BARN FRESH 1969 Buick Wildcat! Will it Run & Drive after 26 Years?!

[@saltynlit]

Nice find.... can't wait to see what she looks like cleaned up!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Can’t wait to share more!!

[@hernanmartinez8313]

Oh man I love it when you find old cars like these in barns.

[@BudgetBuildz]

There’s just something about them!!

[@clevelandmaker386]

​@@BudgetBuildzI love them too...but with me... there's kinda a little problem.... know what I mean 🌑

[@SHO1989]

I love this stuff. Bringing old back to life and with simple bits and pieces. Just got done watching Rich Rebuilds and his fisker and the trials and tribulations of a dead modern EV. What a nightmare. Simple mechanical can always be repaired. Computer on wheels, maybe, but not without a lot of time and effort. Thanks for the resurrection video 👍. Looking forward to the detail.

[@lukereardon1821]

Of all the KZbin channels I watch I think this one is the one I look forward to the most.

[@mikeromine6495]

My absolute favorite channel! Great job guys!

[@shanebruce8349]

Perfect timing..just got home from surgery 🙌

[@BudgetBuildz]

I hope your healing goes well!!

[@Marc-js8rx]

That color was called "Antique Gold". My older brother had a '69 two-door LeSabre of the exact same exterior color combo, only he had a freakin' GORGEOUS White interior to match the White vinyl roof. He also ordered it with those now-rare 5-spoke Buick mags w/ the heavier "fluted" center caps. Sadly, my dad sold it when my bro was drafted into the Army in 1970. I still have that one photo of him standing alongside that honey!

[@patrickthemayor2524]

1969.... what a great year for vehicles !

[@papabearof3]

A North Carolina barn find is always the best barn finds.

[@CEPCEP29]

Thank you all so much for this video. My late mother had one. Regret I don't have pics of it so these videos bring back the memories.

[@mystisith3984]

55 years old built & still functional somehow. They really were built solid and to last at least a generation. Thanks for sharing good content.

[@RichardMichel-m3g]

69 Full size Buicks were one of the handsomest cars of the era. Great car, love your channel. Keep it up.

[@tomday1928]

I always have a special place in my heart for 69 Wildcats. The very first car I had, was a 2 door hardtop. Man could that car haul. Thanks for saving the old beast. I love it!

[@mattbeondi1186]

I used to have a 70 wildcat with a 455. I used to Pile eight of my friends in the car and leave stretches down my block. A total torque monster 🎉

[@discerningmind]

Good Lord! That left front tire is a fright! Thanks so much for this video. I truly enjoyed it. I love the '69 and '70 full-size Buicks. (truly full-size) And it's a handsome car too. One real nice thing about the car you have here and the '70 models is it was the last year for the traditional strong chassis. In '71 GM removed structural bracing in the firewall area (as I recall) from all of their full-size cars. And as a result, the '71'-'77's GM full-size cars then exhibited a flexing looseness in the frontal chassis. And the solidity we knew of GM full-size cars was gone. GM still made nice full-size cars, but they were cheapened, and it could be felt in the driving. Drive any '70 GM full-size car, then drive a '71, and the difference is noticeable.

[@htwoos5]

This was my first car in 1984, 4 dr HT in butternut yellow. Loved it

[@hawkeyetec]

Grandpa sold Grandma 1969 wildcat 455 speed alert and no rust. 1982. I wanted that car..he sold garage kept for 800.00 54,000 miles. The car actually got great highway mileage.

[@jessenone3708]

when I was a teen, my friends dad bought a bran new 64 wildcat. we thought it was the best car ever. then decades later, in the 80s I saw the exact same kind of car, color and everything. I looked inside and the dash looked so simple. everything about seemed so simple then.

