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March 13th, 2009
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| The 63 Wildcat gets new Fur
In the last month, the wildcat has been media blast, one coat of etching acid primer, and 3 coats of primer. Lots of sanding , blocking and patches. Queen Mary III starting to take shape and be ready soon for the coats of filler primer. Will keep everyone posted    
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Louie
1950 Special 2 door Sedanet
1956 Century mild custom 4 door hardtop
1963 Wildcat (4639) factory 4 speed
1969 GS 350 Fireglow Orange Z code
1971 GSx 455 Stage 1 Stratomist Blue
1982 Regal Coupe 455 Stage 1
1985 Riviera Firemist Red
1987 GN w/purple pearl ghost flames
1997 Riviera S/C 3.8 Jade Mist
2004 Rainier CXL - tow vehicle
2008 LaCrosse CXS 3.6 DOHC
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March 13th, 2009
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Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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| Re: The 63 Wildcat gets new Fur
Cool...I really hope that Rainier is a V8...I'm pretty sure the inline 6 wouldn't get the job done, unless perhaps it was just chassis and body.
__________________ Derek Thille
BCA #39416, CBC, MBCC #1984
76 Century Free Spirit Pace Car - "Spirit" / 66 Wildcat Custom Coupe - "Ellie" / 62 Special Convertible / 61 Invicta Convertible - "Vicky" / 56 Special 4-door Sedan / 54 Century Estate Wagon / 52 Roadmaster 4-door / 41 Special 41SE Sedan / 29 McLaughlin Buick Model 51
2006 Buick Rainier - "Ruby" / 2005 GMC Sierra K2500 - "Max" (the hauler) Thriller's Buick Page | |
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March 14th, 2009
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| Re: The 63 Wildcat gets new Fur
Derek,
Yes it is the V8 AWD CXL Model, towing capacity is 7800 lbs. the Wildcat is 4200 and the trailer is 1800, not a problem for the Rainier.  Even towed this Baby home with no problems.
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Louie
1950 Special 2 door Sedanet
1956 Century mild custom 4 door hardtop
1963 Wildcat (4639) factory 4 speed
1969 GS 350 Fireglow Orange Z code
1971 GSx 455 Stage 1 Stratomist Blue
1982 Regal Coupe 455 Stage 1
1985 Riviera Firemist Red
1987 GN w/purple pearl ghost flames
1997 Riviera S/C 3.8 Jade Mist
2004 Rainier CXL - tow vehicle
2008 LaCrosse CXS 3.6 DOHC
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March 14th, 2009
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Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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| Re: The 63 Wildcat gets new Fur
There are days I regret having gotten the 6, particularly when the fuel economy isn't what I would expect from a 6...they should have dropped in the 3800 instead [img]<>/grin.gif[/img]
__________________ Derek Thille
BCA #39416, CBC, MBCC #1984
76 Century Free Spirit Pace Car - "Spirit" / 66 Wildcat Custom Coupe - "Ellie" / 62 Special Convertible / 61 Invicta Convertible - "Vicky" / 56 Special 4-door Sedan / 54 Century Estate Wagon / 52 Roadmaster 4-door / 41 Special 41SE Sedan / 29 McLaughlin Buick Model 51
2006 Buick Rainier - "Ruby" / 2005 GMC Sierra K2500 - "Max" (the hauler) Thriller's Buick Page | |
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March 14th, 2009
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Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Schenectady, NY
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| Re: The 63 Wildcat gets new Fur
Louie, what color will the final fur be?
__________________ John C. De Fiore BCA # 3757
56 Super 56R: Purchased September 1974
69 GS 400: Convertible Added in 2003
69 Electra Limited 2 dr.( well, no longer limited although still unique): Purchased in 1995 or thereabouts. Sold March 2009! [img]< >/cry.gif[/img]
78 Estate Wagon: added 10-2008
95 Riviera Supercharged: Purchased May 1998. Sold September 2006
06 Lacrosse CXL Purchased July 4th 2006, Still payin for it.
"Tomorrow, your reward for working safe today"
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March 15th, 2009
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| Re: The 63 Wildcat gets new Fur
John, I'm staying with it's original color of Black with red interior, might change the headliner to red. 
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Louie
1950 Special 2 door Sedanet
1956 Century mild custom 4 door hardtop
1963 Wildcat (4639) factory 4 speed
1969 GS 350 Fireglow Orange Z code
1971 GSx 455 Stage 1 Stratomist Blue
1982 Regal Coupe 455 Stage 1
1985 Riviera Firemist Red
1987 GN w/purple pearl ghost flames
1997 Riviera S/C 3.8 Jade Mist
2004 Rainier CXL - tow vehicle
2008 LaCrosse CXS 3.6 DOHC
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March 18th, 2009
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Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Schenectady, NY
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| Re: The 63 Wildcat gets new Fur
That was a beautiful car as it was, I sure hope we can get to see it after this is completed.
Good luck
__________________ John C. De Fiore BCA # 3757
56 Super 56R: Purchased September 1974
69 GS 400: Convertible Added in 2003
69 Electra Limited 2 dr.( well, no longer limited although still unique): Purchased in 1995 or thereabouts. Sold March 2009! [img]< >/cry.gif[/img]
78 Estate Wagon: added 10-2008
95 Riviera Supercharged: Purchased May 1998. Sold September 2006
06 Lacrosse CXL Purchased July 4th 2006, Still payin for it.
"Tomorrow, your reward for working safe today"
Member of the UPSTATE NY CHAPTER
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March 19th, 2009
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| Re: The 63 Wildcat gets new Fur
John, If it's ready for Rhinebeck, which is in June this year, you will see it. Syracuse Nationals in July.
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Louie
1950 Special 2 door Sedanet
1956 Century mild custom 4 door hardtop
1963 Wildcat (4639) factory 4 speed
1969 GS 350 Fireglow Orange Z code
1971 GSx 455 Stage 1 Stratomist Blue
1982 Regal Coupe 455 Stage 1
1985 Riviera Firemist Red
1987 GN w/purple pearl ghost flames
1997 Riviera S/C 3.8 Jade Mist
2004 Rainier CXL - tow vehicle
2008 LaCrosse CXS 3.6 DOHC
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March 19th, 2009
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Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Near Pittsburgh PA
Posts: 219
| Re: The 63 Wildcat gets new Fur
Louie,
Looking great! I have a some questions. What type of media was used to strip the car?
Are you doing the primer coats yourself? How about the final paint?
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Jason Zerbini
(Near)Pittsburgh PA
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March 20th, 2009
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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| Re: The 63 Wildcat gets new Fur
Louie,
Looking great! I have a some questions. What type of media was used to strip the car?
Are you doing the primer coats yourself? How about the final paint?
Jason, Thank you
Plastic media was used to strip the land yacht, Paul Puzza is doing the painting, sanding and fabrication of all patches, he's local Buick Guy. Final paint will be a super gloss enamel mixed by Auto Paint Pro. Met him at the Syracuse Nationals in 08 and is alot cheaper than the local paint store. 888PAINT44 is his toll free number. The last car Paul did for me was my 1969 GS350. 
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Louie
1950 Special 2 door Sedanet
1956 Century mild custom 4 door hardtop
1963 Wildcat (4639) factory 4 speed
1969 GS 350 Fireglow Orange Z code
1971 GSx 455 Stage 1 Stratomist Blue
1982 Regal Coupe 455 Stage 1
1985 Riviera Firemist Red
1987 GN w/purple pearl ghost flames
1997 Riviera S/C 3.8 Jade Mist
2004 Rainier CXL - tow vehicle
2008 LaCrosse CXS 3.6 DOHC
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