[tmataraza]

Hi All!

Update and more help. If you remember, I am the guy with Dad's Catalina (recent post about the bias ply tire replacement). I wanted to thank you all for your help with that! I ended up getting the HanKook Optimo White Walls and they look just as original as the bias did. AND WOW, what a difference!

I also had read the sticky on the difference in the shocks and am happy to report that I did get the Gabriel Ultra's for the "most original" ride. I am again in love with that float in the car. All of these updates, and the car finally got above 60 on the highway, for the first time in probably 30 years, and it was a dream (last year I replaced the entire ignition system from coil to plugs, so it already ran like a dream just never above 35mph).

My next question. Exhaust. I unfortunately have nothing but holes and rust from the exhaust back to the tip. The engine is stock built (but fresh) and I would like to do dual exhaust if the price is not bad (only have about $1200). What is a good sounding muffler that I can get? I would like deep throaty exhaust but I understand the OG cam will weaken the sound. I also live 45 minutes from a Summit Racing, so availability abounds.

Thank you all again! I'd be lost without this forum and truly love the revived life of my granddad's (and dad's) car!