Who owns a 62-64 Wildcat

[wondallace]

Mine aren't the best or the worst I suppose. I'll try and post some pics tomorrow.

63 2dht
64 2dht

[Dana/Beth Andrews]

I dont own one, but I'd like too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180198061247&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=008

D.

[wondallace]

I saw that one. Is it a typo(427), or did someone really swap out the nailhead?

[64BuickCat]

1964 Wildcat, numbers matching KX code car. :Brow:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/LSU_Tiger1/My%201964%20Wildcat/HPIM1386.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/LSU_Tiger1/1964%20Wildcats/64Cat7.jpg

[pphil]

i had a 64 2 door but it was picked up today.....sold.....
but i still have a 70 2 door wildcat
scott

[LAST1987GN]

I have a 63 4 door hardtop with factory 4 speed :laugh:
Fun car

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z175/LAST1987GN/DutchessCruisersHealyBros.002.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z175/LAST1987GN/DSC00327.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z175/LAST1987GN/DSC01715.jpg

[kilkm]

Could one of you guys with a '62 - '63 Wildcat with a floor shift automatic do me a huge favor? I have a '62 Electra Convertible that I am putting a center console and floor shifter from a '62 Wildcat. I'm having some trouble getting the shifter linkage set up. I suspect that the arm on the tailshaft of the transmission, that the shifter linkage attaches to, is shorter on a floor shift car vs a column shift car. There is not a 1:1 ratio between my shifter and the tail shaft lever and I can't get the full range of gears. I've been working on changing the pivot point on the shaft lever to get a greater range of motion. It's a little tricky with clearance issues and geometry. It doesn't appear the arms are interchangeable and the entire tailshaft would have to be swapped. The arm on my tailshaft is approximately 5 1/2 inches long. Could someone with a floor shift car measure theirs, it would be a great help.

[CameoInvicta]

I have a 63 4 door hardtop with factory 4 speed :laugh:
Fun car

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z175/LAST1987GN/DutchessCruisersHealyBros.002.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z175/LAST1987GN/DSC00327.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z175/LAST1987GN/DSC01715.jpg
I absolutely LOVE your car :TU: ! Nailhead and a four speed, it makes me cry just thinkin' about it :laugh: !

Is you motor stock? On a WOT run, what do you shift it at? Just curious. Oh ya, did I mention I LOVE your car?

[DUTCH WILDCAT]

64 thinpillar sedan

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/wilfredclout/asten7_0298.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a305/wilfredclout/asten7_0301.jpg

[TurboV6]

1963 2 dr coupe, triple black with 401

1964 2 dr coupe, Red with 425
1964 Convertible, yellow with 4 speed and a 401 :3gears:

[wondallace]

Could one of you guys with a '62 - '63 Wildcat with a floor shift automatic do me a huge favor? I have a '62 Electra Convertible that I am putting a center console and floor shifter from a '62 Wildcat. I'm having some trouble getting the shifter linkage set up. I suspect that the arm on the tailshaft of the transmission, that the shifter linkage attaches to, is shorter on a floor shift car vs a column shift car. There is not a 1:1 ratio between my shifter and the tail shaft lever and I can't get the full range of gears. I've been working on changing the pivot point on the shaft lever to get a greater range of motion. It's a little tricky with clearance issues and geometry. It doesn't appear the arms are interchangeable and the entire tailshaft would have to be swapped. The arm on my tailshaft is approximately 5 1/2 inches long. Could someone with a floor shift car measure theirs, it would be a great help.

I haven't had a chance to check my linkage to get answer for you, we've had a lot of problems keeping our tow trucks on the road. I'll check it out asap.

I was thinking.... would you call the 62-64s the 1st generation of wildcats?

[64BuickCat]

I was thinking.... would you call the 62-64s the 1st generation of Wildcats?

I would, for sure. There was a body change in 65, but the chassis and drive train pretty much didn't change. In 67, the Nailheads were replaced with 430s, and the 455 in 1970.

[Sergeant Major]

'63 4 Dr HT..

