'66 Buick Wildcat: Trailer Park Special!

[texan_idiot25]

"White Trash Beautiful, Trailer Park Queen"
-Everlast

And so begins my xms muscle car entry, a 1966 Buick Wildcat. And before you claim Buick had no muscle, try a 401ci V8 pushing the oh-so underrated 340hp with a 4 speed manual tranny.

Not to mention a body so long you could land a 747 on the deck lid. :nod:

as you can guess from the title, this ain't going to be a shiney polished up show queen. Nope. Like half the stuff I've done, I just don't care for shiney paint... :lol:. Flat green Camaro. Flat black '56 Nomad. The silver on the S10 was pretty flat too.

So, in keeping with that, and also putting a so far, polar opposite on the trend for building cars, we shall have a Trailer Park Special! I'm talking sun-faded paint, mixed-matched wheels, missing head lights, cracked windshield, and primer sportin' American Muscle... Sorta like my '90 Firebird in some ways... lol.

And so we have it, the start of the 1966 "Trailer Park Special" Buick Wildcat.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/buick%20wildcat/buickmodel018.jpg
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And I did mention how large this car is:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/buick%20wildcat/buickmodel002.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/buick%20wildcat/buickmodel004.jpg
:eyecraz:

So, I started on working on the mounts. Thanks to the fact that this model dates back to the older days of models, it's a really simple, beefy model. The whole chassis is molded as one piece, so the body mounts with posts. Thanks to this, I just cut off where the body mounts to the chassis up front, and then glue it to the posts, and I've got a solid front mount right off the bat.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/buick%20wildcat/buickmodel008.jpg

A redneck Muscle Car would not be complete with out some contraption sticking out of the hood. So, here's how it went.

1st, I pulled the blower off a HEMI engine I had laying around:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/buick%20wildcat/buickmodel007.jpg

Then I cut all the intake runners from the Buick's Hillborn Injection intake, so I have a mounting spot for the blower:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/buick%20wildcat/buickmodel006.jpg

Then glued the blower to the base of the hillborn piece, and thus I have the blower rigged up. Once I get some paint on the motor, I'll mess with getting the original blower pully assembly on too:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/buick%20wildcat/buickmodel015.jpg
I would say a blown 401ci Buick motor would be a fun *** ride.

In keeping with details, I can't have a nice windshield now can I?
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/buick%20wildcat/buickmodel011.jpg

Pondering if I could toss on the WILDCAT decals for extra cool points, but may leave them off
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/buick%20wildcat/buickmodel013.jpg


And this is where it sits at the moment. These arent the final set of wheels and such, just have the car set up for mockup. Gonna need like 5 chassis spacers for this too. :lol:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/buick%20wildcat/buickmodel012.jpg

[imnotmikal]

Lmao, I like the way it looks with those wheels.
I may just have to go get a Wildcat model and a set of those rims, I have something badass in mind.
Can anyone say heavy duty, steel-plated, all out nuclear war-ready? :lol:

I think it could do without the decals, unless of course they were all faded according to the paint, and such. Maybe have a chunk of it missing on one side.

[texan_idiot25]

That's the idea, fade the decals. Just trying to think of a way to fade them with out ripping the water slide.

The paint will be faded though lol

[nitemeer]

nice start on it :)

[Tmaxxn3]

perdy **** nice yo!

[xmodkidd33]

I really like it, seems you put a lot of thinking into it. Try fading the decals with a heatlamp or the sun, it may work.

[texan_idiot25]

I really like it, seems you put a lot of thinking into it. Try fading the decals with a heatlamp or the sun, it may work.
I don't want to wait years for it to fade just to have a paint fade job :lol:

[texan_idiot25]

Allright, so I got the sucker painted yesterday, gotta sand down and throw a few more coats on later. Got the body mostly mounted, wheels done, stance right, bullet holes done, and gotta figure how to cut the interior and engine to fit....

It's Chuggin' along, pics this weekend

[greekone]

Looks like it's going to be a sweet project and this explains the other thread.

