1968 Catalina conv. parting out

[ilo]

Well it's been a long time coming.. I've been trying to get this car for over two years.
Told me he will be bringing it over this week. Anyway it's a parts car, complete.
I may be using the engine, but need to look it over first.

I hope to have some parts at the BOPC show in Wheaton Il on the 29th.
Email with needs...
It has a red interior, bench seat, auto.
Sheet metal is fair... no holes or surface rust but will have to check further for filler/patch work.
Top works.
Chrome is good.

[KingReamer]

James,

I just bought a red 69 catalina convertible. I am looking for interior pieces and a steering wheel. Also may need brake drums and as this one currently has 8-lug wheels that need to be reconditioned. One of the drum liners is wasted.

I May be interested in whole car. Any chance you could send some pics. I am in Detroit.

Thanks,

- Paul Zaffarano

[ilo]

Paul

I would love to sell you parts off this car but 69 was a major redesign on the Catalina...
not much past chassy and drivetrain will interchange.. conv. top mech. will work too.
Steering wheel and interior are very different.

thanks
James

[KingReamer]

James,

My Cat is a 1968 not a 69. I was in a hurry (on my way out to pull the motor out of my '68 GTO actually).

Is the interior in decent shape? What color is th steering wheel? Are the brake drums any good?

- Paul

[ilo]

Yep I always make those mistakes... ha ha

The Cat. still has not made it to my house .. the interior is red. and is in very
good shape. I don't remember the condition of the wheel.
It has regular 5 lug drums. I'm sure the drums are decent.

The engine from this car will be going into my 68 GTO... and what ever else will
fit on the GTO.

James

[KingReamer]

James,

I would consider taking whatever is left (whole Car) when you are done. If you could take several pics of it when you get it, I will be able to give you an answer based on those. Any idea what you might want for it?

Also, what's the Cats ETA to your house?


- Paul

[ilo]

Paul...

It's a matter of timing now... he's 50 miles from my house so we have to plan it out
around work and other stuff..
I hoped to already have it by now....

When I get it I will post some picts...

James

[KingReamer]

James,

That's cool. I will wait to hear from you.
Do you have any other requests for parts off of it yet?

- Paul

[ilo]

I should be getting the car today...

Like I said earlier it's a 1968 Cat. Conv. everything works
Red interior, auto on the column. No posi or 8 lug wheels.
I will be at the BOPC in Wheaton IL this weekend.. if you have any requests for parts
and you want me to bring them let me know.

Paul does have first dibs on the parts he wants.. sorry Paul I will not be able to sell
the whole car.. I do have a couple projects cars that will need parts off this car as
well.

thnks

[KingReamer]

James,

I understand. Once I see the pics, I'll give you a list of what parts I'll need you to give me a price on.

Thanks,

- Paul

[z_bag]

I have a 68 Conv. red w/ white top and red interior that is a basket case. I would be interested in the whole frame tranny crossmember and as much of the body you will let go. How do I get ahold of you? We need to talk......Thanks

[ilo]

z-bag,,

Paul has asked about some interior pieces first so when the time comes he has
dibs.. but no one has asked about any sheet metal...

Frame condition is unknown but I fear it may be somewhat rusty..
I think all the panels have some form of rust but have been repaired.
they look great.

[ilo]

Here is a photo of the 1968 Catalina being parted out.
This picture has to be at least 10 years old... look too nice to part...

It has since been hit in the front by a city bus... not major damage but
bumper was moved out of aligment.

When I get the car I will post clear photo of each panel and interior..

[shaggin68wagon]

do you have a good working ignition switch i need one please let me know

[shaggin68wagon]

also how are the front fenders and the lower valance. what's the rear bumper like

[fasteddez]

Did the bumpers survive? Need driver quality if they did...Also, looking for wheel skirt brackets.

Ed

[ilo]

Alright the car is in my garage now, came in last night.. the car is very complete.

Trunk floor is shot, rockers are shot. Looks like the rear 1/4s are about 2 inches thick with
bondo. Front fenders look to have some work done but look real nice.
Doors are pretty good. Pass door has a nasty dent though.
Frame has some issues, not completely sure its condition but does not look that great.
One of the reasons the car is being parted.

Front bumper is tweaked but real nice chrome.. better then driver. Rear bumper is straight
no pits but not as nice as front. Front valence is perfect. Hood and deck lid are perfect.
Headlight bezels and grilles are perfect. real nice.

Interior is real clean, All red, front bench has been recovered and is off in color and the ribs
are flat. No tears just re-dye it and it should look great. Rear seat and trim are mint.. real nice.
Dash is real nice except for the radio cut out. Steering wheel is off another car and color does not match. Has cover on it so I'm sure it has some cracks.

Stainless trim around windshield is perfect very nice. Vent windows are amazing no pits
wish they would fit my GTO!!

Brakes work great and have a new extra set of shoes for the front in orig. box.
From what he told me he put new bushings in the front control arms and rear.
The rear axle has 373 non posi.

I will post pictures as soon as I can...


thanks,

[ilo]

Here are some picts

[ilo]

more picts

[skipp65]

very interested in the ring and pinion if they are in fact 3.73"s,could you check them for me,and do you know if the body side molding on ft fenders and rear quarter would be the same as a 2 door hardtop 67 cat? thanks bob

[ilo]

Bob,

I was told they were in fact 373s but I will have to double check...
Would you trust the ol count how many times the rear wheel turns
to the one turn of driveshaft or do you have another way you would
prefer?
I will count them out Monday

The side moulding on this car is body shop cheap stick on from the 80s
Not original.. Not sure if they had any side moulding on these cars.

thanks
James

[skipp65]

reading the numbers off the ring gear is the only positive way,but if the difference between 3.73 and 2.73 you should be able to tell by counting driveshaft too tire rotation.but if it is a 3- something it could confuse you.

[ilo]

If it's in the 3 range then its worth digging further.. don't want to make more work for myself.

[skipp65]

count the turns first

[ilo]

Close up shots of front bumper.

[ilo]

I checked the rear gear yesterday by marking the wheel and turning it.. it's not a posi.
and the rear wheel turned .75 of a turn to the one turn of the driveshaft..

I don't know much about rear ends so I don't know what that means.

thanks
James

[shaggin68wagon]

i'm interested in the front fenders and the lower valance if you could send me some good pics of the three pieces

[JoeEP]

Hi I was wondering about the trim that goes around the INSIDE of the windshield. These are the ones that along the top of the w/s where the rear view mirror goes. What shape are they in and can you provide picts & pricing? thanks

[Scott M]

How much for the front valence?

[ilo]

Hi I was wondering about the trim that goes around the INSIDE of the windshield. These are the ones that along the top of the w/s where the rear view mirror goes. What shape are they in and can you provide picts & pricing? thanks

I will take some shots of them on Sat...

[ilo]

How much for the front valence?

I'm having some issues getting the hood to open the secondary latch is stuck... a real pain.. but anyway I started to remove the valence to gain access... and it is in real good shape...

Just the bare valence? with hardware.. $100.00 plus shipping... will need to box it find out
how much it would cost. Or you could pick it up.

thanks
james

[sidetrack]

Do you have a remote control mirror from the 1968 Catalina? Thanks

[ilo]

Do you have a remote control mirror from the 1968 Catalina? Thanks

No it does not have the remote mirror right or left.

thanks

[ilo]

Hi I was wondering about the trim that goes around the INSIDE of the windshield. These are the ones that along the top of the w/s where the rear view mirror goes. What shape are they in and can you provide picts & pricing? thanks

I looked at them Sunday... they are not rusty at all and no dents. I have not taken them
out yet but I may this weekend.

$40.00 for the pair... OBO. plus shipping.

