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The place is here. The time is now. You're about to re-enter...The Rocket Zone...

Pete Rovero · 2022-05-04T05:24:41Z

Boring. Single-tone 1955 Oldsmobiles just don't have the exciting looks of the two-tone models. Case in point, Danbury Mint's LE solid turquoise model. Pretty color, but ehhh... So, after many sleepless nights (not really), I got this idea. It pained me to do it because of what it cost me, but I blew it apart... ...and then I did the same to one of DM's more common White/Red models. I decided to use the white front clip and marry it to the rear of the turquoise model. Disassembly was harder than I thought. Because I was not doing any exterior painting, I had to be careful not to damage the paint when using the glue debonder. The quarter panel spears were the biggest challenge to remove. I mixed up some turquoise paint and painted the dash and door hinges. Then the assembly began. The original turquoise/white interior was retained with the exception of the dash gage panel. It was switched out with the White/Red one because it has a spotlight handle for the spotlight on the white front clip. The windshield assembly was swapped out as well because of the turquoise sun visors. The end result is much more appealing to my eye: Now, what am I going to do with all of those leftover parts?! Well, you'll just have to wait until next time when again we'll enter...the ROCKET ZONE!

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07/05/2022 2:28 pm

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Pete, thanks!! very useful and clear..!!

..photos from the Pontiac on the way..!

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07/05/2022 2:55 pm

Oh hell yes...that is just absolutely A+ 101%

BEE-UTI-FULL !!!!

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