any vista cruisers?

[mr64magic]

I'm working on a 1965 olds vista cruizer. My Dad and brother are building his 65 442. Any other wagons out there? I'm new here I'm usually a chevy guy but thought I'd try something different. I've despised olds my whole life having to always work on my dads now here I am working on one.

[Oldsguy]

Errrrrrrmm, not a good start, despising the Oldsmobiles. Was it because your dad din't pay you?

[RadioJunkie]

I think working out with your Chevy is just fine. I don't think your new plan will be feasible. Anyways, good luck!

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[mr64magic]

yeah the wagon has been a tough one, No parts unless they are interchangable with a 442 or cutlass. I got a free a buick sport wagon and alot of the parts interchanged so I got lucky there. All the top glass was good. I think it will be a long project but I'm young and have time to work on it a little at a time. They are pretty rare and not even parts on Ebay. We'll see how it goes. My dad and bro has jsut about finished his 442

[keith6989]

Hello, and welcome to our site, I have seen a few wagon guys around, I am sure you will enjoy your olds, Even though you weren't a old fan when you started, you will be when you are done. All the best with your new project, Let us know how it progresses.

Ps, Fusick, Kanter, and USA parts suppliers are excellent to deal with. Another guy who carries every gasket is Ron's classic car gaskets, his E mail is Hotwheels68442@aol.com

[HotRodHearseGuy]

I'm the owner of a 1972 Vista Cruiser myself here in Texas. I've been using a lot of Cutlass/442 parts myself for mine. I always thought the vista roof was really cool and there is a lot of potential to make it a great turnpike cruiser yet blow some doors in on Camaro's and Mustangs. I also own a 1979 B&B Oldsmobile Endloader (hearse) - long term project - 1,000hp twin turbo 455 W-30 Pro Street when finished!

Frank Redmond

[Oldsguy]

Frank, there is a guy over at Realoldspower.com that has a twin turbo setup too. If you aren't finished with it yet or would just like to compare setups, go on over there a search it. Sorry I can't recall his username but searching "twin-turbo" should get you some hits.

[HotRodHearseGuy]

I'm going to have to check that out as I came up with my turbo thoughts on my own (a nite of killing too many brain cells drinking beer I think). I have a program that I used that allowed me to try different combinations of parts and found using a Mitsu turbo unit (small turbo) and a larger unit from a Power Stroke should get me to the 1,000hp range when both are spooled thanks to line locks and trans lock. The best part is, I'm also looking at 23-25 mpg from it on the highway thanks in part to the specially built 700R4, the 3.55:1 axle and 31x21.5-R15 Pro Street Radials.

I look forward to seeing what other have done turbo wise on an otherwise non-turbo application.

[dyscookn]

This has nothing to do with finding parts but it is just trivial stuff for young Vista Cruiser and Buick Sport Wagon owners. I was big into the custom vans (Hippy party wagons) in the 70's and a lot of these cars lost there lids to be grafted onto the vans.Made a "WAY COOL RIDE MAN!)

[thegooddocolds]

Yes, I've known about that too. Anyone that I knew that had done that to a wonderful Vista-Cruiser I'd say, "Shame on you!"

[marcar1993]

You think a vista cruiser is rare, Find me a Plymouth Sattelite Regent Wagon, I've seen 2 others in my life. I've seen about 15 or 20 vista cruisers at car shows. The main thing is that wagons were almost always less produced than all other cars, and when they were done with their duty, they had no resale and were junked years ago.

[442Harv]

I have a 72 VC. Just put a 455 in it. It is fixed up pertty nice. I take it to a lot off car shows, and I have a 70 W30, and I get as much attention, and coments in the VC as the 442.

[texasred]

Originally Posted by 442Harv

I have a 72 VC. Just put a 455 in it. It is fixed up pertty nice. I take it to a lot off car shows, and I have a 70 W30, and I get as much attention, and coments in the VC as the 442.

And it's a niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice Vista!

C.J.

[beach-boy60]

ive got a 65 and 66 v /cruisers. the 65 runs and drives but is kinda rough. i bought the 66 thinking i was going to use parts from it but found out the body design changed just enough so i cant use the parts. the 66 doesnt run and the interior is real rough. i like you had no desire to own an olds ( im a mopar guy), but i like v /cruisers.

[beach-boy60]

by the way, what can a guy do for the garnish moldings(interior) around the rea upper and lower windows? they are rusted on both my wagons. thanks, roger

[Jeanee]

I have a 66 Vista Cruiser that I need some parts for. Rear bumper and all side / wheel trim chrome. Do you have any parts for sale?

Dave 920-216-1295

[70oldsW30]

70 Vista Cruiser. Gold on gold with cloth inside. It's an original 350 car but has, of all things, a 400 in it right now.

[ramrodw31]

I have a 1965 Vista Cruiser . Just did the disc brake conversion , rear sway bar and arms , now getting ready for body and paint ... Slow process but coming along , have the turbo 400 trans to put in .. need to do a motor ....Good Luck !!

[amh555]

Howdy, I have a 1971 Vista Cruiser 2 seater, 350 2 barrel TH 400, Nordic blue with a dark blue interior, got it in fall of '06. I'm restoring it to original, the chassis and engine are now rebuilt and detailed, runs good and drives smooth. I stripped it to bare metal and did all the body work and epoxy primed it last summer, waiting on painters now (good ones are hard to nail down). My seemingly endless project has been straightening and buffing/polishing the stainless trim, these cars do have a few feet on them.

Allan