1959 Pontiac Catalina Safari

[dmw56]

Just some pics.

 

[dmw56]

Cadillac engine is in!

 

[dmw56]

Pics

 

[kenny c]

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[soltz]

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[forbigpicture]

Love those 500 Caddy's, got one put back for another project.
Oh yeah, I sold that project...guess I'll have to find something
else to put it in by the way where did to find your headers?
Lookin' good !!!!!

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[I-R-POPS]

Cadillac engine is in!

With room to spare! Kinda.
looking good

 

[dmw56]

I got the header from ebay for $100. Actually seems to be good quality.

 

[forbigpicture]

I got the header from ebay for $100. Actually seems to be good quality.

WOW!!!!! NEW? Got a link? that's a heck of a deal.
By the way, you're lookin' good...

 

[Old Stuff]

WOW!!!!! NEW? Got a link? that's a heck of a deal.
By the way, you're lookin' good...

+2! Though I've never had one I gotta say that the idea of having a Cadillac motor in a hot rod has always put a smile on my face for some reason. Awesome ride! [cl

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[dmw56]

I didn't like the first motor mounts so I cut them out and started over.
I cut the mounts out of 1/4" square tubing. Drilled bolt holes and welded it up.
Fabbed up a trans mount too. Now to figure out a drive shaft.

 

[dmw56]

Beating the front end into submission then to staighten the trim.

 

[Tripper]

Beating the front end into submission then to staighten the trim.

You're git'n there!!! [cl

BoB

 

[soltz]

Coming along [cl[cl
If I ever see one of them for sale it’s mine [dr
Love what your doing [P

 

[Old Stuff]

The front end on those things are the essence of cool. Two thumbs up and a Fonzarelli "Ehhhhhhh".

 

[Old Iron]

 

[dmw56]

I'm replacing/converting the engine harness from Pontiac to Cadillac. The old wiring is brittle and fragile so it's time to go! Plus converting generator to alternator.

 

[forbigpicture]

+2! Though I've never had one I gotta say that the idea of having a Cadillac motor in a hot rod has always put a smile on my face for some reason. Awesome ride! [cl

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https://www.ebay.com/p/16047661627 Found some...

 

[Old Stuff]

Wasn't going to ask but.....

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[dmw56]

Finished rebuilding the front suspension. Left side upper control arm was loose and both lower ball joint I were shot.
Got a kit from Kanter seems like a good kit for the money. I did notice the tie rod ends were much smaller. Oh well!