Well my search is over, just found a 2 door 69 wildcat that I've been searching dozens of years for:laugh: . Its been 2 hours away all along and just off the hiway and I've driven by it dozens of times( but couldn't see it for the trees). I had all but given up on a Northern Cat because of the rust. A huge thanks to Rivman Ed ray: (my new master), for finding this beauty and not keeping it for himself. I pick the car up tomorrow, taking my dad with me as he owned one similar to it back in the day, should bring a tear to his eye I hope.... Details...its a one owner car 2 door hardtop. The owners dad bought it new when he retired in 69 and had a winter home in Florida, hence no Ontario winters and little or no rust in all the typical rusty areas. It was rustchecked when new, and garage kept up till 3-4 years ago. It has original paint, and looks to have been never hit, with original painted pinstriping, black bench interior (no buckets or console although) but in very nice condition (no rips) ~80K for mileage, basically no options, engine runs good i'm told, and the price was right, so thanks to all that helped me look on the board here under "cars wanted" section. I'm hoping things don't look to bad once on the hoist. One thing I've learned from doing this buick think, it helps to be an optomist when looking at the oldies. Oh ya thanks to my wonderful wife that allowed me one more buick (the last one apparently) however it cost me a trip to take her to the Calgary Stampede next year, (she probably won't want to go in the buick) but its a small :dollar: to pay for a great car. Gord
Congrats! You never know what you'll find in your own backyard....is that a factory right side mirror? If so, that's a much sought after item!:kodak: :3gears:
Going in a few minutes to make the trip, the right side mirror looked aftermarket, can't wait to look in the trunk to see what the floor looks like? I'll post more details tonight when we get back with her...later guys ps. Now I need one of them wildcat shirts?
Got the big CAt home, looks great, not the original paint but thats ok, all the sheet metal is and no big surprises, very happy with the car. It was alittle emotional for the family that had it but I assured them it would has going to a good home. My wife and daughter didn't know what to expect but they didn't think it looked to bad, rally wheels and some Nano wax it'll be awsome,.....going to put it on the hoist and change the oil tomorrow, check it over good and try spark her up... it was a great day.
Nice find!!! Welcome to being a Wildcat owner! :TU: Yeah the T-shirts are awesome! Wanted one but XL and XXL would make me look like I'm wearing a dress. Guess us skinny guys just gotta wait a bit. :laugh:
thanks, yep I def need a lg shirt when someone is producing them. I put the cat on the hoist today and very happy with how she looks underneath and the floors are rock solid. Its in great shape considering its an Northern Ontario car. Damn I'm one very lucky and happy guy....Gord
Excellent find! As all the girls say: "Once you go 'Cat you never go back!" Congrats. :TU: :beers2: :bglasses:
Frank I love the colour of your cat, I have to find the similar colour that came on the 69 wildcat. Unfortantly for some I will be changing the original colour from resale red to the yellow that was offered. Gordon
Congrats Gord From Rivman Ed alias The Tazman and thnks for the well done. Just remember life won,t be that bad as my slave!!! My Rivy only needs Wax once a year
Hey Sarge , No offense but all the Sargent Majors I remember were on the large size as in overweight . What happened to you ? Oh I forgot the Army changed since I got out forever ago . LOL :bla:
ok Tazman, wheres your colour chart for 69, this winter the body shop is going to need to know how to mix Cameo Cream...aka..ur slave.. ps..your son wants my sled trailer and I need pavement, hmmmm.
None taken! :laugh: An to make you think even more... I'm a Food Service Sergeant Major :beers2: ... and weigh in at a whoppin 136 lbs. (yes I can cook as well ... Certified Executive Chef). I just enjoy havin people eat and get fat..then have to run it all off on the track... :TU: Just makes my day... But seriously those days of the fat Mess Sergeant are long over...:bla:
It runs sweeet:TU: ...and there was some good paint under that faded red exterior. I'll post pics tomorrow if we get some sun. What a joy being behind the wheel, Its been 20 years since my last cruise in a 69 wildcat:3gears: ....ralleys and some new rubber and it'll all be good
It runs sweeet:TU: ...and there was some good paint under that faded red exterior. I'll post pics tomorrow if we get some sun. What a joy being behind the wheel, Its been 20 years since my last cruise in a 69 wildcat:3gears: ....ralleys and some new rubber and it'll all be good. oh ya Brakes would be good too:Brow:
