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Buicknutty

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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.
  16. Thanks for the info John. None of my info has anything about that mirror light though I found out a bit more online, and my son found a repro one. The car this came off of wasn't a highly optioned car, manual A/C, but AM radio, no power windows either, and I think it was the mid line trim level but it did have cruise control. My Electra is curious for the options it doesn't have, as it's the top trim level with most of the options, auto A/C, AM/FM, power everything, but no cruise, and just a couple of other things missing.
  17. We have been going through some of the boxes of parts I've collected for it over the last 12 years or so and I found this accessory mirror that I'd totally forgot about. In 2015 a friend and I stripped out a '68 Electra 4 door, he wanted some stuff and I took most of the rest, and this came off of this car. I can find out very little about it, except for an ebay listing for the same thing. Right now there is no continuity through it, so it won't work, but it has what appears to be a small light in the bottom along with the switch. So have any of you folks seen this item before, and what do you know about it? Thanks!
  18. A seller on d'bay. He was very good to deal with and supplied a lot of sizing info to me. Good service I thought for just a small sale.
  19. Ken, that looks like excellent progress you are making. Your statement about a lot of time with little to be seen is where I've been with the Wildcat project lately. Keith
  20. Here are a few pictures of a few pieces we just picked up today, the rechromed bumper, and the reconditioned steering box, which now looks like new. The rebuilder said he could quicken the ratio so I decided to go for it. I hope this isn't mistake though I know some have done this and like the results. I also got the cleaned rad, which wasn't all that old as I'd had a newer high density core put in for the Electra a little while ago, then changed rads again on it, so this became the one for the Wildcat. It had had enough use that it was a bit crusty so I figured I'd get it cleaned so everything is tip top as I can manage. The other thing here are the upper ball joints. The rubber boots were bad, but the joints themselves were still quite tight, but I was able to get replacement ones which fit perfectly! This week I plan to start to put the steering back together, which will be awesome to be putting some of this girl back together after spending so much time taking it apart!
  21. That is a lovely car, and I have a '41 Canadian built Roadmaster which is the same colour. These are great driving cars! We are all waiting for Spring so we drive these beautiful babies again. Keith
  22. I just discovered this thread. It looks like a neat project and there's nothing better than bringing a car which was left for dead back to life! Keith
  23. That sounds great Ben, good mileage too along with a few creature comforts! Win, win, win! I am led into temptation by someone who has offered me a rust free (they claim) '49 56S for a couple of thou, but it is a project. Which once again got me thinking about upgrading the engine somewhat, akin to what you did to yours. I'm running 3.4's in my '41 Roadmaster and it drives and pulls great, it has only slightly higher compression than stock and could likely turn a bit taller yet without strain. Keith
  24. Ben, great to see this thread updated! I had a discussion with a couple of other car guys last week and was reminded of you and your car when we were discussing modifying original engines for a bit more performance. Nice to see you and the car again! Keith
  25. Yes, I tried that too, only it didn't work as well for us!
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