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Pete Rovero
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Joined: Dec 9, 2020
Last seen: Nov 4, 2026
Topics: 183 / Replies: 4991
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RE: For The Love Of "Astro Blue"... [PIC]

Great pics as usual Rich. One thing that bothered me about this model was the taillights. The reverse lights should be inboard near the license plat...

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RE: Tuesdays Pics: One of my cars.

  I've got this Pontiac, but it's the early issue with the internal door hinges. Front fender and door gap is pretty big, and the doors don't ...

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RE: Poll: Which '55? (11/4/2026)

The elegant Imperial gets my vote. The Lincoln wouldn't be a contender for another year.

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RE: Poll: Which '66? (11/2/2026)

The ‘66 and ‘67 Rivieras are favorites of mine. Going with Buick today.

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RE: THE BEGINNIG...

Nice to see you posting again George! I remember my dad taking me to the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show and we’d always stop at the local drug store a...

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RE: Before and After

This is the color combo that WCPD should have used. Beautiful job!

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RE: Poll: Which Thunderbird? (10/10/2026)

I voted for the '57. It amazes me how a grill and bumper change gave the car a whole new look. Of course, the rear had to change to reflect the styl...

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RE: Poll: Which Mercury? (10/9/2026)

The '48 is a tired pre-war design while the '49 is fresh and reflects post-war optimism. Vote: 1949

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RE: Bull in a China Shop!

My models are in curio cabinets or multicar plastic display cases hung on the wall. I was checking out my DM '57 Bird and the trunk lock is missing. I...

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RE: Can anyone enlighten me about this ? Worthy of buying ?

Yes, buy it! These are pretty reasonable on eBay. I have a total of fourteen DM '55 Oldsmobile hardtops and convertibles. Very well made considering...

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RE: Ready for the shelf

Looks great to me too. Nice job!

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RE: Poll: Which '67? (10/8/2026)

The SS427 gets my vote. Not wild about the vinyl top, but love the Marina Blue.

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RE: PIC: Something different #180

Thanks John, I never heard of this car. The front end looks similar to GM’s original 1951 LeSabre. Funny how they both debuted at the same time. ...

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