1970 Buick Wildcat Convertible Junkyard Find

[@googleusergp]

Whoa, 1970 and gotta go. Someone really "made it" in the world when they drove this home in 1970. Yup, it's hot here too. Nothing like doing a piping hot oil change on a 2021 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi as I had to do yesterday for a relative. At least I had his height (6'8") to pour the oil in, as I had to stand on a milk crate to reach the oil fill and dipstick. LOL. Yes, some "B" body parts interchange across divisions, but more commonality came with the 1971 and up cars (although there was a fair amount of uniqueness during that time with regard to parts as well). We got the VIN, we win: 4 for Buick, 66 for Wildcat Custom, 67 for two door convertible, 0 for 1970 model year, X for Fairfax, KS assembly and the rest is the production sequence. The Fairfax plant closed in early 1987 and today's Fairfax II still operates under GM. We got the tag, we can brag: ST70 for 1970 model year, 46667 for Buick (4) Wildcat Custom (66) two door convertible (67), X for Fairfax, KS assembly, 465 for Pearl White interior trim, 48 for Sherwood Green lower exterior paint, A for White convertible top, and 09A for the first week of September 1969 production. Whoa Nelley, the 'Cat will soon be flat. 455 and not soon to be alive. In rust we do not trust. That's it, time to quit. Lots of junk in the trunk. Drop top took a big flop. Division 4 and soon to be out the door. "It's Been a While" (Staind/Break The Cycle/2001) and this one is ready for the pile. Please don't get squished because the "B" body Tri-Shield faithful, many here, and yup, the Google Man are all going to be very, very, very pissed.

[@garymckee63]

@googleusergp Was 70 the last year for the Wildcat? I changed the oil in my Caprice yesterday and bought the Walmart brand that says it will last 20 thousand miles or one year 🙂🙃 Usually, one month is when I change it.

[@googleusergp]

@@garymckee63 The Wildcat ran from 1963 to 1970. The Walmart (Supertech) branded oil is made by Warren Performance Products and is very good oil for the price. It is fine when used in the right application and changed when it should be. My 2024 Corolla says the oil can go 10k between changes, I'm cutting that in half to 5k with of course full synthetic (Mobil 1 0W-8 as WPP doesn't have 0W-8 yet). The car has just under 3k miles and I already changed the oil and filter. It gets "free" maintenance at the dealer for two years, but I did it myself and I plan to do everything myself as I always do. The Ram required 0W-40 oil so I went with Mobil 1 at Advance. My cousin's employer paid for it, so I just went to the shelf and got the oil and an OEM filter. The oil was cheaper at Walmart, but he wanted to do it yesterday, so we just went to Advance to get what we needed. I had to wait because the engine was piping hot. LOL. I just recycled the oil this morning at the station where I learned how to do vehicle inspections. The shop was originally a Texaco shop (I didn't work there, the owner just let me use the machine), now it's an independent Quaker State lube center.

[@garymckee63]

@googleusergp I went 4 thousand miles once, and the vehicle used a quarter of a quart because l was working in Tampa, and the traffic there is horrible.

[@googleusergp]

Oil and filter changes are the best things you can do for a vehicle.

[@JamesWoodring-mu2iz]

@@googleusergp lol as a 45 year antique / muscle car restorer thanks for ur rice burner info! loll gtf outta here jr!

[@oldyellow8120]

What a beautiful car when new! Imagine driving that off the dealer lot in 1970!

[@ronaldlebowitz7409]

she was a beauty when she was new and who ever bought it new sure had good taste

[@joehammond2586]

Oh man, that breaks my heart. Factory air, power windows and even cornering lamps. A total loss.

[@garymckee63]

That was a beautiful vehicle back in the day.

[@googleusergp]

Indeed it was. It was very sharp with the original code 48 Sherwood Green paint, white convertible top and white interior. It was surely a looker in the day.

