1970 vista cruiser classifications

tomcowle · 10-02-2008, 05:02 PM

I recently un-earthed an old stock eliminator 1970 Cutlass Vista Cruiser it comes with both the 350 and the 455 engines. Its been stored in a heated building its entire life so it is in really nice shape (time machine neatness). What current classification does it fit into with either engine combo?

Thanks

Bunkster · 10-02-2008, 07:30 PM

I believe a Ray Cramer ran one of those at that time... associated with Chesrown Olds.

STK1217 · 10-02-2008, 08:08 PM

G H I with the 455 365/360hp J K L with 350 310/310hp and O P Q with 350 250/250hp. I hope that helps.

stage1scott · 10-03-2008, 12:41 AM

please post some pics of it when you get it outside, they would be great!

Chuck Garey · 10-03-2008, 07:10 AM

Let me know if you want to sell it. Been looking for a nice one for street use.

Bench Racer · 10-03-2008, 09:03 AM

The shipping weight on a 455 2 seat cruiser is 4211# and 4317# for the 3 seat model. I bet traction is not an issue, and a 275 low gear would help the 60 foot times. If I worked the math right it would fit in super stock in J automatic, be kinda neat watching a class run between the cruiser and a camero. Don Jackson

Bud Lefevre · 10-03-2008, 10:39 AM

Any idea on the history of the car ?

10-02-2008, 05:02 PM	#1
tomcowle Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Geneva, Ohio Posts: 34 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1970 vista cruiser classifications I recently un-earthed an old stock eliminator 1970 Cutlass Vista Cruiser it comes with both the 350 and the 455 engines. Its been stored in a heated building its entire life so it is in really nice shape (time machine neatness). What current classification does it fit into with either engine combo? Thanks

10-02-2008, 07:30 PM	#2
Bunkster Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 307 Likes: 0 Liked 43 Times in 10 Posts	Re: 1970 vista cruiser classifications I believe a Ray Cramer ran one of those at that time... associated with Chesrown Olds.

10-02-2008, 08:08 PM	#3
STK1217 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 136 Likes: 44 Liked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: 1970 vista cruiser classifications G H I with the 455 365/360hp J K L with 350 310/310hp and O P Q with 350 250/250hp. I hope that helps.

10-03-2008, 12:41 AM	#4
stage1scott Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cornville Posts: 406 Likes: 1,870 Liked 109 Times in 44 Posts	Re: 1970 vista cruiser classifications please post some pics of it when you get it outside, they would be great!

10-03-2008, 07:10 AM	#5
Chuck Garey Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 173 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: 1970 vista cruiser classifications Let me know if you want to sell it. Been looking for a nice one for street use.

10-03-2008, 09:03 AM	#6
Bench Racer Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Green Creek (Tryon) North Carolina Posts: 331 Likes: 69 Liked 99 Times in 21 Posts	Re: 1970 vista cruiser classifications The shipping weight on a 455 2 seat cruiser is 4211# and 4317# for the 3 seat model. I bet traction is not an issue, and a 275 low gear would help the 60 foot times. If I worked the math right it would fit in super stock in J automatic, be kinda neat watching a class run between the cruiser and a camero. Don Jackson

10-03-2008, 10:39 AM	#7
Bud Lefevre Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 250 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1970 vista cruiser classifications Any idea on the history of the car ? __________________ Bud Lefevre 3075 STK IHRA World Record Holder