[Kochtanek]

Boy, that '65 2+2 is a real looker. I really like the lines on the big bodied Pontiacs from that era.

Forgive me for asking a probably oft discussed question, but exactly what were the differences in body styling for 1965 and 1966? And perhaps even lamer, what were the differentiating trim components (and any other considerations, such as performance) that made a 2+2 different from it's brethren? Looks to me like badging, trim parts, bucket seats, console, maybe wheel covers, that sort of thing. Was is a single specific package, or could it vary by buyer choice? Did dealers ever add these components to a more common Catalina after they were manufactured? Seems similar to the SS packages from Chevy during that same time frame? I'm guessing the trim tag was special as well?

Is there anything wrong with cloning a common Catalina convert from 1966 into a 2+2 (so long as it is not misrepresented as such)?

Thanks in advance,

Tom Kochtanek
Columbia, MO

[Scott M]

Nixon:

Your signature is longer than your posts.

[Deadhead]

Nice score!

I know you needed something else to work on to keep you out of trouble.

[stevep]

Originally Posted by Deadhead

Nice score!

I know you needed something else to work on to keep you out of trouble.

Bruce,

I already have too many things to work on to keep me out of trouble, but I figured that another one couldn't really hurt.

[stevep]

Originally Posted by Kochtanek

Boy, that '65 2+2 is a real looker. I really like the lines on the big bodied Pontiacs from that era.

Forgive me for asking a probably oft discussed question, but exactly what were the differences in body styling for 1965 and 1966? And perhaps even lamer, what were the differentiating trim components (and any other considerations, such as performance) that made a 2+2 different from it's brethren? Looks to me like badging, trim parts, bucket seats, console, maybe wheel covers, that sort of thing. Was is a single specific package, or could it vary by buyer choice? Did dealers ever add these components to a more common Catalina after they were manufactured? Seems similar to the SS packages from Chevy during that same time frame? I'm guessing the trim tag was special as well?

Is there anything wrong with cloning a common Catalina convert from 1966 into a 2+2 (so long as it is not misrepresented as such)?

Thanks in advance,

Tom Kochtanek
Columbia, MO

Tom,

Yopu are basically correct with the SS analogy.

The 2+2 was introduced in 64 as a sporty Catalina (but basically a Ventura) with bucket seats. The standard engine was a 389 2bbl, with 389 and 421 4bbl and 3x2 being available. In 65, the standard engine was a 338 horse 421 4 bbl. In 67 the standard was a 360 horse 428.