Back on the Road after 26 Years! BARN FRESH 1969 Buick Wildcat Rescue! Pt.3

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  • Опубліковано 21 лис 2024

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  • @phillipgardner5836
    @phillipgardner5836 Місяць тому +47

    In my opinion one of the best looking revivals you've done, such a beautiful car

  • @NealStampley
    @NealStampley 18 днів тому +4

    Thanks for keeping great American cars alive!!

  • @GaryWeeks-ts7tb
    @GaryWeeks-ts7tb Місяць тому +12

    Suggestion: for engine-bay cleanups, get yourself a cheap, 1-gallon plastic pump sprayer for the de-greaser. This will make quick work of the application, saving the hand exercise, and the wand will get in all the hard to reach places not easily reached with a bottle sprayer. Trust me, this will be your go-to method for de-greasing engine bays prior to pressure washing! 👍

  • @donchandler755
    @donchandler755 17 днів тому +2

    I was 22 when this car was built so these were commonplace back then. It's unfortunate that so many people today think a full-size car is a Taurus or Honda or Toyota. A lot has been lost since then. Thank you for a great job on the Buick.

  • @montericci1910
    @montericci1910 Місяць тому +20

    my wife and I have been married since 1979. I watch all your videos but she don't. She did watch one of the motorhome videos and like it. Well, she watch the last Wildcat video all the way to the end because she had a 1969 Grand Prix and really liked it. So much more to the story but, the reason I'm sending you this message is because she wants to make an off of $4000 for the Wildcat. We live in North Central Illinois and it would be about a 14 hour drive to get to you. I do have some physical constraints so it would be a bit of a long trip for me but, I'm willing to give it a shot. Anyway, let me know and God bless you and your family.

  • @timothyandrews2157
    @timothyandrews2157 14 днів тому +2

    I've followed this rebuild from the beginning, and I've loved every minute of it. 👍

  • @dodgeguyz
    @dodgeguyz Місяць тому +15

    Loved this series. I personally think you could easily get $5000-$5500 without even trying! But good on you guys for not being greedy. That’s why this channel is one of the best and one of my new favorites.

  • @dennisbrown2571
    @dennisbrown2571 Місяць тому +4

    Great rescue. I will pay 5 grand. What a car.

    • @slickrock1371
      @slickrock1371 24 дні тому

      $3500 is a steal. I hope his friend rewards his labor and expertise.

  • @larryclark6113
    @larryclark6113 8 днів тому +1

    Miichael, I love watching you and Dad work. You guys have such a laid back attitude. I love what you all do. This Wildcat is an awesome car. I had a '72 Skylark and it's pretty amazing what a family resemblance the dashboard of those two cars have. What you are asking for that car seems more than fair. Looking forward to more from you.

  • @robertlutgen7636
    @robertlutgen7636 17 годин тому

    It’s a stand up automobile! Fantastic job!

  • @markirizarry4851
    @markirizarry4851 11 днів тому +1

    Phenomenal find! I would love to cruise the highways in Florida with that beauty!

  • @user-pr8df3mb5g
    @user-pr8df3mb5g Місяць тому +45

    With all the work, I think 3.5-4k is totally reasonable. Love your show.

  • @walter1742
    @walter1742 Місяць тому +2

    Awesome Buick my friends uncle had a flame orange 67 convertible with white top and interior absolutely awesome cars 👍👍👍👍

  • @lestaylor3641
    @lestaylor3641 Місяць тому +4

    Not a penny under 5 grand , i was even thinking 10k obo. Love you guys and this car. What a dream boat. 👍✌️

  • @K7classicrockfan
    @K7classicrockfan Місяць тому +2

    I'd buy that for 8000$ if I had the money. You are giving the buyer a great deal! Great looking car.

  • @janetlaytham8991
    @janetlaytham8991 24 дні тому +1

    $3500 to $4000 is NOT an excessive amount considering that you already have $2500 approximately invested in this fabulous 55 year old car that is in exceptional condition, body-wise, for having sat for so many years. Go for it! And good luck. Great job!! 👍
    Glad you and yours are safe.
    From a southwest Missouri subscriber. ❤

  • @craigmattox1766
    @craigmattox1766 Місяць тому +3

    I can’t believe that you are selling that beautiful ride for $3500. Love your channel. Love your integrity. Someone is going to get a screaming deal and I hope they love it and don’t just flip it.

  • @DL-ry3qg
    @DL-ry3qg Місяць тому +32

    What a nice car, I’m 70, these cars are what my parents drove and what I drove when I got my drivers license, I wish the younger car people could experience these nice old cars, love it

    • @S2NAZ
      @S2NAZ Місяць тому +1

      Me too!

    • @bigbill709
      @bigbill709 Місяць тому +3

      @@DL-ry3qg I just turned 71 these old cars were everywhere when we were growing up.

  • @HarmonyExpressSkoolie
    @HarmonyExpressSkoolie Місяць тому +3

    I love to see just a 'regular car' get rescued like this Wildcat. This was "everyday transportation" that never gets love. Everyone wants the magic '57 chevy 2 door to customize, but no one remembers that there was a '57 chevy 4-door that Mom and Dad took the kids to church in. If I had $4k to burn, I'd be all over this one. Its a GREAT survivor!

  • @СтаниславХз-р7х
    @СтаниславХз-р7х 6 днів тому

    I watched all the episodes about this car and got a lot of pleasure, so now I am your subscriber :)
    Thank you very much for all your hard work, for bringing such beautiful and legendary cars back to life!
    Hello from Kharkiv, Ukraine! 👋

  • @Biggja22
    @Biggja22 Місяць тому +4

    I would love to spend one day back in time just watching cars drive by

  • @stevehall9585
    @stevehall9585 Місяць тому +6

    I think this is my favorite restoration you guys did.

  • @rds2821
    @rds2821 25 днів тому +2

    I had a 1969 Electra 225 convertible,and I will tell you that those 430 powerd Buicks were quick for big cars and handled good for the large wheel base that those cars have. You guys did a great job on that old Wildcat.

    • @MH_Bikes
      @MH_Bikes 23 дні тому +1

      I learned to drive on 69 Electra 225 convertible, that was a fast car considering the size.

  • @rondolan6457
    @rondolan6457 Місяць тому +6

    Its nice to see these old cars back on the road. Instead of rotting away

  • @RoninDosho
    @RoninDosho Місяць тому +26

    You guys are Awesome. That is a 5 K car, any day, and a bargain at that price.

  • @williamwilliam728
    @williamwilliam728 Місяць тому +2

    I'm not even remotely into cars like that, but I'd pay $4K for that cool cruiser. The smiles it will bring to your face when you roll down the windows and take it out for a sunny summer day's drive are worth it.
    Plus, you will socialize everywhere you park with people wanting to talk about it.
    The amount of TLC you and your dad put into is worth much more than the little profit you deserve.

  • @chuckandjenbridges721
    @chuckandjenbridges721 Місяць тому +18

    I drive a '66 Wildcat coupe with a 425 Nailhead. I love these cars. Yes, it is a daily driver too.

  • @pclayton5063
    @pclayton5063 Місяць тому +15

    It's nice to see the work that goes into a car before you buy it. Before you said the asking price, I was thinking it's worth every bit of $5k. Good job!

  • @anthonymantia2891
    @anthonymantia2891 Місяць тому +4

    Beautiful job, well done. Worth every penny, and quite a bit more in my opinion.

  • @davidpagan737
    @davidpagan737 21 день тому +1

    I’ll definitely pay 3,500 to 4,000 for it ! Great job ! Loved the series ! God bless.

  • @eric_seguin
    @eric_seguin 22 дні тому

    Hurts me every time I see one of your successes. I'll just keep my old Ranger going. Your Dad did look good behind the wheel of that land yacht. You should make him drive it for a couple weeks. He deserves it for all the hard work he puts in for the channel. Do not take the kids for a ride in it. They will fall in love with that back seat. LOL So glad you came through the storm okay. 17 hrs. is doable. Did 18 days once. Ain't Coleman great.

  • @BAtadCrazy
    @BAtadCrazy 7 днів тому

    Rare to see one these days. It's a sweety. I'd buy it.

  • @fordteebird
    @fordteebird Місяць тому +2

    Great job on the Wildcat!! My Dad had a 69 4 door LeSabre, similar car to the Wildcat from what I could see. Learned to drive and took my exam in that car. When I used to borrow the car I would flip the air cleaner lid over and put the wingnut back on and that quadrajet would scream when the secondaries opened. 😱

  • @robertmayer8455
    @robertmayer8455 Місяць тому +2

    Thanks!

    • @BudgetBuildz
      @BudgetBuildz  29 днів тому +1

      Thank you so much for the support Robert!! 🤗

  • @djwest3453
    @djwest3453 Місяць тому +3

    Oh! The High school memories 😉. Same exact car and color. Bought it from my Great Uncle in 1980 for $350. That back seat, all I'll say 😊!

  • @BertPost-m3o
    @BertPost-m3o 5 днів тому

    I do like you’re work and video’s so much and it’s good to see you save all these wunderfull classics from the scrap yard! Keep up the good work and I’ll keep watching your videos. You guys are the best and also good to see the father and son working so good together. All the best for you guys, best regards from The Netherlands.

  • @leewalker3514
    @leewalker3514 29 днів тому +1

    I love what you and your dad do with these old big old boats like this keeping them alive as far as I’m concerned that’s American and I’m glad you and your family are OK brother love that motor sound I’m 68 years old. I would love to have that car and keep it the rest of my life

  • @watchman11000
    @watchman11000 Місяць тому +3

    1969 Buick 430-4, 360 hp 475 tq. My dad had a 1968 wildcat with that motor, I remember it was a tire fryer in high school in the 70s. Great job fixing that up guys. Another classic back on the road. 👍👌

  • @gergelytoth915
    @gergelytoth915 Місяць тому

    The best cooling system cleaner is ionised water mixed whith citric acid powder,heatcycle the block 2 times,drain the mix,and replace whith coolant.🙂

  • @markwhitehead1658
    @markwhitehead1658 17 днів тому

    Thats one of the best looking cars ive ever seen. Brilliant job 👍

  • @paulelrod6168
    @paulelrod6168 Місяць тому

    Great car for a crazy good price! Love your channel guys, tell your dad how much you love him because I wish I could tell mine

  • @Flyingunz64D
    @Flyingunz64D 26 днів тому

    Love that car! My first car was a 500 dollar 70 Buick LeSaber 2 dr sport coupe with a 455. Very similar. I love your videos!

  • @FalconXE302
    @FalconXE302 Місяць тому +3

    That car is "America"...as an Aussie I love it.
    If I came and lived in the USA... I'd have to daily that kind of car no matter what.
    I enjoy watching your work, and your attention to "the detail that matters" in your work.
    Survivors are where it's at... they have character and even though you might not know the stories they carry, by keeping them as survivors they have that aura of the many stories they carry. Walking up to them, that old smell, the little marks and dings all tell a story.
    Fully restored they become an empty shiny vessel... that looks awesome but it's history is destroyed in the restoration process.

  • @Dispatcher822
    @Dispatcher822 Місяць тому +2

    Just a tip to consider - I wouldn't have used a grinder near the gas tank with it "open" like that. Even just the fumes could cause some excitement for you! Love watching your videos, especially the motorhome series. Great stuff.

  • @איתןטורנגי
    @איתןטורנגי Місяць тому +2

    Great video as always! loved how at the end you showed how much you spent on the car and how much its worth right now.... i think you should do it in every video.

  • @kellycharles2320
    @kellycharles2320 День тому

    You guys are my favorite...👍

  • @ronlindenau5577
    @ronlindenau5577 Місяць тому +2

    You and your dad did a great job on bringing her back to life!

  • @birdie399
    @birdie399 Місяць тому +3

    That car looks so good. You did such a fine job. Giving a dollar cost run down at the end was a great way to finish off.

  • @jshukmeister
    @jshukmeister 9 днів тому

    I absolutely LOVE the thorough work and attention to detail that you fellas have! NICE JOB!!
    Something to consider - when you have different metals such as steel bolts going into aluminum timing cover, the steel and the aluminum react with each other and create electrolosis - which creates a white powdery corrosion as it eats away the aluminum and seizes the steel shank of the bolt. To prevent this reaction, a fella can coat the bolt with a thick coat of copper anti-seize lubricant.
    Hope that tip helps you guys in the future! Thanks once again for another GREAT video!

  • @Robert-s6u2d
    @Robert-s6u2d Місяць тому +3

    Buick was the only GM division with a separate ergonomic interior design department. The reason why Buick interiors were always the most comfortable.

    • @davidroper6048
      @davidroper6048 Місяць тому

      @@Robert-s6u2d also had seats made by flex steel

  • @Albert-nb9dm
    @Albert-nb9dm Місяць тому +13

    This is what I like to see. Old BETTER cars saved and actually fixed and repaired and USEABLE. Not just get it running and moving. I think your friend's getting a great deal . I respect the amount of work you guys put in. Great job!

  • @bengone3349
    @bengone3349 Місяць тому +3

    Great turnaround for nice looking cruiser despite having 4 doors. I always like your efforts on your projects, keep it up.

  • @terrytye6497
    @terrytye6497 Місяць тому +2

    Definitely worth saving beautiful great riding car. If taken care of this car would last a person a long long time.

  • @apj341
    @apj341 27 днів тому

    If you don't hear it enough, you and your dad are great human beings. Great work and fair as all get out.
    -- subscriber from the Oregon coast 💞

  • @tommyjefferson9525
    @tommyjefferson9525 Місяць тому

    Wonderful job on that card man it looks awesome you can't beat the looks of that car man I love it great job guys Keep On Keepin On

  • @driftwoodpile
    @driftwoodpile Місяць тому +3

    I LOVE this Buick! I feel late 60s sedans are criminally overlooked and this one came out amazing.

  • @deminionzz
    @deminionzz 19 днів тому

    Finally a car with a definitive end. Hope this continues onwards, regardless if its 1 or 10 videos. Just getting closure is more than enough.

  • @GSXR750ization
    @GSXR750ization Місяць тому

    It looked like your alternator shaft my be bent or pulley. While that particular hitch looked sketchy they would often put them on at the dealership. People look at it crazy now but the salesmans brother would give you a sweet deal on a fishing boat or camper next door. Every time I've tried to change one coil spring on a old car I'd end up doing both. It would never sit right. Car looks great. Really fun video.

  • @J33039
    @J33039 Місяць тому +2

    That car is gorgeous especially for its age.

  • @OKHall
    @OKHall Місяць тому +6

    Beautiful car. Yall did a fantastic job on the Wildcat. Someone will be happy to drive it.

  • @spooky3120
    @spooky3120 Місяць тому

    I had one of those. When I was 19 I pinned the speedometer and it was still picking up speed!

  • @craigbowley6783
    @craigbowley6783 Місяць тому +1

    You guys really pull off some killer. Restorations! Good on you guys for saving these peices of our history and putting them back on the road 👌💯🇺🇲

  • @63connie78
    @63connie78 Місяць тому

    really nice Wildcat....would be interested if were in market......very reasonable price......hope it goes to good home......highly optioned cruiser......enjoyed this one

  • @cronk216
    @cronk216 Місяць тому +2

    Classic Buicks all the way!! I have a 66 Special. Buick had such good quality and cars.

  • @ronaldmiller2740
    @ronaldmiller2740 Місяць тому +2

    A GREAT CAR YOU MADE IT TO BE ,,SWEET WILDCAT,,, LOVE IT.. GREAT WORK YOU BOTH DO...DREAM CAR BACK TO THE PAST. GREAT VIDEO!!!! GLAD YOUR ALL SAFE FROM THE STORM, BLESS YOUR NEXT DOOR FOLKS...

