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Far as I've gotten- a roller on new wide whites- because I want to keep it as close to stock as possible- replacement parts are not just as close as your local parts store- radiator is back in car but was "in" repair for 3 weeks- master cylinder and power boster sent to CA and are due back any day but was still more than a couple weeks- I seem to be the only one in a rush- had hoped to drive to Sudbury, Ontario Father's Day weekend but even if parts come in and get installed now I'll have no time to road test before heading out- prudent thing to do is take something else- body shop time is scheduled for mid July- small spot of rust in driver's quarter- passenger quarter has a small scrape- for now that is all the body repairs I plan on doing- two pieces of stainless being sent out for minor dent repair at that time- brakes done but for master- exhaust done- tune up completed- engine and undercarriage cleaned- still needs detailing-
Hoses/ belts/ valve cover gaskets done- car sat in this shed-
from 1987 not 2007 as I first thought- all fluids will be changed as well- wife says I should drive it on several short drives before heading off to Canada- hate to admit it but she is probably right-

You are moving right along, nothing more frustrating than waiting for parts. Probably a good idea to wait for Canada trip in the 60, lots of summer driving time left, even here in MI.

What a pretty car. Love Pontiacs from that era, had a bunch including Bonnevilles and GTO's. 389 was one of the best motors made IMO.

Good luck getting it going.

Don

Nice car.....looks sharpe....Is it a 60 Catalina by any chance?......My advice.....you listen to wife, you stay alive...LOL....if car breaks down on your trip to Canada.....she'll kill you!!!....LMAO

Very nice looking and what a great find!

I always loved these cars. They had great styling and seemed quite popular, but you rarely see one today.

Originally Posted by RadRidesByDan

Nice car.....looks sharpe....Is it a 60 Catalina by any chance?......My advice.....you listen to wife, you stay alive...LOL....if car breaks down on your trip to Canada.....she'll kill you!!!....LMAO

She laughed at this- but then said- so true- we'll be out your way in July- making a trip to Black Hills, Glacier National Park, Banff and then back East on 1- not in a classic or a rod- look for an Atomic Orange Corvette coupe-

That 50 year old design still looks like a space ship to me. The design engineers at Pontiac had an arm lock on beautiful lines.

Gorgeous car!!!!! Just flat drop dead gorgeous car from back in the day when the big 3 still hired stlyists!!!!! '59 Bonny is my dream car!

That is my favorite year for pontiacs. Would love to have that one. What did you have to give for it?

Jack.

I had to give $500.00 for the 1960 Catalina-

Originally Posted by 2bubbas

She laughed at this- but then said- so true- we'll be out your way in July- making a trip to Black Hills, Glacier National Park, Banff and then back East on 1- not in a classic or a rod- look for an Atomic Orange Corvette coupe-

Its a shame I wont be here in Calgary in mid July..... Ill be in Saskatchewan getting my truck. Dont know if you'll be passing that way or not....but if ya happen to.....let me know...can arrange to have cold beer and talk cars.

Mechanics done??????????- I'm going to be driving it everyday to see if anything else that needs fixing turns up- stops great- no rattles or odd noises- goes to body shop Friday for some minor work and will be wheeled out then- motor is quiet- shifts strong- had a trans leak at first but it has almost stopped- we went for a 25 mile drive after dinner- very enjoyable- AM radio works-

You might find some useful info at this site: 1960 PONTIAC CATALINA Information Specifications Resources Pictures

I'm a Pontiac fan from way back. A 55 fordoor saved my life from a bunch of gangbangers back in the day. My first "real" car was a '68 GTO fourspeed. I loved that car.

Nice - very nice! It does have that "futuristic" look, especially from the back. I always thought the tail lights looked a bit like rocket launcher pods..

Great find. Glad you were able to save this proud ol' piece of automotive history cause' they're just not makin' em like this anymore!

Regards,
Glenn