1970 vista cruiser 2 door

smietana · October 3rd, 2012, 02:18 PM

Is this real? Any info?
http://daytona.craigslist.org/cto/3268775022.html

Thanks

MDchanic · October 3rd, 2012, 02:41 PM

No way, José.

Cutlass S/VC Frankencruiser.

Looks well done, though (in spite of the lack of a floor where they had trouble reconciling the Cutlass and the VC, and the leaky Vista windows where they couldn't quite get everything fitted right).

I'd drive it, but I wouldn't pay $2,500 for it in that condition.

- Eric

smietana · October 3rd, 2012, 02:47 PM

Thats what I thought.
Thanks
QUOTE=MDchanic;461271]No way, José.

Cutlass S/VC Frankencruiser.

Looks well done, though (in spite of the lack of a floor where they had trouble reconciling the Cutlass and the VC, and the leaky Vista windows where they couldn't quite get everything fitted right).

I'd drive it, but I wouldn't pay $2,500 for it in that condition.

- Eric[/QUOTE]

slantflat · October 3rd, 2012, 03:06 PM

Wow this is back again? Last time I saw it it was black, and they wanted something like 9K for it. Don't remember if it was in Daytona or not.

allyolds68 · October 3rd, 2012, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slantflat

Wow this is back again? Last time I saw it it was black, and they wanted something like 9K for it. Don't remember if it was in Daytona or not.

I'm not sure this is the same car.....

Allan R · October 3rd, 2012, 03:53 PM

And besides, the engine mounts are shot....

That kind of body work takes a lot of fabrication. Someone with a flare for owing a unique 1 of 0 will likely be able to finish if off. Take that how you want.

chrisneu68olds · October 3rd, 2012, 04:16 PM

I am not sure how I feel about it. I will admit that it is clever though. I wonder if something like this would have sold back in 1970? Probably not...but the more I look at it it is an interesting concept. An Olds hatchback...

2blu442 · October 3rd, 2012, 04:18 PM

Not sure if it is the same car, but look at the back side window. I believe what they did was splice the Vista roof, back windows and tail gate onto a Cutlass Supreme. That's what was done on the black car too. If it were close enough I'd look it over. If he did the body work well then the hard part would be done. I say IF he did the body work well

I've parked my 1971 Cutlass wagon and 1970 442 side by side. Both front and rear bumpers almost line up. It would still be a lot of work but I was suprised that the flat top wagon wasn't noticably longer.

edit: I just looked at it again and see the far back seat in it. That's why you guys commented on the floor pan. I'm pretty sure the black one from a few years ago didn't have the far back seat, but only the middle or second seat.

2blu442 · October 3rd, 2012, 04:28 PM

Well... the pictures are gone but here's an old thread discussing other 2 door Vista's that people had seen.

http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...nkenwagen.html

allyolds68 · October 3rd, 2012, 05:07 PM

Might be the same car. The interior looks the same

http://www.realoldspower.com/phpBB2/...ht=vista++door

http://hooniverse.com/2010/03/07/wel...vista-cruiser/

ent72olds · October 3rd, 2012, 05:26 PM

If it was in NY, it would already be in my garage!

Eightupman · October 3rd, 2012, 06:04 PM

Who is to say they didn't start out with a convertible?

John

m455sx · October 3rd, 2012, 06:26 PM

weird 2- 2 door vista cruisers with 4 speeds.... both with black interior but different dashes....

Rickman48 · October 4th, 2012, 06:13 PM

Love to see the trim tag on that one - build sheet would be incredible!!

oldsdoctor · October 4th, 2012, 08:51 PM

This is the Same car which was posted, the dash was painted black, was gold, the gauges under the dash are pulled down, the seats even have the same rip in driver seat along with same radio.

drcutlass · October 6th, 2012, 10:03 AM

This is insane,,,I just saw that car in black yesterday while I was bored looking at Google images for Vista Cruiser,,now it's here,,,He's right!!,,,same seat rips,,Has anyone seen the photos of that gold colored Vista Cruiser that was transformed into a 2 door? By the way,,The Vista Cruiser had a wheelbase of 121 inches,,exclusive to the Vista Cruiser.

