WANTED – very good 1969-1972 Vista Cruiser wagon
December 8th, 2011, 05:22 PM
#82
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Plano, TX
Posts: 11,798
Yes, i have been very patient and will be. I want to get the right one for me and I am not in any hurry anymore. Now if the Caddy breaks down into an expensive repair, then the patience might end...
December 9th, 2011, 05:10 AM
#83
Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Denver, CO.
Posts: 2,339
Now that doesn't look too bad. Might have to call him and get more info. Too bad there were not more pics...
Yes, i have been very patient and will be. I want to get the right one for me and I am not in any hurry anymore. Now if the Caddy breaks down into an expensive repair, then the patience might end...
Yes, i have been very patient and will be. I want to get the right one for me and I am not in any hurry anymore. Now if the Caddy breaks down into an expensive repair, then the patience might end...
Wait. It's a caddy...
It's not if, its when.
December 20th, 2011, 10:18 AM
#84
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA
Posts: 152
I had been eyeing that one for some time, but it is green. As a daily driver, I do not want green or blue or yellow or orange. Sure I could have it repainted, but bodywork just ain't for me. It looks nice as it is for a collectable - hate to change it either way.
I had toyed with the idea of having him repaint it and changing the inside color, but that is just too much work. Do not want to get into another project myself. It really needs to be good looking, reliable, leak free, I also decided that I want the longer Vista style. Only room here for none so I need to get just what I want.
I had toyed with the idea of having him repaint it and changing the inside color, but that is just too much work. Do not want to get into another project myself. It really needs to be good looking, reliable, leak free, I also decided that I want the longer Vista style. Only room here for none so I need to get just what I want.
December 20th, 2011, 10:32 AM
#85
Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
http://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/2722889768.html this one brown http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/2750742651.html this one is green
December 20th, 2011, 11:05 AM
#86
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Plano, TX
Posts: 11,798
http://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/2722889768.html this one brown
If it was brown, I might have had it already!
April 6th, 2012, 03:02 PM
#87
Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
Ah oooooga!!! Rob!!!! wakey wakey..... heres a real nice one.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...E:B:SS:CA:1123
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...E:B:SS:CA:1123
April 6th, 2012, 04:11 PM
#88
NOVICE car nut
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin
Posts: 3,123
Nice Car Alert ! Sound the Alarm !
April 6th, 2012, 04:22 PM
#89
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Moreno Valley, CA
Posts: 824
That price would tempt me to sell my 1971 455 ram air hood original California car 5 speed stick conversion bucket seats console, aftermarket tac and gages sorted and driven daily 3 seat, roof rack and spoiler VC originally white now blue with blue interior. Lee
April 6th, 2012, 04:24 PM
#90
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Moreno Valley, CA
Posts: 824
I forgot dual exhaust, sway bar, factory trailer hitch, SS1 wheels........VC
Lee
Lee
April 6th, 2012, 06:45 PM
#91
Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
That price would tempt me to sell my 1971 455 ram air hood original California car 5 speed stick conversion bucket seats console, aftermarket tac and gages sorted and driven daily 3 seat, roof rack and spoiler VC originally white now blue with blue interior dual exhaust, sway bar, factory trailer hitch, SS1 wheels........VC Lee
I hope it's something Rob will like. He's so hard to please ya know? Just hope he gets the alert - I know he's on another road trip. Just hoping he plugs in his laptop and checks the site while he's away. But that might not be much like having a vacation..
April 6th, 2012, 06:51 PM
#92
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Muskegon, Mi.
Posts: 8,602
That is a nice looking VC.
April 6th, 2012, 06:52 PM
#93
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Moreno Valley, CA
Posts: 824
Rob is looking for a cream puff, mine is a cool driver rat rod. But I do have to say $6k would tempt me for the car. Although Rob is looking for a 350 I still prefer the 455 2 br in my car for torque. I don't believe there would be a difference in mileage between a 350 4br and a 455 2br. I cant really compare my car to another VC because it has a 2:56 rear end and .66 overdrive. On the freeway it idles! Lee
April 6th, 2012, 07:08 PM
#94
Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
6K?? That ad isn't even close; it's listed at 19K. That's a lot, but the car does look amazing. I would have hoped for the 350 4bbl instead of 2bbl though. It does need some detailing under the hood, and it would be nice to see the third row seat up, + the spare wheel well for rust. According to it's VIN it would have been produced around the 3rd week of April 1972.
May 9th, 2012, 06:33 AM
#96
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Montreal, QC
Posts: 2,175
I think Rob should buy that 66' cutlass house-car.
You could tour the country AND bring a trunkload of parts back!
