Guest Usojohn Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 New to the group! Took my 66 Wildcat out of the garage today to get some sun, and figure out what i'm going to tinker with next... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Usojohn Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 (edited) Heres a few pics of the car as it sits now. One pic in full sun, the other with overcast sky: Edited February 28, 2016 by Usojohn (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 WELCOME NICE LOOKING CAT! It would appear you have been busy getting to this point. What is the story on your car?Oh and more pictures, we like pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Usojohn Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Thanks! I've been infatuated with this 65/66 body style for about 15 years now, and this is the 4th that I've owned. I bought this one about 3 years ago out of Chicago. It had been sitting for some time, but ran and drove decent. I cruised it around for a year or so, then rented my own body shop for a year with the main goal to get this thing painted. I settled on a color from a 2010 Kia called alien green. I wanted an original style color, but with modern metallic and a hint of pearl. I decided against painting it the original beige color, thinking it would be a bit plain. I am doing most of the work myself, and this isn't destined to be a "correct" or "high dollar"restoration. I like to drive my cars, so bumps and bruises are expected here and there, Next I'll post a few picks of how it looked when I got it, and a few progress pics in the booth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Usojohn Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 (edited) Before: Edited February 28, 2016 by Usojohn (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Usojohn Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Booth pics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Usojohn Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Three coats of clear, let cure about 6 weeks, then wetsanded and sprayed another 2 coats (not sure if this was first 3 coats or 2nd 2 coats): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 (edited) Rented a body shop? That's interesting. At this writing the earlier picture you posted is not showing, but I was thinking that color looked strikingly similar to the BMD 1969 Green I used one time. Then again, it could just be my PC's monitor tone that caused it to look that way. At either rate, the Wildcat looks great in those pictures. Edited February 28, 2016 by JohnD1956 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I don't see your first posted pictures either.Looks like you had a good foundation vehicle to start with which is not the normal use kinda car around Chicago I would imagine unless well taken care of.Even the interior appears in great condition, a big plus.Keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Usojohn Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Sorry, pics are on my phone, here's another try: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Usojohn Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I think the sun really brings out the Pearl in this pic, the car is no way this bright green! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Usojohn Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Rented a body shop? That's interesting. At this writing the earlier picture you posted is not showing, but I was thinking that color looked strikingly similar to the BMD 1969 Green I used one time. Then again, it could just be my PC's monitor tone that caused it to look that way. At either rate, the Wildcat looks great in those pictures.It's a long story with the body shop, but the plan was to get the Buick painted while attempting a side business. I was too busy working on customer cars to get to the Buick, defeating the purpose once I factor in family, my full time job, and other hobbies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Well, that's a big commitment. I thought you found a shop to rent and just concentrated on the buick, which does sound like a good way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Nice looking car. I too believe in driving my cars. My wife esp has liked the body style of those years, and we now have a '68 Wildcat convert. Thanks you for sharing! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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