[garys64wildcat]

The only pic was one of the wife last summer on a cruise. I guess im not the expert yet
Gary
My Cat and I with my better half, I had to warm her up it was to cold to wash her,:cool: and our WOT shirts. My wife loves hers. How do I upload pics to my post??
Thanks Rick
Happy New Yearhttp://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj132/garylseaman/P8290007.jpg

[64BuickCat]

Way To Go Gary!!!!! :TU: :TU: :TU:

[garys64wildcat]

Wayne thanks for the help, I still having problem making the pics to thumbnails. the ones I want to add it said they were to big. But we will be gone til Friday My wife Sister called and said we could go to OceanShores at a cond on the ocean since the party canceled out. We need the time away to recoup after Xmas and New Years. We will talk later
Gary:beers2:

[64BuickCat]

Glad to help, Gary. If you're running Windows XP, go to the Microsoft website and search for picture resizing. They have one that's basic, but works very well. It's a free download.:TU:

Addendum: A couple of links. http://bluefive.pair.com/pixresizer.htm http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...powertoys.mspx (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx)

[wondallace]

my 63

[wondallace]

my 64 and a family pic of all three.

the camera phone doesn't work so well, especially on a gloomy oregon day

[Nailhead]

Have a 65 Wildcat convertible, looking for the right 64. Anyone have a 64 for sale with custom bucket seat interior? 4-speed and/or dual quad 425 would be OK too! :TU:

[number7]

I have a sweet 62 2dr hardtop...

[josh7652]

i also have a 62 but its mild custom now. bagged, nosed, decked, white diamond tuck and roll interior......etc...etc.....

[josh7652]

heres some pics. (car has 4 port fenders due to a run in with social distortions tour bus.....) and will be getting painted after i come back from deployment with the navy in october.
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Alex15143/PictureorVideo039.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Alex15143/PictureorVideo041.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Alex15143/IMG_0328.jpg

[CoolRide]

I was given a 64 2dr with the 425 and auto this last fall.

Needs a carb and driveline. His son took the dl into the shop years ago because it was viberating and kid never went back and picked it up.

Oh well, it was free. Pics this spring when I start tearing up the streets with it.

CR

[65gs76limited]

CR,i have a drive line still in a 64 Wildcat if your interested. Tom

[LAST1987GN]

CR,i have a drive line still in a 64 Wildcat if your interested. Tom

Tom, I think he means Driveshaft, cause he has a 425 and auto.

[Kqqlcat]

Here's a couple cats 63 and 64. I just sold the 64 convert. Looks a lot like the other one here with blue interior and buckets.
Pat

[wildcat 63]

I got -63 Wildcat 4dr HT in my garage. Just started restoration. Ready?..takes 2-5 year.

[Jacks455GSX]

Owned a 64, loved it but sold it last year at Barrett-Jackson. Still have a 62 that's currently being redone.

[wondallace]

Owned a 64, loved it but sold it last year at Barrett-Jackson. Still have a 62 that's currently being redone.

always have a bit of trouble researching previous auction results at barrett-jackson

the last scottsdale auction had a 64 cat go for 33k. Was this yours jacks455gsx? Is this the highest a 64 has sold for? anyone?

I'm just wondering because I picked up both of my cats thinking that the values would increase in time, mainly because of their rarity. Neither of mine are currently in great condition, though not bad. The nailheads alone are worth saving I think.

I'd like to keep my 63 mostly stock and I'm thinking of customizing my 64, since the body needs some re-repairs, because along the way someone used bondo over some rust. Maybe I'll post another thread about that

[Nothingface5384]

does a 64 lesabre count...its just a slower cat with a difference name lol

[madmanadam]

I have 63 wildcat conv with optional 425 :beer

[number7]

Nice! How is Mike Ness doing these days? I missed them when they came through town last year...

[chriswildcat]

63 conv. checkin' in.

Chirstopher

[austingta]

Just for the sake of conversation, is the 62 really considered the first Wildcat or is the 63?

For example, the Malibu name was introduced in 64, but never it's own model all the way til 78, when the Chevelle model was dropped.

I like the Invicta name anyway.

[64WildcatLV]

64 4d hardtop for me. Haven't yet started anything major on it...just picking up some replacement parts here and there...such as emblems, taillight lenses, etc. Not sure what I want to do with the paint and interior.


That's a sweet ride Josh but I can't imagine trying to keep white interior clean.

[Sergeant Major]

[quote=austingta;1231154]Just for the sake of conversation, is the 62 really considered the first Wildcat or is the 63?

For example, the Malibu name was introduced in 64, but never it's own model all the way til 78, when the Chevelle model was dropped.

I like the Invicta name anyway.[/quote

I would presume that the '63 was the first year of the Wildcat line. '62 it was considered a sub model of the Invicta line.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_Wildcat

[jimhirt]

Here's a couple cats 63 and 64. I just sold the 64 convert. Looks a lot like the other one here with blue interior and buckets.
Pat

Did the white convertible stay local? Did Greg buy this sweet ride?

