Thread: 1969 Pontiac Catalina Convert.

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I was offered a 69 Pont ragtop titled no motor trans for $800 yesterday. Overall a pretty decent car w a working top being saved from the crusher. It comes w a low milage 73 455 + T400 however it is a BUICK 455! Wonder how it would be switching the Buick in. Pontiac folks would be up in arms but so what. The trans is a bolt in. I do not have any Poncho motors. On a second thought I DO still have a freshh BBC as well but it would mean finding a Chev T400 as I do not have any of those left either.

Both engines really present the same issues, radiator and engine mount frame stands.What do think would be nessesary to mount up the Buick ??? Trans should be a bolt up on the buick. The chev would be another matter needing both trans (or adapter plate ) and frame mounts (I THINK). Anyone ever done this aand have some tips ?? I know, I know, I KNOW, a Poncho motor would be best. but as a low budget use what I have kinda deal this is it.

I'll be checking the frame this weekend. Crusty ol bugger Ain't it???

Seems like a good way to distract me from our pets recent loss. HMMM????