[SD455DJ]

Dan restored and installed the correct air cleaner and lid, so now is looking much more correct. Scott (Tiemann) added to correct stripes and inscriptions to the upper radiator hose. We also did a check of all the wiring and switches to make sure everything was working on hot where needed...and everything worked as they should...all the lights, switches, fan, horns, instrument panel, gauges, radio, etc. All the grounds were good and there are a lot of them on that big car.

Dennis

[hawkins69]

Do you know where Dan found the air cleaner decal?? Or did he have it made?? Looks to be the same as my 69 Grand Prix

[hawkins69]

Wow. Just gorgeous!

[SD455DJ]

Originally Posted by hawkins69

Do you know where Dan found the air cleaner decal?? Or did he have it made?? Looks to be the same as my 69 Grand Prix

Hawkins69, Dan just ordered it from Ames. Fortunately, both the air cleaner and tune-up instructions are pretty faithful reproductions and match what's left of the original stickers very closely.

Dennis

[hawkins69]

Good to know. That was my plan anyway, but good to know. Thanks

[Ben M.]

It's almost ready to drive if you've got the electrical hooked up! Can't wait to see it finished.

[77 TRASHCAN]

Is that 428 emblem in the engine compartment stock??? I like it!!!

[muscle_collector]

yes they came that way.

[SD455DJ]

We are in need of factory exhaust brackets/supports for the Catalina...in particular:

Group 3.704 - 9777300 Bracket, Muffler - Rear (Qty 2)
Group 3.704 - 9783813 Support, Muffler - Rear (Qty 2)
Group 3.706 - 9783801 Support, Resonator (Qty 2)

These are circled in yellow on the illustration. Searching for hens teeth we realize.

Dennis

[north]

I’ve struggled to find these over the years. Waldron sometimes carries good period replacements that look very close to OEM. But they didn’t have any last time.

I fabricated them on my last project. Started with components from auto parts supply and had some hand cutting and forming done.

[SD455DJ]

Originally Posted by north

I’ve struggled to find these over the years. Waldron sometimes carries good period replacements that look very close to OEM. But they didn’t have any last time.

I fabricated them on my last project. Started with components from auto parts supply and had some hand cutting and forming done.

North - We'll check a few other sources (RARE for one), but I believe we'll be taking the same route you had to and fabricate them ourselves.

Dennis

[incommunicado]

Originally Posted by SD455DJ

We are in need of factory exhaust brackets/supports for the Catalina...in particular:

Group 3.704 - 9777300 Bracket, Muffler - Rear (Qty 2)
Group 3.704 - 9783813 Support, Muffler - Rear (Qty 2)
Group 3.706 - 9783801 Support, Resonator (Qty 2)

These are circled in yellow on the illustration. Searching for hens teeth we realize.

Dennis

I believe there is a set of 3813 brackets in the for sale section here.

[incommunicado]

421 HO 428 HO NOS 65-70
Aluminum Chief

This is the listing under parts for sale.

[SD455DJ]

Originally Posted by incommunicado

421 HO 428 HO NOS 65-70
Aluminum Chief

This is the listing under parts for sale.

Incommunicado - Got them...Thanks!

Dennis

[SD455DJ]

Got the NOS 9783801 & 9783813 Muffler & Resonator Supports, now just need to get (or make) the 9777300 Muffler Brackets.

Dennis

[incommunicado]

Franks Pontiac in CA might have the brackets you need? you can look online and see if they are what you need.

If not I might have a used set, but it will be 5 weeks or so before I am at home where the parts are stored.

[SD455DJ]

Originally Posted by incommunicado

Franks Pontiac in CA might have the brackets you need? you can look online and see if they are what you need.

If not I might have a used set, but it will be 5 weeks or so before I am at home where the parts are stored.

Incommunicado - Thanks for the suggesting Franks, Ill check them out. The exhaust is 6 weeks out, so the timing may be right for you to check your parts stash...thanks!

Dennis

[incommunicado]

This is what Franks has

[SD455DJ]

Incommunicado - We just got those NOS form Aluminum Chief...the 9783801.
Thanks for checking! We still need to the 9777300 Muffler Brackets that are at the rear of the muffler.

Dennis

[Stuart]

Another possible source is CPR: http://www.pontiacparts.net/fullsizeparts.htm They don't necessarily have everything listed on their website, so if you don't see something there it's worth giving them a call. I imagine Frank's may be the same - if you don't see it on their website give them a call.