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Old 03-06-2020, 08:36 PM
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We got the dash pad, A-pillar covers, radio, speaker, and speaker grill installed today.

Still looking for a '68 4-speed shifter and all the linkage parts, and a nice hood. If we can't find a good hood soon, the existing one is very repairable...most likely going that route it appears.

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Old 03-06-2020, 08:53 PM
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Thanks Stuart! Glad you follow the posts and enjoy them. Dan is working hard to fit restoring the Catalina in with all the other work he has to do. I'm fortunate that I get to help out a little when I can on such a cool and unique Pontiac.

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Old 03-07-2020, 12:14 PM
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Interior looks fantastic! Were you able to move the plastic pins on the weatherstripping or did you have to drill new holes in the door to accommodate?

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Interior looks fantastic! Were you able to move the plastic pins on the weatherstripping or did you have to drill new holes in the door to accommodate?
OCMDGTO - Dan had to relocate the pins (half of them on each site) from half an inch to 3" in some cases!

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Dan got the trunk finished with the weather-stripping and jack instructions decal installed...here are pictures with and without the spare tire.

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Old 03-07-2020, 02:59 PM
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Dan got the trunk finished with the weather-stripping and jack instructions decal installed...here are pictures with and without the spare tire.

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Awesome Dennis! also view this thread every couple of days, Dan must have some of the Energizer Bunny in him, gets a TON of nice work done.

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Old 03-07-2020, 03:26 PM
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Awesome Dennis! also view this thread every couple of days, Dan must have some of the Energizer Bunny in him, gets a TON of nice work done.
Hey Roger, Dan would say he is just making up for lost time when the car was sitting waiting in line to be painted...for something like a year, or so. He wanted to be done for the 2018 MCACN, so you can see that he didn't quite make that...maybe this year!

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I have been following this thread from the beginning and posted once. Just felt I needed to say again how lucky that car was to fall into your shop. Super skilled restoration on a rare and historically important car. It's just coming along beautifully. Just love the big cars and that one is really special. Can't wait to see it in person.

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I have been following this thread from the beginning and posted once. Just felt I needed to say again how lucky that car was to fall into your shop. Super skilled restoration on a rare and historically important car. It's just coming along beautifully. Just love the big cars and that one is really special. Can't wait to see it in person.
Mgarblik, Thanks Mike for the kind words! We too love the B-bodies and other weird stuff, like column shift automatics in muscle Pontiacs. Dan's hoping to have it done for Norwalk, so you might see it there if you're going...you'll have extra time on your hands since you won't be crewing on the Boss Bird now...right? We'll sure miss hearing and smelling the nitro!

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Old 03-18-2020, 06:40 AM
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Dan got the rubber splash shields stapled to the inner fenders, the radiator cleaned and painted, and the fan guard painted along with installing the new 428 emblem and radiator cushions. Just waiting for the front end sheet metal to be painted once the hood is repaired of minor rust.

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The neat thing about this is while everyone restores A and F body cars, you just don't see that many high quality restorations of B body big cars. Considering the availability of parts and resources for the smaller cars, compared to what little is available for big cars, it's a pretty remarkable project.

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The neat thing about this is while everyone restores A and F body cars, you just don't see that many high quality restorations of B body big cars. Considering the availability of parts and resources for the smaller cars, compared to what little is available for big cars, it's a pretty remarkable project.
Yes...agreed...and also helps to start with a reasonably solid and complete car. It is great to see the restoration beyond the halfway point with the front end (paint & assembly) and interior upholstery the final major work to be done. We can almost see the slight glow of the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel...maybe.

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Dan got the core support assembled and installed along with the front light harness. Still need to find the correct long single snorkel air cleaner (has the one from my '71 Bonneville). He also installed the staples that attach the rubber splash shields to the inner fender wells.

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Picture of the original 4-core Harrison Radiator and more front end details.

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The new drive shaft has been painted and installed. The gas tank is next to see some work.

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Lots work happened these past few weeks despite the virus crisis. Fortunately these are one-man jobs with me pitching in for more hands on occasion when needed, like installing the front inner fenders and bleeding the brakes. Some pics of the undersides too.

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Front bumper restoration...steel wheels & tires are next.

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Beautiful work, rarely seen on big cars especially late 60's or newer.

By the way are you aware that you have an incorrect air cleaner? That is a 70+ short snout. The correct air cleaner for a 68 428 is the single wide and long snorkel, the interchange is 68 GTO, 68-69 Fbird 400, 69 GP 428, 69 B body 428 HO and 69 F & A 350 HO (350 HO had same housing but painted lid)
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Beautiful work, rarely seen on big cars especially late 60's or newer.

By the way are you aware that you have an incorrect air cleaner? That is a 70+ short snout. The correct air cleaner for a 68 428 is the single wide and long snorkel, the interchange is 68 GTO, 68-69 Fbird 400, 69 GP 428, 69 B body 428 HO and 69 F & A 350 HO (350 HO had same housing but painted lid)
North, Thanks for the kuddo's, Dan is doing all the work and I get the pleasure of helping every so often. Yes, we are borrowing that air cleaner off my '71 Bonneville and Dan just found the correct single (long) snorkel '68 HO air cleaner this past weekend. It should be on the car in a couple weeks since it needs to be bead blasted and painted.

Thanks Mark (CDN2PLS2)!

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