Author Topic: WTB "Wildcat 445" silk screen Decal on aluminium for air cleaner  (Read 3369 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Robk

  • Crazy about Buick!
  • *****
  • Posts: 283
Hi Guys

As I am getting ready for Springfield I noticed a few scratches in my air clear decal so I trashed it.   Normally these are available from both OPG and CARS.  Obviously I need the one that is silkscreen and mounted on aluminum.   Unfortunately both companies took my orders and then called me back and told me these are on back order until July.  The incorrect sticker/decal type are available but are not correct. Does anyone have one lying around that they have not installed yet that they would sell me?  I am starting to panic on this one part.  Everything else seems to be available with some effort (i.e. money).

Any help sure would be appreciated.
Rob 
65 Gran Sport Convertible 4 Speed

Offline Brian

  • Global Moderator
  • Crazy about Buick!
  • *****
  • Posts: 1096
Re: WTB "Wildcat 445" silk screen Decal on aluminium for air cleaner
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2015, 12:13:44 PM »
  I kinda have one. I restored the original single 4bbl air cleaner assembly off of my car many years ago and hung it on the wall since I put 2-4s on my car when I restored it.  It has a brand new one of those aluminum Wildcat 445 labels on the lid.  I can bring the whole lid off of it with me to Springfield and let you borrow it for the show if that will help. 
'64 Skylark 2dr ht 4 speed, 300-4
'65 GS ht, 4 speed,2-4s,AC,PS,PB,PW,Pseat,Tilt
'66 Skylark 2dr ht 300-2 automatic
'78 Yamaha DT 400 2 stroke
'88 Ford F-150 4x4 (used to be 4x2)
'89 Ford F-350 4x4
'03 Honda Accord Coupe V6 6-speed manual (daily driver)

Offline Robk

  • Crazy about Buick!
  • *****
  • Posts: 283
Re: WTB "Wildcat 445" silk screen Decal on aluminium for air cleaner
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2015, 12:33:22 PM »
Thanks Brian,   If no one has one to sell,  that is a great back-up plan and will help me to sleep.  Please bring it.

Rob
65 Gran Sport Convertible 4 Speed

Offline Robk

  • Crazy about Buick!
  • *****
  • Posts: 283
Re: WTB "Wildcat 445" silk screen Decal on aluminium for air cleaner
« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2015, 02:02:18 PM »
Good News.  These are back in stock at "Cars".   Did not find it on the website but called them to see if they had them back yet and they said they had "some" come in.  He confirmed that these are the silkscreen on aluminum type.   $42.00 with shipping.  Btw the 14.00 type is just a sticker and is not at all right.

Rob
65 Gran Sport Convertible 4 Speed

Offline Brian

  • Global Moderator
  • Crazy about Buick!
  • *****
  • Posts: 1096
Re: WTB "Wildcat 445" silk screen Decal on aluminium for air cleaner
« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2015, 02:08:35 PM »
That is great news! 
'64 Skylark 2dr ht 4 speed, 300-4
'65 GS ht, 4 speed,2-4s,AC,PS,PB,PW,Pseat,Tilt
'66 Skylark 2dr ht 300-2 automatic
'78 Yamaha DT 400 2 stroke
'88 Ford F-150 4x4 (used to be 4x2)
'89 Ford F-350 4x4
'03 Honda Accord Coupe V6 6-speed manual (daily driver)

Offline Mark Ascher

  • Administrator
  • Crazy about Buick!
  • *****
  • Posts: 1622
Re: WTB "Wildcat 445" silk screen Decal on aluminium for air cleaner
« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2015, 03:15:59 PM »
Thanks Rob! looks like I better get a few.

Mark
65 GS HT 4 Speed - BCA Senior 2015; AACA Senior Grand National 2021
66 Impala 396/TH400/12 Bolt "Project Rodent Remediation" - Almost Done
69 Bel Air 2 Door Sedan "Project Junior Stock" - In Process
19 Chev Silverado Pickem Up (daily driver)

Offline GS66

  • Crazy about Buick!
  • *****
  • Posts: 2420
Re: WTB "Wildcat 445" silk screen Decal on aluminium for air cleaner
« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2015, 08:51:18 PM »
Guess I will need to order one too. Thanks!
Jim
North Mankato, MN

65 Gran Sport HT auto
66 Gran Sport Conv. 4 speed
66 Gran Sport Conv auto
66 Gran Sport Post auto
66 Gran Sport HT auto

Offline 35chevcoupe

  • Crazy about Buick!
  • *****
  • Posts: 1486
Re: WTB "Wildcat 445" silk screen Decal on aluminium for air cleaner
« Reply #7 on: August 19, 2015, 09:02:29 PM »
Are these decals for the single four barrel and or what does the dual quad set up use ?
John Evenson

