Wow. i just found this forum today. what a great comunity you all have here. my name is Andrew and I live in Austin Texas. I own a 1966 Buick Wildcat, i have had it for 8 years, it was the first car i ever purchased. we have been to hell and back together, but hell got the better of her engine last year and now she sits. it breaks my heart every time i look at her. I have spent months searching for a new engine and a shop it install it to no avail. .. But now that i have found this forum i have a new hope that with your help she will ride agian. thanks aj
Pat -thanks for the welcome ewh-marbrol red with black interior. the original color was white, when i get a new engine i plan on painting it black. out of respect for the death of its original engine. dont worry, I am completely commited to bringing my Buick back to life. - i look forward to meeting more of the texan Buick owners.
Andrew, Never fear my texas Buick fan. I happen to know of several Buick guys, in the Austin area ! Phil....... Chris ......... Kerry( i know your watchin'). Spose' yall could introduce yourselves and help our new found friend out with his problems ? As far as meeting more Tx. Buicks, you just missed it man. The "brand X bash" is just not too long over. Too bad you missed it, but I know there is another run being set up as we speak for next spring........maybe see you there :Brow: later............................
buickdav- I look forward to being there next spring, i wish i would have found this forum earlier, better late than never. i just glad to be here now. thanks- aj
Hi AJ. I live out in Hutto, Give me an email so we can get in contact face to face or by phone. My email is dfite@austin.rr.com :TU:
Great looking car! man reading all those replies makes me wish I were in Texas......This is a great place for help....It has pointed me in the right direction a couple times.....RJ Hall :gt: with envey
Greetings from Austin, AJ. The buick scene is getting heavy here in Austin, we have quite a group of cars going now. I just finished installing a new 350 (buick of course) in my '70 GS350, and it was a big chore but well worth the wait. There are a couple good motor shops that could probably take care of the rebuild for you, I think the hardest part will be finding a junkyard Nailhead. Welcome to the board, let us know if you have any questions.:TU:
TXGS- thank for the invite, I sent you an email RJ Hall- I'm really excited to see so many Texas Buick owners. I was driving (racing) through Florida the first time I cracked my engine block. Chris Lott- I glad to throw my hat into the Buick scene here in Austin. I would be very interested in your engine shop recommendations. congrats on your new engine job, id love to see it in action sometime. I know that finding a nail head block will not be an easy task but I'm prepared for the challenge. thanks for the warm welcome everyone. aj
Welcome aboard. Nice ride....always have had an affinity for the big cars. I am realatively new to the forum myself, but I can attest to how helpfull, and informative everone has been. TX. may be leading in the no. of Buiphiles out there....I think you could fit all of us WV. Buick guys in the trunk of your ride, but what we lack in no's.....we make up for in enthusiasm. Seems like every car show, I have am given the proud opportunity to defend the Tri-Shields. Might be a good new thread.....a count on where the buicks reside.....From a state to state standpoint. Anyhow, Welcome aboard!!!!
LOVE those Wildcats!!! Welcome!!! At my favorite yard yesterday, came across 2 66 Wildcat 4-doors, one good straight body / interior, the other missing quite a bit. Both have nailheads present, minus miscellaneous bits, but looked mostly there (manifolds, water pumps, etc) FM 600 wrecking yard, Abilene, TX. Phone 325-672-2597 325-676-9555(fax) 800-234-2319 Hope this helps! James in Abilene
3shields- Texas is definately a very Buick friendly State. big thanks to this forum for bringing all of us together. i like the name of your Buick gang. jamyers_thanks so much for the tip. i called the salvage yard and they do have a 425 long block for 300. the yard is a good hour drive, and tonight i got a great lead on a local block in Austin, thanks to TXGS
Hey dude, Youve got one sweet looking ride there. i wish you the best of luck in getting your engine going strong once again. I too have a Buick with engine problems (70 Riviera) Good luck my Buick Brother. Rich:beer
HEY RICH, I ALSO HAVE A 1970 RIV, THE SAME CAR TWICE NOW, CANT GET ENOUGH OF A GOOD THING, HOPING TO ADD A BLOWER AND TUBS EARLY 2004. PLEASE E-MAIL SOME PICS......wildcat401ci@aol.com
Engine swapping... Well, the issue is this: I have a '71-'72 Skylark Convertible and have had the car for the past 13 years. I've done the interior, the top, and the body is solid. I like to rebuild the engine and have my son, 9, assist me and learn the joy of rebuilding an engine. I've rebuild two SBC, several Harleys, and one 4 cyclinder Ford. (That was for a relative...need I say more?) I've never rebuild a small block Buick and, after examining the cost of parts, have decided that rebuilding SBC are cheaper. Now the major question? Which SBC will fit (I haven't purchased one to rebuild, yet.) without 'breaking the bank'? Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
To fit the SBC will require a lot of part swaping. New mounts, new tranny, some wiring harness changes. Possibly new front springs due to weight increase. The SBB isn't really expensive to rebuild. As long as you are doing most of the labor yourself, and you have a good core. Basically the conclusion is, it'll cost just as much if not more to go with an SBC.
