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January 2nd, 2024, 08:22 AM

Sportzfan

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Newbie here

Just wanted to say Happy New Year and thanks for the add.

January 2nd, 2024, 08:34 AM

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Happy New Year...what do you drive/own/ride?

January 2nd, 2024, 10:31 AM

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Thanks, 1972 olds vista cruiser. I came across this forum looking for some wiring diagrams for the radio and found a lot of information, figured this was the place to stay informed.

January 2nd, 2024, 10:36 AM

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Nice cruiser. Welcome to the site.

January 2nd, 2024, 10:47 AM

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You care to post some photos it would be great.
You need at the minimum (in case you don't own one, yet) the "used" OEM GM 1972 Oldsmobile Chassis Service Manual (CSM). They can be had on eBay in various used conditions. Get the OEM original paperback edition, the digital formats are replete with terrible images, bad copies etc. There are no "new" CSM manuals - they're copies. Additionally, the OEM CSM contains the original color wiring diagram. Do some research, prices vary on condition.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/11601311634...aGg_EGYmVtW2Kk

Two other manuals which are excellent library references are the (1) Product Information Manual (PIM), AKA the Factory Assembly Manual images/diagrams/text of how the entire vehicle was assembled at the factory with detailed steps: and, (2) the Fisher Body Service Manual - all things Fisher i.e. doors, windows, seats, etc. etc.

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January 2nd, 2024, 12:51 PM

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January 2nd, 2024, 01:30 PM

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Welcome, cool Oldsmobile.

January 2nd, 2024, 01:32 PM

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Welcome to the site, nice wagon.

January 2nd, 2024, 02:23 PM

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Thanks guys, just recently picked it up, and as I was saying it seems like there is a lot of knowledge on this site and I’m here to learn.
thanks again and have a great new year!

January 2nd, 2024, 02:56 PM

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Love the VC. Nice find on the cigarette machine. My man-cave is similar.

January 2nd, 2024, 03:27 PM

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Nice Wagon- did you by chance get it out of Illinois? Looks a lot like one a friend was thinking of selling a while back..

January 2nd, 2024, 06:29 PM

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Bill, the car came from Montana via California, and Vintage Chief, if it’s something from the 70’s I’ve likely got it.

January 2nd, 2024, 06:40 PM

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Very nice.. could be a twin..
will have to see if i can find a pic..

January 3rd, 2024, 07:32 AM

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Welcome aboard! Great looking VC!

January 3rd, 2024, 07:53 AM

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Nice looking Vista Cruiser. At the same time it makes me ashamed of the condition that mine is in yet also motivated me to keep at it.

January 3rd, 2024, 08:40 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 67OAI

Welcome aboard! Great looking VC!

Thank you

January 3rd, 2024, 08:44 AM

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Oldsguy, all the credit goes to the previous owner, all I have done is kept it clean, I cannot take any credit at all.
I’ve owned several cars that I have put the work into but this time I decided to buy turnkey.

January 4th, 2024, 05:34 AM

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Looks like it was a good idea to do that too.

January 5th, 2024, 03:42 AM

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Beautiful wagon, don't see too many of those. Welcome to the site.

January 5th, 2024, 06:40 AM

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Gorgeous, the last owner spent a ton, VC’s can cost big bucks to restore..

January 5th, 2024, 07:00 AM

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Beautiful wagon, don't see too many of those. Welcome to the site.

thank you!

January 5th, 2024, 07:02 AM

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Gorgeous, the last owner spent a ton, VC’s can cost big bucks to restore..

yes, he did a wonderful job. I’m amazed at how many people stop me as I’m driving to ask about it. I didn’t know that wagons brought that much attention.