[noturday]

sounds great man, cant wait to see it, hurry and get your computer fixed, this is killin me haha

[XMDrifter]

heh, leave it out in the sun with a fan after its done to give a more of a sun-faded look.
worked on my motor trend magazine

[texan_idiot25]

You can't fade paint like this out in the sun over a few days... I've had the primer panel that I painted, in the cold, back in November on the Firebird and it looks as fresh as the day I layed it down. http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/IMG_5858.jpg?t=1214229667 Rustoleum all the way! :lol:

Pics of the progress from start to what I've got so far.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/buick%20wildcat/IMG_5746.jpg
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^Notice the shiney^

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^Some one clipped the Buick's long rear end at some point it it's 40+ year existance.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/buick%20wildcat/IMG_5806.jpg
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^Notice the bullet hole in the trunk. Also, the roof, trunk, and the sides of the car, along the body line, are faded so far. Painted heavy on top, and sanding with 400 grit paper.

[Surgeon]

Good work so far. The paint is still looking a little to fresh, but the rear dent is a nice touch.

[texan_idiot25]

Still gotta ways to go. The hood and top fenders are up next to be faded. Then gotta go buy primer and do up some ish.

[noturday]

looks like its coming along nicely, the dented rear end came out great. looks like actually got side swiped haha. i see you got the wheels and stuff, they look great on it. keep up the good work

[Classiclover]

Don't forget, it needs to look like bumper stickers are holding it together. Maybe also a bungee cable holding the hood down.

[XMDrifter]

how about a warped trunk? or a duct taped window?
that'd really add to the effect
nice dent
how did you put the black stuff in it?

are you going to try to bend in the bullet hole a bit? cuz it looks like a normal drilled hole right now.

rusty chrome on the list?

[xmodkidd33]

Some Bondo or something like that on a fender? Looks awesome so far!

[texan_idiot25]

how about a warped trunk? or a duct taped window?
Not done yet

nice dent
Thanks

how did you put the black stuff in it?
Ran into it with another scale 1960s car of course. Black paint was the culprit

are you going to try to bend in the bullet hole a bit? cuz it looks like a normal drilled hole right now.

Not done yet

rusty chrome on the list?
Not done yet.

Good ideas, may use some. :nod:

[SUPERSHELBY]

nice so far...cant go wrong with some missin headlights or a misshapen hood that cant close

[fordman239]

like the dent, thats usually wheren they were since the body was so long. try making a "keyed" look on it, really trailer parkish, maybe some paintball spots or eggs...:lol: a website that makes replicas of junkyard cars...

http://www.junkyardjewels.com

http://junkyardjewels.com/pics/1_18_scale_custom_diecast_1963_volkswagon_beetle_d _1.jpg
http://junkyardjewels.com/pics/1_18_scale_custom_diecast_1967_chevrolet_camaro_z2 8_d_1.jpg
http://junkyardjewels.com/pics/1_18_scale_custom_diecast_1969_dodge_charger_dayto na_426_hemi_b_1.jpg
http://junkyardjewels.com/pics/1_18_scale_custom_diecast_joe_dirt_1969_dodge_dayt ona_real__2.jpg

just some ideas, and maybe not go with those rims, something more basic, and old looking.

[texan_idiot25]

That's a nifty site, gave some ideas.

As for the wheels, what's more basic and old then the Chevy Rally wheels? With a litte work, they now fit the bill.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/buick%20wildcat/IMG_5901.jpg
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Also 'weathered' Both bumpers and put a dent in the front one, and dirtied up the car some. Just some absolutely ****ty pics ATM, still working on the car and don't feel like piecing it together to a mock-up shot.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/buick%20wildcat/IMG_5893.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/buick%20wildcat/IMG_5888.jpg
Ignore any texture that looks off in the pics, it's just the paint to make it look dirty...



