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  1. You truly have come a long way on the project and in a Good Way it's nice that the small things are what needs to be attended to since the big stuff is done!
  2. They look like the correct ones! The ones I need are for the rear most u-joint. This car (the '68 Wildcat) has the two piece driveshaft and the '69Electra has a single. I know you are a long way away, but where did you find them? Also you mentioned about modifying the straps or joints, what did you have to do?
  3. So of late I'm into a wrong parts dilemma. First off are the axle bearings. I'd ordered them and a few other things recently from "That Big Online Parts Place" which usually has given good service, but this time the rear axle bearings are incorrect. The ones out of the car are 3.25 in outside dia, the one's I received are 3.062 in (3 1/16). In doing some online searching the same Timken number RW508 comes up from multiple sources as the correct bearing for the car, but it's not. Perhaps there was a mistake made then everyone copies everyone else, that I don't know. The inside dia is the same for both, so that's correct but they won't work and I'm not about the make a sleeve to fit the wrong size in there. I've also verified the rear axle is the correct one and matches the build sheet, a 3.07 standard diff. Then after some calls a friend came to the rescue with some old books which state 68-70 Full Buicks take a the 3.25 dia one. Fortunately I was able to find a pair of NORS ones and hope to have them by the weekend. Then the latest issue are the u-joint strap kits. The pinion seal needed changing, no question, though the rear u-joint is still good, but the nuts on the retaining straps were so badly rusted that was no saving them. My local parts place had a listing and even had them in stock, and there's an issue there too. They are correct for dia of cups on the joint, but the bolt spacing is too wide and will not bolt up to the yoke. Once again after a bit of online searching it looks like the same MOOG part is available from multiple sources and says it is correct, which it isn't. So I'm still stuck for a u-joint strap retainer right now. However you folks who have more experience with these cars than I do what are your comments about the axle bearings? Keith
  4. Yes, that could be a possibility.
  5. There always seems to be things we never thought to ask one's parents, and such. I know I have a number of similar regrets. My Dad and I got along great but I do still miss some of his insights and knowledge.
  6. This corner was the last part of the trunk lid to repair. I have no idea why this corner rusted out, perhaps water leakage from the "Wildcat" letters which sat towards the outer edge? No idea, but it really doesn't matter as it was rusted way back when then a repair was brazed in. I could not get a decent shape using only a single piece of steel, so I made it in two. An extra weld but it seems to be pretty close. As you can see the upper section also took a wee bit of persuasion from the torch to get it into the right shape. I'm sure some out there could have done a better, smoother job than I. Then ground down, sandblasted to get the indents clean and ready for filler.
  7. Here's an update on some recent work! It was time to remove the old exhaust system I don't know how old it was, but it's from pre 1985 when my friend bought the car. As you can see I'd patched it and such just to keep it together for the time being. We have a complete dual repro system from Waldron's to go on soon. I just can't believe how restrictive this one must be, anyway the old girl will breathe a little better now!
  8. Folks, Thanks for the responses. The left hand mirror is the remote control type, mechanical of course. To the best of my knowledge the right hand mirror which was adjustable from inside the car did not become available till later on, not sure when. The prices I saw for a '68 right hand mirror alone was close to $150 US, which will nearly be doubled by the time I get it in my paws here. The left hand is remote control and is in good condition too, not perfect, but very nice. Though by the time I get the nice (I hope!) base/clear on it perhaps it will look a bit tired.
  9. Folks, I'll post this here just in case. Would anyone have a right hand door mirror for this car, the '68 Wildcat, in good condition that they are willing to sell me? Thanks. Keith
  10. That looks like it's for a small series one, for a Special or Super. Keith
  11. Thank you! I certainly hope so after all this time, money and hard work!
  12. Thanks Steve! I'm getting very anxious to get some colour on it!
  13. I am going to paint the car myself. I've done a few cars and hopefully it will turn out good. Patience and careful work I've found is the key for me.
  14. Thank you very much, soon we will be at the critical point where it's time to lay the colour on it. I'm planning to do base clear, and the base is all now water based which I've never sprayed before.
  15. Here is some more progress, I sprayed high build primer on the left quarter panel, hood and the inside of the trunk lid. The topside of the trunk needs a bit more work first, no pics of that right now! After all the messing around it's nice to see everything the same colour! I'm sure the quarter will need some additional block sanding though before a guide coat.
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