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64wildcat

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This is a silly question for you guys, but I am really new. Where is the location of the hood release on 1964 Wildcat? I am trying to get started on the wildcat as it has been under a tarp since 86. It is in remarkably good condition for the age. Maybe I will post some pics later.

Thanks in advance.
 
Wecome newbie,your hood release is in your grill to the left or right of center under the nose of the hood.
Good luck, and post pics.icon7.gif

goat
64 (bare bones) Riv
 
Thanks I will check that as soon as I get a chance. As for pics I will have to dig up the old camera and see if they are still on there.
 
Welcome

I've got a 64 Wildcat on the road - it was in storage for 30 years when I got it.

don't be driving it till you check out the brakes, the cups in the cylinders will probably leak..

Illl be interested as to how many miles is on it. mine only had 54K.
keep us posted
Butch
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64 Wildcat
64 LeSabre
one 455 in rebuild
 
64 Wilcat

These 64 Wilcats are really nice road cars, by now you should have gotten the hood open. We have a 64 Wildcat 4dr ht with 401 cu in and auto. What engine and trans does yours have? Due to health and age we need to sell our car anyone is iterested. This is about 90% restored and has been on several trips.:car:
 
car is a little ways away from me and outside.
Mine has got 89k or so on it. Still got the oil change sticker from 1986.
It was yellow from the factory but my grandpa had it painted green and white. I am not sure what engine and trans are in it, as you cannot tell from the vin like today's cars. I look forward to finding out what engine is in it. I am from the generation where the hood release was always under the dash, so when i looked and couldn't find one, i figured it had to be somewhere up there.
 
64wildcat said:
car is a little ways away from me and outside.
Mine has got 89k or so on it. Still got the oil change sticker from 1986.
It was yellow from the factory but my grandpa had it painted green and white. I am not sure what engine and trans are in it, as you cannot tell from the vin like today's cars. I look forward to finding out what engine is in it. I am from the generation where the hood release was always under the dash, so when i looked and couldn't find one, i figured it had to be somewhere up there.
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Look Right above the center grille tri-sheld I think to the right & it should have a lever that slides horiaontally to the r. as well . Then when it releases the hood, lift the lever under there to open. Hope this helps. Mark
 
So it is below the hood line and underneath the topmost "rail" of the grille just to the right of the emblem. Okay will have to look at that closely. thank you.
 
Welcome to the Wildcat family, looks to be in decent condition. Those hoods are heavy and setting that long may be stiff. Lube good when you get it open. My wife lived in Scottsbluff way back when nice area. feel free to ask any ?`s about the car as I have had mine since 79. Gary:thumbsup:
64wildcat said:
So it is below the hood line and underneath the topmost "rail" of the grille just to the right of the emblem. Okay will have to look at that closely. thank you.
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yeah its actually in pretty good condition interior is even intact. Its a pretty dry climate where the car is stored.
 
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