You could tour the country AND bring a trunkload of parts back!
May 9th, 2012, 07:47 AM
#97
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Plano, TX
Posts: 11,798
Well, I just now saw this, a bit late though. Ended at almost 16k and looked worth it. However, as nice as it looks, i do not want to buy a car in Canada and have to pay half that about in taxes....
I do not mind paying that for a nice VC. In fact it is easier to spend the $$ then to have to restore / repair one. Since it would be a DD, I would not have the time to work on it, either.
I know... I only have room for one, so it needs to be just what I want.
No computers come with me on vacations.
Yes, and that one looks quite nice! Might need to hit that guy up for more info! Midnight blue it looks!
Unfortunately I do not have enough room for more parts. When i retire on acreage, it will be feasible!
I do not mind paying that for a nice VC. In fact it is easier to spend the $$ then to have to restore / repair one. Since it would be a DD, I would not have the time to work on it, either.
I know... I only have room for one, so it needs to be just what I want.
Still lookin Rob?
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3003347382.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3003347382.html
Unfortunately I do not have enough room for more parts. When i retire on acreage, it will be feasible!
May 12th, 2012, 06:15 AM
#100
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Plano, TX
Posts: 11,798
I just saw it again - SHARP as can be! But it has a 455 - bad for city slogging everyday. Dang...
May 12th, 2012, 11:47 AM
#101
NOVICE car nut
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin
Posts: 3,123
.... actually having the 350 would be more economical like you said , but then you have a 455 for Lady , and then you put the 350 in the wagon ..... Ta Dahhhhh , problem solved ! 
May 12th, 2012, 07:42 PM
#102
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Plano, TX
Posts: 11,798
Yep, need a 350 since it would be a daily driver. Lady is numbers matching so she won't give her heart up for some ol' wagons......
May 12th, 2012, 07:47 PM
#103
Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Medford, Oregon
Posts: 13,690
But Rob, I know where there's at least half a dozen 350's and I'm sure we could help you figure out what to do with that extra 455
May 12th, 2012, 07:59 PM
#104
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Plano, TX
Posts: 11,798
I know John. However the wagon I get cannot be or become a big project. It needs to go straight to work with only minor resto along the way.
I know, I hear it now - swap the engine, no biggie!
I know, I hear it now - swap the engine, no biggie!
May 12th, 2012, 08:03 PM
#105
Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Medford, Oregon
Posts: 13,690
So drive the 455 until you have time to make the swap. Besides, your going to have to install the power window setup sometime.... just space out the projects so it's not down for months at a time
May 13th, 2012, 06:21 AM
#106
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Plano, TX
Posts: 11,798
John, I love your optimism and encouragement. However, if the motor came out, all MAW-hell would break loose - car would be down for a year or more!
Not having space to work would also throw a monkey wrench in the works, too. I really envy the space you have. I met up with another car enthusiest yesterday and he had 2 shops on 3 acres in Oklahoma. Of course he had 20 projects going and none complete...
BTW, this summer-fall I will be returning to Oregon, to check out some land in your neck of the woods.
I can't wait to retire!
Not having space to work would also throw a monkey wrench in the works, too. I really envy the space you have. I met up with another car enthusiest yesterday and he had 2 shops on 3 acres in Oklahoma. Of course he had 20 projects going and none complete...
BTW, this summer-fall I will be returning to Oregon, to check out some land in your neck of the woods.
I can't wait to retire!
May 13th, 2012, 10:58 AM
#107
NOVICE car nut
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin
Posts: 3,123
John, I love your optimism and encouragement. However, if the motor came out, all MAW-hell would break loose - car would be down for a year or more!
Not having space to work would also throw a monkey wrench in the works, too. I really envy the space you have. I met up with another car enthusiest yesterday and he had 2 shops on 3 acres in Oklahoma. Of course he had 20 projects going and none complete...
BTW, this summer-fall I will be returning to Oregon, to check out some land in your neck of the woods.
I can't wait to retire!
Not having space to work would also throw a monkey wrench in the works, too. I really envy the space you have. I met up with another car enthusiest yesterday and he had 2 shops on 3 acres in Oklahoma. Of course he had 20 projects going and none complete...
BTW, this summer-fall I will be returning to Oregon, to check out some land in your neck of the woods.
I can't wait to retire!
I can personally guarantee that I will die in debt , there wont be any retirement for me . Happy Mothers Day !!!! Arrrrrrrrrggggggghhhhhhh
May 13th, 2012, 11:13 AM
#108
Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
Not to egg you on or anything but from first hand experience? Retirement is great. Takes a little getting used to but worth every second. Makes you appreciate how much time you never had to spend in some important areas of your life. I know you'll understand and appreciate this next thing: The stress level goes WAAAAY DOWN.