Making a car look beat up is becoming more involved then making one look good... lol


edit:::: Nicer pics:

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/buick%20wildcat/IMG_5916.jpg
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One "new" wheel atleast :lol:

[THE EDJ]

do that last wheel in matte black, with a little bit of rust. but I do agree, one wheel needs to be different. great looking project, I like it a lot.

[black_g35]

wow this is looking good i like the ideas and the progress !!

[texan_idiot25]

Thanks. Here's a mock-up of it togther...

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/IMG_5929.jpg

[fordman239]

looks good so far. u gonna put them decals on it? if you are, you may wanna peel part of it off on one side or scratch it or something. maybe a faded look.

[Lucky7]

Nicely done. The keyed passenger side and bent front bumper corner really set it off. Oh, and the duct tape holding the trunk shut. Classic! Or is it keeping the bumper from falling off? :)

[supraboi97]

That looks really good and has some really cool details if you ever do another rusted style model you could look into this rust kit for models.
The whole kit is like 20 dollars but it looks pretty cool and looks great.
http://www.briansmodelcars.com/tutorials/tutorial/104

[xmodkidd33]

I still say to try some kind of rust holes and Bondo on one of the rear quarter panels, above the wheel wells.

http://www.feartheelcamino.com/Images/ReBirth/Passenger%20Quarter%20With%20More%20More%20Goo%20A pPplied.JPG

[Xmodifier07]

Reminds me of pimp my ride xD thts a idea. Watch some episodes for some crappy car ideas :)

[texan_idiot25]

Reminds me of pimp my ride xD thts a idea. Watch some episodes for some crappy car ideas :)
I don't see a hint of PMI here. I don't have monitors in my mufflers. :roll_eye:


It's done! Here's 3 pics of it near-finished, gotta take it out today and take pics out side. Only difference between these and the car now is the bumper is glued on, lights (not real working, sadly couldn't easily do that right now), and some other little details.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/buick%20wildcat/IMG_5966.jpg
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[KITT222]

WOW that looks like... dare i say it... a piece of junk! Nice job! I like it!

[fordman239]

WOW that looks like... dare i say it... a piece of junk! Nice job! I like it!


+1^^!! it looks great, glad i could help with that web page.

[crawlin duckies]

thats freakin awesome!!:D it really show the trailer park side of the xmod world :lol:

[Most_Wanted]

Looks great Texan. You should put on some bumper stickers if at all possible.

[XMODification]

:alch: I was wonderin' where I parked my car - can I have the keys back now sir?! (j/k :p )



LOL - that's one sweet "junked out" ride dude!! Love the details - it really makes the whole theme more realistic! :thumrigh:

Awesome work bro!!:headbang:

[texan_idiot25]

Looks great Texan. You should put on some bumper stickers if at all possible.
I was going to, but my printer is FUBAR so that was a no-go. Later on I want to really finish this in painting all the details (logos, all trim, such and such) and light it up, and I'll do that in. Sadly I drilled the fake lights of the model out, only to find I didn't have all the headlight lenses from other models like I thought, so it's just a white painted piece of plastic for now lol
thats freakin awesome!!:D it really show the trailer park side of the xmod world :lol:
:lol: Who knew xmods had a trailer park?
:alch: I was wonderin' where I parked my car - can I have the keys back now sir?! (j/k :p )


LOL - that's one sweet "junked out" ride dude!! Love the details - it really makes the whole theme more realistic! :thumrigh:

Awesome work bro!!:headbang:
Thanks man! I've got some pics uploading for the comp, and I'll update this with many more pics..

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/buick%20wildcat/comp/IMG_6004.jpg

[crawlin duckies]

maybe we could start a trailer park.... ya know custom modded truck chassis to fit a camper shell and beat them up and stick so trailer homes im a messy area... :lol:

[texan_idiot25]

1966 Buick Wildcat, "Trailer Park Special". 401ci V8 producing an underrated 340HP through a set of dual-quad carbs. Muscle. Going Fast with Class, is a Buick's motto... except this old queen.

