60s GM Fan Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 So after my 68 Riv mess it looks as if I might have a 67 Wildcat coming my way. Its mostly a survivor but it has a rebuilt 430. Any things that I should be aware with this year/model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Probably needs a little bigger parking space than the Riviera. The 430 and switch-pitch ST-400 are the same. We need pictures! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s GM Fan Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 EmTee it'll come once I send the check haha. Its a gentlemans hand shake right now but it should go through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s GM Fan Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 Deed has been done. 67 will be here in two to three weeks. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s GM Fan Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 Deed has been done. 67 will be here in two to three weeks. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Ooooooh... You failed to mention that it was a convertible! I like the color - sharp looking 'cat! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Due to the ethanol'd fuels, check the date codes on ALL of the fuel line rubber hose items between the tank and the carb. If they look very aged, then new ones are advised BEFORE something happens and they start to leak. Or did the prior owner change them already? Same color as my '68 5467. Looks really good! Congrats! NTX5467 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Went into their website and looked at the pictures. Sold by the same dealer in Dallas that my '68 was sold at. Apparently, somewhere along the line, it was later re-sold by one of the Bill McDavid dealerships in TX, hence the dealer ID plate on the deck lid. Same exterior blue, but mine has a blue interior and whtie top. Mine is not in the same condition as yours' is, though. Probably someday, though. Enjoy! NTX5467 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Looks very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne R Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Great looking example- and i like the colour---looks like Sapphire Blue D . good luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 I am envious, that is beautiful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s GM Fan Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 She'll pair nicely with my 55 CDV. She just needs a name now... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 "Miss Kitty"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s GM Fan Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 Sounds too much like my exs name (Catherine) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s GM Fan Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 Does anyone have a lead on NOS or repro drums for this car? They're the finned aluminum ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Does it need them? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s GM Fan Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 Not yet but I want them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 There's always this option: https://www.jgrelining.com/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s GM Fan Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 Has anyone had any experience with the repro 67-72 Delco batteries that are being sold by companies like Jegs? They look really nice and I'd love to have one for my 67. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmfconsult Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) That's a great car and the same color as my 67 Electra, definitely Sapphire Blue. The white interior looks great too. I can't answer your question on the battery, but I went with a Diehard Gold battery for the Electra and it has never let me down. Does the Wildcat have A/C? I ask as with A/C you received the "HD cooling option" that included a fan shroud. I know of other 67 Wildcat's without the HD cooling that have had overheating problems, so you may want to pay attention to the condition of the radiator and perhaps budget to recore the original, and maybe find a fan shroud and top plate to replace the original finger protection. My Electra has the shroud and I did recore the radiator several years ago and I've never had an overheating issue. Edited October 12, 2021 by dmfconsult (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 His new Wildcat has A/C: Additional Pictures: https://www.streetsideclassics.com/vehicles/4919-dfw/1967-buick-wildcat-custom-convertible She's a beauty! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmfconsult Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Thanks, I looked for pics on their site but couldn’t find them 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s GM Fan Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 They supposedly converted it to R134....not a fan of that but R12 is expensivvvveeee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s GM Fan Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 It'll be here in roughly 24 hours...maybe sooner. Shes already got 60 day tags so I'm gonna take her out as soon as she arrives. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s GM Fan Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 Shes finally here. Wonderful car. Paint is meh but the driving experience is worth it! Also have all the original paperwork so I'm a happy camper. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s GM Fan Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Congrats! Paint looks pretty good in the pictures -- I'll wager it's better than the factory finish was... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s GM Fan Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 Its definitely the factory paint. My 1966 Had similar quality paint but it wasn't quite as nice as this. It'll need a repaint sometime in the future but for now she's going to be a nice driver. I love how the 430 purrrs away when cruising. Almost no drone when light on the throttle but when you hit it she lets you know shes got umph! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60s GM Fan Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 Here's a picture from today. She still needs a detail but she's pretty clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne R Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 You will be really proud of your new classic, i know your comment when driving a 430ci, they are great to drive, you will have to keep an eye out for a passenger side mirror, i fitted one to my 64 Electra convertible----a lot easy to get in and out of garage now. and when passing, especially here in Australia on the other side of the road ,being all other cars right hand drive.---Happy Motoring 60s Buick Fan--. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Before disassembly I would suggest checking that it isn't just a bad set of speakers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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