New Vista Owner
August 3rd, 2009, 01:21 PM
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New Vista Owner
Hi All,
I just took delivery of my 1968 Vista Cruiser. It is a one owner car that *was* in really great original shape. It *was* in great shape until the shipper hauling it up from SC allowed it to roll off of his trailer, down a hill, and into a tree. I will be posting a parts wanted ad to try and find a rear bumper and a tailgate.
Cheers,
Mike
I just took delivery of my 1968 Vista Cruiser. It is a one owner car that *was* in really great original shape. It *was* in great shape until the shipper hauling it up from SC allowed it to roll off of his trailer, down a hill, and into a tree. I will be posting a parts wanted ad to try and find a rear bumper and a tailgate.
Cheers,
Mike
August 3rd, 2009, 01:38 PM
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Are You Kidding!!!!
Welcome! It figures.....I have a '65 VC and my brother has a '70VC which we are restoring now! You can check it out in the Major Builds section...'70 Vista Cruiser Project! Post pics ASAP....we like those here!
August 3rd, 2009, 01:47 PM
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Welcome. Amphicar770, seems like another member here really wants an Amphicar???
Got one? Or was your car stuck in New Orleans a few years back???
Us Vista Cruiser owners are a rare and special breed (If I must say so myself
) glad to have you in the mix.
Bummer dude...rolled off the hauler into a tree? I hate when that happens.
I'll keep my eyes peeled for those parts, you can post in parts wanted after you reach your 5 post newbie probation purgatory deal. Just keep answering replies and it will be over in no time.
Color?, engine?, options?, Got pics?
A lot of guys here only look at the pictures.
Got one? Or was your car stuck in New Orleans a few years back???
Us Vista Cruiser owners are a rare and special breed (If I must say so myself
) glad to have you in the mix. Bummer dude...rolled off the hauler into a tree? I hate when that happens.
I'll keep my eyes peeled for those parts, you can post in parts wanted after you reach your 5 post newbie probation purgatory deal. Just keep answering replies and it will be over in no time.
Color?, engine?, options?, Got pics?
A lot of guys here only look at the pictures.
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August 3rd, 2009, 07:27 PM
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Yes, I do have a fully restored 1965 Amphicar and yes, I do take it in the water. I have owned it for about a dozen years now.
I also run the amphicar forums at http://www.amphicar770.com Thanks for explaining the 5 post purgatory rule. On my forums I moderate the 1st post and then free the souls!
I also run the amphicar forums at http://www.amphicar770.com Thanks for explaining the 5 post purgatory rule. On my forums I moderate the 1st post and then free the souls!
August 4th, 2009, 02:36 AM
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'68 VC
Great looking (pre) looking car. Can't his/your insurance company get the tedious task of finding the rear bumper/tail gate? Seems as if that would be their responsibility. Hope you have great luck finding both, and soon. We do long those Longtops on this site.
August 4th, 2009, 08:20 AM
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Welcome to CO
You just made Jamsbo green with envy. He has been lusting after an amphicar just about forever.
Nice VC to bad about the damage. Is the car hauler still alive or have you buried the body somewhere (we won't tell anyone)
Nice VC to bad about the damage. Is the car hauler still alive or have you buried the body somewhere (we won't tell anyone)
August 4th, 2009, 10:47 AM
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August 4th, 2009, 12:59 PM
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If the parts you have are rust-free CA parts I would be happy to pay extra for the shipping and packing.
I need a single action gate and the bumper without step.
Drop me a note at amphicar770@yahoo.com if you would be interested in selling some parts.
Thanks,
Mike
August 4th, 2009, 01:36 PM
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August 5th, 2009, 05:00 AM
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August 5th, 2009, 12:58 PM
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I would gladly race it against any 442 on these forums for pinks. Only catch is that I get to choose the starting point and finish line (on opposite sides of the lake of course).
Still looking for Vista parts.
Mike
http://www.amphicar770.com
Still looking for Vista parts.
Mike
http://www.amphicar770.com
August 6th, 2009, 05:48 AM
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I would gladly race it against any 442 on these forums for pinks. Only catch is that I get to choose the starting point and finish line (on opposite sides of the lake of course).
Still looking for Vista parts.
Mike
http://www.amphicar770.com
Still looking for Vista parts.
Mike
http://www.amphicar770.com
August 6th, 2009, 07:11 AM
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would gladly race it against any 442 on these forums for pinks. Only catch is that I get to choose the starting point and finish line (on opposite sides of the lake of course).
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