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**JJorgensen52** · 03-12-2014, 09:47 AM

Just a quick update post for this car -

1. I've got all the original Buick bits (most of which are '63 only) to make this car a stick! Regrettably the trans is back-ordered until July, but I'm making headway and may toss an M20 in there, just to make it driveable next month.

2. Started getting it stripped down for paint. I've only finished the rear panel and quarter emblems - there is a TON of trim on this car!

Have discovered the extent of damage from the bent rear bumper

Also found a few hidden rust spots in the trunk extension pan on the driver's side - mercifully, the inner quarters are rust free.

Rear Driver's trunk mount (below)

Front Driver's trunk mount (Above)

Rear Driver's trunk mount (Above)

Passenger's quarter, rear lower corner

Passenger's quarter, inner

Driver's quarter, inner

03-12-2014, 09:47 AM	#9
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	Re: New toy - '63 Buick Wildcat Just a quick update post for this car - 1. I've got all the original Buick bits (most of which are '63 only) to make this car a stick! Regrettably the trans is back-ordered until July, but I'm making headway and may toss an M20 in there, just to make it driveable next month. 2. Started getting it stripped down for paint. I've only finished the rear panel and quarter emblems - there is a TON of trim on this car! Have discovered the extent of damage from the bent rear bumper Also found a few hidden rust spots in the trunk extension pan on the driver's side - mercifully, the inner quarters are rust free. Rear Driver's trunk mount (below) Front Driver's trunk mount (Above) Rear Driver's trunk mount (Above) Passenger's quarter, rear lower corner Passenger's quarter, inner Driver's quarter, inner __________________ CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder)