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Old 08-02-2023, 01:21 AM
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Another one? Can't be too many of them left. Nice car.

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This is that cars' third appearance on the forum, first as a CL ad, then on facebook, and now.

It must be in sad shape to have lasted this long.

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Old 08-02-2023, 04:22 PM
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Not really

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Old 08-02-2023, 07:34 PM
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Congrats Diego! Super cool Pontiac! Can't wait to see more pictures of another 428 4-speed Catalina. That thing is only an 068 cam and long branch manifolds away from an HO! 3.42 rear gears I imagine?

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Old 08-03-2023, 10:33 AM
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I believe you're correct about the gears.

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Congrats on the car! Perfect combo!

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Congrats Diego! Glad that interesting car has found a home!

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Old 08-06-2023, 09:28 PM
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Once my broken ankle heals, I'll be able to drive it. :-)

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Once my broken ankle heals, I'll be able to drive it. :-)
How long is that going to be Diego?

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Old 08-08-2023, 12:46 AM
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I don't know. For all I know, I'll be using a cane during the Drags. It's a slow process.

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Congratulations on your purchase! Sorry to hear of your broken ankle. All the more reason to have a healthy recovery!

Dennis has set the bar high with his car. I can't wait to see what you do with yours!

The color combination is striking and timeless!

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Diego-
Congratulations on your purchase! Sorry to hear of your broken ankle. All the more reason to have a healthy recovery!

Dennis has set the bar high with his car. I can't wait to see what you do with yours!

The color combination is striking and timeless!

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Hi Jim, Just to set the record straight, my brother Dan owns and restored the 428 HO Catalina. I just did the bragging for him...lol.

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Old 08-10-2023, 05:57 AM
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Cool car! Enjoy!

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Old 08-10-2023, 04:58 PM
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Congrats on the new wheels Diego!

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Old 08-11-2023, 01:25 AM
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Dennis has set the bar high with his car. I can't wait to see what you do with yours!
Well, don't get your hopes up.

I used to own a 4-4-2. Been carless for 6-7 years. Then this popped up. It's my style because I like the unusual, but it's not my forever car. The things it needs are perfect for my limited abilities, as I am a dummy with working on cars. I am not planning on having a restoration like Dan's Verdoro Green car, but let's see how far I get with restoring the body and the interior, and maybe more.

At the very least, it was something that was 6 hours away, and I knew I could give it a good home vs. someone else buying it and pulling the engine and junking the car. At this point its life will only get better.

First I need to buy tools (and I need the money for that), and I know there are people locally and online who can answer questions for me.

Best of all, it seem the best thing about the car is that it runs fine.

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Diego, I know a guy that has lots of '68 Catalina Coupe parts you may need .

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so was this car an HO?

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Old 08-12-2023, 01:08 PM
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No, this is the 375 hp 428, but still a great engine with big valve #16 heads, 067 cam, and 10.75 advertised compression. Basically, an HO with a smaller cam and log exhaust manifolds. (Sorry to speak for you Diego!)

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Old 08-24-2023, 01:29 AM
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Nah, you're always welcome to speak for the car or for me!

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