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#253 of 302 Debadging by rjs200240 Apr 24, 2004 (1:15 pm)
Hey Brian, I used some 3M release agent and sprayed it on the foam a bit. I had a towel under the badge to keep any from running down the paint. Then I took some dental floss and cut through the foam. Then I used a hair dryer and more release agent to gently work the foam off the paint. I followed it up with some QD, some paint cleaner (probably Medallion Premium Paint Cleaner) and some wax. It was pretty easy and you can't tell it was there.
#254 of 302 Olds Send-off by stickking1 Apr 30, 2004 (5:46 am)
Well, went downtown yesterday between classes to get a look at the Final Olds and was really surprised by the setup they had there. GM had each of the Final Builds for all of the Olds models there lined up and had spruced up the inside of the R.E. Olds Museum for the event. I have a load of pictures to post and have made them as download friendly as possible, but sorry to the 56k folks...it might take just a sec to load them all.   Here's the line up, minus the Alero...she is under the tent behind me. Each of the cars is the final build of their particular model and have the decal on the bottom-left of the windshield to reflect that.   Here is the underside of the Alero's hood. You can see the signatures of the line workers coating the entire surface. The same goes for the trunk lid in the next picture.   Here you can see the window decal. All of the cars got the "last built" for each of their models, but only the Alero got the "Final Oldsmobile" tag.   Beauty shot of the best looking car there. Hands down. After looking at it, my brother calmly informed me that the next Aurora I get has to be a Final 500.   Now we know where the 2001+ Aurora wheels are going! This was the first time I had seen a Final Intrigue, and I think the wheels look awesome. Another great looking car with really sharp lines to her.   There's my girl. The sign you see next to the car is some info on the build...you see, this is the first Aurora ever built. This one has a permanent home inside the museum. Right next to this!     The flash on my camera made the chrome look funny...not sure why, but it was in pristine shape, even though the camera would have you believe otherwise.     And what would Olds be without a 442? What a sweet car!
#255 of 302 Continued by stickking1 Apr 30, 2004 (5:51 am)
I was really happy that we got a chance to go down there for the event. There were some big name GM and Olds people there, none that I recognized right off...but they were signing autographs, so I have to assume someone did.   I did get to make a stop into the Gift shop and got some great deals. Posters for $1, booklets for $1, patches for $1...it was a steal!
#256 of 302 WOW!! by rjs200240 Apr 30, 2004 (5:56 am)
Thanks so much Brian! Those are incredible. It makes me want to drive up to MI and see it all! And here I thought Lansing was just where toilets emptied out (I was born in Ann Arbor)... That museum really looks great, and the Final 500 display is excellent! I've only ever seen the Intrigue and Aurora Final 500s.   I hear you on buying a Final 500 4.0. I really thought it would be cool, but I just love my color so much better. And I wish they had left the Aurora "A" on the trunk instead of the heritage badge. I'm curious as to what my car would look like with those STS wheels, but I think the Aurora wheel is a bit more stylish.   Is that an IMSA Aurora V8? It's definitely not the IRL Aurora V8, and I don't think individual intake trumpets was an option on the classic... The Aurora GTS-1 had a 4.5L version of the motor, while the R&S Aurora-powered WSC car had a 4.0L motor. I wonder which one that is?
#257 of 302 stickking1 thank you by javidogg Apr 30, 2004 (6:20 am)
Awesome pictures there of the Final 500 Oldsmobile cars.   Thank you for the memories OLDs.   and thank you for the photos Brian, I live in the Chicagoland Area and would have never been able to see a beautiful display like that.   Javi.
#258 of 302 I'll be heading back. by stickking1 Apr 30, 2004 (7:09 am)
To solve this mystery of which engine we're looking at. I forgot to take a pic of the sign next to it, so I'll just drop by there later this weekend and find out. I will also stop by the gift shop to see if they repleneshed their poster supply. For 1.00 a piece, I'll take everything they got, and take your addresses to send some out to you guys. Replies to this message: dred98 (Apr 30, 2004 8:21 am)
#259 of 302 Re: I'll be heading back. [stickking1 #258] by dred98 Apr 30, 2004 (8:21 am)
Replying to: stickking1 (Apr 30, 2004 7:09 am) I'm way too far away to visit - but I discovered they have a website at http://www.reoldsmuseum.org/ unfortunately not much there, very few pictures.   Howard
#261 of 302 stickking1 about the posters by javidogg May 01, 2004 (5:08 am)
Hook me up with one or two, what do the poster show, Auroras, Oldsmobile cars?   I'll reimburse you, do they have any Olds/Aurora badges of some sort?   Let me know.   Peace Javi.
#262 of 302 Javi by stickking1 May 01, 2004 (11:38 am)
Henri beat ya to the punch, Javi. Sorry bro. I'll give you guys a holler if I can score any more good deals this weekend.   -Brian

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