[Brent Flynn]

Originally Posted by Jerry H.

I'm with Steve, I'm not a fan of two tones, if it were me I would go with a solid color. Red would be a killer. I would go with the 455, as you can make it look 95% like the 389 and most folks can't tell. More power and easier to find parts. Please post pics as you proceed!

Here is a pic of your wheel/tire combo:

Beautiful 65!

[Brent Flynn]

That is gonna be one cool 62... Yeah, id probably go with the 455... use old style pistons and heads/intake/timing cover/balancer. it'll look stock and you will have an easier time with trans and starter stuff. Ive heard that Ross makes pistons with valve reliefs for newer and pre '65 engines on the same piston. That would be the way to go in case you decided to switch heads...

[62cat]

got the cat back in the shop and made some progress havent touched it in a year.installed the new engine 455 w/edelbrock round ports my brother in law built this engine with the help of one of his patients louie b of LRB performance machine company. it was supposed to go in my sons car but uncle bob got a little carried away and built a bit to much engine.trans is a transmission specialties th350 w/reverse manual valve body. aeromotive fuel system.

[62cat]

oil pan didnt clear so we had to modify cross member a little. spun trans crossmember and welded on a mount.ran all the fuel lines new brake lines. need a manual sterring box to install maddog headers. fuel cell pump and battery all going in trunk.

[62cat]

pontiac service sign perfect template for hole for carb and mounting sd scoop.

[61-63]

Very nice car.

'62/'63 post cars take two tones well in my opinion. I've never seen cream over red so it ought to be a unique car.

[kustomlarry]

Car looks awesome Ray. I am glad you are moving on it. Now I just need to push ahead on mine.

[62cat]

I need a push im stalled. Any encouragement appreciated.

[61-63]

That will be a nice car you need to get it finished. Have you considered putting a dual quad setup on it?

[62cat]

I was kicking ass on this project. Should have been done a few years ago. Now from sitting im going to have to blow it apart and redo a few things. 2 fours are in the plans. Want to get it moving first then sneak up on it and try different stuff.

[Doug]

Originally Posted by 62cat

I need a push im stalled. Any encouragement appreciated.

Encouragement when winter is here? Tools feel like holding icicles? Yuck!

Consider how much you have done since the start. Heckuva lot accomplished. Obviously, you know what you are doing.

Apparently, you have had a lapse of progress covering a few years. This happens many, many times when guys tackle a big project. We get distractions (one being we have too many irons in the fire).

I think that there is something "psychological" about these "lapses" in that when you get into a project and you do the big, challenging things, you have a let-down for enthusiasm to finish it up with the small, routine stuff.

You had a vision when it began. Buying the car, scrounging for parts, jumping into the work, all of this is part of your own particular pleasure and enjoyment. However, there are many people on the sidelines cheering you on, whether you know it or not. They want to see that thing on the road! Having a '62 Catalina project car myself, I certainly do!

[straycat]

Hi Ray, I think Doug said it best above, you have had some distractions. But eventually you will be out there with us again. Paul is running again with the new motor and that crazy tri power set up. Are you going to use Seniors SK dual quad? It's cool.

[hellerods]

Don't let your project get the best of you today, just hang in there and work on it as time and $$ allow you to. I have been on my 64" Cat for about five or so years and have had health and $$ and you name it issues but just kept going no matter how slow things get. There is always some small thing you can do, maybe a beer , the radio, sitting on a five gallon bucket in the car in the garage is all I did some days. I still need some new upholstery, carpet, and a better tune up, but it's almost done and you need to hang in there , your car is very cool and you will be very satisfied when you get it done. Lee

[62cat]

Im going to take some updated shots and post them.I guess i have been busy past few years. got a little side tracked. And we just bought a new house. Didnt move far around the block. Just room for the mother-in-law.

[63gpman]

How about a race? As in the first person to get their car done wins?? I need some motivation also, but looks like you are farther along than I am. I know that MPKind also is in need of some motivation (like all of us) to get his 65 done.

[Engine-Ear]

Yes, share pics, 62cat!

63gpman, great idea! FWIW, I have a similar race going with a friend of mine here - we both own 62 GPs. We decided that we would be premiering them both -as finished cars- at the 2017 POCI convention.

[ho421]

Originally Posted by 63gpman

How about a race? As in the first person to get their car done wins?? I need some motivation also, but looks like you are farther along than I am. I know that MPKind also is in need of some motivation (like all of us) to get his 65 done.

Game on. Im hoping to take my 63 and the original owners to louisville this year. any motivation helps.

[real61ss]

Damn Ray, I wish you hadn't cut that hood up, I've got the hood off your old Cat here in my shop that you could have had, I sold the scoop but the hood is still taking up space here.

[63gpman]

Starting a new thread called the Race is on!!

[62cat]

Almost ready for it to move under its own power. Last year around this time we decided to just paint it and put it back together with what parts we had for it then go from their. I just got new Mark Williams axles and Strange rear discs for the rear to go along with the 4:56 spool i had done 4 years ago. Driveshaft needs to be made along with a custom rollcage going in. Some wiring and interior after that and i should be ready for the street. Heres some more up to date shots.