[marks73ta]

I'm getting the car ready for the Pontiac heaven show this weekend. Assembling and mocking up everything just to tie up loose ends. Mocked up the Hilborn fuel pump system. Waiting for two fittings for the intercoolers and will be able to mock those up with AN fittings and plain old rubber hose. The little Mini radiator I'm using for the intercooler heat exchanger is getting bungs welded on and I should have that back tomorrow. I can finish mocking up the lines from it, through the pump and to the intercoolers.
Pic of the Hilborn fuel system.



I've been hunting for a '63 Grand Prix canter dash unit that hold the three factory gauges. Being pretty popular additions to standard dashes and are priced accordingly. Found one at Sundays swap for much-much less than the going rate. As you can see I jumped on it.



I decided to make an easel sign for the Catalina to cover some of the stuff done to and put into it. I think this is going to be the official name of the car.



The sign sure as heck ain't pretty but it does reflect the look of the owner. LOL---wait a minute, what are you all laughing at?????

Then I can install all of the front sheet metal to the tilt assembly. I'm not going to add the hood yet and am still not sure if I will later. If I ever get to the dragstrip I may be forced to run it. In that instance though it may be better to have it on. I still have to map it out and cut out the shape around the scoop/inlet piping and possibly the BOVs.

Don't worry though. I will NOT be doing the lettering on the car.

Mark

[gtofreek]

Hey! You misspelled KOERNER Racing Engines! Better make a new sign! You're right, I was laughing Mark!

[marks73ta]

Will be corrected for the show fer sher!!

(Sorry Paul--hey I got Paul right???)

Marq

[hellerods]

Good progress Marq, I like the final name and display sign. I hope to make the show and if I do, I'll stop and say Hi---------- Lee

[gtofreek]

Wew! For a minute there, I thought you took it to some place called Koerers Racing Engines to have my work double checked!

[marks73ta]

Paul---NEVER!!!!

Lee, I would be very disappointed if I missed you there. I'll PM my number. If you make it, give me a call at the show.

Mark

[marks73ta]

Getting the car ready for Pontiac Heaven this weekend. Mocked up everything to look complete. Installed the front sheet metal. Dropped her down on her feet.









Feels good to be able to set down into the car instead of crawling up into it.

Mark

[hellerods]

Your car looks stunning and tuff!!! I have given up on the idea of driving over there this weekend. I spent most of this morning trying to figure out why this new engine is running too warm except for freeway driving. The new water pump just isn't working well enough at lower speeds. I have made alot of progress on the car the last couple of years and will make it over there next year for sure!!!!!!! Please take a ton of pics so I can live vicariously through your eyes . Have a super time--- Lee

[BruceWilkie]

Lookin' bad azz there Mark... Have a good time at Pontiac Heaven... got to get there someday...

[marks73ta]

Thank you guys. Lee, I had hopes of meeting you but, alas it ain't to be. Maybe I'll send the family Jet to pick you up???? How good are u at making Jet engine sounds???? LOL.

Mark

[marks73ta]

Car is all loaded up and ready for tomorrows Pontiac Heaven.



Good view through the grille.



A shot of the rear suspension.



And a side shot of all the stuff underneath.



Mark

[marks73ta]

Only got one good pic of the Catalina at the Pontiac Heaven show Saturday. I'm such a retard at remembering to take pics. I always forget.



Mark

[gtofreek]

Here are a couple Mark.

[hellerods]

where are the pics Marc? You must be having to much fun to remember to take any pics, guess I can't blame you. Please try harder my Darksider brother �� I'm counting on you. Leedawg

[marks73ta]

Thank you for backing me up Paul. I carry that stupid camera around and then forget to use it. At least I'm consistent. I've done that forever. Leedawg, sorry, I let you down. Just don't make me drive a Chevy for a week as punishment, PLEEEEEZZZZE!!!

Mark

[Paul Westcott]

Mark, I saw your car at PHXVI, but unfortunately didn't see or get to talk with you as my time in the show area was limited. (I was pretty busy that day pretending to be a semi-professional race car driver... lol) I must say your project is coming along very nicely. Now I really want to convince you to go EFI with that beast!

[gtofreek]

Originally Posted by Paul Westcott

Mark, I saw your car at PHXVI, but unfortunately didn't see or get to talk with you as my time in the show area was limited. (I was pretty busy that day pretending to be a semi-professional race car driver... lol) I must say your project is coming along very nicely. Now I really want to convince you to go EFI with that beast!

NOOOO! DON'T DO IT!

[marks73ta]

Paul, sorry I missed you. But your brother Tom came to talk to me and he was hawking (in a good way) EFI too. I have his card. When I saw the card and WI on it I had a feeling that I met him before, I must have been thinking of you. Sorry Paul (Carter) but if I could afford it I would go EFI. But it would be a stack Hilborn, Enderle, or one of the stack injections converted to electronics. This is a pic of the Malco Mustang Gasser when they were playing with turbocharging stack injection. This is what I've always wanted to do only EFI.



Would not need all that crazy plumbing. But that is what I would do given overfilled pockets. Maybe someday.
Paul, your brother Tom started talking Megasquirt and it's exactly what I would probably go with. If I sell my carbs (CSU E85 blow thru 750's), my Accell 300+ ignition system, 375 control module, and the accompanying super coil, I could probably build a MS system, add injectors and add throttle bodies for the same money.
Paul (Carter) why do you say NO to EFI?

Mark

[hellerods]

It's all good Mark, I need to get my sorry a## over there next year instead of begging you to take pics, someday........................... Leedawg

[gtofreek]

Originally Posted by marks73ta

Paul, sorry I missed you. But your brother Tom came to talk to me and he was hawking (in a good way) EFI too. I have his card. When I saw the card and WI on it I had a feeling that I met him before, I must have been thinking of you. Sorry Paul (Carter) but if I could afford it I would go EFI. But it would be a stack Hilborn, Enderle, or one of the stack injections converted to electronics. This is a pic of the Malco Mustang Gasser when they were playing with turbocharging stack injection. This is what I've always wanted to do only EFI.



Would not need all that crazy plumbing. But that is what I would do given overfilled pockets. Maybe someday.
Paul, your brother Tom started talking Megasquirt and it's exactly what I would probably go with. If I sell my carbs (CSU E85 blow thru 750's), my Accell 300+ ignition system, 375 control module, and the accompanying super coil, I could probably build a MS system, add injectors and add throttle bodies for the same money.
Paul (Carter) why do you say NO to EFI?

Mark

For one, IT'S A NOSTALGIA GASSER! Did they ever have EFI?
Two; dual carbs look cool!
Three; and I know I'll catch hell for this, but, properly tuned carbs will make more power than fuel injection every time.

Fuel injection is for cars you drive all over the place on a regular basis, not a nostalgia gasser! That's my opinion anyway, and I'm sticking to it! But it's all good, don't listen to me, it's your car, you need to do it how you want it.


I still like the carbs better though!