Rustbucket2

Well I bought another Oldsmobile, I said no more cars period . I know it's in bad shape, I ask on another post where to find a frame, and Joe told me to walk away, but the car needed me! So I bought it. so I need help , is there a place I can check into, and get help for this crazy addiction? here are some pictures.

Oldsmaniac

As long as you are having fun.... that's all that matters.

CRUZN 66

How bad is the frame??? From the photos, the body looks repairable...

zeeke

I love it, why would you walk away from that? The way I see it, it's either this or crack. Either way it's an addiction.

Don't own a wagon, but I am a wagon guy. If I had a place to keep it, I'd buy the Vista in today's classified from the Albany, NY craigslist. The wife is no help, she told me email them, for more pictures although she likes the green 71' in the R.E. Olds Museum the best. Absolutely gorgeous red 72' in last weeks Cali craigslist. Good luck with the project and if you get tired of it in a few year and I move north I'll come pick it up.

PS If that's your shop you don't have enough cars.

stevengerard

nice car, wish I had a wagon - one day.... maybe

Rustbucket2

I must be having a lot of fun, here is what I have now! No more cars!

1973 cutlass 442 Done
1970 cutlass needs restored ( working on)
1970 cutlass parts car
1964 Vista cruiser needs restored
1971 Buick Skylark convertible Done
1972 Formula firebird need restored
1978 Firebird needs restored
1979 Trans am parts car
1985 Chevy 4x4 Truck needs restored ( working on)
1984 Chevy truck parts car

I will never get them all done, mainly because I keep buying more.

Rustbucket2

Soooo bad , that the cross member is rusted off on pass side , there is no frame there. motor and trans are held in by chains.
One of my friends is 100% that the frame from a S10 extended cab truck will work under this car by cutting 2" out of frame, and using the frame horns from wagon onto the s10 frame ????

Rustbucket2

Is my shop, have way to many projects.

zeeke

You are not alone. If I had a shop like that I'd have to many cars too. Tough break on the wagon, it's a really nice car.

joe_padavano

Go read his other post about the frame and floor being rusted out. VC parts are unique. You'll need to buy another complete parts car to fix that, and will have waaaay more money into it than it's worth. The OP is talking about using this for a custom project, so value is apparently not an issue at that point.

wr1970

So build a new chassis! There are plenty of dirt car shops capable of fabbing repair sections. Street rods shops,rat rod shops ect. The op could make his own also if he sets up a leveling table.

joe_padavano

Of course one can do all that. Go back and read the part about not economically viable. You can buy a really nice VC for far less money than fixing one like this. Frankly, for what he paid for this car, I'd sell the roof glass and pocket the difference.

oldcutlass

There comes a time with every car as to where do you draw the line between a viable project and salvage. If the S10 frame can work it would make a great project with very little investment. If not, then Joe's suggestion of it becoming a donor for what good parts remain so other cars can live is the most viable. The remaining mass may bring a couple a dollars scrap.

Oldsmaniac

Its hard not to fall in love with a 64 wagon.

Rustbucket2

[QUOTE=joe_padavano;1040372]Of course one can do all that. Go back and read the part about not economically viable. You can buy a really nice VC for far less money than fixing one like this. Frankly, for what he paid for this car, I'd sell the roof glass and pocket the difference.[/QUOTE
When I said Joe said run, I was agreeing with him, I should have ran. But I do plan to make this into a 2 door wagon, I'm not going to shorten car, just put longer front doors on it. for now It will set in the corner of garage until I'm ready for it. I need to get my 70 cutlass done. Sooo No more cars! I know I told my wife that 100 times now.

Greg Rogers

Did you see the 64 Pontiac Lemans wagon that was made into a 2 door in Hot Rod magazine? Really cool. I wonder if you could make a 2 door Vista? Wouldn't that be neat???

Local Hero

That LeMans wagon in Hot Rod is local to me. That guy has built some really nice stuff over the years.

Texas442

If your going custom, you might as well spend the money and get an aftermarket frame. RoadsterShop.com just came out with the "SPEC" series complete rolling chassis for $9,995. Here is a link to a chevelle wagon:

http://roadstershop.com/galleries/1965-chevelle-wagon/

Gerald Nickels

I think I know where a 66 wagon not sure if Vista but is a wagon. Its in Calif. wrecking yard. Here is some pics of some cars and yes two 64 Cutlasses. After looking at the pics the third pic is a white wagon not sure which one.

Gerald Nickels

Not going to the yard any time soon as the WASP are real bad you don't want to bother them in this heat.

zeeke

Gerald, that yard is impressive. Looks like a score of Oldsmobile parts. Do they have a lot of 71' 72' A body stuff?

Bernhard

Wow
I have not seen a yard like that for 15 years.

Bernhard

Cool project

cfair

Gerald,
Do you recall where the yard is? I spied a 66 98 below the 68... and live in Nor Cal.

Chris

droldsmorland

Ahhh brings me back to my Northern Cali junkin days. Coming from the rust belt I was absolutely amazed to see what Californians call junk! Same for Arizona.

Daiv8or

And likewise, those of us in California are amazed at what folks back east call good and usable. LOL! I think I might know this yard, but maybe not. There are a number that look like this. I personally HATE when they stack cars. It ruins good parts and makes it nearly impossible to buy small parts off them sometimes. It sucks.