Mod list:
Extended chassis
Custom Tires
Camaro rims, "weathered"
Moded front suspension for more lift
Buick Wildcat body, rednecked to hell and back again.

Details about the body:
Weathered all around, including FADED paint, dirty tires, oily rims, and a car that hasn't seen a car wash since Reagen was President.
Dent on the rear driver's side fender, and paint swappin' marks
Bent front bumper, missing headlight with wires pokin' out
Cracked windshield
Keyed on the passenger side, ****ed off drunk maybe?
Etched in window sill for the driver's side windows
Bent Hood
Duct taped deck lid, is it holding the lid down or the Bumper on?
Trashbag and duct tape passenger window.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/buick%20wildcat/comp/IMG_6004.jpg
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Photos were shot on my porch, next to a brick wall and flower pot. Sets up the theme well, and the flower pot sorta reminds me of the corrugated steel siding used on low-buck buildings. (trailer homes)

[xmodkidd33]

Wow. Looks amazing, but the windows are too glossy to be on a peice of trailer trash. Maybe dirty them up and write "Wash me" on the rear windshield? :roll_eye:

Is there supposed to be a lack of wheel nuts? :D

[texan_idiot25]

Wheel nuts are ugly. That is all. Don't like them in pictures, takes away from the scale look.

[adamcrawls]

i spy with my little eye a chevy cheyenne in the background got any plans for it and great job on it

[XMDrifter]

that looks awesome. kinda reminds me of the old primered monte carlo in the third fast and the furious.

i hope that gets a lot of votes man

[crawlin duckies]

i spy with my little eye a chevy cheyenne in the background got any plans for it and great job on it

yea im taking quite the liking in the cheyenne.... if u plan on selling it lemme know k>?

[texan_idiot25]

i spy with my little eye a chevy cheyenne in the background got any plans for it and great job on it
yea im taking quite the liking in the cheyenne.... if u plan on selling it lemme know k>?
It's a DUB City diacast model of a 72 Cheyenne (good eye on the trim level) with a set of tires from a West Coast Choppers 34 Ford coupe diecast model, and slammed. Pics at a later time. Just there for looks in this case.

that looks awesome. kinda reminds me of the old primered monte carlo in the third fast and the furious.

i hope that gets a lot of votes man
Then vote for it! :lol:

[crawlin duckies]

texan_idiot25 - It's a DUB City diacast model of a 72 Cheyenne (good eye on the trim level) with a set of tires from a West Coast Choppers 34 Ford coupe diecast model, and slammed. Pics at a later time. Just there for looks in this case.


:lol: opps i feel like a smarty pants

[texan_idiot25]

Adamcrawls got it 1st. Only real give away on the model is if you know what the Chyenne logo looks like..

[texan_idiot25]

Good news chil'd'ns.

With in the next day or so, the Buick will be featured on Jalopnik!!! (http://jalopnik.com/) For the ill-informed, Jalopnik is just about the most bad *** car news/blog site. "Obsessed with the cult of cars" and it always provides the much more interesting side of the car culture.

And we all love El Caminos over there too. :p

I'll post when the car is up.

[KITT222]

WOAH!!! thats awsome dude!! the good news just keeps coming for you!!

[Donziikid]

Ya' know.. I must've had a massive brain fart this past two months because I just remembered my grandfather owns a Buick Wildcat. I'm not sure on the exact year, but it looks darn close to yours (except not beat up.. :lol:) and it's the same color to boot (except a brighter color.. :lol:).

This was a great project. Congrats on the COTM win. ;)

[texan_idiot25]

WOAH!!! thats awsome dude!! the good news just keeps coming for you!!

Ya' know.. I must've had a massive brain fart this past two months because I just remembered my grandfather owns a Buick Wildcat. I'm not sure on the exact year, but it looks darn close to yours (except not beat up.. :lol:) and it's the same color to boot (except a brighter color.. :lol:).

This was a great project. Congrats on the COTM win. ;)

THanks guys.

Donzii, get them pictures, asap.:nod: