Buried 57 Plymouth

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At Noon on Friday, June 15, 2007 the 1957 Plymouth Belvedere will be taken from the ground just as it was put in 50 years ago! This car, its contents and the mysterious time capsule will be loaded onto a trailer and transported into the Arena of the Tulsa Convention Center in preparation for the 6:30 unveiling. Limited viewing is available at the unearthing and is reserved for sponsors, dignitaries and alumna of the 1957 event. The Unearthing will be simulcast to Exhibit Hall A of the Tulsa Convention Center where admission will be free.
 
:eek:

Hmmmm......... wonder if they will find a pair of panties in the back seat.

:D
 
I don't think Clinton was in Tulsa 50 years ago. But, I could be wrong...
 
What kind of shape do you think the car will be in?
I think it will be in pretty decent shape, except maybe the tires, hoses, and belts.
 
kelloggs5TLfan said:
What kind of shape do you think the car will be in?
I think it will be in pretty decent shape, except maybe the tires, hoses, and belts.
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It's kind of hard to tell. Much of that will depend on how well the vault was sealed. If the vault leaked (like many burial vaults do) it will not be a pretty sight. If it didn't, I think you are pretty close in your guessing. The tires may be in pretty good shape. Much of the dry rot you get in old tires is caused from the oils used in tire production being drawn out and destroyed by the sun.
 
I've always thought the concept of time capsules was pretty cool.

That photo gallery was pretty cool. That picture of the Schlitz(sp?) beer brought back some memories. I haven't seen any of that stuff around here in a long time. But there was a time...:beerbang:
 
Other items included in the time capsule were:

10 gallons of gasoline and 5 quarts of oil
A Douglas Aircraft Co. aerial map of airport facilities and legend
Statement from Tulsa council of Churches and prayer for greatest good next 50 years a recently completed history of churches in Tulsa and a directory of the present churches
Statement from board of education - historical data related to 50 years of education in Tulsa and copies of "School Life" all-high school publication issued by Tulsa high schools each month
Statements from Mayor and Chamber of Commerce officials
Flags which have been flown over the national capitol, state capitol and in the county and city
Other aerial photos of the area
Statement from Tulsa Trades and Labor Council
Statements from all former mayors of the city - their record of service and civic accomplishments in the city, state and nationally.
 
Benevolent One said:
It's kind of hard to tell. Much of that will depend on how well the vault was sealed. If the vault leaked (like many burial vaults do) it will not be a pretty sight. If it didn't, I think you are pretty close in your guessing. The tires may be in pretty good shape. Much of the dry rot you get in old tires is caused from the oils used in tire production being drawn out and destroyed by the sun.
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Did you watch this??
http://tulsafilms.com/videos/car.mov
 
As an old Okie, I remember when they did this, but this old man's memory has always been that it was a '57 Chevy. However, I did hear a few years ago that it wasn't a Chevy that was buried. Hmmm, so does the name Christine mean anything to any of you out there? Though I would love to be there when they unearth the crypt, I'm not sure it will be a good thing for those in attendence. But then again, maybe this car was named Beatrice. :cool:
 
buckaroo said:
Hmmm, so does the name Christine mean anything to any of you out there? Though I would love to be there when they unearth the crypt, I'm not sure it will be a good thing for those in attendence. But then again, maybe this car was named Beatrice. :cool:
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Yeah, I remember that movie. I dated a girl named Christine who was just about as nuts as the car in that movie too. :rolleyes:
 
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http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2007/06/16/784964-rusty-1957-plymouth-unearthed-in-okla
Justin Juozapavicius, AP Writer
TULSA — A concrete vault encasing a 1957 Plymouth Belvedere buried a half-century ago may have been built to withstand a nuclear attack but it couldn't beat back the natural onslaught of moisture.


At a Friday ceremony complete with a couple of drum rolls, crews removed a multilayered protective wrapping caked with red mud, revealing a vintage vehicle that was covered in rust and wouldn't crank.

There were a few bright spots, literally: shiny chrome was still visible around the doors and front fender, and workers were able to put air in the tires
 
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