How I lost my '66 Wildcat

[Dover78]

I used to have a '66 Buick Wildcat GS Custom. I found it in a field a couple years ago and got it from the owner for $650. I began stripping it down for media blasting, I took the engine out. Then we hit some financial problems and had to sell the family shop, where I was working on the 'Cat. I got most of the parts I'd taken off out of the shop, but my truck was broken down so I had to leave the engine and the car itself there temporarily. The guy who was buying the shop said he'd give us $11,000 in advance if we let him start moving his stuff into the shop early, so we did. Before I tell you what he did, take into consideration that we legally still owned the shop and everything in it at this point. A few days before the shop sale became final, I took my now repaired truck to the shop to pick up the engine and tow the car to my house. When I got there this idiot informed me that more than two weeks earlier he had my car and the engine scrapped. I nearly killed him (that is, after the paramedics revived me from my rage induced cardiac episode). No joke, I only left after he threatened to call the cops. I don't remember everything I said, but knowing my temper I likely elaborated on more than a few things I was going to do to him. He claimed that the engine was locked up, which is impossible, or else I wouldn't have been able to get the torque-converter off. Then he said the body was junk, which is bull also. All the sheetmetal was solid from the shins up. I'm taking him to court, and he should be thankful I'm only asking for $1000. $500 for the engine, $250 for the TH400 trans, and $250 for the Posi rear-end. Tell me what you think, am I being unreasonable asking for that much?

[72Chero]

number one, your life is worth so much more than any car. SERIOUSLY. And what your asking for is more than reasonable. Good luck with that sugar, sorry about it and I'm glad you are okay.

[1957Chevy]

That guy is an idiot! I don't know if the money you're seeking is reasonable or not, but I do know that you did the right thing by not knocking the dude's head off! Have you called the police yourself and filed a criminal complaint against him for destruction of your property? What he did might be considered a crime depending on how the cops receive your complaint! Good luck. The bastard should go to jail!

[Duster_340]

i remember that story on MCC. still think that guys a moron. i bet at the time you felt like strapping a 528 Hemi on a cherry picker, then dropping it on his knees.

[Dover78]

I already went to the police, they said it isn't a criminal matter. *cough* lazy *cough* They said I'd have to take him to small claims court. I'm trying to decide whether I want to go that route, or just hire to italians to club him in the kneecaps.

[Daffy]

Small claims is a waste of time in most cases

[Dover78]

So you're saying go with the Italians......

[Duster_340]

or my Hemi on the knees idea.

[RiversideParish]

i remember that story on MCC. still think that guys a moron. i bet at the time you felt like strapping a 528 Hemi on a cherry picker, then dropping it on his knees.
Don't say the words "cherry" and the letters "h-e-r" in the same sentance, please. You just made me barf a bit in the back of my throat.

Also, those and "knees."

[Daffy]

So you're saying go with the Italians......
Hmmmmm.....Probably:D

[Duster_340]

Don't say the words "cherry" and the letters "h-e-r" in the same sentance, please. You just made me barf a bit in the back of my throat.

Also, those and "knees."
ok... why?

[74runner]

wow he's lucky It wasn't me or he would be dead and I would be in prison.


I mean really?

[chuckynmisty]

i feel your pain i had a 64 wildcat sweet ride fresh paint ready to roll left it at my girls grandmas over night we took her car to dinner, movies the next day we go to drop off the car to find all the glass broke, both doors pulled open till they touched the front fenders, seats cut up, dash kicked in, motor striped. :( mad ya i was ready to chatch a new case but noone knew anything. well the car now set way out in the feild behind a barn never got anything for it found out years later her uncle did it cause he was mad at her over things i knew nothen about she has since passed away along with her grandma the uncle got the place and i could never take myself to go get the car so its his now since it was left at the place when she passed on i now have my 81 t.a. and a 65 ford f100 both of which i'm redoing with my new wife and 4 kids :D but man i did love that car it was sweet

[72Chero]

And you are still here, sane (almost) and being a father of four kids. FANTASTIC for you. :rolleyes: Maybe someday you'll get another and much nicer than that one was.

[chuckynmisty]

still here ya sane soso as for something nicer well they come and go the best will be my 57 when-if i get one but the 67 mustang was a sweet one also god gives what we need. hay if not for the 64 getting f up i would of never went out to blow off some steam with my brother which lead to me meeting my wife so i try to look at it as a trade off the ex and 64 for the now wife and kids ya i got better in the end so how sane am i lol:eek: