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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 03-13-2024, 09:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,149
Posted By 56GMC
Thanks for the feedback as it helps when talking...

Thanks for the feedback as it helps when talking with the vendor. I have been using Stock Interiors as they have been giving better pricing than direct from ACC along with better customer service.
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 03-10-2024, 02:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,149
Posted By 56GMC
'62 Cat Front carpet problem

Looking for photos of the front carpet showing the position of the heel pad for a '62 Catalina . I have a new set from ACC that appears to have the pad placed incorrectly. Hoping that your photos may...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 11-11-2023, 08:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 632
Posted By 56GMC
Used a 68-72 A-body bar from UMI & drilled my own...

Used a 68-72 A-body bar from UMI & drilled my own holes in the control arms. Welded in tubes surrounding the bolts then added flat stock to make the arms very robust. More details on my 2020 thread....
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 11-09-2023, 10:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 632
Posted By 56GMC
New Rear Springs & Gears for '62 Cat

Finally got around to cleaning up the rear suspension & changing the gears from 2.69 to 3.42 posi. Replaced the control arm bushings & boxed the lowers to accommodate the sway bar. PO had 1”spacers...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 03-26-2023, 10:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,093
Posted By 56GMC
I have a 1.125" front bar on my '62 that I got...

I have a 1.125" front bar on my '62 that I got from Paul @ Ram Air Restoration when he was still in Illinois. Believe it was an Addco bar but the guys at UMI should be able to make one if Addco is...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 12-10-2022, 10:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,075
Posted By 56GMC
Have you tried American Autowire? Suggest calling...

Have you tried American Autowire? Suggest calling & talking to the sales rep.
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 06-30-2022, 11:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,595
Posted By 56GMC
Just to follow-up on this issue, had a friend...

Just to follow-up on this issue, had a friend machine an aluminum bushing/flange to mount the additional coolant sensor in the tripower manifold.
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 05-13-2022, 12:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,595
Posted By 56GMC
Additional Coolant Sensor Port Needed

Getting the tripower setup ready for installation on the '62 Cat. Planning to use both an aftermarket coolant temp gauge along with the OE sender for the idiot lights. Looking for places to add...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 04-21-2022, 09:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 883
Posted By 56GMC
Deal with the Auto City site directly as their...

Deal with the Auto City site directly as their eBay site is more money. Have had good luck talking with the guys there.
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 03-04-2022, 01:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,001
Posted By 56GMC
Had a nice chat with Lee Power Steering this...

Had a nice chat with Lee Power Steering this morning. 800 series box with 14:1 ratio, 13/16" shaft, new rag joint, core charge, tax & shipping comes out around $950. Thanks for the info "389"!
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 03-03-2022, 11:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,001
Posted By 56GMC
Front sway bar was from Ram Air Restoration but...

Front sway bar was from Ram Air Restoration but was most likely sourced from Addco. Rear bar was from UMI Performance, P/N 4034. Addco also makes a bar for this application: P/N 690. Summit & Jegs...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 03-02-2022, 05:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,001
Posted By 56GMC
'62 Catalina Steering Gear

Looking to tighten up the steering without sacrificing the turning radius of my ‘62 Catalina. Have recently gone through the entire front end & replaced all of the control arm bushings. Ball joints,...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 07-29-2021, 02:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,310
Posted By 56GMC
Installed a new unit from Retro Sound that looks...

Installed a new unit from Retro Sound that looks good, fits well & sounds great. Recommend them as an aftermarket supplier for those without an OE radio to convert as their website was very...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 07-11-2021, 06:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,310
Posted By 56GMC
Replacement Radio for '62 Catalina

My aftermarket radio in the '62 Catalina has gone terminal. This was in the car when I bought it & was fine until now. Looking for a replacement that will fit nicely in the dash. Do not want to...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 06-06-2021, 11:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,486
Posted By 56GMC
Looks like Paul finally moved out of Illinois,...

Looks like Paul finally moved out of Illinois, tired of the taxes!
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 02-19-2021, 01:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,260
Posted By 56GMC
Had the very same problem with the SS unit from...

Had the very same problem with the SS unit from Auto City on my '62 After installation of the sender & new tank added 7 gallons of fuel. Checked the gauge & it read almost empty! Ended up adjusting...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 05-30-2020, 08:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,256
Posted By 56GMC
Got them on my Catalina, would guess they are for...

Got them on my Catalina, would guess they are for body mounting bolt access.
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 04-30-2020, 08:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,489
Posted By 56GMC
Here is the gas tank with the dimension you...

Here is the gas tank with the dimension you wanted. Let me know if more is needed as I still have the old tank. You can have the old one as I will probably recycle it soon. At least we live in the...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 02-25-2020, 07:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,042
Posted By 56GMC
'62 Catalina Door Issues

In the process of replacing the worn parts in both doors of the ‘62 Catalina 2HT and have a few questions: 1) How to attach the new felt sash channel weatherstrip pieces to the vent window assembly?...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 02-18-2020, 11:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 753
Posted By 56GMC
Went through this issue back last year. '61 &...

Went through this issue back last year. '61 & '62's have so many unique parts just for those two years. Pleased so far with the MPB setup on my Catalina.
...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 01-30-2020, 11:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,783
Posted By 56GMC
Thanks much for the feedback. After spending way...

Thanks much for the feedback. After spending way too much time researching sway bars & shocks for this car I went with the Bilsteins from RCD. These have been modified with the correct mounting...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 01-15-2020, 09:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,554
Posted By 56GMC
Finally got a 1" bar that fits well between the...

Finally got a 1" bar that fits well between the lower control arms. After drilling the holes for the 7/16" bolts made up spacers to ensure the control arms did not collapse when tightening the nuts....
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 12-19-2019, 11:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,783
Posted By 56GMC
'62 Cat KYB Shock Questions

I know the shock topic has been discussed many times but I have a few open issues that need your help. ‘62 Cat will be on standard height springs & tires so shock travel should be near stock. From...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 12-17-2019, 09:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,045
Posted By 56GMC
John at Tripower suggested 63's for the center &...

John at Tripower suggested 63's for the center & 68's for the front/rear with the 068 cam. Stock jetting based on other websites appears to be 62's in the center & 66's on either end. Sound right?
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 12-14-2019, 10:41 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,554
Posted By 56GMC
hobbygto65, That was exactly the setup I...

hobbygto65,

That was exactly the setup I was after from the beginning. However Paul at RARE was not making any more of the control arms. He was only selling the bar that was not bent properly...
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