[@davidp2888]

My childhood neighbor's grandmother had this exact same car, in blue. What memories this brings back.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Very cool! 😊

[@BudgetBuildz]

Very cool! 😊

[@charliesydnor8889]

I'd be willing to bet after you really do a deep clean inside and out its going to be a beautiful amazing car. I love the front end on the 69. Interior looks amazing just terribly dirty. That car should be a keeper. Even the chrome on bumpers looks amazing. Can't wait to see it cleaned buffed and polished. Great find. Love you guys

[@daveallen8824]

I was glad to finally see somebody with the proper drum brake tools!

[@bradduczek6981]

SO Happy someone changes the Oil and Filter B4 starting the engine after all those years.....good for you....can't imagine most of the others don't.....

[@Tombstones-Cycles]

Hell Yeah~!!! Soon as I have a place with a garage, I will be doing the same thing with my son! Cant wait!

[@johnhansen4550]

Love these cars! Courted my wife in one, my grandpa had TWO of them!

[@southerncharm2023]

I see the Porshe in the background. I watched that build from beginning to the end. Very impressive

[@BudgetBuildz]

@@southerncharm2023 Thank you soo much!! 😊

[@braxtonnelson5375]

Me too! I loved that build... so well done!

[@stuleitner7078]

So excited for part 2. Can`t wait to see the car washed and polished.

[@cassetteman2001]

Im sure this comment will get lost,but when I watch these videos,i get a certain kind of excitement i only get when my father would be workìng on vehicles at home as a kid. Love the videos man

[@kitt7219]

I sure do love this channel! TY for sharing and for saving another one folks.

[@BudgetBuildz]

We’re really glad you’re enjoying!! 😊 Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@paulelrod6168]

I love it! I would drive it every day. Good work guys, keep up the good work 👏

[@Shang1966]

Love your channel and now a new subscriber. At 58 now, I can clearly remember these dinosaurs roaming our streets. Nice job guys bringing her back to life!

[@t.vanoosterhout233]

Anorher beauty, I find myself grinning from ear to a ear when I watch these rescue vids... and I don't even drive a car myself!

[@DoninOkc]

Great car. Can you just imagine when the Wildcats and Monaco’s were king of the roads ! Can’t wait for the next video. Don.

[@professorright]

The birds chirping in the background are really nice. It just a nice vibe.

[@randyriggs5463]

That Buick is going to make a nice little cruiser. Shine it up, put some nice tires on it,and drive it. Hopefully the A/C works

[@ZoranVonSky-e9k]

I would be proud as much as you are, if i have give another life to such a beautiful vehicle!

[@MrHuismeester]

Bring the Old Girl back to life, great video as always and thanks for sharing !!

[@mattcrooke8321]

This is an absolute joy to watch. That old girl deserves to live once more! Looking forward to seeing the detailing too. I bet it’s nice under there.

[@mattbrown5511]

Love those old BOPs. I'm sure she'll be absolutely beautiful when you clean her up.

[@neglectedloves]

so much fun watching you guys getting old treasures back to life! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 cheers from Hamburg Germany

[@bernhardfahrni2336]

Again a great story, hardly can wait for the detailing!

[@richardthomas1743]

Hell yes , it will run and drive when you get done!!

[@BudgetBuildz]

😁

[@hutmgr]

Great video!! You did an awesome job on the brakes. Neat and clean. Really enjoyed this one. Can’t wait to see it detailed.

[@locotrucker46]

You and your dad are so amazing at bringing these old vehicles back to life. I love your videos.

[@darrenhawken9766]

Great revival, thanks for sharing 👍💨💨

[@Rosedene80]

Really loved this one. I got my friend a pretty '62 Buick Invicta to go to her wedding last week here in the UK. This one is a great colour.

[@conarc-d1037]

Cant wait to see the GMC build continue.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Excited to share more!!

[@terrytye6497]

Got to love them old Buicks owned a few back in the day.

[@daniellifshey9853]

Nice work. My dad had a '69 Riviera in that finish.

[@jamesfrady272]

That might be the quickest start I've seen of the cars you have worked on. It basically fired right up. Sounds good too. I like those old cars like that. I like this series starting and the Duster you're doing. Amazing cars with a great future in store.

