Lady and Gentleman...My Vista Cruiser
#1
![Smile](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/icons/icon7.gif)
Took a few quick pics, here she is for now.
The car isn't perfect but it's mine, all mine, all that counts to me.![Smile](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
You may have to give up your front license plate to me by law now Sandy.![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I don't know though? TPO is looking pretty good now since I painted the engine, as the blind man said "We'll see".![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Mirror mirror on the door The Prettiest One name may be Sandy's no more.![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3410/4639687154_608f5c7bb9_o.jpg)
![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4639689770_9352b10172_o.jpg)
![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4639080227_b86a6f4bf8_o.jpg)
![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4639198523_c908b25090.jpg)
![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4639079057_e12836cd74.jpg)
![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4639068571_7786c935bd.jpg)
The car isn't perfect but it's mine, all mine, all that counts to me.
![Smile](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
You may have to give up your front license plate to me by law now Sandy.
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I don't know though? TPO is looking pretty good now since I painted the engine, as the blind man said "We'll see".
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Mirror mirror on the door The Prettiest One name may be Sandy's no more.
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![Stick Out Tongue](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
![](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3410/4639687154_608f5c7bb9_o.jpg)
![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4639689770_9352b10172_o.jpg)
![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4639080227_b86a6f4bf8_o.jpg)
![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4639198523_c908b25090.jpg)
![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4639079057_e12836cd74.jpg)
![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4639068571_7786c935bd.jpg)
![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4639068553_80806ceb3a.jpg)
Last edited by Bluevista; May 25th, 2010 at 12:09 PM.
#3
#8
Thanks guys.
I really want a front plate with a flower on it.![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
I may pull the bracket and run no front plate for the clean look.![Cool](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/cool.gif)
No third seat unfortunately, a lot rarer though, the value difference will buy you a cup of coffee anywhere.
That may not apply with some of the coffee places around now though?
![Smile](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I may pull the bracket and run no front plate for the clean look.
![Cool](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/cool.gif)
No third seat unfortunately, a lot rarer though, the value difference will buy you a cup of coffee anywhere.
![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
![Frown](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
#11
looks great! did all Vistas have that little wing on the back or was it an option? when i got my parts car it did not have one but there was holes there where i think it had one at one time.
#13
![Cool](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/cool.gif)
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
#16
Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
Job well done Allan. I really like the color combo. Are you planning to upgrade the wheels to Super Stock or Torquethrust? That would make your cruiser absolutely beyond reach!
BTW, like I tell my wife when she asks, "who's that supposed to make happy?", the only right answer you already nailed: ME. Some day I hope we can meet somewhere and compare cars in person. Just don't let Redgoat drive, you know how distracted he gets from the flying monkeys.....
#17
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Here one just like it getting ready to go for lobster, notice the lack of gaps in areas.
![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
![](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4640158839_3df428e8d8.jpg)
AWWWWFUUULLLL, just AWWWWFUULLLLLL! It's not fair that we can't be there in person to touch it!!
Job well done Allan. I really like the color combo. Are you planning to upgrade the wheels to Super Stock or Torquethrust? That would make your cruiser absolutely beyond reach!
BTW, like I tell my wife when she asks, "who's that supposed to make happy?", the only right answer you already nailed: ME. Some day I hope we can meet somewhere and compare cars in person. Just don't let Redgoat drive, you know how distracted he gets from the flying monkeys.....
Job well done Allan. I really like the color combo. Are you planning to upgrade the wheels to Super Stock or Torquethrust? That would make your cruiser absolutely beyond reach!
BTW, like I tell my wife when she asks, "who's that supposed to make happy?", the only right answer you already nailed: ME. Some day I hope we can meet somewhere and compare cars in person. Just don't let Redgoat drive, you know how distracted he gets from the flying monkeys.....
![Wink](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
I can have Redgoat ride shotgun in the back and keep track of the monkeys overhead through the Vista window.
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Would be cool to have a Classic Olds convention and let these cars meet each other in person someday.
![Cool](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/cool.gif)
The wheels are staying for now, in the future I may go with 20" Pimpstars with videos of the car cruising and 1971 Olds TV commercials playing on them.
