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GrtDanes


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Hi boys I have a chance to buy a complete body with all the parts except motor and frame.Just woundering if its worth my time to buy it and part it out?Its already disasembled.

Any comments would be helpful,going to see it tomorrow.It is a sweet deal.



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GrtDanes wrote:

Hi boys

I have a chance to buy a complete body with all the parts, except motor and frame.

Just woundering if its worth my time to buy it and part it out? Its already disasembled.

Any comments would be helpful,going to see it tomorrow.It is a sweet deal.

         only value is driveline and frame (actually its too long)   It would have to be free



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Have to agree with Mr. Carl. unless it's $100 or less & close to home ain't worth "Jack Sh(t " without the frame!!! Fenders & doors may sell [ if any good] but is it worth the hassle of dragging the hulk home????

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Damn your good dualquadpete it is 100.Well that means an extra 2 cases of beer for me and no bloody knuckles.Thanks boys.

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Not so quick guys, it may have options.

Any rare option stuff on it?

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Am going to see it tomorrow.Everything is boxed and it is a convertible.

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What should I be looking for Carl.Im not familiar with them?

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check for the dash with the bulge  and see if the steering column has a extra lever to bend the column  and take a pictures of the tach and guages and console



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GrtDanes wrote:

What should I be looking for Carl.Im not familiar with them?




I would look for any power options, seat, antenna, windows, trunk etc. Also as mentioned, a/c, tilt, speedometer with oil pressure and temperature gauge, stuff like that.

Pictures would be great if you are unsure.

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Thanks guys I will get pics and check out everything else and post tomorrow night.

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I, for one, will be waiting anxiously!!!

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Thanks guys I will get pics and check out everything else and post tomorrow night.

         That was a close Shave   glad we caught you for Pontiac info  



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.....very slim chance but the 2+2 was a Catalina, so see if the rear quarters have the louvers ( I want them !! ) . Check the headlight bezels , no pitting is hard to find. Look if the top motor and cylinders are there . Dash switches for top, maybe rear speaker, reverb ? am/fm radio . power vent windows . fender skirts , back up lights that aren't pitted up. There can be alot of little parts on the car well worth it.

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For a hundred bucks I'd take it, as long as you have a cheap way of getting it home. You should even get a few bucks for the leftover scrap. As said, all the little parts add up ... even the automotive fasteners, clips, etc.



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Got some pics boys.Most is junk,both bumpers are in good shape,no dents or pitting,same as tail lights,dash looks good all knobs and radio is there.Its mostly body parts and some trim that's not pitted either.

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GrtDanes wrote:

Got some pics boys.Most is junk,both bumpers are in good shape,no dents or pitting,same as tail lights,dash looks good all knobs and radio is there.Its mostly body parts and some trim that's not pitted either.

 http://canadianponcho.activeboard.com/t56818737/pics-of-parts-64-catalina/



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