A couple pontiac convertibles. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

webfoot · 09-01-2016, 11:48 AM

One is a 68 gto, factory 4-speed and rally gauges. I did a full frame off. It is painted but needs the cluster restored due to a short and final finishing touches. All work was done by me except block/head machining.

It is painted Meridian Turquoise which is the factory color. Redlines and rally 1s are original equipment too.

webfoot · 09-01-2016, 11:58 AM

Next is a 62 pontiac catalina convertible. This was sold new in Bend, OR and has been in the southern oregon desert its whole life. I rescued it out of Lakeview, OR. (ever been there? I bet not!) But, that bodes quite well for rust. Just a small patch to fix in the lower LH quarter panel.

Factory color is black, with a tri-tone red interior.

Odometer says 29,xxx which I believe is correct. Check out the factory dated plug wires!

previous owner had already repainted the frame and underbody, and I'm not sad I don't have to do that. They also threw in a set of bucket seats and mounting brackets, and a tri-power intake. Rear is an 9.3" 3.42 posi.

Right now I'm working on the front suspension. Sourcing suspension parts for these old things can be troubling as nothing interchanged between divisions. This will be converted to disc brakes and I have black steelies with skinny whitewalls.

Russell Ashley · 09-01-2016, 06:53 PM

Two nice cars you have. I think my favorite is the 62 Catalina as I love the early sixties Pontiacs. Coincidentally, my son owns a body shop and has a 68 GTO convertible in his storage barn waiting for him to decide what he wants to do with it. It appears to be the same color as yours. His is a highly optioned all original car with factory a/c, hood tach, etc. It runs and drives but needs rust repair.

sparkydog · 09-01-2016, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webfoot

I rescued it out of Lakeview, OR. (ever been there? I bet not!)

Yep! I grew up in Phoenix, OR.

Zoomin · 09-01-2016, 08:47 PM

Love that Meridian Turquoise

09-01-2016, 11:48 AM	#1
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	A couple pontiac convertibles. One is a 68 gto, factory 4-speed and rally gauges. I did a full frame off. It is painted but needs the cluster restored due to a short and final finishing touches. All work was done by me except block/head machining. It is painted Meridian Turquoise which is the factory color. Redlines and rally 1s are original equipment too. __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.

09-01-2016, 11:58 AM	#2
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Re: A couple pontiac convertibles. Next is a 62 pontiac catalina convertible. This was sold new in Bend, OR and has been in the southern oregon desert its whole life. I rescued it out of Lakeview, OR. (ever been there? I bet not!) But, that bodes quite well for rust. Just a small patch to fix in the lower LH quarter panel. Factory color is black, with a tri-tone red interior. Odometer says 29,xxx which I believe is correct. Check out the factory dated plug wires! previous owner had already repainted the frame and underbody, and I'm not sad I don't have to do that. They also threw in a set of bucket seats and mounting brackets, and a tri-power intake. Rear is an 9.3" 3.42 posi. Right now I'm working on the front suspension. Sourcing suspension parts for these old things can be troubling as nothing interchanged between divisions. This will be converted to disc brakes and I have black steelies with skinny whitewalls. __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.

09-01-2016, 06:53 PM	#3
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,640	Re: A couple pontiac convertibles. Two nice cars you have. I think my favorite is the 62 Catalina as I love the early sixties Pontiacs. Coincidentally, my son owns a body shop and has a 68 GTO convertible in his storage barn waiting for him to decide what he wants to do with it. It appears to be the same color as yours. His is a highly optioned all original car with factory a/c, hood tach, etc. It runs and drives but needs rust repair.

09-01-2016, 08:47 PM	#5
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: A couple pontiac convertibles. Love that Meridian Turquoise __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro



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