drcutlass · October 6th, 2012, 10:26 AM

Okay,,here's what I see,,,,,I see a Cutlass Supreme quarter glass window,,and Cutlass S / Vista Cruiser quarter panel body line,,,I think they used a Supreme car,,,changed the quarter panel skin with either a Cutlass S,,or Vista Cruiser,,Oh my God,,it wasn't built by the factory,,that much I know,,too bad everyone who worked at Oldsmobile is dead,,,we've all seen these pictures of this car,you would think that if we've seen them,,,someone who used to work at the Oldsmobile assembly plant would have also seen them,,right?,,after all,,if we're this intrigued by this car,,, a former employee of Oldsmobile would be too,,and would step up and say something!!

drcutlass · October 6th, 2012, 10:34 AM

I think we spend entirely too much time worrying about things that don't matter!!

Allan R · October 6th, 2012, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drcutlass

I think we spend entirely too much time worrying about things that don't matter!!

Yup

drcutlass · October 6th, 2012, 11:36 AM

2blu442,,,Why would someone cut the roof off of an otherwise rust free '68 442?,,we can see the cowl, rocker panels and quarter panels are rust free,,and with the original 400 engine,,,,it should have never been in the junk yard to begin with,,,,

Gator69olds · October 6th, 2012, 03:01 PM

I would drive the wheels off of it. Even though its not factory I think it's pretty cool JMO

October 3rd, 2012, 02:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
smietana Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Warrington, Pa 18976 Posts: 151	1970 vista cruiser 2 door Is this real? Any info? http://daytona.craigslist.org/cto/3268775022.html Thanks

October 3rd, 2012, 03:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
slantflat Always room for one more Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Stockbridge, Georgia Posts: 1,205	Wow this is back again? Last time I saw it it was black, and they wanted something like 9K for it. Don't remember if it was in Daytona or not. __________________ MIKE 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 1968 Plymouth Valiant 1964 Amphicar 1979 Chevrolet Suburban

October 3rd, 2012, 04:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
chrisneu68olds Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ca. Central Valley Heat. Posts: 301	I am not sure how I feel about it. I will admit that it is clever though. I wonder if something like this would have sold back in 1970? Probably not...but the more I look at it it is an interesting concept. An Olds hatchback... __________________ Double Four-Two Coupe, costs loot - Hit the gas, she'll scoot! Just for my own amusement: cjn442olds.tumblr.com

October 3rd, 2012, 04:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 7,161	Not sure if it is the same car, but look at the back side window. I believe what they did was splice the Vista roof, back windows and tail gate onto a Cutlass Supreme. That's what was done on the black car too. If it were close enough I'd look it over. If he did the body work well then the hard part would be done. I say IF he did the body work well I've parked my 1971 Cutlass wagon and 1970 442 side by side. Both front and rear bumpers almost line up. It would still be a lot of work but I was suprised that the flat top wagon wasn't noticably longer. edit: I just looked at it again and see the far back seat in it. That's why you guys commented on the floor pan. I'm pretty sure the black one from a few years ago didn't have the far back seat, but only the middle or second seat. __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 330 4 speed but thanks to two 10 yr olds with .22's no glass, lenses or instruments survived! Last edited by 2blu442; October 3rd, 2012 at 04:21 PM. Reason: Noticed the 9 pass backseat picture

October 3rd, 2012, 04:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 7,161	Well... the pictures are gone but here's an old thread discussing other 2 door Vista's that people had seen. http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...nkenwagen.html __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 330 4 speed but thanks to two 10 yr olds with .22's no glass, lenses or instruments survived!

