Vintage Pontiac Engine Compartment Makeover - Rattle-Can Roll-Call - Pontiac Tech
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A '59 Pontiac Catalina equipped with the 345hp NASCAR Tri-Power engine is our subject, but the basics will apply to most vintage Pontiacs. Notice the typical cosmetic no-nos: peeling engine paint; rusty exhaust manifolds; fuel-stained intake; fluid-stained frame; incorrect hoses, clamps, and radiator cap; and modern-era battery (not shown). Although this big muscle Catalina could hold its own on the street and the strip, it wasn't a pretty sight at the car shows when its hood was raised. View Related Article
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