[BlackPumpkin]

64 2dr hdt.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v34/TheBlackPumpkin/6-28-07006.jpg

[BigGuy49]

:kodak: I owned a 1962 Buick Wildcat from 1968 to 1970. It was Black with White vinyl roof that I dyed black because I could not keep it clean. It had white vinyl interior, buckets, console, tach,etc. The only reason I got rid of it was that my wife took the pasenger side out and the body shop wanted more than I paid for the car to fix it. I WISH I HAD IT BACK TODAY!!!! If anyone has one for sale, let me know. And if you don't want to sell yours, please post some pictures of it so I can reminisce..

BigGuy49 :cool:

[Kqqlcat]

I'm pretty sure he did buy this car.

[andy74]

63 convertible here

[kburwell]

Well, I just read this post and I have defintely been enlightened. We have one of these Wildcats on our yard. It's a four door. There is no data plate, someone removed it before we got it I guess. ...not even sure if we still have the car or if it was crushed (...think we still have it or at least some parts from it), but I do remember wondering what year it was and how it must have looked ...once a upon a time. It's nice to see from the pics you guys posted what it REALLY looked like in it's day. Great Job.
Thanks
Keith
M.M.O.R. & More. Parts ...118 acres of quality GM Cars from the 60s to the 80s
(Malibu, Monte Carlo, Olds Cutlass, Regal & everything else in-between)
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[Sergeant Major]

Well, I just read this post and I have defintely been enlightened. We have one of these Wildcats on our yard. It's a four door. There is no data plate, someone removed it before we got it I guess. ...not even sure if we still have the car or if it was crushed (...think we still have it or at least some parts from it), but I do remember wondering what year it was and how it must have looked ...once a upon a time. It's nice to see from the pics you guys posted what it REALLY looked like in it's day. Great Job.
Thanks
Keith
M.M.O.R. & More. Parts ...118 acres of quality GM Cars from the 60s to the 80s
(Malibu, Monte Carlo, Olds Cutlass, Regal & everything else in-between)
…established in 1989 - Riverdale, GAffice:office" /><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comhttp://v8buick.com/<o:p></o:p>

So ummmmmmm... Keith what kinda Cat parts (4 Dr HT here..) ya got?

[64Electra]

The only pic was one of the wife last summer on a cruise. I guess im not the expert yet
Gary

Here's a couple pictures I took of Gary and Bruce's Wildcats in June at our Buick show, I'm not responsible for the 3rd picture, though!
They are both A1 Quality cars!!

[Kqqlcat]

Here's my 63. Have a nice 64 grill on the wall if someone is looking for one.

Pat

[Sergeant Major]

Here's a couple pictures I took of Gary and Bruce's Wildcats in June at our Buick show, I'm not responsible for the 3rd picture, though!
They are both A1 Quality cars!!


Oh thanks Alex... I'm never gonna live that one down!!:laugh:

[64 wildcat conv]

Nice 'cats everyone. I've just bought a '64 convertible and will post pics as soon as I'm able. Anyone here from western NC or east TN?

['63 WC 2dr]

'63 Wildcat 2 door joined the group today. Complete original Montana car bought last week and shipped to my home in Houston. No rust except a few bubbles at corners of left door, straight body with very good paint, excellent chrome and stainless. Sun damaged seats, good dash, steering wheel, and glass. Needs trunk liner and engine compartment cleanup/paint. Dynaflow, drives excellent. Help locating upholstery kit and trunk liner would be appreciated. Are these wheels original for a '63?

Thanks!

file:///M:/Buick/0001.jpg

[austingta]

'63 Wildcat 2 door joined the group today. Complete original Montana car bought last week and shipped to my home in Houston. No rust except a few bubbles at corners of left door, straight body with very good paint, excellent chrome and stainless. Sun damaged seats, good dash, steering wheel, and glass. Needs trunk liner and engine compartment cleanup/paint. Dynaflow, drives excellent. Help locating upholstery kit and trunk liner would be appreciated. Are these wheels original for a '63?

Thanks!

file:///M:/Buick/0001.jpg

Contact Mark Lob on this board. He has an upholsterer that can fix you up!
He did this for Mark and then me:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/austingta/1963%20Wildcat%202%20door%20coupe/P9270054.jpg

[PHAT KAT]

Here's a shot of my 62 when we were at Ames for the nationals

[SpecialWagon65]

:TU:
Here's a shot of my 62 when we were at Ames for the nationals

Very nice

[BuickTex]

My uncle has a 62, red/white top with white interior, hasn't been run in a long time and needs a paint job. Maybe if he doesn't do anything with it then I can get it.


heres some pics. (car has 4 port fenders due to a run in with social distortions tour bus.....) and will be getting painted after i come back from deployment with the navy in october.

Story? Btw nice Wildcat

[tjc]

I have a 62 2dr that is presently For Sale on this site

[CL62wildcat]

I have a 62 wildcat
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[Dadsoyousay]

Dad bought mine new in 1963.