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11-22-2010, 10:20 AM
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Hello from Germany
Hello fellows!
I'm new to this forum and I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Lars and I'm from Germany. In late 2008, I bought this 68 Catalina Hardtop with the 400ci engine in Richmond IL and shipped it to Europe. Before i got the car, it had only two pre owners and 75k miles on it. The last owner lived in Twin Lakes WI, but passed away shortly after I bought the car. In the last two years I only added 2k more miles to it. The car is in good shape and has been repainted some years ago. The interior is original and in mint condition. Anyway, I'm planning to start a complete restoration in the next two years. So at the moment, I'm collecting many parts and information. And that's why I'm here, to find answers if there will turn up problems. In germany, we have a growing scene of US-car enthusiasts, but most drive Mopars.  Here you find some more pictures: link |
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11-22-2010, 07:01 PM
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Welcome Leitwolf. Nice looking ride!
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11-22-2010, 07:08 PM
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Welcome Lars
There's a huge amount of Pontiac knowledge and parts on here. I doubt you'll be disappointed. Steve
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11-22-2010, 07:11 PM
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Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice Cat, though.
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11-22-2010, 08:33 PM
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Welcome to PY Lars. And that is one nice looking Catalina.
 I hope those Mopar boys over there turn green with envy. 
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11-22-2010, 08:40 PM
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Nice Cat. Welcome to the boards.
Mike
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11-22-2010, 08:41 PM
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welcome lars! very nice looking car you got there! You have come to the right place to get the info and what you need.
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11-22-2010, 09:13 PM
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Welcome Lars
Take that baby to Nurburgring and have Sabine drive it with you.  And too really have fun convert it to a 4 speed. Oh yeah. patrick
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11-22-2010, 09:30 PM
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Nice ride! Welcome to the forum! I was stationed in Mainz 1985 -1987. Loved it there and want to visit as a civilian.
Shawn
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11-22-2010, 10:43 PM
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Welcome Lars-
Enjoy the boards- Kurt |
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11-22-2010, 11:25 PM
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Nice ride, Lars! What area are you in? Long ago I spent a summer in Garmisch, but I was born in Frankfurt.
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11-23-2010, 01:08 AM
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HELLO and Welcome!
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11-23-2010, 01:40 AM
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Welcome Lars. Nice looking car with a lot of potential. Spent a few years in the 70's living in Germany. Was fortunate to travel throughout.
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11-23-2010, 01:48 AM
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ausgezeichnet! Wilkommen herr Lars.
Alles ist gut.Kurt
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11-23-2010, 02:06 AM
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Welcome!!! Spent over 9 years in Germany before the east & west got back together. 1st & last kids were born there. Spent time in Hanau & Bamberg. Kids born in Frankfurt & Bamburg. Would love to be able to return sometime.
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11-23-2010, 02:18 AM
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Welcome Lars! Get a PHS on it so you know what you have. A Cat on the Autobahn should be fun!
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11-23-2010, 10:34 AM
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Hallo Lars,
es gibt auch eine handvoll andere Pontiac-Fahrer aus Deutschland hier. Meiner Erfahrung nach die beste Informationsquelle für Pontiacs (besonnders auch full size) im ganzen Web. Helge |
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#18
11-23-2010, 10:55 AM
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welcome Lars , you have a nice looking catalina . PY is a great pontiac site enjoy the catalina.
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11-23-2010, 11:36 AM
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Gut zu dir haben!
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 frittering and wasting the hours in an off hand way.... 1969 GTO, 455ci, 230/236 Pontiac Dude's "Butcher Special" Comp hyd roller cam with Crower HIPPO solid roller lifters, Q-jet, Edelbrock P4B-QJ, Doug's headers, ported 6X-8 (97cc) heads, TKO600, 3.73 geared Eaton Tru-Trac 8.5", hydroboost, rear disc brakes......and my greatest mechanical feat....a new heater core.
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11-23-2010, 12:25 PM
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Thx for the welcome.
I'm located in the "Ruhrgebiet" how we call it, in the city of Dortmund. And it's nice to find some Germans here. There is no german community for Pontiac or even GM, as far as I know. Only the Mopar- und Mustang-guys are kind of organized in the web. |
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