Knoxville area of Eastern Tennessee

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  1. 64vista

    64vista New Member

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    My name is James and I recently purchased a 1964 Vista Cruiser after a lengthy search for a restorable 67 Vista Cruiser not too far away. I figured an older Vista Cruiser is just as good to fill the Station Wagon itch. Learned to drive in a Vista Cruiser. Have owned numerous 1967's and a few 70-72's. My recent 64 Vista is a project started by another person who needed to sell it. All the top windows are already out and ready for bodywork as are the side windows. He also supplied hole-free floor pans to replace the unwanted vented ones for Fred's feet. Lucky for me my brother is a highly-skilled welder with 35 years behind the mask. The car currently sits on the trailer awaiting it's place in the shed I am building to house the car and tools while I finish building the shop. I will take pictures and post them when I begin the tasks of unloading and work commences.

    James
     
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    1tireman Well-Known Member

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    Welcome James sounds like a nice project!
     
  3. ModelT1

    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    :Welcome: and good luck with your wagon.
     
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    zzzizxz Well-Known Member

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    Wow! Sounds like you've got some fun times ahead. Welcome, and good luck!
     
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    Welcome 64vista!
     
  6. Krash Kadillak

    Krash Kadillak Well-Known Member

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    Dewey Satellite New Member

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    Welcome to the forum James! Glad you found your Vista Cruiser, post some pics when you have time.
    :Welcome:
     
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    Another Vista...excellent! :Welcome: James looking forward to the pics.
     
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    jrwscout New Member

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    Welcome - looking forward to watching your progress on your wagon - sounds like a lot of work!
     
  10. the Rev

    the Rev senior junior Charter Member

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    :Welcome: James
    look forward to seeing her
     
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    GN300 Tipmaster G

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    Was in Knoxville in 81 for the first time ,drove through from Nova Scotia non stop in a 79 Trans am.

    checked in to hotel after midnight and about 5am there was a jack hammer out the front window .. on a backhoe!

    Apparently they were rebuilding the city for the worlds fair.

    We drove through an area called "hogs holler' is that a possability?
     
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    dennis Well-Known Member

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    :Welcome: James, hope you enjoy the SWF ride :cheers: from Downunder
     

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