[@robertvance1873]

Benny you give em some love once more before their gone and we all comment and remember them, that's why I love your videos your an Awesome person 👍

[@ClassicRideSociety]

@@robertvance1873 appreciate ya 👍

[@robertvance1873]

@@ClassicRideSociety Right Back at ya Brother.

[@mjg263]

Dang, that’s a rare one! Used to see lots of Electras and LeSabres but almost never a Wildcat convertible. We had a 4 door 1970 LeSabre, it had vacuum powered door locks which I always thought was kinda weird. Had a 350 4bbl that ticked like a time bomb lol!

[@rickreese5794]

Well…….. Thx Ben, enjoy your Time capsules of legendary American greatness……🥲

[@scott4668]

You've been working hard lately. Thanks Benny

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Just wish it wasn't so dang 🔥 hot

[@terrencegiordan9812]

​@ClassicRideSociety Benny and the jets did you get the posi rear what gears where in it.

[@raglarod]

​@@ClassicRideSociety need that hood. Can I get the location and address please and thank you

[@raglarod]

​@@ClassicRideSocietycan I get location, name of scrap yard for 70 Bobcat? Thank you

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Mr. B. Here ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍. 🧊🧊🧊 Loved those Convertible of the 70’s , ⚰️⚰️⚰️

[@johnm.5848]

Take a break Ben. You deserve it.

[@Rav_4_Guy]

Benny going up in the world with a fresh find umbrella

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Nicest 🌂 I've ever found in the yards 😄

[@googleusergp]

@@ClassicRideSociety You need to find a Mark Cross umbrella from a Chrysler and then you "made it" in the world. LOL.

[@lateefcarrere1649]

What a ride that must've been back then: wind in your hair, Big Block Buick pushing you back in the seat, Isley Brothers on the radio...a real car. They definitely DON'T make them like this anymore.

[@Gregs80Z]

Be careful crawling underneath that junk. Love your videos

[@Cheezwizzz]

Wow that’s 37 Celsius?! In Ireland we’d declare a national emergency 😂😂 Damn that’s hot 🥵

[@ClassicRideSociety]

and we've got at least 2 more months of this 🌞🌡🔥

[@santinocappellaro7468]

🏁 hey Benny rough is an understatement for that car!! That's too bad that used to be a beautiful car at one time!! 🇺🇲🏁🏁🏁😎🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@ronaldmiller2740]

WILD KITTY IN ITS DAY !! SAD TO SEE IT LIKE THIS CONV..ARE FUN... BEN..

[@oliverpetroski4205]

Well...that one is certainly rough. But you can still use some parts from it. Trims, bumpers, lights, grill, the "Buick" letters and such. I used to like convertables but not anymore because of the scorching sun nowadays.

[@xpelon209x]

The next two weeks here in central California. Is going to be 108 to 111

[@Patriot1777]

I owned a 68 wildcat convertible 😊

[@markrudolph683]

I would grab the rear end. How many are like that now a days😂

[@impalaman4546]

Cool 😎 ride

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Agreed

[@GreyRockOne]

Take those cornering lights, they are rare. Thanks Benny!

[@ClassicRideSociety]

hopefully they're still there when I go back

[@seandowney7555]

We have one of them. Red convertible. Sad to see this one get crushed.

[@gregorymotta6628]

Beautiful cruisers back in the day. But this poor girl is long gone albeit maybe for a few pieces. Sad 😞

[@JamesWoodring-mu2iz]

the mid 60s versions of the wildcat were beautiful im a ford guy but those buicks were eye catchers! nice vid benny !

[@andrewsenss8434]

I need the vent/louvers on the front fenders under the wildcat logo….seriously I happen to have a 70 convertible factory ac with the optioned auto trans. Can they be purchased before the cars crushed?

[@ClassicRideSociety]

I went back today to check out another car that was there. Walked over to see what had been taken from the wildcat and someone took the fender louvers

[@robertvance1873]

Benny I know we ain't never met but I worry about you brother, Please be careful in All this Crazy Heat.