[ilo]

Here is a short list of parts.... nothing is off yet... shipping would
be extra. I'd rather not ship any sheet metal because I don't have
the means to package them. Unless you're ok with paying for boxing/crating.

All parts will be bear.. nothing else attached, if you want it ask for it.
Can't promise you will get all or any hardware as this car is 40 years
old and god knows how things are attached..

Front fenders. have some patch work good drivers. 75.00 ea.
Hood no rust very nice. 75.00
Trunk Lid no rust very nice 75.00
Doors no major rust some in seams no holes. 75.00 ea.
1/4 panels/rear clip no sure how complete it will be. ask.
Front valance no rust or dents very nice 95.00
Grilles no cracks from what I can tell. 50.00 pr
Front bumper all nice chrome parts may be slight bend 75.00
Rear bumper straight 75.00
Front seat no rips older recover. needs to by dyed. 50.00
Rear seat no rips or tears. very nice. 75.00
Door panels no rips or tears 75.00 pr
Rear side panels top and bottom very nice. 100.00 pr
Kick panels 40.00 pr
Dash pad no cracks very nice 75.00
Windshield stainless trim 100.00 for all pieces.
Vent window frame chrome. Super nice.. 150.00 pr
Conv. top with frame white. glass and one little tear. 250.00
Top Motor 100.00
Top pistons 50.00 pr
Top rear trim on body. 75.00
Tail lights with lenes 35.00 pr
Rear axle not sure ratio.. 100.00
drive shaft 35.00
rear control arms 35.00 pr
gas tank 50.00
Trans cross member 40.00
Steering column standard 50.00

email me at ilo@kwom.com
or call at 708.250.8477

thanks

[JoeEP]

Hi I do believe I will take them, I may alos be interested ina few other parts,
I'll pm you with contact info thanks

[ilo]

Hi I do believe I will take them, I may alos be interested ina few other parts,
I'll pm you with contact info thanks

All right Joe...
I got your message but I erased it on my phone... ooops!
So you want the inside upper windshield trim.. do you also want the side inside trim?
If you want you can come get them this Sunday...

Let me know

thanks
James

[ilo]

Pulled the hood and fenders yesterday.
Hood and hinges are in great shape..

Fenders... well thats another story... I would only use them for collision repair..
The have filler work done the the rear lower section... and in some other areas also.

The valance panel was a pain to remove.. some of the tabs bent but will be easy to fix.

The inner fender wells seam to be well preserved.

james

[ilo]

ToTheTop

[57Chieftain]

James,

I will take these:
Grilles no cracks from what I can tell. 50.00 pr
Vent window frame chrome. Super nice.. 150.00 pr
(Is this the whole vent window assembly?)

Probably will take these, but how is the pot metal?
Tail lights with lenses 35.00 pr

Also am interested in price/condition for these:
Trim at top of fenders (Pot metal near windshield)
1/4 window molding (Pot metal between front and rear side windows)
PS Mirror
Front Chrome beak (In center of the bumper)
Rear wheel well moldings
Glove box lock/key. Trunk set too if it is a matched set
Steering wheel (color?)
PS front turn signal lens (in valence. It looks like the DS may be missing on your car?)

I haven't looked into the gas gauge problem yet, but maybe a speedo cluster or sending unit may be needed.

Would like individual prices, but a nice package price on the whole deal would be appreciated. Don't worry about shipping costs for now until we sort this all out.

Thanks,

[ilo]

Some items have sold...


Here is a short list of parts.... nothing is off yet... shipping would
be extra. I'd rather not ship any sheet metal because I don't have
the means to package them. Unless you're ok with paying for boxing/crating.

All parts will be bear.. nothing else attached, if you want it ask for it.
Can't promise you will get all or any hardware as this car is 40 years
old and god knows how things are attached..

Front fenders. have some patch work good drivers. 25.00 ea.
Hood no rust very nice. 75.00
Trunk Lid no rust very nice 75.00
Doors no major rust some in seams no holes. 75.00 ea.
1/4 panels/rear clip no sure how complete it will be. ask.
Front valance no rust or dents very nice 95.00
Grilles no cracks from what I can tell. 50.00 pr ••SOLD••
Front bumper all nice chrome parts may be slight bend 75.00
Rear bumper straight 75.00
Front seat no rips older recover. needs to by dyed. 50.00
Rear seat no rips or tears. very nice. 75.00
Door panels no rips or tears 75.00 pr
Rear side panels top and bottom very nice. 100.00 pr
Kick panels 40.00 pr
Dash pad no cracks very nice 75.00
Windshield stainless trim 100.00 for all pieces.
Vent window frame chrome. Super nice.. 150.00 pr ••SOLD••
Conv. top with frame white. glass and one little tear. 250.00
Top Motor 100.00
Top pistons 50.00 pr
Top rear trim on body. 75.00
Tail lights with lenes 35.00 pr ••SOLD••
Rear axle not sure ratio.. 100.00
drive shaft 35.00
rear control arms 35.00 pr
gas tank 50.00
Trans cross member 40.00
Steering column standard 50.00

email me at ilo@kwom.com
or call at 708.250.8477

thanks

[ilo]

Still have tons of parts for this car... just pulled the top motor and pistons... and
other convert. specific parts.

Looks like the rear floor boards are in decent shape..

[wheelspin]

James,

I need a fuel tank sender for my 68 GP, but I don't need the gas tank. If the fuel gauge worked, I will give you $50 for the sender, including shipping, and you will still have the fuel tank to sell.

Les

[kmccrystal]

I need a driver's door glass (as long as its tinted). Do you have one available?

[ilo]

Sorry wheelspin,
The sending unit is spoken for..
Still have tank which is 3/4 fill.... the gas is worth more then the tank!

[ilo]

I need a driver's door glass (as long as its tinted). Do you have one available?

I do have all the glass but it is non tint! sorry...

[blubomber]

checking for a friend, I think the hood from the Catalina would fit a '68 bonneville as well. Do you still have the car?

[ilo]

Yes I do have the hood and many many more parts.... I think many parts interchange
but I do not know for sure... may want to post a question...

thanks

[ilo]

Some photos of the hood and valance panel. Also a shot of the interior before
I removed it. Just the dash and front seat are in.

[ilo]

Top Motor, pistons and hoses.. just sold!

[ilo]

Just removed the Conv. top complete one piece with well liner and tack strip still attached.
White canvas top with glass rear window.
Has one small tear rh side above front pass head, about 1/2.

$250 obo... I don't even want to think about shipping it.... but I imagine
I could get it packaged up if needed. $$$$ heavy...

Also rain gutter, pinch weld trim, red boot cover original and hardware for
the top.

thnks

[ilo]

Here is the latest pict of the front bumper.

[fasteddez]

Hey Pal,

I still want the bumper....Don't tell me you forgot and drove to Youngstown already.

Ed

[ilo]

No Ed I have not forgotten but I have not heard from you in over 20 days... did not know
you still wanted the front bumper.

I have one other guy interested in it... that is why I posted the photo.

thanks

[fasteddez]

Well, you can consider it sold to me if you please.

Ed

[ilo]

Here are some of the latest shots of the 68 Cat. conv... parts car..
Still bunch of parts left.

[ilo]

Will be taking the knife to the car this weekend... if you need sheet metal hurry up...
I will cut up the car anyway you like..
Still tons of other parts left... will be going on eBay soon...

[ilo]

All that is left is dash pad and some convertible only pieces.. it is amazing how little interest there was in this car...

[fasteddez]

Guess you sold the bumper to someone else...

[ilo]

fasteddez...

you never sent any money to hold it or pay for it..

sorry..

[dagwood1969]

Do you still have the shell and frame? How much are you looking to get out of that?

[dagwood1969]

Disregard I didn't see the posting that it is gone. Thanks

[2+2+3x2]

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