October 3rd, 2012, 02:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
MDchanic Connoisseur d'Junque Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 8,588	No way, José. Cutlass S/VC Frankencruiser. Looks well done, though (in spite of the lack of a floor where they had trouble reconciling the Cutlass and the VC, and the leaky Vista windows where they couldn't quite get everything fitted right). I'd drive it, but I wouldn't pay $2,500 for it in that condition. - Eric

October 3rd, 2012, 02:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
smietana Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Warrington, Pa 18976 Posts: 151	Thats what I thought. Thanks QUOTE=MDchanic;461271]No way, José. Cutlass S/VC Frankencruiser. Looks well done, though (in spite of the lack of a floor where they had trouble reconciling the Cutlass and the VC, and the leaky Vista windows where they couldn't quite get everything fitted right). I'd drive it, but I wouldn't pay $2,500 for it in that condition. - Eric[/QUOTE]

October 3rd, 2012, 03:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Allan R Just an Olds Guy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh" Posts: 12,755	And besides, the engine mounts are shot.... That kind of body work takes a lot of fabrication. Someone with a flare for owing a unique 1 of 0 will likely be able to finish if off. Take that how you want.

October 3rd, 2012, 05:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
allyolds68 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seneca Falls, NY Posts: 1,452	Might be the same car. The interior looks the same http://www.realoldspower.com/phpBB2/...ht=vista++door http://hooniverse.com/2010/03/07/wel...vista-cruiser/ __________________ Mike 68 442 4 Speed Convertible 68 Cutlass Supreme RIP 1981- Better it than me http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...t-7-years.html

October 3rd, 2012, 05:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
ent72olds Registered Luser Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LI,NY Posts: 2,463	If it was in NY, it would already be in my garage! __________________ Erik Turner 65 Vista Cruiser 67 Delta 88 Convertible 72 Cutlass Restoring a 70 Vista Cruiser http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...r-project.html http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...f-85-sale.html

October 3rd, 2012, 06:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
Eightupman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ladson, SC Posts: 1,094	Who is to say they didn't start out with a convertible? John

October 3rd, 2012, 06:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
m455sx Olds Nut Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: powhatan,va Posts: 717	weird 2- 2 door vista cruisers with 4 speeds.... both with black interior but different dashes.... __________________ 1970 Cutlass SX 1970 442 Convertible OCA#041704 1962 Chevy Stepside 1988 Suzuki Samurai

October 4th, 2012, 06:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
Rickman48 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Shorewood, Il. Posts: 3,010	Love to see the trim tag on that one - build sheet would be incredible!!

October 6th, 2012, 10:03 AM	#16 (permalink)
drcutlass Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Appleton, Wisconsin Posts: 84	This is insane,,,I just saw that car in black yesterday while I was bored looking at Google images for Vista Cruiser,,now it's here,,,He's right!!,,,same seat rips,,Has anyone seen the photos of that gold colored Vista Cruiser that was transformed into a 2 door? By the way,,The Vista Cruiser had a wheelbase of 121 inches,,exclusive to the Vista Cruiser.

October 6th, 2012, 10:26 AM	#17 (permalink)
drcutlass Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Appleton, Wisconsin Posts: 84	Okay,,here's what I see,,,,,I see a Cutlass Supreme quarter glass window,,and Cutlass S / Vista Cruiser quarter panel body line,,,I think they used a Supreme car,,,changed the quarter panel skin with either a Cutlass S,,or Vista Cruiser,,Oh my God,,it wasn't built by the factory,,that much I know,,too bad everyone who worked at Oldsmobile is dead,,,we've all seen these pictures of this car,you would think that if we've seen them,,,someone who used to work at the Oldsmobile assembly plant would have also seen them,,right?,,after all,,if we're this intrigued by this car,,, a former employee of Oldsmobile would be too,,and would step up and say something!!

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October 6th, 2012, 10:34 AM	#18 (permalink)
drcutlass Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Appleton, Wisconsin Posts: 84	I think we spend entirely too much time worrying about things that don't matter!!

October 6th, 2012, 11:36 AM	#20 (permalink)
drcutlass Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Appleton, Wisconsin Posts: 84	2blu442,,,Why would someone cut the roof off of an otherwise rust free '68 442?,,we can see the cowl, rocker panels and quarter panels are rust free,,and with the original 400 engine,,,,it should have never been in the junk yard to begin with,,,,

October 6th, 2012, 03:01 PM	#21 (permalink)
Gator69olds Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arkansas Posts: 206	I would drive the wheels off of it. Even though its not factory I think it's pretty cool JMO

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