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Solved - NEH 3149: Fiberglass Buick Wildcat - 1964
« on: December 04, 2013, 07:05:29 AM »
Full story of what this car is will earn a point:

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Re: NEH 3149
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2013, 06:00:27 AM »
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Re: NEH 3149
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2013, 06:07:19 AM »
This is a 1964 Buick Wildcat with a body mostly made of fiberglass.

It was done by Don Mitchell who was I believe the head of Mitchell-Bentley Corp. who owned Ionia Mfg. Co.

It was an exercise to determine the feasability of the materiel for mass production.  Evidently, it did not pass the test, but it did save 800 lbs. in weight on this particular car.

I believe the car still exists in a museum.  I can get that info if necessary.  Edit:  The LeMay Museum.

Bill
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Re: NEH 3149
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2013, 06:15:20 AM »
Quote from: Bill Murray on December 17, 2013, 06:07:19 AM
This is a 1964 Buick Wildcat with a body mostly made of fiberglass.

It was done by Don Mitchell who was I believe the head of Mitchell-Bentley Corp. who owned Ionia Mfg. Co.

It was an exercise to determine the feasability of the materiel for mass production.  Evidently, it did not pass the test, but it did save 800 lbs. in weight on this particular car.

I believe the car still exists in a museum.  I can get that info if necessary.

Bill

That's good enough for the point!
The car is actually in the LeMay Museum and it's an interesting story which is available on the 'Net and is easily found by searching, for those who are interested.
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Re: Solved - NEH 3149: Fiberglass Buick Wildcat - 1964
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2013, 08:01:06 AM »
Another reason for me to visit my local auto museum!
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