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1965 Pontiac Catalina - Rapid Rodstoration

1965 Pontiac Catalina Front View
Here's the Catalina before... 
   
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1965 Pontiac Catalina Front View
Here's the Catalina before it was rechristened.
1965 Pontiac Catalina Interior View Steering Wheel
Check out that dash. It looks... 
   
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1965 Pontiac Catalina Interior View Steering Wheel
Check out that dash. It looks nearly brand-new, and it was! Compare this to the new vision achieved by Jim's son, Rob and his friend Kevin--specifically the lack of a heater and radio controls.
1965 Pontiac Catalina Engine Removal
After a quick Sawzalling of... 
   
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1965 Pontiac Catalina Engine Removal
After a quick Sawzalling of the rusted exhaust and the removal of a few bolts, the original 389 engine was lifted out.
1965 Pontiac Catalina Body Restoration
Remember that heater plug?... 
   
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1965 Pontiac Catalina Body Restoration
Remember that heater plug? Take a gander at that. Looks like it was never punched out.
1965 Pontiac Catalina Interior View Original Steering Wheel
The interior had been removed... 
   
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1965 Pontiac Catalina Interior View Original Steering Wheel
The interior had been removed for refurbishing by this stage. Check out the original steering wheel.
1965 Pontiac Catalina Front View Drivers Side Before Paint
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1965 Pontiac Catalina Front View Drivers Side Before Paint
At home inside Rob and Kevin's new shop, the car was nearly assembled and ready for paint.
1965 Pontiac Catalina Front View Passengers Side
Even unfinished, that Ice... 
   
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1965 Pontiac Catalina Front View Passengers Side
Even unfinished, that Ice Pearl really shines.
1965 Pontiac Catalina Grille Assembly And Bumper Installation
With just a few touch-ups... 
   
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1965 Pontiac Catalina Grille Assembly And Bumper Installation
With just a few touch-ups left, the grille assembly and bumper are about to be installed. From here, it was onto a trailer and to the '05 POCI Convention.

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