    • @ronaldmiller2740
      @ronaldmiller2740 Місяць тому +2

      COOOL ENDING 44:01 MY SON MAX 8 AND I SAY....

  • @chrisbarley9584
    @chrisbarley9584 2 дні тому

    We have a 2nd home in W NC. We were lucky. Minor damage. Good job on the video.

  • @liver.flush.maestro
    @liver.flush.maestro 26 днів тому

    Nice to have the cost breakdown, interesting 🙂

  • @erniescarano1522
    @erniescarano1522 Місяць тому +2

    GREAT video....Buick design, decades old still runs smooth! ......very well thought out upgrades...this Wildcat is beautiful. Glad you are all safe after Helene and Milton....you keep restoring, I'll keep watching....your videos are the best!

  • @friguy4444
    @friguy4444 Місяць тому +1

    I remember when I watched the first video (Or at least the first video I saw that was new at the time) when you were pulling the Porsche out of the trash or whatever it was in. I though "Well either these guys are a joke or they're gonna prove that they can GET ER DUN!!" LOL. Well you showed you guys are sure great at doing the car gig and youtube as well. I love almost ALL of your car builds recues whatever you want to call them. I am surprised that more YT folks don't do more of the cars you guys look for and do. But anyway AWESOME JOB GUYS!!!

  • @williambeichler4971
    @williambeichler4971 Місяць тому +3

    That turned out to be a sweet car, who ever buys it is going to get a gem. Thanks for sharing this series with us

  • @AdamFedeli
    @AdamFedeli Місяць тому +1

    Glad you guys made it through the hurricane ok. Great job on the Buick. I'd say it's worth $5,000.

  • @ericoh123
    @ericoh123 28 днів тому

    Four grand seems like a deal-and-a-half on this big block survivor sled that's been gone over mechanically, made safe and sound...and shines.

  • @williampendleton8541
    @williampendleton8541 22 дні тому

    My Mother loved Buicks, was like driving the living room sofa down the road

  • @r100wyn
    @r100wyn Місяць тому +3

    What a beautiful car, great video guys 👌👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @leandromegaaraujo9118
    @leandromegaaraujo9118 Місяць тому +2

    Awesome ride! You guys did an excellent job in this car.

  • @MrBep2001
    @MrBep2001 Місяць тому +21

    That’s one car I would be proud of owning.

  • @miarviwi
    @miarviwi 16 годин тому

    Now if everybody would price their cars to sell like this one we'd have an excellent market for classic cars. Everybody wants to hype up prices on every car out there. That's why a lot of people especially the younger generation can't afford to get into the hobby and keep these old relics alive. And then we have resellers that are going to buy something like this only to turn around and list it for $10k. There will be somebody out there that will buy it too further driving a wedge between affordability and keep the hobby alive. What I'm I complaining about? I already have my classics that I'm holding on to. Great job on the car, and keep it up. I look forward to your next classic car rescue.

  • @butcher390
    @butcher390 Місяць тому +2

    Glad you guys survived the hurricane 🌀
    Absolutely 💯 love this Buick Wildcat 🏆 !! Thank you for saving it and keeping it stock .
    It's in such great original condition
    Glad you were able to find parts
    Good fabrication on that frame section . I bet you're right .
    That's probably why the car got parked .
    Which is oddly , why the rest of it is in such great condition .
    Otherwise they would have drove it , into oblivion .
    Please keep it stock 🙏

  • @towncoupe
    @towncoupe Місяць тому

    Beautiful Car You saved another one Fair asking price We have a 68 Wildcat coupe Love it !!!! I'm trying to dial in the carb. What a pain Cheers from Calgary

  • @rxcosmo76
    @rxcosmo76 Місяць тому +2

    Love the Car.
    Love the Colour.
    And i Love the work you guys do.

