Just scored a 67 wildcat vert

Discussion in 'Wet behind the ears??' started by dan_e, Jul 15, 2019.

  1. dan_e

    dan_e Member

    Hey from Massachusetts. I just purchased a 1967 wildcat convertible 95% rust free, 95k or so miles. It’s got one problem area in front of the rear wheel behind the rocker trim and a couple very minor spots. Original motor was replaced with a 340 small block. Came with a smogger 455 spare engine. Original th400. Car needs paint and some half ass bondo repairs in the quarter panels fixed. Mint trunk and floors, nice interior with mint gage cluster and replacement dash pad. Nice working rag top as well. Runs mint and drives pretty decently, needs a little front end work. Pics to come once I pick up the vehicle. Paid $3500, thoughts?

    -Dan
     
  2. pbr400

    pbr400 68GS400

    Sounds like a great project. At that price there’s no shame in building a driver (drop in a big block and clean it up, work as you drive) or going full resto. What color?
    Patrick
     
  3. gsfred

    gsfred Founders Club Member

    Welcome aboard from NY.
     
  4. JoeBlog

    JoeBlog Platinum Level Contributor

    From a fellow 67 vert owner; WELCOME!
     
  5. Glen Camenzuli

    Glen Camenzuli Well-Known Member

    Sounds like a project with possibilities! Looking forward to seeing those pictures.
     
  6. Michael_G

    Michael_G Living the Dream... Fast with Class...

    Sounds like a FUN! car to spend some tinkering and cruising time with... WELCOME!
    -MIG
     
  7. bostoncat68

    bostoncat68 Platinum Level Contributor

    67 is my favorite year. Seems like a good deal. Where in MA? I'm in Burlington.
     
  8. dan_e

    dan_e Member

    Thanks guys. It’s green ish I guess but the paints majorly flaking off in a lot of places. Not the original paint. Bostoncat, is this you??? Hahaha If so I was definitely behind you on 38 in woburn where I live a couple weeks ago. Nice ride! The girlfriend was making fun of me cuz I was nerding out over it... rare car to see on the street.
     

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  9. bostoncat68

    bostoncat68 Platinum Level Contributor

    Hey @Dan E that is not me -- that's a guy named Kevin, also in Woburn, that owns that car. Like you, I have seen him on Rt 38 and 62 -- I finally met him last year at Cars and Coffee. I have his info if you are interested in connecting. The car is in outstanding condition-- pretty original. FYI I have a few odd parts for my 68 (mechanically almost identical)-- if you need something, feel free to ask before you search far and wide. I can also give you some suggestions on some of the parts I've used that worked out (and others that did not) as well as who does what in the area. I can assure you, buying the car is the least expensive part of the journey :)). But I've had a great time making mine more roadworthy.
     
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  10. Snorat

    Snorat Well-Known Member

    That was me and my 67... doing the 62 loop through Burlington.
     
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  11. My3Buicks

    My3Buicks Buick Guru

    67 Wildcats, coupe or convertible are one of the most beautiful Buick's ever built
     
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  12. dan_e

    dan_e Member

    Hahaha that’s awesome guys glad to see you’re all around. I bought a lot of 4-5 Buick big blocks some years ago for practically nothing, and that sparked my interest in the cars. Eventually sold them all, but I’ve been prowling the internet for a reasonable project wildcat ever since. Seems they are next to impossible to find. I’ll scoop the car home in a week or two.
     
  13. dan_e

    dan_e Member

    Here’s a couple shots from the quick video I took. Video seems to big to upload or something.... you can see the bondo repairs in the middle of the quarter and the cracking up on top.
     

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  14. dan_e

    dan_e Member

    Thanks for the support, I will most definitely take you up on that. Any recommendations for body shops in the area? My immediate goal is fixing the rust and straightening out the body. Everything else I can do myself.
     
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  15. bostoncat68

    bostoncat68 Platinum Level Contributor

    Hey @Dan E I sent you a private message with a few spots -- I have not done a ton of bodywork yet. Some other locals might be a better resource? Lots of GS owners in the Boston area and Southern NH.
     
  16. Chuck Bridges

    Chuck Bridges Well-Known Member

    Very pretty. I hope you have as much fun restoring it as I am having with my '66 2 door hardtop wildcat. I have less work on the body to do as my Brother-In-Law, who gave me the car as a birthday gift, did a lot of the repairs when he got it, 12 years ago. The '67 is a little different looking than the '66, but they are both beautiful. The lines on the '66 don't swoop as much as the '67, but that suits me. Good luck with your baby. I love the no-draft windows, but my son doesn't understand them yet. He will at 100 Kph (63 Mph)

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  17. telriv

    telriv Founders Club Member

    I have a '66 Wildcat 2dr. hdtp. I'm parting out IF you need anything.

    Tom T.
     
  18. Chuck Bridges

    Chuck Bridges Well-Known Member

    Thank you. wish I had met you a week ago. I just purchase 2 hood springs from a 1965 Wildcat as my hood staying up is, well, unsure in the wind. I will definitely keep your kind offer in mind to purchase any parts i find I require.
    Is yours a dual master brake cylinder or the original single? I have the single and have been advised to modify it to dual.
     
  19. telriv

    telriv Founders Club Member

    Sorry, the original single.
     
  20. Chuck Bridges

    Chuck Bridges Well-Known Member

    Thank you anyway.
     

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