Congrats! Put up some pics, if you can!
Same. Seen some SWEET onesI really like Catalinas.
ThankYa! I’ll try to post some pictures soon…But,Be warned, it a little roug!😵💫Congrats! Put up some pics, if you can!
ThankYa! It’s a 400 with automatic transmissio…Thats about all I know as of now. Do y’all know where I may be able to locate some sheet metal and body parts? This ain’t gonna be no show car, so I’m not to concerned what years or models, or even other brands and makes the parts are from! I’m trying to educate myself on B-bodies!Welcome. I really like Catalinas. What's your drivetrain?
Man, there are guys in here whose cars have been up on cinder blocks since 1986.ThankYa! I’ll try to post some pictures soon…But,Be warned, it a little roug!😵💫
Rough means its kid approved. My kids know they can not touch the shiny cars. But none of Dads cars are shiny.ThankYa! I’ll try to post some pictures soon…But,Be warned, it a little roug!😵💫
🤣🤦🏼♂️Man, there are guys in here whose cars have been up on cinder blocks since 1986.
And those of us whose cars are running, have to make monthly payments to Mastercard if we wish to keep it that way.
There are 2 different versions of the 400CI, early and mid-year. Early 400 uses the "143ThankYa! It’s a 400 with automatic transmissio…Thats about all I know as of now. Do y’all know where I may be able to locate some sheet metal and body parts? This ain’t gonna be no show car, so I’m not to concerned what years or models, or even other brands and makes the parts are from! I’m trying to educate myself on B-bodies!
Thanks!
i would start by cleaning what you have to see what you need. a gallon of wd 40 a wire brush will do wonders. i would only replace the bad metal. the more original metal the better. i have repaired some pretty rough vehicles.just focus on a specific area and before long you will have a solid car. don't be afraid to try making your own panels. use the car as a pattern if possible. and cats are cool cars well worth the attention.remember to have fun along the way.
Hey P&L,i would start by cleaning what you have to see what you need. a gallon of wd 40 a wire brush will do wonders. i would only replace the bad metal. the more original metal the better. i have repaired some pretty rough vehicles.just focus on a specific area and before long you will have a solid car. don't be afraid to try making your own panels. use the car as a pattern if possible. and cats are cool cars well worth the attention.remember to have fun along the way.
the wd 40 will help break loose surface rust on panels,help remove tree stain or rust stain but use a soft scrub brush on paint. you can clean with dawn dish soap and water. would not hurt to spray bolts and get that going so when time to disassemble you might save some broken bolt problems. as far as replacement parts try to save as much of what you have like mastercylinder,brake drums and so on. when money is scarce.then elbo grease is the solution. clean things to evaluate what parts can be saved. i would take one piece off refurbish it then put it back on the car. that keeps from loosing bolts and shows a little progress. might keep you interested so you don't get discouraged.1 hour here 1hour there and you might get it running and moving. the more you accomplish the more motivated you will get. have fun with it. then enjoy the ride.Hey P&L,
I like your approach and appreciate the advice! Plus, my wallet probably won’t allow much more😏and replacement parts are proving difficult to find😵💫🥴🤯As far as the WD40 goes, what will that assist with, and how would I clean the area afterwards for primer and paint?
ThankYa👊🏻
Agreed. Very hard to give 3rd party, hypothetical advice... Not much point in repairing the sneaker if the foot is missing.Welcome , Are there pics for this?🤔