1959 Pontiac Catalina Safari

[dmw56]

The driver side was sagging a little lower than the other side. The spring was a little shorter. So I evened them up with a slight lowering.
Half a coil probably won't see a difference. But it is even now.

 

[05snopro440]

The driver side was sagging a little lower than the other side. The spring was a little shorter. So I evened them up with a slight lowering.
Half a coil probably won't see a difference. But it is even now.

I have new front springs waiting to go into my '62 Bel Air for this exact reason. The problem is I cut the springs already (18 years ago) and it's real low, so I can't cut them more to even them out. Going from the 6 cylinder springs to the small block springs too.

 

[Torchie]

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[Old Stuff]

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[dmw56]

Finished up the throttle using GM parts. Had to shorten it, move it to the other side and change the angle.
Decided since the engine is really easy to get to right now I'd change the water pump. It was only $50 from NAPA. I have no history on the old one.

 

[soltz]

Good thinking on the water pump.[cl
It’s coming along nicely [P

 

[dmw56]

Damn, that's a big clutch fan! Should move lots of air.

 

[Tripper]

Damn, that's a big clutch fan! Should move lots of air.

WOW... not sure I've ever seen a factory fan quite that large!

BoB

 

[Old Stuff]

Do you still have the stock shroud for it?

 

[dmw56]

Do you still have the stock shroud for it?

I don't have the Cadillac fan shroud but i have one for the 389. The fan does fit.
I don't know how well it will line up yet but I guess I'll find out soon.

 

[dmw56]

Sorry I haven't updated this for awhile.
Got the engine in and everything connected. Fits like it was made for it.
Shortened the drive shaft and used a TH400 yoke and u-joint with 2 different sides.

 

[lowbudget50]

Very nice fit hahahaha

 

[Tripper]

Sweeeet!!! I'm right behind you!

BoB

 

[dmw56]

Cleaning up the inside.

 

[dmw56]

Cleaning up what's left of the paint on the outside!

 

[05snopro440]

Great to see you on and it's looking good! That Caddy mill fits like a glove!

 

[Tripper]

Cleaning up the inside.

WOW... what did you use to get them that clean?!? [S

BoB

 

[dutch]

That patina is gorgeous

 

[bob w]

Don't make it too nice.

 

[BillM]

That patina is gorgeous

I'm with Dutch!