'70 Vista Windshield Interchange-ability

ent72olds · December 28th, 2008, 06:44 PM

Simple question that I'm unsure of the answer to...is the windshield on a '70-'72 Vista identical to '70-'72 Cutlass?

2blu442 · December 28th, 2008, 07:36 PM

I tried to put a 1970 Vista Cruiser windshield in a 1971 2 door Cutlass years ago and found that they are slightly different. I think, but am not positive, that the wagons and 4 door cars share the same front windshield. One good thing about the 2 door cars is that the A-bodies shared much of the same glass. So instead of using the Vista glass I wound up purchasing the front windshield from a 1968 chevelle and put it in my 1971 Cutlass Supreme. At that time I was told that 1968-72 A-body windshields would interchange.

ent72olds · December 28th, 2008, 07:50 PM

Thanks, it's a start. I'm starting a '70 VC resto and need to replace the windshield. It's also tinted with the antenna in it. I know I can get it for a cutlass as I put the same one in my '72, I'm just hoping I can get one for a vista...

2blu442 · December 28th, 2008, 09:02 PM

Ask your source to cross reference the Vista Cruiser with A-body 4 door cars from 1968-72 and see what they come up with. John

Bluevista · December 29th, 2008, 03:56 AM

The Vista windshield is taller than the 2 door Cutlass, you can tell right away if you have 2 and 4 door A pillar drip moldings next to each other. I'm pretty sure the 4 door and Vista Cruiser windshields are the same.

joe_padavano · December 29th, 2008, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amh555

The Vista windshield is taller than the 2 door Cutlass, you can tell right away if you have 2 and 4 door A pillar drip moldings next to each other. I'm pretty sure the 4 door and Vista Cruiser windshields are the same.

Correct. Wagon and 4dr windshields are the same, as are the front doors.

ent72olds · December 29th, 2008, 07:11 PM

Thank you for the quick responses gentlemen! My question has been answered, now hopefully a glass is available...

dedsleds · January 19th, 2009, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ent72olds

Thank you for the quick responses gentlemen! My question has been answered, now hopefully a glass is available...

hi,
i have a nice softray windshield out of a 68 skylark 4dr sedan. 50.00, downside is i am in the sw subs of chicago.

ent72olds · January 22nd, 2009, 06:54 PM

I thought you sounded familiar! I bought the fan shroud off of you...nice piece. I'm looking for new but if not I'll keep you in mind. Thanks

Bluevista · January 23rd, 2009, 02:09 AM

My windshield has a couple of stone chips and thinking of replacing it too. I went to the Safelite website and put in all the info and it seems they have them, didn't say they don't. The site set up appointments, for tomorrow if I want, to install it at three shops near me or they could come to my house. Do they have those windshields and they are that available? cool if they do but I would call first. The site quotes $224.95 installed for "Front Windshield, Green Tinted Glass with Blue Shadeband at top, Antenna" for a 1971 Vista Cruiser 4 door wagon.

Jamesbo · January 23rd, 2009, 05:34 AM

I put a new one in my Vista but the only one my glass company could get had the antena in the windshiled. I didn't need it but I'm not gonna sell my Vista on BJ anywho.

Bluevista · January 23rd, 2009, 07:44 AM

You can get curb service in your garage Jamesbo?, do the waitresses wear roller skates?

So they can get that windshield, thanks for the info.

If the antenna in the glass was such a good idea why didn't they keep doing it? I wish I had a cool powerful antenna.

Jamesbo · January 23rd, 2009, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amh555

If the antenna in the glass was such a good idea why didn't they keep doing it?

Good question, I wish I had a clue.

dedsleds · January 24th, 2009, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ent72olds

I thought you sounded familiar! I bought the fan shroud off of you...nice piece. I'm looking for new but if not I'll keep you in mind. Thanks

LOL! small world!

December 28th, 2008, 06:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
ent72olds Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LI,NY Posts: 783	'70 Vista Windshield Interchange-ability Simple question that I'm unsure of the answer to...is the windshield on a '70-'72 Vista identical to '70-'72 Cutlass? __________________ Erik Turner 65 Vista Cruiser 72 Cutlass

December 28th, 2008, 07:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,209	Windshield Interchange I tried to put a 1970 Vista Cruiser windshield in a 1971 2 door Cutlass years ago and found that they are slightly different. I think, but am not positive, that the wagons and 4 door cars share the same front windshield. One good thing about the 2 door cars is that the A-bodies shared much of the same glass. So instead of using the Vista glass I wound up purchasing the front windshield from a 1968 chevelle and put it in my 1971 Cutlass Supreme. At that time I was told that 1968-72 A-body windshields would interchange. __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

December 28th, 2008, 07:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
ent72olds Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LI,NY Posts: 783	Thanks, it's a start. I'm starting a '70 VC resto and need to replace the windshield. It's also tinted with the antenna in it. I know I can get it for a cutlass as I put the same one in my '72, I'm just hoping I can get one for a vista... __________________ Erik Turner 65 Vista Cruiser 72 Cutlass

December 28th, 2008, 09:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,209	Windshields Ask your source to cross reference the Vista Cruiser with A-body 4 door cars from 1968-72 and see what they come up with. John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

December 29th, 2008, 07:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
ent72olds Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LI,NY Posts: 783	Thank you for the quick responses gentlemen! My question has been answered, now hopefully a glass is available... __________________ Erik Turner 65 Vista Cruiser 72 Cutlass

December 29th, 2008, 03:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bluevista Cruisin' the Vistas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,614	The Vista windshield is taller than the 2 door Cutlass, you can tell right away if you have 2 and 4 door A pillar drip moldings next to each other. I'm pretty sure the 4 door and Vista Cruiser windshields are the same.

January 22nd, 2009, 06:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
ent72olds Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LI,NY Posts: 783	I thought you sounded familiar! I bought the fan shroud off of you...nice piece. I'm looking for new but if not I'll keep you in mind. Thanks __________________ Erik Turner 65 Vista Cruiser 72 Cutlass

January 23rd, 2009, 02:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
Bluevista Cruisin' the Vistas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,614	My windshield has a couple of stone chips and thinking of replacing it too. I went to the Safelite website and put in all the info and it seems they have them, didn't say they don't. The site set up appointments, for tomorrow if I want, to install it at three shops near me or they could come to my house. Do they have those windshields and they are that available? cool if they do but I would call first. The site quotes $224.95 installed for "Front Windshield, Green Tinted Glass with Blue Shadeband at top, Antenna" for a 1971 Vista Cruiser 4 door wagon.

January 23rd, 2009, 07:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
Bluevista Cruisin' the Vistas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,614	You can get curb service in your garage Jamesbo?, do the waitresses wear roller skates? So they can get that windshield, thanks for the info. If the antenna in the glass was such a good idea why didn't they keep doing it? I wish I had a cool powerful antenna.

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