1930 model A 4 dr sedan
35 chev coupe 2 dr Master Deluxe suicide dr,s
55 chev belair wagon 4dr
59 Buick Invicta 2 dr hd top
65 Buick GS 2 dr ht 3 spd
65 Buick GS Convertible 3 spd
1970 Cuda 440-6
71 Buick GS
84 chev 3/4 ton p/u 6.2 diesel
Yeah there's more
There all projects

Offline Mark Ascher

  • Administrator
  • Crazy about Buick!
  • *****
  • Posts: 1622
Re: WTB "Wildcat 445" silk screen Decal on aluminium for air cleaner
« Reply #8 on: August 19, 2015, 10:14:43 PM »
John,

These are for the single 4bbl cars. Dual Quad air cleaner uses a much smaller "Super Wildcat" decal.
There was a guy making these on metal like the original ones, but don't know if he still does.

Mark
65 GS HT 4 Speed - BCA Senior 2015; AACA Senior Grand National 2021
66 Impala 396/TH400/12 Bolt "Project Rodent Remediation" - Almost Done
69 Bel Air 2 Door Sedan "Project Junior Stock" - In Process
19 Chev Silverado Pickem Up (daily driver)

Offline 35chevcoupe

  • Crazy about Buick!
  • *****
  • Posts: 1486
Re: WTB "Wildcat 445" silk screen Decal on aluminium for air cleaner
« Reply #9 on: August 19, 2015, 10:34:44 PM »
Thanks Mark .
I,ll put on my hunting list .
I see u made the 1000 list . :icon_thumright:
John Evenson

1930 model A 4 dr sedan
35 chev coupe 2 dr Master Deluxe suicide dr,s
55 chev belair wagon 4dr
59 Buick Invicta 2 dr hd top
65 Buick GS 2 dr ht 3 spd
65 Buick GS Convertible 3 spd
1970 Cuda 440-6
71 Buick GS
84 chev 3/4 ton p/u 6.2 diesel
Yeah there's more
There all projects

Offline cwmcobra

  • Crazy about Buick!
  • *****
  • Posts: 2487
  • The Verde Howitzer
    • Ginky Weeds Restoration Project
Re: WTB "Wildcat 445" silk screen Decal on aluminium for air cleaner
« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2015, 07:07:33 AM »
Checking this out:  http://www.classicbuicks.com/buick_air_cleaner_decals.html

They have both the Wildcat 445 and Super Wildcat decals.  I've sent an email asking what materials they are made from.  I'll post their response here.

Chuck
65 Skylark GS Convertible: Verde Green/401/2x4 BBL/4-speed/3.36 Posi - AACA National & Senior Grand National - BHA Outstanding GS - BCA Senior Gold - GS Nationals GS Concours Gold
69 AMX: 390/TKX 5-speed/3.91 Posi

BCA 48497
AACA 911006

Offline GS66

  • Crazy about Buick!
  • *****
  • Posts: 2420
Re: WTB "Wildcat 445" silk screen Decal on aluminium for air cleaner
« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2015, 03:35:14 PM »
Just ordered 2 from Cars. $30.25 ea.
Jim
North Mankato, MN

65 Gran Sport HT auto
66 Gran Sport Conv. 4 speed
66 Gran Sport Conv auto
66 Gran Sport Post auto
66 Gran Sport HT auto

Offline Mark Ascher

  • Administrator
  • Crazy about Buick!
  • *****
  • Posts: 1622
Re: WTB "Wildcat 445" silk screen Decal on aluminium for air cleaner
« Reply #12 on: September 11, 2015, 01:34:25 PM »
Ordered 2 - they arrived damaged. CARS is sending 2 more. The packaging seemed marginal to me.

Mark
65 GS HT 4 Speed - BCA Senior 2015; AACA Senior Grand National 2021
66 Impala 396/TH400/12 Bolt "Project Rodent Remediation" - Almost Done
69 Bel Air 2 Door Sedan "Project Junior Stock" - In Process
19 Chev Silverado Pickem Up (daily driver)

Offline schlepcar

  • Crazy about Buick!
  • *****
  • Posts: 715
Re: WTB "Wildcat 445" silk screen Decal on aluminium for air cleaner
« Reply #13 on: September 11, 2015, 06:07:43 PM »
I just received my undamaged piece. This was a second attempt because the first one was damaged. It looked like it was the fault of the shipper. CARS sent me a new one at no charge without any hassle. I think they have had problems with shipping because the second piece was in a larger box. I really have to relate to some of these issues because being in any kind of business is difficult with the carefree attitude of others involved in your transactions.