[1963 wildcat hydraulic conversion]

Windows are electric actuators in this 63. Driver seat and top are hydraulic. 

 

This was a barn find, a leaky barn, not on road since 75. Pretty much a home for cats and owls, top was ripped so this took on a lot of water on the driver seat. 

 

Gutted to frame, just sandblasted and getting metal work cleaned up. I've blasted every part on this car that unbolts.  I figured dump hydraulic, but I think I will keep the top hydraulic as is after reading above. 

 

Car has every bell and whistle made, 401 with dynaflow I think. I'll pull that out in next week or two. My guy said only 6 with that configuration were made in 63, so I will see what it is soon. 

 

Looks like a lot of work, but fun. 

[1963 wildcat hydraulic conversion]

Good point on the top, didn't consider to sync. I will look around for a seat base.  Thanks a ton.

[1963 wildcat hydraulic conversion]

Has anyone tackled converting the  convertible and seat hydraulics to electric? Not a requirement but I'm building from frame up and would prefer to lose all hydraulics altogether.  

 

Any help appreciated.

 

Jimmy