I've had this one since the early 90's and use to race it locally, I don't have much time for that anymore so I thought it deserved a restoration (non-boxart) before its retirement to the shelf.
Okay that is one SWEEEEEEEET Wild One. I think it might be cold as a photo or two got out of focus slightly, but that is very cool. I think all it is begging for is some Bilstein decals for those shocks.
I almost forgot to warn you I was going to be in your neck of the woods in just about a week now, how is the snow forecast and what do I bring to run???
Thanks again to everyone for the great comments. I am glad to have inspired some as I have been inspired by quite a few TC members along the way. Even though this buggy has a different look from when I was racing it, I will always look at it on my shelf and have many fond memories of the fun I've had with it.
Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday season!!
@mtbkym01, yes the cage is primed and sprayed with chrome spray although it ended up looking an aluminum color in the end. The cage and chassis tub are re-re FAV everything else (except whls/tires) are original parts. If anyone is interested in seeing what my original WO looked like check out Assi74's Wild One in his showroom, he got all my spares from this build to make his WO.
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superchampjohn
Looks great
Crash Cramer
Okay that is one SWEEEEEEEET Wild One. I think it might be cold as a photo or two got out of focus slightly, but that is very cool. I think all it is begging for is some Bilstein decals for those shocks.
Skottoman
That looks awesome! will be a great shelf queen!
MAD-BEE
This is sick man!!!!
This is the best Wild One i have seen in some time! Awesome bud!
A real Classic!
SRB Bloke
I like that, a lot!!!! I do prefer the non boxart WO's hopefully oneday I'll have one as nice as this.
blackfoot dave
28 degrees and overcast Chris, I will replace some of these photos with better ones when I see the sun again. Great comments guys, thanks.
Tamiyamandan
WOW Dave....Looks FANTASTIC !!!!
SMOKE-DOG
Nice work Dave. Like the original livery. Let me know when you wanna get out and run it.
Road Burner
That looks very nice, well done!
Percymon
Lovely restoration and the wheels set it off nicely.
jeffy
Different. But NICE
Crash Cramer
I almost forgot to warn you I was going to be in your neck of the woods in just about a week now, how is the snow forecast and what do I bring to run???
RACECRAFTERS
Well done blackfoot dave! I like the none boxart options and those wheels are very complimentary.
matman
'holy smacking duck*****' , What a Fantastic looking wild one .
the green beetle
Don't retire it! Race it!!
Action shots please!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mr alan
Wowwwwwww! Great one!
Assi74
Excellent David! I am happy to see your WW in such a shape!! Very well done! Cheers, Martin.
Sideways-King
Nice period livery
GingerSpice
Very bling and shinny, great work, nice and differant look at a vintage classic.
Fernado Alonso
COOOOOLLLLLLLLL
Cheers,Alex
humanzee
Loving the Valvoline livery!
mtbkym01
Added to favorites as inspiration for my own restoration that I hopevto embark on soon.
blackfoot dave
Thanks again to everyone for the great comments. I am glad to have inspired some as I have been inspired by quite a few TC members along the way. Even though this buggy has a different look from when I was racing it, I will always look at it on my shelf and have many fond memories of the fun I've had with it.
Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday season!!
j-man
Bloomin eck Dave that's a bit gorgeous that is !!!
slimmy
Thats a beautiful wild one. I love it. Well done restoration. Wow! Those wheels are hot!
djderk
Lush.
mtbkym01
Quick question, is the cage painted? If so, just primed and sprayed. Curious as I want to change mine also
blackfoot dave
@mtbkym01, yes the cage is primed and sprayed with chrome spray although it ended up looking an aluminum color in the end. The cage and chassis tub are re-re FAV everything else (except whls/tires) are original parts. If anyone is interested in seeing what my original WO looked like check out Assi74's Wild One in his showroom, he got all my spares from this build to make his WO.
Toykid
Silver cage, yellow shocks - awesome mate
skywhelp
Such a good combination and restoration love how it's turned out
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