New to Forun from NH, working on BB '442'VC

jeepnhusa · June 28th, 2009, 09:32 PM

Hi,
I am working on BB 455 VC, looking for any info in R&R tailgate window switch. HELP?
I live in NH and am working on posting pix of my 2 Vista Cruisers.
Themes:
#1 'Home Depot' hot rod is '70 3504v, with ALL THE BELLS 'n whistles
#2 High-Po tow vehicle... '71 455, posi, with every document since birth.

74 Omega · June 29th, 2009, 03:50 AM

Welcome
I hope to see you around NH

wolfman98 · June 29th, 2009, 06:23 AM

You have found the right site to answer your questions. There are a lot of Vista Cruiser owners on this site and I am sure someone will pipe in soon. Been through NH many times on the south Canada highway

loved the places I saw.

Oldsguy · June 29th, 2009, 07:49 AM

Welcome to CO, that little cobra looks like a midget next to all it's stable mates I bet. That big dually dump must be really something too. Don't see many of those. Now to the good stuff (rubbing hands together) I officially request pictures of your two Vista Cruisers. Glad you are here to help represent the long roofs as we don't have enough yet.

Jamesbo · June 29th, 2009, 07:58 AM

Welcome aboard,

I've got a 455 Vista with buckets consol, tilt, 15" SS II, and it's one of my favorite cars. Everbody loves a Vista

citcapp · June 29th, 2009, 08:42 AM

Welcome to the site Vista's are cool, please post pictures soon

Olds64 · June 29th, 2009, 10:58 AM

Vistas are awsome. Please post pictures.

Aron Nance · June 29th, 2009, 11:35 AM

Longroofs - now why didn't I think of that, Oldsguy? Meanwhile, I also like the VC and the Flat Tops. What year is the VC, and which switch are you referring to - one on the dash, or one on the tailgate? Be a bit more specific as to what the problem is, and I'll TRY and help, if possible.

jeepnhusa · June 29th, 2009, 04:54 PM

WOW, you guys are GREAT, I've been around about a year, but wanted to learn the culture (so-to-speak) before opening up. Thanks ever-so-much for all the Replies, really cool.
My orig question was R&R switch in tailgate for window. From inside door skin, reaching around window and mechanism, seems I can feel a pull tab holding lock assy. (??)
My final goal though is to by-pass (keyed) window switch with a hidden non-keyed switch, ideas? I'm thinking under/inside/behind bottom of door sweep.

Anyway, some details on my '70 VC daily driver:
Original numbers matching 350 Cubic Inch, 4 barrel carburetor V-8; 310 HP
* Original Factory Options:A/C,
CORRECT:1970 Cutlass Factory Options Installed: PW, P Door Locks, Tilt Steering column, Sports steering wheel, Front bucket seats Floor console with Dual Gate Hurst "His-Hers" shifter, Rally Pac instrument cluster, Rear sway bar from 442, factory Cruise Control (not working) Olds SS II x15x7, etc...

Thanks again for thoughts on tailgate key switch R&R.

Oldsguy · June 29th, 2009, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aron Nance

Longroofs - now why didn't I think of that, Oldsguy?

I didn't coin that word, heard it over at the HAMB one time a while back. Moving this thread to the wagon forum.

Jamesbo · June 30th, 2009, 05:24 AM

Here's a pic of mine. With a 455 she will tow a tank.

Joeypete · June 30th, 2009, 10:38 AM

Hey I'm from NH too!! I grew up in Merrimack...live in AZ now though

74 Omega · June 30th, 2009, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeypete

Hey I'm from NH too!! I grew up in Merrimack...live in AZ now though

I lived on Carter Rd in Merrimack from 94-02 or right around then...

Joeypete · June 30th, 2009, 02:41 PM

Seriously...wow, small world. I lived on Patten Road

I left town in 94 after graduating from high school. Love going back to visit...it's a great town.

Bluevista · August 1st, 2009, 11:05 AM

Welcome.

I've been away and a little late here.

Got some cool cars, I got one too.

Did you post pics and I missed them?

Still need any info on the switch let me know. It does have a flat spring steel retainer that slides around it like side door locks. Those switches are serviceable, at least mine was. The wire connector end comes off and you can clean the brass contacts inside.

I just put in factory power windows, tilt, locks, and an underdash 8 track in mine. Already had factory cruise...and it works.

I'm going for a stock looking resto so no buckets, be a lot more comfortable than that bench though, my second one will have buckets and a 455, along with a poor unfortunate Tiger's tail hanging out of the gas tank.

Homestar · August 24th, 2009, 07:41 PM

Did you get out the window switch?

442Harv · September 15th, 2009, 08:12 AM

Are you talking about the key switch on the rear door? If so you can still get a new one from GM. I got one about a year ago. You have to open the gate and raise the window to get to it. Need to suport the glass on something, so it don't brake

mugzilla · September 15th, 2009, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeepnhusa

window and mechanism, seems I can feel a pull tab holding lock assy. (??)

My final goal though is to by-pass (keyed) window switch with a hidden non-keyed switch, ideas? I'm thinking under/inside/behind bottom of door sweep.

Thanks again for thoughts on tailgate key switch R&R.

Hidden / activated by a key fob unit ...

June 28th, 2009, 09:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
jeepnhusa VC455 Crusing-the-Vistas Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NH Posts: 2	New to Forun from NH, working on BB '442'VC Hi, I am working on BB 455 VC, looking for any info in R&R tailgate window switch. HELP? I live in NH and am working on posting pix of my 2 Vista Cruisers. Themes: #1 'Home Depot' hot rod is '70 3504v, with ALL THE BELLS 'n whistles #2 High-Po tow vehicle... '71 455, posi, with every document since birth. __________________ '70 VC 350 4v, Rally Pac,PW,PL,CC, console Dual Gate Hurst "His-Hers" shifter, 3seat '71 VC 455 427 Cobra '29 AA Ford dump dualie Last edited by jeepnhusa; June 28th, 2009 at 10:09 PM.. Reason: clarity and politeness

June 29th, 2009, 03:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
74 Omega Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 172	Welcome I hope to see you around NH __________________ Dave 1974 Olds Omega S (Who Cares about MPG) 1999 HD Road King Classic (50 MPG) 2001 Monte Carlo SS (25 MPG) 2004 Silverado 2500HD 4x4 Crew Cab (10.5 MPG) 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue www.sdcookman.com

June 29th, 2009, 06:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
wolfman98 Captain of my ship Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wilmot , Nova Scotia , Canada Posts: 1,177	Welcome You have found the right site to answer your questions. There are a lot of Vista Cruiser owners on this site and I am sure someone will pipe in soon. Been through NH many times on the south Canada highway loved the places I saw.

June 29th, 2009, 07:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,315	Welcome to CO, that little cobra looks like a midget next to all it's stable mates I bet. That big dually dump must be really something too. Don't see many of those. Now to the good stuff (rubbing hands together) I officially request pictures of your two Vista Cruisers. Glad you are here to help represent the long roofs as we don't have enough yet. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

June 29th, 2009, 07:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jamesbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 2,746	Welcome Welcome aboard, I've got a 455 Vista with buckets consol, tilt, 15" SS II, and it's one of my favorite cars. Everbody loves a Vista __________________ 69 H/O 69 442 convertible 69 Vista Cruiser 69 442 hardtop "Growing old is mandatory,Growing up is optional"

June 29th, 2009, 08:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,323	Welcome to the site Vista's are cool, please post pictures soon __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

June 29th, 2009, 10:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,203	Vistas are awsome. Please post pictures. __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

June 29th, 2009, 11:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
Aron Nance Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 167	Longroofs - now why didn't I think of that, Oldsguy? Meanwhile, I also like the VC and the Flat Tops. What year is the VC, and which switch are you referring to - one on the dash, or one on the tailgate? Be a bit more specific as to what the problem is, and I'll TRY and help, if possible.

June 29th, 2009, 04:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
jeepnhusa VC455 Crusing-the-Vistas Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NH Posts: 2	WOW, you guys are GREAT, I've been around about a year, but wanted to learn the culture (so-to-speak) before opening up. Thanks ever-so-much for all the Replies, really cool. My orig question was R&R switch in tailgate for window. From inside door skin, reaching around window and mechanism, seems I can feel a pull tab holding lock assy. (??) My final goal though is to by-pass (keyed) window switch with a hidden non-keyed switch, ideas? I'm thinking under/inside/behind bottom of door sweep. Anyway, some details on my '70 VC daily driver: Original numbers matching 350 Cubic Inch, 4 barrel carburetor V-8; 310 HP * Original Factory Options:A/C, CORRECT:1970 Cutlass Factory Options Installed: PW, P Door Locks, Tilt Steering column, Sports steering wheel, Front bucket seats Floor console with Dual Gate Hurst "His-Hers" shifter, Rally Pac instrument cluster, Rear sway bar from 442, factory Cruise Control (not working) Olds SS II x15x7, etc... Thanks again for thoughts on tailgate key switch R&R. __________________ '70 VC 350 4v, Rally Pac,PW,PL,CC, console Dual Gate Hurst "His-Hers" shifter, 3seat '71 VC 455 427 Cobra '29 AA Ford dump dualie Last edited by jeepnhusa; June 29th, 2009 at 04:56 PM.. Reason: orig didn't read well

June 30th, 2009, 10:38 AM	#12 (permalink)
Joeypete Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 214	Hey I'm from NH too!! I grew up in Merrimack...live in AZ now though __________________ 1986 Custom Cruiser 2009 Ford Focus SE Coupe

June 30th, 2009, 02:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
Joeypete Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 214	Seriously...wow, small world. I lived on Patten Road I left town in 94 after graduating from high school. Love going back to visit...it's a great town. __________________ 1986 Custom Cruiser 2009 Ford Focus SE Coupe

August 1st, 2009, 11:05 AM	#15 (permalink)
Bluevista Cruisin' the Vistas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,614	Welcome. I've been away and a little late here. Got some cool cars, I got one too. Did you post pics and I missed them? Still need any info on the switch let me know. It does have a flat spring steel retainer that slides around it like side door locks. Those switches are serviceable, at least mine was. The wire connector end comes off and you can clean the brass contacts inside. I just put in factory power windows, tilt, locks, and an underdash 8 track in mine. Already had factory cruise...and it works. I'm going for a stock looking resto so no buckets, be a lot more comfortable than that bench though, my second one will have buckets and a 455, along with a poor unfortunate Tiger's tail hanging out of the gas tank.

August 24th, 2009, 07:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
Homestar Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 23	Did you get out the window switch?

September 15th, 2009, 08:12 AM	#17 (permalink)
442Harv Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 117	Are you talking about the key switch on the rear door? If so you can still get a new one from GM. I got one about a year ago. You have to open the gate and raise the window to get to it. Need to suport the glass on something, so it don't brake

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