM
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No it did not come with seat belts. The ones in the car are aftermarket and were in the car when we got it. We had the interior completely redone and put the seat belts back in. It could use some newer belts. I am not sure when seat belts were first offered. I know they were available as and option in the early sixties. I am sure somebody on here knows when they first became available. Good question.
July 27th, 2009, 06:20 PM
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Welcome to another old school rocket guy!
Glad to see you join the forum!My name is Brian and I have been into 50's Olds' since the early 70s.I currently have amongst others a 54 S88 2dr sedan.If I can be of any assistance feel free to contact me.
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