[@williamshedd253]

I look forward to seeing that wildcat cleaned up.

[@lateefcarrere1649]

"It's not a perfect car." What? It's a diamond in the rough! You and Dad have another winner here, in my humble opinion. It reminds me of my '68 Electra.😀👍

[@NileKelly]

I love the Electra 225s. They eat Priuses for dinner.

[@mikaeljonsson4686]

@@lateefcarrere1649 It'll look awesome after an interior cleanup and some elbow grease on the outside! 🤩👍

[@Michael-hg6ky]

I just sold my 69 Wildcat a couple years ago. It was originally my grandfathers and kept indoors most of its life. He was a frugal Montana rancher so it didn't have the A/C and power windows but he sure loved his Wildcats. I loved that car and really enjoy seeing you work on that beauty. I'm sure with the long semi exposed storage that one has had the last few decades it will have some challenges, but once you get it up and running you will love how that car floats along the highway. That big 454 engine will gobble gas fast enough for you to watch the needle on the fuel gauge move as you drive if you really want to get it up and running hard. I will be fascinated to see your series on getting this cat back on the highway.

[@Jerry-loves-his-GS455]

My grandfather had a 65 wildcat, beautiful car! That 430 was a strong runner, lots of torque! That brown paint is actually beautiful clean & shiny! Keep up the great work!

[@aarongrabowski3775]

I can’t wait to see the cleaning of this one

[@timothykraus7654]

Im shocked by the way this Buick Wildcat came out ! Such an awesome video of hard work and determination to bring this beauty back to life ! That's A true gem of yesterday in classic four door fashion with A bench top front seat ! The details you put I to the interior was great ! I would be proud at the age of64 to drive that daily ! Parking it far enough away from all the aholes would be the biggest issue ! I'd be so pissed if someone door dinged it ! Im shocked the paint held up as well as it did !

[@bladerunner6282]

we had a '63-64 wildcat when i was growing up. that thing could get up and go, compared to any other car my dad ever owned. that's for sure!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Awesome! This thing has some punch, that’s for sure!!

[@bengone3349]

That was fun, even for me. When you returned you could hear the crunchy sound of the tires, sure to pop as temps go up. Looking forward to part 2.

[@sneville44]

Nice find! I really like the methodology you employ in getting these cars back to life. Camera work is great. I like the overhead shots when you’re working on the bench, especially doing carburetor rebuilds.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks! I really, really appreciate all that!

[@jesterr7133]

This one wanted to run. She came along really quickly. You guys didn't have to do too much to her, and she was ready to go. Congrats. This is an awesome car. I am a sucker for land yachts.

[@Alexander001ist]

great video of this running and its a pleasure to know those older vehicles are put together good-nice job guys!!

[@davidquesnel4685]

I love the old boats, reminds me of my grandparents, now, Clean up time, I bet it's going to clean up nice!

[@paulpavilions]

These camera angles are impossible. Thank you for the content. I watch and subscribe

[@hasbeengood]

Yeah baby!! Love old Buicks. The original color on this one will be spectacular when you clean it and if it can be brought back. Looking FWD to the next video. Will you be showcasing that honey of a blue mid 60s Pontiac also? Those are exciting projects. Don't keep us lingering!! Good show guys, as usual.

[@BikingChap]

The clean up of this car is going to be a gem, great find guys!

[@francoisbouchard602]

Nice job sir cool GM Buick Nice show sir 👏👏👏👍👍👍👍😃

[@BrianWeide-g7l]

My parents had a’69 Wildcat too. It was a sedan, the exact same exterior color and vinyl roof but beige interior. I learned to drive in it and drove back and forth to high school. What a great car! Parents bought a new ‘78 LeSabre Custom-nice car but it was nothing like the Wildcat! Looking forward to future videos. Great job!

