71drolds Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 i had a 1:1 71 vista. if you need more reference shots let me know. i have lots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am73grand Posted November 7, 2010 Author Share Posted November 7, 2010 Dr. Olds. That would be a huge help! Please send me whatever you have. Especially the chassis where the spare tire well and gas tank are. If it's not too much work I may alter the chassis to match. I also need a shot of the passenger side cargo area storage. Thanks!!! i had a 1:1 71 vista. if you need more reference shots let me know. i have lots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drag Monster Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Nice work Ron , I can't wait to see the finnished project, Here is that Wagon site we talked about http://www.lastsummer.com/wagon/index.html Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davysmodels Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Beautiful olds wagon. Excellent work. Did you resin cast the body. Sure would like one to sit next to my 64 wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Whatever became of this project? Are there any updates or finished product to share? Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Good question . This has been on my list for awhile now , I even have the kits and spare bodies collected to build one . It sure would be a lot easier if it were cast in resin . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Reference pictures? I saw a really cool 1970 Vista Cruiser with bucket from the factory and re-painted to look like a Hurst/Olds car. The W-30, hood, and the whole bit was factory installed. This was at a big, big cruise night and was owned by the DJ. I thought I had a couple more pictures of the cargo area, but this will at least give you some ideas. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 A few more... Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am73grand Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 This is finally back on my bench. The resin caster that originally was going to cast it backed out because he felt the bodywork was not perfect. I was asked to build another with corrections. I tried twice to duplicate my own work but just couldn't come close to the original so.............It's in paint! The chassis and interior are also painted. The motor is coming along. I will post another update over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odaroloc24 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticfanatic Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Looking very nice and the color and stripes combination will make it even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Very cool! I would like to find a 1:1 of those for a cruiser car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imatt88 Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Excellent work!!! I would love to see this body cast in resin. I would buy one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 That's awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Minarick Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 You have a lot of very nice work in this! I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedi'am Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am73grand Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 Here is some more progress. Got the interior done and all the Bare Metal foil applied. The interior is now fully installed in the body. Probably 8-10 hours of work left. I will keep updating....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I love it,any clue of price on that resin kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am73grand Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Austin, There will not be a resin kit of this. The Resin caster I lined up decided it wasn't good enough to be cast. They pointed out some valid errors. I tried to make another but I didn't make out well, so for now this is the only one..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 WOW!!!!!! that is amazing! and it looks so good in that red.....keep it coming, im lovin it! cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 If you ever get the urge to try another one of these and it meets the caster's standards, there's at least one of these sold to me. This is really nice work. Very well-done, Ron. Seeing that you're not too far from MassCar, why don't you bring it up for a visit along with yourself? Our next meeting is September 19 in Dedham. I can give you directions if you need it. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am73grand Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 Charlie, Thanks for the Invite! I have to be in work for 7 am. The MassCar meetings run a little late for me....Plus I am an hour away. I went to one meeting and had fun (I am a MASSCAR member) just too far and too late for me to get into work the next day. At some point I will build another one of these. It will be the shorter regular wagon though. This project really pushed the limits of my abilities as it is...lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71drolds Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 i am a big olds fan and love the vistas! i am completely blown away by this build. but, i have to ask, why would you paint the engine gold? gold=350. if you had a 442 W-30 it would have a 455. blue =455. most vistas including the '70 and the '71 i had came factory with 455's. just wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Wann Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Hi Ron, I'm still crying in my beer! LOL She's a beauty for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am73grand Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 Thanks Gregg, Was looking at the second and third I started for you.......I may try this again.......If I can pull it off I'm gonna get a hold of you. Dr. Olds. I know a 455 would be factory correct in Blue but seeing as how this car is a bit of a street machine, rather than bone stock, I figured Gold would stand out better against all the black under the hood. The last reason was because I love sleepers. If I built one of these in 1:1 I would try and hide the 455 any way I could. So I would paint the engine gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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