Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 (edited) Really coming together. I dread getting it home and slowing progress. Edited April 14, 2021 by Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel (see edit history) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Beautiful paint. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 It looks incredible, Ted. I can't wait to see some nice photos of this beauty parked outside. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share Posted April 16, 2021 Front End Friday 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Damn that's a stylin' front end! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 Front end Friday pt 2 Now I have a bunch of interior to put in. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 BEAUTIFULLLLLL !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 Got the single exhaust with resonator- we want silent running luxury 🍺 and a little bling... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmfconsult Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Awesome Ted! What mufflers and resonators are your going with? I need to quiet down my Electra! Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 Waldron’s all stock set. This is like #5 from them. Pretty long turnaround-6-8 weeks, but worth it. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmfconsult Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Thanks Ted, I'll look into that... shipping costs across the border for my dual exhaust will be interesting! Keep the Electra pics coming, it really looks amazing! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 Boy, she's pretty clean underneath as well. Looking good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted April 28, 2021 Author Share Posted April 28, 2021 On the move! Started and running, ready steady go! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Beautiful work and beautiful Buick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted May 12, 2021 Author Share Posted May 12, 2021 May be last of the exterior to go together...POWER WINDOWS all working! This is what started the whole interior coming out- the rear windows would not move... Next thing ya know the thing is stripped naked and getting some fine looking paint! Good thing Steve H is working on it vs me... Time for the headliner and seats. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted May 12, 2021 Author Share Posted May 12, 2021 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted June 9, 2021 Author Share Posted June 9, 2021 Well fellow admirers of all things Buick, here is the latest from Electra 225 build somewhere in Ohio! The heater core had taken a cr@p so it is at the recore place. meanwhile the skirts are on and wheel covers are on... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodneybeauchamp Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 On 5/13/2021 at 12:02 AM, Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel said: May be last of the exterior to go together...POWER WINDOWS all working! This is what started the whole interior coming out- the rear windows would not move... Isnt this usually the case where one thing leads to another “down the slippery slope”. 2 hours ago, Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel said: Well fellow admirers of all things Buick, here is the latest from Electra 225 build somewhere in Ohio! The heater core had taken a cr@p so it is at the recore place. meanwhile the skirts are on and wheel covers are on... Hopefully they may be able to repair your original core. My radiator guy told me the original Harrison core in my ‘63 Riviera was really solid and well worth saving rather than use a Chinese replacement. Opted to clean it out as it was blocked quite solidly and fix a small leak rather than replace. After test on higher pressure for several days, said it was good to go. Worth asking the question. Rodney 😀😀😀😀😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted June 9, 2021 Author Share Posted June 9, 2021 Thanks Rodney- with radiators and heater cores we are getting it done with original tanks with new cores. We are even saving the dimpled tops and bottoms when possible. No more scrapping these things! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Not much visual evidence of progress, but due to the previous owners dubious engine swap I've had Steve sorting out a few mechanical issues. First test run blew up the water pump... That was probably the vibration , but futher inspection revealed bad motor mounts, trans mount, butchered flex plate, loose bolts. To the parts bin! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Good job ! , Beautiful Buick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Um, sorry, did you say something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 Test post 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Test, Very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 Testing positive for "Buick Fever". We have a date for it to return to the Taj Ma Garage. 8/24/21 Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 That's a snazzy lookin' wheel cover! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted August 16, 2021 Author Share Posted August 16, 2021 Man, had a colony of gremlins living in the ol Electra. First test around the block a vibration bad enough to warrant investigation. Flex plate apparently was not tightened and developed a wobble, water pump bearing wiped out, brake line rust enough to replace, master cyl would not bleed so lots of things to fix in the last month. Latest ride smooth with new flex plate, H2O pump, new master and brake line. Lots of lube for the driveshaft too. Smooth test run, think the gremlins have been put at bay for the moment. Meanwhile at work... about halfway on our building expansion to add space and 2 more lines. Regards from SE Indiana 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 (edited) Ted, that's a hell of a garage you are building there 🙂 Edited August 17, 2021 by Bill Stoneberg (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 OK, Steve is done for now and the Electra has returned to Cincinnati. The interior I took out has to go back, with headliner improvement. Waiting on Ames to send another package shelf. Hopefully a good weekend with it will bear 75% of what I need to get done. Sent the 65 Wildcat super Custom back with Steve for assembly. It will sport a red interior (those in the know will realize the Custom Coupe was not originally equipped with red Custom interiors like the convertibles) New update of old thread may be appropriate? Cheers! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Both cars are beautiful, Ted. Any chance that Electra 225 coupe will make it to Chicago for the Buick Nationals next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Beautiful Buick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted October 10, 2022 Author Share Posted October 10, 2022 Best Cruise of the year for me is the Spring Grove Cemetery Cruise In. Brought out the unfinished Electra and enjoyed the show. My personal connection is this is where the Nagel plot where I will end up is located. My garage is next to the western wall of the cemetery! "Established in 1845, Spring Grove has been serving the Cincinnati area for over 175 years. Designated as a National Historic Landmark, Spring Grove is a hidden gem in the queen city with over 700 acres..." 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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