Well, I knew I was gonna have some clearance issues when I test fit the radiator. So I decided to use electric fans. I picked up a pair of electric fans from a 98 riviera, at the local pick and pull. I wanted to run both of the fans, so I could have one setup to come on at 180, and the other one to come on if the temp got over 200. Well it wasn't going to work because of the way the inner fenders are set up. It would work if I hacked out part of the inner fenders, but I don't want to cut up the car to much. So I decided on running one fan. I will test it out and see if it can cool it enough. If it won't then I will have to run the 2 fans. The shroud I am using is a stock 64 LeSabre shroud. Tell me what ya think. I am using a 3 core radiator out of a 64 Electra, it is a lot bigger than the 2 core rad that was in it. Hopefully it will be adequate to cool this beast. <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c274/kimb82/100_1756.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
I had a pretty eventful weekend! Got up early Sat Morning to go pick up my New project a 64 Wildcat. I drove the hour to get there, and the weather was absolute crap. I got the car started and drove it up a hill to get to a flat spot so I could load it on the tow dolly. The car died as soon as I was gonna load it up, and the rear brakes locked up because I was using the parking brake to stop it. Well anyway I couldn't get it loaded, and I was soaked so I so screw it and went home. Gott ago back on Tues to try and get it again. Sunday. I got to spend some good time working on the 64. I need to get it all put back together so I can take it and get the title for it. I spent a good four hours putting on the front and rear bumpers, some trim and running the wires for the headlights. It is starting to look like a real car again. I still need to finish the cooling system, and exhaust. I was testing out some rattle can paint to see how close I could match the paint. It looks like crap, but hopefully this summer I can get her painted. It is a pain in the a*@ to put on the front bumper by yourself. :af:
Hey Neil, the ole' Lesabre is lookin' good! Thats one good thing about being out west is the condition of the cars. I've got a few from North and South Dakota. Hope everything goes good with the licensing of the Buick! :TU:
Update!! Well I towed the car to Montana, so I could finally get the Title stuff squared away. Towed the beast over 4 mountain passes, in my 07 Silverado. I got a flat on the truck in Eastern Washington. That was the only eventful part of the trip. The entire trip took about 13 hours. I arrived there, and I had to get the car inspected by the county Sherrif, So he could verify the VIN. Took him 5 Minutes. I then had to go over to the County Courthouse to file for the title and register the Car. I thought I was going to have to get a Bonded Title, but Nope!! The car is now MINE!!:TU: and the best thing about it, It cost $21.00. Plates and all!!! Good thing I'm in the Military.
looks like it getting there....good job :TU: p.s. do you know where i can find quarter trim for the 64 the skinny one the comes to a point?
Good stuff. Yeah sometimes we do get perks for being in the military. Now all ya gotta do is get it to the Puyallup show.
Well, if anyone is interested, this project is on hold! Until I return! Hopefully I can save up enough cash to have it completed while I am away.
That chart isn't entirely accurate. There were 77-85 LeSabres with the 7.5in 10 bolt rear axles with the 5x4.75in bolt pattern. These would be the base level cars and not very common but they did exist.
i've got a 64 buick lasabra, I'm using to get to work (800.00 bucks) I like the heck out of it. its a 300 hi-comp 355 torque. fascinated with your build and lusting after some of your throw away parts. keep up the progress, you know i'm watching
