At last!

[Mickemustang]

I have finally received my centurion. Bought in december and it took about 5 months to have it shipped over the ocean :shocked:

Since I bought it at an auction and the vehichle was confiscated goods due to unpaid bills and I believe also the previous owner had died I didn´t know much about it´s history.

But when I started to clean it up a couple of days ago I found recepits and name of owners. In 2006 they had the engine rebuild. That explains the condition it showed when I had the engine tested (compression) :)
And several parts have been replaced such as exhaust, shocks, springs, alternator, new top and a paintjob thats unusually proffesionell done etc

Overall it´s in very good shape so I´m really pleased although I have some minor things to fix before I take it out on the roads..

Can anyone tell me if the plate above the radio is common on these vehichles?

I´m missing some parts such as Buick Letter emblem on trunk and also the trimpieces on front fenders along the side. If anyone have these laying, please let me know.

And yes, the wheels look awful. It´s 22 inch wheel with 270*35 tires (fat). I´m a original parts guy but I´m starting to like this setup :xyxthumbs:

[Richard Dunn]

I remember this car and I think I remember the auction site.
I didn't realize one of our associates won that auction.
Congratulations and good luck with your Centurion.
What options does it have? I don't remember what the auction site listed.
And hopefully you can find a beautiful set of stock chrome wheels for her.

[Mickemustang]

Thanks Rick,
Well, i haven´t figured which extra options I have. I don´t know whats standard and option yet.
At least I have this..

455-4bbl Engine/TH400 Transmission
Air Conditioning
Soft-Ray Tinted Glass
Bumper Protective Strips
Front Bumper Guards
Cruise Master
Tilt Steering Wheel
Accessory Group - Trunk Light, Electric Clock, License Plate Frames
Protective Body Side Moulding
Wide Rocker Appearance Moulding
Parade boot
Power seats

[Robroy]

If I remember correct it also has a passenger side mirror, dual exhaust and a FM radio…

[Mickemustang]

You´re right Per ;)
I´m still so excited that my brain is not working as it should...

But the fm radio just gives out a sore noise. At the dashboad I have a powerantenna switch but theres no antenna or even a hole for one :Dou:

[Phil Genario]

You´re right Per ;)
I´m still so excited that my brain is not working as it should...

But the fm radio just gives out a sore noise. At the dashboad I have a powerantenna switch but theres no antenna or even a hole for one :Dou:i just love 73s, many happy miles to you and lots of luck! phil

[Mickemustang]

thanks Phil!

[The German]

My congratulations ! I remember that we thought that the risk was higher than normal when buying this car; but you have won the bet !
Wish you good luck on all roads, enjoying the northern summer !:xyxthumbs:

[dewbers]

Good for you Micke!! Can't wait to see what you do to her. Start checking ebay for the stuff you're missing. (there is chrome on there now!) It's hit or miss though, but you know that. And there are quite a few guys on here that have spare parts too. Get your list going.

Like we talked about a few weeks/months ago, it's time to get your name changed. Now that you have the car, it's gotta happen !

SwedeMcQueen was your 2nd choice, right!?! :beers:

[Mickemustang]

Thanks steve.

Yes SwedeMcQueen sounds more propriate than MickeMustang :Brow:
I have tried to change it on this site but it didn´t work out. Maybe theres a good reason not to be able to change names from time to time.