OT- 50 year old buried car
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Kind of glad you posted this, I forgot about it, i would like to see how it is...
Todd Z
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Chris Kulbaba
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Im assuming that its completely rusted out, lol.
KentheREALone Z
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Interesting! I'm hooked now and look forward to the opening.
Woppy V
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I think it will be in the same shape... just dirty. If i remember chemistry 101 (think it was one of those 8:00am classes i barely passed) you need oxygen moisture and metal to have rust. if there is no moisture there shouldnt be any rust... correct?
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Thomas Rogers
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Woppy said:
Actually, you only need oxygen for rust. Rust is oxidation. The quickest way to rust a metal is to burn it (rapid oxidation), but that's a different story. Sure, moisture is better than regular air because the concentration of oxygen in H20 is higher than in regular air, but you still only need the oxygen.
So, unless the vault was vacuum sealed and the seal maintained for 50 years, there will be some rust...the question is how much. If the vault sprung a groundwater leak then watch out.
I'm looking forward to seeing it and seeing if they can get it to start.
TJR
Actually, you only need oxygen for rust. Rust is oxidation. The quickest way to rust a metal is to burn it (rapid oxidation), but that's a different story. Sure, moisture is better than regular air because the concentration of oxygen in H20 is higher than in regular air, but you still only need the oxygen.
So, unless the vault was vacuum sealed and the seal maintained for 50 years, there will be some rust...the question is how much. If the vault sprung a groundwater leak then watch out.
I'm looking forward to seeing it and seeing if they can get it to start.
TJR
Scott Tanner
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they lifted the lid off of the crypt... there was 3 ft of water in it!!1 that can't be good...
Thomas Rogers
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Stanner, after watching the video of the burial the vault looked like a swimming pool sans the drain...they should have put a drain in. Oh well.
TJR
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TomT
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Those old photos are really cool.
James FreemanJr
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I wonder if all the stuff that was buried with the car is alright.
Kevin Palmer
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I've not read the info on it yet, but, the condition will depend on where it is buried.
If it is either very dry or very cold it will probably be in good shape.
I have to think they thought that out to some degree when they buried it.
If it is either very dry or very cold it will probably be in good shape.
I have to think they thought that out to some degree when they buried it.
A1cntrler
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I would say that the sheet metal might be ok (since they supposedly coated it with grease) but the interior is shot. Especially since they have been pumping water out of the capsule...[Broken External Image]:
Darrel Chaney01
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There was something similar to that in the news about 15 or 20 years ago. I don't remember the whole story, but. There was a house, it didn't have a basement they thought. Instead of tearing it down they decided to take it apart. When they started taking the floor off , they saw three huge crates in the basement that wasn't supposed to be there. Anyway when they opened the crates, there was either a Ford Model A or Model T in each one, and they were never driven. The story is the man built the house around these cars.
There is a doctor about 30 miles from where I live that has 2 Vipers in his living room that he bought new here and hauled them inside a trailer to his house. I do know this one is true cause I talked to the salesman that sold them to him. He would only take them if they had NO miles on them. He also bought them when the Viper first came out so he payed a premium for them.
There is a doctor about 30 miles from where I live that has 2 Vipers in his living room that he bought new here and hauled them inside a trailer to his house. I do know this one is true cause I talked to the salesman that sold them to him. He would only take them if they had NO miles on them. He also bought them when the Viper first came out so he payed a premium for them.
Wanda Kenton
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I was very disappointed to see the pictures on the news of the car in the water. I am willing to bet it is a rust bucket when they unveil it tomorrow night.
You all can go to kotv.com to see it all happen.
And to make matters worse, buried in the car is a container of gasoline, oil, a case of beer, etc...
those chemicals can't be too good on the paint or metal etc.
You all can go to kotv.com to see it all happen.
And to make matters worse, buried in the car is a container of gasoline, oil, a case of beer, etc...
those chemicals can't be too good on the paint or metal etc.
CountyMounty
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I had never heard of this before, it is very interesting and will anxiously be awaiting the outcome. I am interested in seeing what the guesses of the population were and who wins the vehicle and how many people they have to go through to find someone who is still alive.
So just to be clear where and when will all of this unfold, kotv.com??
So just to be clear where and when will all of this unfold, kotv.com??