[@rich_edwards79]

Nice find, looks to be in good shape under the grot and should clean up a treat. Like you i love these big old four-door cruisers. Good to see them finally getting some love from the antique car community, they deserve better than being derbied or serving as drivetrain donors for more valuable two-door vehicles.

[@VWJawbreaker]

What a score! Can’t wait to see it cleaned up and going on a road trip!

[@jamesmyers3773]

Yes, detail video! I saw the notification with “Buick Wildcat” and couldn’t hit like fast enough. These are my dream car. I’ve always wanted a 67 or 68 Wildcat convertible with the 430. Can’t wait to see this one cleaned up.

[@joejarecki-bf8nv]

My brother had one way back in the 80s no rust from Arkansas it was a baddass car no doubt

[@kraigster71]

You are a brave man driving the dirty car down the road with hardly any visibility. lol always enjoy your videos! ❤ I’m excited for the next one. Thank you for your hard work and sharing it.

[@jamesrobbins8938]

I've never heard of Buick wildcat.....i love Buick.... I've had a 1990 park avenue a 1996 Buick roadmaster that I absolutely loved i put 20,000 into it SLAB big Betty was her name.... and a 1087 Buick regal with T tops with 13switchs on threewheel motion in the high school parking lot.... mellow yellow was her name 😎😎😎

[@metarugia3981]

32:00 Good to see you wearing PPE cleaning out that brake dust Michael.👍

[@johnjesus971]

I've always liked Wildcats! I want it!

[@Yougotadollar]

I always enjoy your videos. I learn something new every time.

[@alanphillips556]

Ya like Doctor frankenstein, bringing the monster back to life. ITS ALIVE!!!! fair play dude.

[@freightdawg6762]

I had a 67 two door in High School great car so much fun

[@mikekozi-lester3887]

Hi Mike and his Dad nice video 📹 and workmanship that car should be in my Museum that rocks if I had a Museum Lol 😆 🤣😂😇

[@robertmayer8455]

Thanks!

[@joe44ism]

I would love to buy that car!! I'd scoop it up in a heartbeat if you ever decide to sell it.

[@francesmanias1222]

Love this vid. Pretty amazing to see the detail you go into here. As a 69 Wildcat (convertible) owner my dream/goal is to learn how to better take care of my gal. This video ticks many of the boxes I need! Well done and thank you!

[@NileKelly]

I got a 69 Buick Wildcat story for y'all.. Many years ago, these 2 guys, who weren't car educated nor mechanically inclined, were working on their brother's BW. Had engine issues. Ignition, timing, carb probs, who knew (although I knew, lol). Anyway, one guy's turning the key, while the other stood over the engine, his head DIRECTLY over the open carb. The Wildcat fired, trying to catch fuel. A large fireball vomited from the carb, setting dude's hair on fire. That's like sucking on the end of a loaded shotgun! The whole spectacle was like watching a cartoon or the Three Stooges. "Carb guy" survived, but after that, his head looked like a bowling ball wearing a Hula skirt for awhile.

[@rock.doctor]

Agh...back in 9th grade was working on our dodge van (2bbl 318), looking down the carb it backfired... Man did I get made fun of...took a good month for my eye brows to grow back...

[@NileKelly]

@@rock.doctor Kinda puts a spin on that line, "Give me fuel, give fire, give me which I desire." :)

[@michaelthorne5441]

Exact same thing happened to my buddies dad same car and he was trying to take his pregnant wife to the hospital, they both ended up in there lol she was fine though

[@OwainPreece-ie6bb]

Cant beat a barn find! Bet that cleans up real well

[@josephwatson2711]

I can tell u are one hell of a mechanic

[@friguy4444]

I just LOVE this cars!! I had a 68 Olds 98. Loaded when I was 19 years old back in the late 1980's! The engine was perfect but the electronics were just ruined by someone before me.

