picking up a 70 oldsmobile vista cruiser for parts

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  1. dedsleds

    dedsleds the dude

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    only options are prw rear window, disc brakes, and a/c
    black interior,12 bolt open rear w/bigger drums
    no drivetrain, good glass, rotted out tailgate 1/4's

    NO PART TOO SMALL!

    will know more tomorrow when i get it
     
    dedsleds, Nov 27, 2008
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    Homestar62 New Member

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    Send me or post some pics,, im almost ready to paint my 72 , interested in seeing it. Good luck.
     
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    dedsleds the dude

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    pics

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    Dyna Well-Known Member

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    If it has the carpeted cargo option (i,e, chrome strips on the inside of the tailgate)... then I'm very interested in those chrome details...

    Cheers Dyna

    PS: I guess that the front bumper is dented -- looks like it at least..
     
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    That glass is worth a fortune. Very nice parts car.
     
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    the tailgate panel and those strips were not included in the car. sorry Dyna, eric
     
    dedsleds, Dec 2, 2008
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    dedsleds the dude

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    well, the front vista glass is cracked :(
     
    dedsleds, Dec 2, 2008
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    The search goes on then :)

    Cheers Dyna
     
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    does it have a round dome light inside? I have been looking for the plastic cover for the light
     
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