![EEK!](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif)
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
#24
![EEK!](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif)
![Stick Out Tongue](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![Stick Out Tongue](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
Neener Neener Neener guys...... I get to see her up close and personal!
![Wink](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
#25
.......Mirror mirror on the door The Prettiest One name may be Sandy's no more.![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Excuse me sir........ I DON'T THINK SO!!!
wicked-witch-of-the-west-2.jpg
There will NEVER be another Prettiest One!!!! NEVER!
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![Stick Out Tongue](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
Excuse me sir........ I DON'T THINK SO!!!
wicked-witch-of-the-west-2.jpg
There will NEVER be another Prettiest One!!!! NEVER!
#26
![Confused](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
If ya want to sell one of your extra Please PM me. I think they're cool and functional.
![Cool](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/cool.gif)
#28
Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
#32
Thanks again for the compliments.![Smile](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Whatever you need to know Erik.
If you like it the woodgrain is Sharpline Converting's Cherry Oak printed on 3M cast vinyl then they spray some sort of a clear over it. I could of used cheap shelfliner stuff but I don't swing that way.
Uh-Oh...., when those southern types call you sir it ain't a term of respect or endearment.![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
"The Gorgeousest One"?![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Maybe a musical reference name?
She wore Blue....Vista.
Blue on Blue, Vista on Vista.
Bell Bottom Blues Vista.
Mr. Blue Sky Vista.
Behind Blue Vista T3 Headlight Bulb Eyes?![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![Stick Out Tongue](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
I'll be at Solon for BOP & C night on the first Sandy, I'll save you a spot if you want. I know it's a longshot but if I could take the main award I would be eligible for cruiser of the year, what better car to be cruiser of the year?
![Smile](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Whatever you need to know Erik.
![Smile](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
"The Gorgeousest One"?
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![Stick Out Tongue](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
Maybe a musical reference name?
She wore Blue....Vista.
Blue on Blue, Vista on Vista.
Bell Bottom Blues Vista.
Mr. Blue Sky Vista.
Behind Blue Vista T3 Headlight Bulb Eyes?
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![Stick Out Tongue](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
I'll be at Solon for BOP & C night on the first Sandy, I'll save you a spot if you want. I know it's a longshot but if I could take the main award I would be eligible for cruiser of the year, what better car to be cruiser of the year?
![Smile](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
#33
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
You have an excellent chance for the main award.... how many of those cars do you see? Not many! Of course, with me parked beside you, I just don't know......
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
#34
VERY nice looking, Blue! I am sure many are blue with envy...
I am quite astonished that you had the guts to drive it over that gravel driveway - I bet the undercarriage is full of white powder now.
Hopefully I can get a nice wagon when the Caddy dies. So versatile and practical!!
BTW, I can go for a wagon load of fresh Maine lobster about now! In fact I was in Maine at this time last year!!
I am quite astonished that you had the guts to drive it over that gravel driveway - I bet the undercarriage is full of white powder now.
Hopefully I can get a nice wagon when the Caddy dies. So versatile and practical!!
BTW, I can go for a wagon load of fresh Maine lobster about now! In fact I was in Maine at this time last year!!
#35
jamesbo beat me to it. my dad always put those on to keep the rear window clean. we had a dodge i think and it had a scoop on each side of the window
very nice car, we always had wagons, the third seat was very rare.the under car shot really surprised me
wow never expected the detail
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![EEK!](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif)
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
#37
#39
![Frown](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I'll be driving it plenty, only car I got other than the GTO right now.
![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
My drive doesn't have powder Rob, I vacuum it.
![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
![Stick Out Tongue](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
The rocks get stuck in the tires then fling out when you hit the road is the problem. Lousy pine tree pollen is everywhere too right now, puffs off them in clouds. The roof rack roof strips are the biggest PITA to clean around and under I've ever had on a car.
![Frown](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
The only thing I'm worried about are stone chips on the rocker panels but they can be painted again, what shall be shall be.
![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
I could also go with an 1/8th inch of Carnauba wax or.... mudflaps.
![EEK!](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif)
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Tedd Thompson
General Discussion
12
September 9th, 2014 02:53 AM
Lady72nRob71
General Discussion
93
April 28th, 2013 09:20 PM