1959 Pontiac Catalina Safari

[Tripper]

This is gonna be a killer cruiser!!! [dr[dr[dr

BoB

 

[Torchie]

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Torchie

 

[kenny c]

Your going too have real cool grocery getter.[dr[cl[cl[P

 

[dmw56]

Started back on the Wagon today. I was in Phoenix this weekend attending Barrett Jackson and a hockey game! The Governor of AZ lifted the mask requirement Friday but most venues and stores still required them. I wore mine anyway! I don't get vaccinated until Wednesday.

Started putting the disc brakes on. Seems pretty straight forward. Would help if they would have included instructions. But I got this!
Brakes lines are really close I just need to plug one hole in the junction for the front brakes. Didn't need to bend new ones.
The rear I just need to lengthen the existing line to the master cylinder.
The only thing so far is I had to grind a tiny bit off one corner to get it to fit around the steering arm.

 

[dmw56]

Had to put a spacer on the spindle for the rear bearing. The rotor and caliper fit well!
No clearance issues although they are close with 15" wheels.

 

[dmw56]

New KYB front shocks.

 

[dmw56]

Get tires tomorrow.

 

[05snopro440]

New KYB front shocks.

I run those on my 46. They're a good shock.

 

[05snopro440]

Get tires tomorrow.

Those wheels are going to look sweet on this!

 

[Torchie]

Great progress.
Torchie

 

[earthman]

Thanks for updates. Eager to see it with the wheels and tires.

 

[dmw56]

Got the new tires this morning from Discount Tire. Cooper Cobra Radial GTs 235/60R-15 all the way around on American Racing Torque Thurst TT O.

 

[Torchie]

Torchie

 

[dmw56]

I debated between letters or blackwalls and letters won!
It's a Hot Rod now!

 

[soltz]

Looking great. Always like those wheels[cl
Is there a lowering project in the future[S
!!![P!!!

 

[dmw56]

Looking great. Always like those wheels[cl
Is there a lowering project in the future[S
!!![P!!!

It's on jackstands right now.

 

[earthman]

Wheels make such a big statement. Look great.

 

[lowbudget50]

Looks good man!!!!

 

[dutch]

schweet! [cl

 

[Bamamav]

Love the wheel and tire combo! Now the car needs a good sanding and a slick solid color paint job.