[@harrymiller8538]

She was a nice wildcat back in the day. That color blue with white interior. Did you snag the posi Benny?

[@googleusergp]

Originally this car was Sherwood Green not blue. It was painted at one point in time.

[@ClassicRideSociety]

yep ended up taking the rear end.

[@googleusergp]

@@ClassicRideSociety What ratio was it?

[@Louise-pe3xc]

I have a 1968 wildcat hardtop that belonged to my father.

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Nice 👍

[@73buickman]

I own the centurion convertable thay were made to replace the wildcat after 1970

[@sasz2107]

I can't believe cars like this are still around to even wind up in the junkyard in 2024! I thought they were all junked by now and the few survivors were restored. I'd have thought someone would save a car like this for parts for the few others that still exist.

[@ClassicRideSociety]

They are definitely getting popping up less and less these days in the junkyards. But they're still out there.

[@corghhh]

Notify the crusher 1 inbound.

[@SteveJohnson-l3v]

But positive traction rear end, it would be nice to have They are getting harder and harder to find where I live. They sell pretty good. Also be cool if it’s got the 455 still

[@harrymiller8538]

Yeah. Maybe Benny got the posi. If that 455 block isnt cracked, good one to rebuild for another application.

[@ClassicRideSociety]

I took the rear end. decided to pass on the engine. I have 455 from a 1970 Electra. here is the link to that video if you wanna check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHLOc2CsmMx4n8ksi=UxuoI6sQIyKqJAqF

[@SteveJohnson-l3v]

I just got through watching your other video with the 455 that was a really good one. That car and a Lotta good stuff the big 455 engines are getting harder to fine especially my neck of the woods

[@AaronGranda-g5r]

Door handles will interchange with executive.

[@Michael-b1l]

Only 1244 convertibles made in 1970.

[@chriskoloski8881]

Is that the same as the Impala

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Some parts do interchange.

[@googleusergp]

Both cars are "B" body and some parts will interchange, but there is lot different between all the GM divisions.

[@Bruce12867]

Did you get anything off this car?

[@ClassicRideSociety]

just the rear end

[@ovidiosanchez9586]

No mamen como bastar. N el yonke esta bellesa

[@rscamarolover]

Cool to look at but sadly they let her sit and completely rot away for several decades probably wasn't that old when they parked her. .Idk why but unless the Buick is a wagon of any vintage I don't like them same with Olds and Pontiac but this car in this condition probably makes a Buick lover very sad . But I rarely see classics at the pick your part here which is good but it's got over 300 later model bmw's and even more late model Nissans .

[@MarkSwitzer-h1n]

That '70 Buick Wildcat is too far gone , to be salvaged or restored . It will no doubt be junked for its scrap metal . Surely , their are some survivors left that will eventually come up for sale in the near future . Happy Motoring ! Mark E. Switzer

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Agreed. Pretty much just a parts car now

[@robertvance1873]

Such a Shame She will be in the Crusher Soon 😢

[@allenkranawetter9482]

Should be saved

[@gregorymotta6628]

I love the car , but save what ?? She’s toast my friend.

[@sergioduenas2583]

yeah I have 66 Buick Wildcat 2door hardtop and only pay $1500 but not running check out my profile! thanks!

[@bruizer7155]

A lill ruff?..Ya think?♿

[@ClassicRideSociety]

just little 😄

[@googleusergp]

@@ClassicRideSociety This hasn't likely been solid since Reagan (or maybe Carter) was in the White House.

[@ThomasEvans-g7v]

Please take it to the crusher😞😞😞😞😞.

[@ClassicRideSociety]

It'll be there in about a month or so

[@monarch1957]

Sadly another classic car bit the dust.

[@Michael-b1l]

Only 1244 convertibles made in 1970.

[@Michael-b1l]

Only 1244 convertibles made in 1970.