Will it run? Tulsa to dig up car buried for 50 years

Rooster · 01-23-2007, 10:22 AM

Will it run? Tulsa to dig up car buried for 50 years

POSTED: 8:20 a.m. EST, January 23, 2007

TULSA, Oklahoma (AP) -- Organizers of a coming-out party for a buried 1957 Plymouth Belvedere could use some help.

The car, which was buried in brand-new condition under the lawn of the Tulsa County Courthouse in 1957, is scheduled to be unearthed June 15 as part of the Oklahoma Centennial.

Promoters are looking for people who helped lower the car into its crypt in 1957 to perhaps shed some light on what to expect when the car is unearthed.

There's speculation the car may have turned into a pile of rust. Or that it's in pristine condition and worth thousands of dollars.

Sharon King Davis, who has chaired Tulsa's centennial efforts, looked at photos of the people responsible for burying the car in 1957 and found her grandfather.

"I wish grandpa had left me some instructions," she told the Tulsa World.

The car had been largely forgotten until Davis and her group started work on the centennial. Files on the car have vanished, so it's not clear what to expect when the lid is lifted.

What's known is that the car is on a steel pallet with jacks under the axles. Efforts were made to preserve it, but it's unclear if moisture has gotten to the metal and caused rust.

"There's a kind of Rip Van Winkle reaction," Davis says. "Most people had long ago forgotten the buried car, but as the time to dig it up nears, they are waking up and wondering about life in 1957."

Another unknown is who will be able to claim the car.

When the car was buried, a contest was announced to award the car and a $100 savings account to the person who came closest to guessing Tulsa's population in 2007.

Organizers concede that finding that person or his or her heirs may not be easy.

At the time, the guesses were recorded on microfilm and sealed in a steel container buried with the car.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/01/23/bur....ap/index.html

**Saulbadguy** · 01-23-2007, 10:28 AM

They should bury Skip Towne in the hole that is left from unearthing the vehicle.

**Bowser** · 01-23-2007, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

They should bury Skip Towne in the hole that is left from unearthing the vehicle.

Would he run after 50 years?

01-23-2007, 10:34 AM

I'll bet Skip stashed a couple bags somewhere on that car.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 01-23-2007, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

They should bury Skip Towne in the hole that is left from unearthing the vehicle.

you sure he'd fit?

WilliamTheIrish · 01-23-2007, 10:38 AM

Those Mobilehomans. They so crazy.

boogblaster · 01-23-2007, 10:39 AM

Skip will need, food,water,oxygen,internet service,mens mags,anti-aging creme"to be used only on extremities" and last cable TV service....

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 01-23-2007, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by boogblaster

Skip will need, food,water,oxygen,internet service,mens mags,anti-aging creme"to be used only on extremities" and last cable TV service....

so...he gets none of that.

01-23-2007, 10:55 AM

Seriously though - a Plymouth Belvedere? Is that the equivelent of burying a Saturn today? Who is gonna want that trash in 50 years?

"It could be worth thousands"?!?!?! Maybe to that casino who always buys crappy stuff for publicity on ebay.

boogblaster · 01-23-2007, 10:57 AM

Nice car back-in-the-day tho....

Demonpenz · 01-23-2007, 10:59 AM

Does it come with bob uker?

Reerun_KC · 01-23-2007, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

Seriously though - a Plymouth Belvedere? Is that the equivelent of burying a Saturn today? Who is gonna want that trash in 50 years?

"It could be worth thousands"?!?!?! Maybe to that casino who always buys crappy stuff for publicity on ebay.

If that car is in very good condition, with no or little miles on it. Some collector will pay serious Jack for it...

**Bowser** · 01-23-2007, 11:04 AM

I bet it IS worth thousands.

Of pesos.

Reerun_KC · 01-23-2007, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

They should bury Skip Towne in the hole that is left from unearthing the vehicle.

I was thinking they might be able to lower your trailer down in that hole...

This way you would have one of those energy efficent mobile homes...

FAX · 01-23-2007, 11:05 AM

That reminds me. I buried some hashish about 20 years ago near a hedge row just south of Olathe. I wonder if it's still there.

If anybody sees a hedge row just south of Olathe, you're welcome to it.

FAX

01-23-2007, 10:22 AM
Rooster Draft a QB Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: JoCo Casino cash: $9961689	Will it run? Tulsa to dig up car buried for 50 years Will it run? Tulsa to dig up car buried for 50 years POSTED: 8:20 a.m. EST, January 23, 2007 TULSA, Oklahoma (AP) -- Organizers of a coming-out party for a buried 1957 Plymouth Belvedere could use some help. The car, which was buried in brand-new condition under the lawn of the Tulsa County Courthouse in 1957, is scheduled to be unearthed June 15 as part of the Oklahoma Centennial. Promoters are looking for people who helped lower the car into its crypt in 1957 to perhaps shed some light on what to expect when the car is unearthed. There's speculation the car may have turned into a pile of rust. Or that it's in pristine condition and worth thousands of dollars. Sharon King Davis, who has chaired Tulsa's centennial efforts, looked at photos of the people responsible for burying the car in 1957 and found her grandfather. "I wish grandpa had left me some instructions," she told the Tulsa World. The car had been largely forgotten until Davis and her group started work on the centennial. Files on the car have vanished, so it's not clear what to expect when the lid is lifted. What's known is that the car is on a steel pallet with jacks under the axles. Efforts were made to preserve it, but it's unclear if moisture has gotten to the metal and caused rust. "There's a kind of Rip Van Winkle reaction," Davis says. "Most people had long ago forgotten the buried car, but as the time to dig it up nears, they are waking up and wondering about life in 1957." Another unknown is who will be able to claim the car. When the car was buried, a contest was announced to award the car and a $100 savings account to the person who came closest to guessing Tulsa's population in 2007. Organizers concede that finding that person or his or her heirs may not be easy. At the time, the guesses were recorded on microfilm and sealed in a steel container buried with the car. http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/01/23/bur....ap/index.html
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01-23-2007, 10:28 AM	#2
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Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	I'll bet Skip stashed a couple bags somewhere on that car.
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01-23-2007, 10:55 AM	#9
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	Seriously though - a Plymouth Belvedere? Is that the equivelent of burying a Saturn today? Who is gonna want that trash in 50 years? "It could be worth thousands"?!?!?! Maybe to that casino who always buys crappy stuff for publicity on ebay.
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FAX testing ... 1, 2, 3 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tennessee Casino cash: $6753759	That reminds me. I buried some hashish about 20 years ago near a hedge row just south of Olathe. I wonder if it's still there. If anybody sees a hedge row just south of Olathe, you're welcome to it. FAX
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