Some people live to work, I worked to live. I did bust my hump in the last 10 years just to make sure I retired with no debts, and a reasonable savings/investment portfolio. Gotta plan a long way in advance and stick to your guns.
May 13th, 2012, 12:45 PM
#109
NOVICE car nut
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin
Posts: 3,123
Seriously? You thinking of moving to Bigfoot county?? Hmmm, maybe we could start a gated Olds community......
Not to egg you on or anything but from first hand experience? Retirement is great. Takes a little getting used to but worth every second. Makes you appreciate how much time you never had to spend in some important areas of your life. I know you'll understand and appreciate this next thing: The stress level goes WAAAAY DOWN.
Some people live to work, I worked to live. I did bust my hump in the last 10 years just to make sure I retired with no debts, and a reasonable savings/investment portfolio. Gotta plan a long way in advance and stick to your guns.
Not to egg you on or anything but from first hand experience? Retirement is great. Takes a little getting used to but worth every second. Makes you appreciate how much time you never had to spend in some important areas of your life. I know you'll understand and appreciate this next thing: The stress level goes WAAAAY DOWN.
Some people live to work, I worked to live. I did bust my hump in the last 10 years just to make sure I retired with no debts, and a reasonable savings/investment portfolio. Gotta plan a long way in advance and stick to your guns.
I guess I didn't pick the right kind of jobs though ... or had the money or the wanting to go to college for that matter back then . I can guarantee you that I'm not going to live under a rock though . I'll do whatever means necessary to survive a mediocre life ... even if I have to go to the dark side a little .
sorry folks , some real rough times for me lately ... didn't mean to give your thread a downward spiral there Rob I'm somewhat better now He He He .... Good Luck on that retirement Rob , but keep yourself active .... I was thinking about getting one of those Total Gym workout equipment deals to keep in shape .
Last edited by oldsguybry; May 13th, 2012 at 04:12 PM.
May 23rd, 2012, 06:41 AM
#110
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Posts: 17,609
May 23rd, 2012, 06:53 AM
#111
Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Denver, CO.
Posts: 2,339
Wow!
May 23rd, 2012, 08:31 AM
#112
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Plano, TX
Posts: 11,798
That is certainly a collector's car!!
May 23rd, 2012, 08:49 AM
#113
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Montreal, QC
Posts: 2,175
May 23rd, 2012, 08:58 AM
#114
Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
May 23rd, 2012, 09:00 AM
#115
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Posts: 17,609
Rob,
IMHO Dat's as good as de come.
IMHO Dat's as good as de come.
May 23rd, 2012, 09:15 AM
#116
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Montreal, QC
Posts: 2,175
I've always wanted a 70 4-4-2....
May 23rd, 2012, 09:41 AM
#117
Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
X2 with ya der Jamesbo.
I kind of got that impression the other day when I posted that pic showing the rad top in that blue 442. I'm looking into my crystal ball to see your future......wait, the fog is clearing.........ah HAH!! I see you sitting in an Ebony Black 70 442 with a 455 4 speed, SSIs and deck wing. Man it looks good on you!
I kind of got that impression the other day when I posted that pic showing the rad top in that blue 442. I'm looking into my crystal ball to see your future......wait, the fog is clearing.........ah HAH!! I see you sitting in an Ebony Black 70 442 with a 455 4 speed, SSIs and deck wing. Man it looks good on you!
May 23rd, 2012, 10:38 AM
#118
May 23rd, 2012, 10:41 AM
#119
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Montreal, QC
Posts: 2,175
X2 with ya der Jamesbo.
I kind of got that impression the other day when I posted that pic showing the rad top in that blue 442. I'm looking into my crystal ball to see your future......wait, the fog is clearing.........ah HAH!! I see you sitting in an Ebony Black 70 442 with a 455 4 speed, SSIs and deck wing. Man it looks good on you!
I kind of got that impression the other day when I posted that pic showing the rad top in that blue 442. I'm looking into my crystal ball to see your future......wait, the fog is clearing.........ah HAH!! I see you sitting in an Ebony Black 70 442 with a 455 4 speed, SSIs and deck wing. Man it looks good on you!
May 23rd, 2012, 10:53 AM
#120
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Plano, TX
Posts: 11,798
As much as I did not want a blue one, or one with woodgrain, that one looks great with that combo! Yes, i have the gears turning. But then again, I cannot fulfill his desires of payment methods. Might send him a note regarding it...
