1965 Buick Wildcat

[audio-neon 34]

So it finally got delivered last night at around 1030 pm from Rutland VT.  I have always dreamed of owning a muscle era car, and decided that this year instead of building a computer or blowing my money elsewhere, that I would look for a project car with my tax return.

 

After several weeks of looking, this is what I have found.

 

 

The car is home, and after adding some gas it started right up.  The stainless steel brake lines I ordered for the car have arrived, and after a short test drive today, I found out that it has either an oil or cooling system problem, and an evident misfire.  That being said, this is a long term project that I hope to keep you guys in the loop with.

 

As far as my plans for the car:

 

I wan't to make a driver.  I will freshen up the body work, and replace damaged panels (interior and exterior) with original parts whenever possible.  I plan on using modern bushings and updating the suspension minimally to make the car handle effectively.

 

I have already visited my long time friend to address the audio issues I have with the car ( as in there is no radio or speakers).  As it stands we have plans of doing a stealth install with modern sq oriented products (morel speakers, a single 5 channel amp, and a jvc headunit that can be controlled by my phone so that it can be mounted in a stealth location.)

 

The primary use for the car will be for local cruises, drive ins and some car shows.  I am not building a trailer queen, but rather a nearly 50 year old car that can be driven at any time, reliably.

[BigGuy 22]

I love the car.  Congrats!!!  Tons of potential.  I hope you will be adding to it some SSA down the line. 

[Randal Johnson 544]

OMG what a ride !!! Dad had a 65 Oldsmobile (Starfire I think) that looked similar back in the day ... Awesome Find !!!

I'm just now getting started on my new (old) toy too ... A 49 Ford.

Best of luck with your ride Sir !!!

Edited May 16, 2013 by Cablguy184

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Very nice, I will stay tuned.

[swift 501]

Looks like fun. I love the old school rides

[///M5 2,833]

..must...resist...buying old muscle!

[audio-neon 34]

..must...resist...buying old muscle!

Hence why I bought old luxury, lol...  Still has a legendary engine (401 cubic inch Nailhead) and bench seats front and rear.

 

I am definitely thinking of a single SSA 10" sub in the future, I just priced out morel hybrid integra speakers for the front... Just looking for a solid sound stage for drive ins and cruises (although I love hearing that engine purr).

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

Well, I'll be. Look who the cat dragged in (no pun intended)!

[audio-neon 34]

Well, I'll be. Look who the cat dragged in (no pun intended)!

 

Last Final was this morning, I've been around just haven't posted... I did post ~ a month ago about the deck and speakers I put in my DD.

[///M5 2,833]

Car begs for an active setup

[audio-neon 34]

Car begs for an active setup

 it does, but stock appearance outweighs audiophile quality in this case.  I will figure out more when I get to the audio stage of the game... Body and drive-ability are my top priorities.

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

needs an 8-71 sticking through the hood

[Randal Johnson 544]

 

(although I love hearing that engine purr).

I have this same problem. I shut my system off, crack the windows, and listen to the sweet tune of those dual exhaust pipes !!! Music to my ears !!!

stock appearance outweighs audiophile quality in this case.  I will figure out more when I get to the audio stage of the game... Body and drive-ability are my top priorities.

So true for the muscle car / antique / Street Rod world ... We are scrambling our brains to figure out how we are going to install a component set "in the dash" with angles and try and make it look as stock as possible ... Edited May 17, 2013 by Cablguy184

[grayta 23]

Awesome buy!  I love the old Buicks!  Def tuned in to see what you are going to do!

[///M5 2,833]

Cablguy184, on 17 May 2013 - 01:15, said:

So true for the muscle car / antique / Street Rod world ... We are scrambling our brains to figure out how we are going to install a component set "in the dash" with angles and try and make it look as stock as possible ...

Exactly what drove me to active in the first place. Drove old cars forever. With the constraints of a passive set it'd just be sad in such great old iron.