  • @brettjones5041
    @brettjones5041 Місяць тому +2

    What a Big Beauty I cant Believe the transformatiom you and your dad have done. thanks

  • @Chronno81
    @Chronno81 Місяць тому

    Glad everything is OK!
    Was worrying if something happened (just started noticing video schedules)
    didnt even think of the hurricane, thanks to very little coverage of it here

  • @marcdavid5841
    @marcdavid5841 Місяць тому +1

    It’s great to see a father and son working together and creating great content for those of us that love to see these old cars come to life. That is a great looking car for 3500-4000$. I think it’s wonderful that you aren’t looking to maximize profit, but on the other hand there’s some $ to be made that will help you keep the content coming.

  • @henrycow203
    @henrycow203 Місяць тому

    Great filming, and great personality 👍

  • @davidroper6048
    @davidroper6048 Місяць тому +3

    Exhaust sounds a little bit like late timing, but it could just be the missing resonator. Fantastic job! ❤

    • @BudgetBuildz
      @BudgetBuildz  Місяць тому +1

      Good catch! The muffler is empty 😅 Realized this listening back over footage and checking it out. Thank you so much! 🤗

    • @davidroper6048
      @davidroper6048 Місяць тому

      @@BudgetBuildz thanks Michael

  • @johnasbury4997
    @johnasbury4997 Місяць тому +1

    This was built during the time when Gm built the world's best cars . What a sweet ride

  • @leeharriman1336
    @leeharriman1336 Місяць тому +2

    Michael, I've been watching your channel for years now, I absolutely love your content, and the wildcat is a beautiful car, I wish you and your family well, keep up with the great videos, love it, Lèe

  • @garysimonson9593
    @garysimonson9593 10 днів тому

    I think I'd try Ospho under that car. Spray from a garden sprayer with a wand so you can get in the frame rails etc. That should leave a clean look with the rust neutralized. It's cheap and would clean it up well, as solid as it is.

  • @kevinsukdolak5007
    @kevinsukdolak5007 Місяць тому +2

    Excellent fair sale price!!!!!!

  • @HelpingHand-ic4wt
    @HelpingHand-ic4wt Місяць тому +2

    I think that was the era when Buicks got a heavier frame than the lesser GM brands. It will make a great car for someone.

  • @brettslater872
    @brettslater872 Місяць тому +6

    As a life long Buick guy - and current owner of a very rare '70 GS Stage 1 4-speed - I loved watching the transformation you and your father performed on this Cat.
    Your asking price is reasonable for a turn key driver and someone is going to enjoy making memories with this for years to come.
    Kudos 👏 👏

  • @hoost3056
    @hoost3056 Місяць тому

    I'm a Buick fan from way back, had a first gen Riviera with a 401 Nailhead and a Dynaflow. With your engine, not only should you do the timing set but the oil pump. Buicks have always had oiling issues to some degree, and you can study up on them. T-A Performance or Kenne-Bell ( if they're still around ) have the pieces.

  • @affordablevs
    @affordablevs Місяць тому +2

    Honestly this is one of my favourite series! I always say it, but this is the sort of thing you can imagine cruising across country in getting into adventures! Keep the wheels rolling, can't wait to see the next one!

  • @robertlutgen7636
    @robertlutgen7636 17 годин тому

    Fair and honest pricing!

  • @CorollaMAD97
    @CorollaMAD97 Місяць тому

    Very fair price with labour etc , the car looks brand new on video

  • @unclerick8224
    @unclerick8224 Місяць тому +1

    Good job on bringing this car back to life; it turned out great. I believe your asking price is very reasonable. Best of luck on selling it.

  • @gam60
    @gam60 Місяць тому +1

    My wife's dad sold lots of these cars at his lit in Central, SC. Beautiful ride.

  • @scotttait2197
    @scotttait2197 Місяць тому +1

    Watched from thec1st episide .... i meaan ever nit just this car , great job , turned out nice, always liked these land barges

  • @jcritter9295
    @jcritter9295 Місяць тому +1

    One of the best shows on UA-cam. Rescuing cars and something I dream about. I try and do my part but it’s mostly old Mercedes. I have a 2002 CLK430 that I rescued from going to the junkyard and got it for $200!.

  • @keithyoung7640
    @keithyoung7640 Місяць тому

    $ 7000 would be a far price should put up to the highest bidder you deserve it 👏