[@calvarycustoms6681]

I totally agree with you. As much respect and admiration that I have for Derek Bieri, I disagree with his philosophy of running old oil before changing it, in hopes of “flushing” junk down into the pan. Like you said, the heavy stuff has already settled to the bottom. Any goop that’s still up in the oil passages is unlikely to just flush out and make its way back to the pan; more likely to just catch more goop that tries to get through. Why clog-up the sump and force the poor oil pump to try to get that junk back up topside, where it will encounter so many horizontal surfaces that it can get caught in.

[@1776_Garage]

Sure seems like Derek knows what he's doing. It's very seldom he fails.

[@calvarycustoms6681]

@@1776_Garage Absolutely he knows what he’s doing. But that doesn’t mean everything he does is correct. People get taught things a certain way from people they respect, and/or develop habits that they don’t feel like analyzing or changing, even if the facts suggest that they should. As far as Derek “failing”, that’s kind of a vague statement. How do you validate it? Getting an old engine running, doesn’t mean that your improper oil change procedure didn’t result in unnecessary oil passage clogs. Only time will tell whether or not that eventually results in a “failure”; and with a popular and prolific youtube channel, it’s unlikely that failure would ever be revealed to the viewers. But hey, you want to show your support for Derek (which is also my name, so it works for me 😜), I certainly won’t fault you your loyalty. The Bieri’s are absolutely wonderful people, and God bless them! I wish more Americans were like them. 🇺🇸

[@mrb.5610]

I think Derek's use of gas with two stroke oil is sound enough for initial start up - but I'd personally do what Michael does - clean it up first - and he always has the inlet covered too, soak down the bores for a bit, turn it by hand and an oil change. All seems to make pretty good sense to me !

[@vayabroder729]

Right on! Michael and his dad do things right!

[@1776_Garage]

@@calvarycustoms6681 True but that doesn't mean everything these guys do is correct either. There was no reason to bring Derek up. Everyone has their own way.

[@thomas-i5o7h]

Lookin forward to the next video. I'm curious to see what this thing is going to look like when it's clean !

[@LeonardMagnusson]

thank you for the show's like this.

[@philgogler9091]

Be watching for the next vlog on this revival, love the old boats, reckon it will clean up nicely 👍🇦🇺

[@dureshsamarasinghe5413]

Real good, keep going good luck.

[@brianbayer9746]

Great video on a great cat, I want to see more...

[@rayscott7655]

I loved the 1967- 1969 Buicks, especially the Wildcat

[@robertmceuen3630]

Had a 68 Wildcat, 430 V8. Moved pretty good for a big ride. Wish I still had it. Can you imagine a little increase in cubes, a cam and some head work? Damn.

[@playinwithfirecustoms7954]

What a sweet ride!! I think the current suspension situation is her way of saying she wants to be LOW...

[@stephenholland5930]

Great save of that ol' girl. 360 hp and 475 lbft with a 3.07 rear she will be a great criuser.

[@DeontayRogers-y4o]

Yes I want to see pt2 of the 1969 Buick

[@BudgetBuildz]

Can’t wait to share more!! 🤗

[@trevorp-j]

There is a beautiful car under all that grime. I cant wait until the valet episode. Well done on getting in back on the road!

[@MrHeem94]

Love to watch you do drum brakes. Great job guys.

[@MNWILD43]

I was born in August 66. What a beauty.

[@SundayOrmond]

Well, I just found you and it was an enjoyable ride!

[@vayabroder729]

Buick was the favorite car brand for one of my grandfathers. The CB inside is cool.

[@daviddamico4288]

Nice work getting it running and driving again… can’t wait to see it cleaned up…

[@davebarron5939]

Boy does THIS bring back old memories. 1982, wife to be's Aunt had one of these sitting in the woods next to her house, asked about it and she said "sure if you think you can get it running" in short order had it running sweet with little effort, 20 below zero it would fire right up. drove it off and on for a year and sold it to a mailman for him and his family, great car. Nice find, get her running and cleaned up and some foolish EV owner would be happy to have it.