The local channel 6 news did the main coverage of the Belvedere when it’s cover was removed. Here is the story they did. There is also a video of the live uncovering at the convention center on this day’s main page on the station’s website.
Belvedere Unveiled
Earlier the local channel 8 showed the 57 Belvedere after it was pulled from the vault. It had a brake light showing from beneath the torn covering. Here’s the video
Time Capsule From the Belvedere Vault
Here is a clip from the local channel six news that tells about the time capsule.
Belvedere Car On Wednesday, June 13
Our local KJRH Channel 2 has a slide show of what was revealed after first opening the vault. Click here.
Some Disappointment, the Belvedere
The Belvedere car after they pulled it out had a tear in the outer bag. The bag was torn open on the back brake light. That means that all the 1800 pounds of water that had been pumped out has defintely damaged it.
A Few Facts About the Belvedere
120 ton crane to lift the car
Public Service Oklahoma moved power lines and trees to clear way for the lift
In glove compartment unpaid parking ticket
Time capsule of 1957 at rear of car
winner of car is person or family of person who guessed closest to the population of Tulsa for 2007
Car is wrapped in several layers of covering that has a rusty residue
Oklatravelnet Live! Buried Car
If you go to the oklatravelnet website you will have access to live proceeding in unveiling the Belvedere.
Unearthing Tulsa’s Buried Car
This is totally cool. The Belvedere with all of its 1/2 century hidden secrets! As of right now 11:26 am the streets of downtown Tulsa are jammed with a gazillion people!
The Digging Begins
Test Lift Part 1
Test Lift Part 2
Test Lift Part 3
Buried Car In Tulsa, Oklahoma
Today at noon the famous Belvidere car that has been buried for 50 years will be lifted out of its opened up resting place. Then it will be taken to the convention center and at 6:30 pm (Tulsa time) the plastic will be removed.
There has been much concern about its condition on the local news because water was inside the vault. But it also has a plastic covering. So now everyone is thinking that the damage may not be substantial. Here is a link to Channel 8.
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