Wanda Kenton
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kotv is one of the local television stations here in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Here's a list of what's in the car:
*A Douglas Aircraft Company aerial map of Tulsa airport facilities and aerial photographs of the area.
*Flags with 48 stars that flew over the U.S. Capitol, the state Capitol, the County Courthouse and City Hall.
*A record of "Riding into Tulsa" by Broken Arrow composer Ralph Blane. It was the official Golden Jubilee song.
*Tulsarama! souvenirs, including three wooden nickels, flags, ashtrays, miniature oil barrels filled with crude oil, playing cards, key chains and souvenir historical plates. A copy of the official Tulsarama! program, Oklahoma semi-centennial program and a "Tulsa, Indian Territory" history book.
*Copies of the “Tulsa Daily World†and “The Tulsa Tribune.â€
*A copy of the 1957 Tulsa Chamber of Commerce program of work and a copy of the 1956 annual report of the Community Chest Red Feather agencies.
*A sound-motion-picture print of "24 Hours of Progress," produced by the Oil Information Committee of the American Petroleum Institute.
*A case of Tulsa-manufactured motor oil, furnished by Sunray DX Oil Co.
*A five-gallon can of gasoline.
*Microfilmed records of guesses of Tulsa's population in 2007.
*A letter from semi-centennial committeeman Dale Watt to his children.
*The contents of a "typical" woman's handbag, including tranquilizer pills, 14 bobby pins, a compact, a tube of lipstick, two combs, a package of gum, a plastic rain hat, pocket-size facial tissues, an unpaid parking ticket, cigarettes and matches, and $2.73 in bills and coins.
*A statement from the Tulsa Council of Churches, a prayer for the greatest good for the next 50 years, a history of churches in Tulsa by then “Tulsa World†Religion Editor Beth Macklin and a directory of area churches.
*A statement from the Tulsa School Board, historical data related to 50 years of education in Tulsa and copies of "School Life," the school newspaper co-published by all Tulsa high schools each month.
*A statement from the Tulsa Trades and Labor Council.
*Statements from Mayor George Norvell and Chamber of Commerce officials and the civic records of former mayors George H. Stoner, Dan Patton, Olney F. Flynn and Lee Price.
Here's a list of what's in the car:
*A Douglas Aircraft Company aerial map of Tulsa airport facilities and aerial photographs of the area.
*Flags with 48 stars that flew over the U.S. Capitol, the state Capitol, the County Courthouse and City Hall.
*A record of "Riding into Tulsa" by Broken Arrow composer Ralph Blane. It was the official Golden Jubilee song.
*Tulsarama! souvenirs, including three wooden nickels, flags, ashtrays, miniature oil barrels filled with crude oil, playing cards, key chains and souvenir historical plates. A copy of the official Tulsarama! program, Oklahoma semi-centennial program and a "Tulsa, Indian Territory" history book.
*Copies of the “Tulsa Daily World†and “The Tulsa Tribune.â€
*A copy of the 1957 Tulsa Chamber of Commerce program of work and a copy of the 1956 annual report of the Community Chest Red Feather agencies.
*A sound-motion-picture print of "24 Hours of Progress," produced by the Oil Information Committee of the American Petroleum Institute.
*A case of Tulsa-manufactured motor oil, furnished by Sunray DX Oil Co.
*A five-gallon can of gasoline.
*Microfilmed records of guesses of Tulsa's population in 2007.
*A letter from semi-centennial committeeman Dale Watt to his children.
*The contents of a "typical" woman's handbag, including tranquilizer pills, 14 bobby pins, a compact, a tube of lipstick, two combs, a package of gum, a plastic rain hat, pocket-size facial tissues, an unpaid parking ticket, cigarettes and matches, and $2.73 in bills and coins.
*A statement from the Tulsa Council of Churches, a prayer for the greatest good for the next 50 years, a history of churches in Tulsa by then “Tulsa World†Religion Editor Beth Macklin and a directory of area churches.
*A statement from the Tulsa School Board, historical data related to 50 years of education in Tulsa and copies of "School Life," the school newspaper co-published by all Tulsa high schools each month.
*A statement from the Tulsa Trades and Labor Council.
*Statements from Mayor George Norvell and Chamber of Commerce officials and the civic records of former mayors George H. Stoner, Dan Patton, Olney F. Flynn and Lee Price.
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Any one with a link to see what happens?
Casey B
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Maybe here:
