Will it Run?!? Barn Find High Performance 1962 Pontiac Catalina 4 Speed!

I'd know about this car for my entire life and the previous owner decided it was time to let this one go. So I jumped at the chance to own this super solid 1962 Pontiac Catalina that has a 1968 GTO 400 Engine and 1978 Trans Am Super T10 4 speed transmission and limited slip rear axle. Lets get it back on the road and better than ever! This car is NOT for sale! As always, thanks for watching!
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[@DDSpeedShop]

I wanna make fun of you. But that car is pretty sweet and super solid. What can I say, I'm jelous of your rod.

[@johncarella1836]

Looking a little bit more solid then that Camaro you got going! lol

[@zacheryjohnson234]

What kind of rod are you jealous of? His super solid one?

[@johncrichton4341]

Oh dear...

[@br549200]

@@zacheryjohnson234it’s one way of putting it

[@jazman1966]

The rod of schmoo?

[@comingtoterms5439]

man mort. i love that you can keep your sense of humour with the heater hose. that's what makes you "top shelf" giver.

[@MortskeRepair]

You gotta laugh at yourself!

[@richpolmateer7142]

All mastercraft tools have a lifetime guaranteed. But there's no Canadian tire stores in North Dakota or the USA, for that matter. Great video, Mister Mortske.

[@joelkarch3538]

nothin but smiles and whiplash ..2 tons of fun.man!!!

[@jimjacobson8758]

Finally a good car! Putting a coolant line in a vacuum port? That makes my mistakes smaller by comparison! Great video, love those land yachts. I had a 72 Buick Electra limited with a 455 & pillow back seats. “Going fast with class” rock on brother!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks 👍

[@frankdodson3534]

That Catalina way cooler and worth the time and effort than that Camaro ever will be? Sweet

[@danstraw812]

Check your local tractor supply store, they usually have quality manual choke cables for the old Farmall and Ford tractors

[@russellfuchs7903]

Looks like that bounce really worked keeping the mice out.👍

[@MortskeRepair]

It does!

[@ney4na449]

Mr. Mortske, you have demonstrated an infallible method of ensuring your buddies don't take your car for a joy ride! 😂I always liked the 62 and the 63. In fact, I liked all of them. Ames Performance might have those signal lights. Also, I wonder if the wheel fit is because the American Pontiacs had the wide track. The Canadian ones did not and the wheels sat really deep in the wheel wells on them. The Canadians used Chevy running gear too.

[@MortskeRepair]

Interesting

[@stevefarley510]

Love those Pontiacs 😊

[@andrewk6844]

that top hose trim from both ends would make it look better

[@FreedomRock44]

DUff scratching extra longgggg while saying "Call me a slacker will ya I bet you can't scratch an itch this long!!!!!!!"

[@richardmead9225]

The 5/8 plugs appeared in the 70s. You may have 1960s closed chamber heads.

[@brianfairchild7819]

i think ya peed yerself doin the donuts. im jealous. shes a real fine ride!

[@bigbgarage]

I can tell you there was no shock available for a 1962 B body way back in 1983 when my buddy had one. Pretty much have to fabricate one.

[@dutchbailey860]

Name it "Arnie" for Arnie "The Farmer" Beswick. It would look great all White, the blue interior would really pop.

[@stephenbraun9951]

Some day you ought to do the ole arm swing during a video or wash and see “who” looses it. Lol😂

[@geraldgreene6617]

I'll hit you up on your next show. 🙏⭐👁️😇

[@thatguyRawson]

What size Mastercraft wrench was that. I live two minutes away from Canadian Tire. Will send a new one out to you. Hate seeing your set incomplete.

[@MortskeRepair]

6"

[@thatguyRawson]

@MortskeRepair got the wrench for you. Just not sure of the mailing address. I found a couple. Let me know and I will mail it out this week.❤️

[@MortskeRepair]

@@thatguyRawson it's in the video description below

[@thatguyRawson]

@@MortskeRepair already mailed out my friend. Sent you the tracking number through Gmail.

[@geraldgreene6617]

Every channel I watch on KZbin talk about you. Pudding Fab shop sleeper dude vise grip garage and etcetera

[@MortskeRepair]

Good to hear!

[@alexsprings87]

I have a set of 68 GTO HO factory exhaust manifolds you are welcome to borrow and see if they fit. I live in south carolina, so they would have to be shipped. I can send pictures if you want.

[@MortskeRepair]

Ya send some pics please. Email is in the video description.

[@vdub4201]

shes Reallyyy nice!

[@jeffreycoe3584]

MOJO schooling the engineer on solenoid is priceless 😂

[@royhaught9516]

Yeah your right, they look heavy but the are not.

[@kblinn68]

Mojo is a treasure! appreciate him wile you can! his knowledge is priceless!

[@MortskeRepair]

Absolutely!

[@RabidSnot]

my sediments exactly. Where's my G-Pa.... gone over 50+yrs now. Stay Active and Healthy, Mojo.

[@johnelliott7375]

@@MortskeRepair your a very lucky man Mr. Mortske. Say hello to the National Treasure of Mojo for me and take the Duff for a nice enjoyable ride and give him a good ear scratch for guarding the Best garage in the N. Dakota territory.

[@johnelliott7375]

@@MortskeRepair I know that your a very busy man but I would start writing a good book with Mojo and whatever you can remember from you childhood and the way it was when you grew up and what they did to get where they and you, plus the knowledge you have came from. A beautiful little touch on it would be a good historical sights and lands of how things were and are looking now. If there's anything left from then, show up pictures of the place now and then and show the difference between them and if things are different oh well and if not it would be nice to see how close they are and what they are now if not the same. P.S., do what my friend did when he was on KZbin for a little while before deleting everything, hang ☢️🛑 signs like NO TRESPASSING with out permission of the Owner and the other one was WE WON'T DIAL 911 UNTIL AFTER WE DIAL .357! Worked perfectly and kept out all undesirables period. The "Trespassers will be prosecuted to the maximum sentence allowed by the law of North Dakota and the Owners"! Should be sufficient without triggering the Karen's in the neighborhood and beyond that just wants to pop in unannounced and uninvited by the Mortske Repair shop and the proprietor's, Signed Duff!💪🐕. I hope you all have a great day today.

[@SKINKLEG]

Yes! More of this car! Paint, interior, trim.

[@johnelliott7375]

Better chance of Seeing Mojo, pick a car and throw the W Block Chevrolet in it.

[@davidolson9475]

DON'T SELL IT. And definitely do at least one more follow-up episode. That thing deserves some more TLC 👍

[@johnm.5848]

Another American automotive icon returns to the road. One more feather in your cap there Mort. 👍

[@MortskeRepair]

🤓

[@stinnettracing]

​@MortskeRepair if you're still looking for stock manifolds, I'm going sunday to look at a garage full of old pontiac parts and he said he has quite a few different sets of exhaust. Let me know. 😁🤙

[@MortskeRepair]

@@stinnettracingyup, send us an email.

[@theoldcripple]

Is the right side exhaust restricted? Might have been the camera angle, it looked like it was flowing only half compared to the left side.

[@harrywalker968]

mr muski.. i watched this n that garage, chad.. building a 350 chev.. ill keep my clevo.. chevs are bad.. which ive known for 60 yrs.. proof in the pud..ausie..@@MortskeRepair

[@FrisellFan01]

You may have the start of a real gem here.......I hope you keep it and do something special with it.....

[@MortskeRepair]

That’s the plan

[@JeffKopis]

​​@@MortskeRepairMort, don't you already have a pretty clean '62 Pontiac? Not that there's anything wrong with having 2! They ain't makin' any more! And they aint common like F-bodies and Squarebodies!

[@MortskeRepair]

@@JeffKopis only one

[@baconator_c10]

26 mins in and I’m salivating over the Cat. The ‘62 isn’t only the best looking year, but Pontiac royalty! It definitely deserves to be loved. I’d make a 421 super duty clone and drive the wheels off of it. ❤ Good stuff Mortske! Tell Duff I said hi.

[@MortskeRepair]

Right on!

[@stevenhagebusch9561]

lol till you see the price of real s.d. parts......unless you just throw what ever works at it to do it correctly as a "clone" will be pricey.....ask how i know....my 62 cats a replica of a s.d.....not a clone of a s.d. with alot of factory s.d. parts...i drag race it in vintage super stock....bench seat 4 speed heater delete radio delete clock delete revese light delete very built 389 real s.d. top end nos s.d. scoop 62 prix grills muncie rock crusher 390s out back on cheater slicks..with steelies and dog dishes....traction bars from the company who made em for pontiac in the 60s been discontinued for yrs but tracked down the owner of the company and was willing to make me a set due to how i was building the car..i tracked every factory photo every vintage race/pit photo i could to build the car over 10 yr period.....if you look at it youd swear it was a s.d. its not poncho "purists" would pick it apart....wrong man choke cable wrong plug wire stand non s.d. clutch linkage 14 in wheels not 15s ect ect..... personally id toss that 400 put a correct 389 tri power back in it find a shifter that actually fits the floor correctly and hammer the snot out of it.....but if i get another 4 speed 61-62 cat im doin a nascar like fire ball roberts....

[@baconator_c10]

@@stevenhagebusch9561 Sounds like you’re living the dream. That’s determination! A 421 SD has always been and still is a “dream car” that I’ll never have. But if I win the lottery….. lol, yeah right. Anyhow, I guess I should have worded it different. Replica, clone, tribute, or whatever I mean, I’d make it look like a SD421 and be damn proud of it.

[@stevenhagebusch9561]

​@@baconator_c10no worries.....i just think clones tossed around to much and can take away from the real ones.....that being said i seen a real s.d. at a poci show in the early 90s.....i was barely a teen.....i fell in love.....wanted a gto....better yet a judge but i like full sizes and it was the most beautiful thing ever......second only to a 69 judge.....which is my other dream car like you....come on lottery lol.....over 20 yrs latter and naming my daughter catalina i found mune in a salvage yard a start over where it had been since 71......tracked down the guy who ordered it.....factory hi po tri power 389 bench 4 speed manual every thing delete every thing.....think the only box for go fast he didnt check was 421.....so being i really really wanted a s.d. it was at least the bones to start....my dads a old hot rodder so all i know is points and muti carbs......id say im pretty lucky to atleast aquire one of my dream cars.....find a ole 62 cat every thing else can be aquired with time and patience.....took me 10 yrs to build mine.....

[@petebovenzi8119]

I love that car too !

[@richardthomas1743]

General Motors had a "Black Cherry" paint. The Pontiac would look awesome painted Black Cherry !

[@richardbates2367]

Yes because the 66-67 Chevy Chevelle ss396 in black cherry red with the black vinyl top and interior look like a very sharp car!!!

[@multiperpose2010]

The only "mostly consistent" thing in my life is Mortske Mondays

[@EarlwithanE]

That was the shortest “Will It Run” ever!!! I noticed this video is less than 2 hours. “That Guy” will be happy, but the rest feel cheated 😂😂😂 👍💪😎

[@hackitgarage6503]

😂under two hours is short video quality content

[@eugenesbackyardrepair4593]

Yes short videos have no quality of content 😊

[@marknease1631]

That’s okay…as long as he doesn’t shortchange us on Duff shots, I’m fine with that. Brittanie’s are my favorite breed of dogs. I’m here to see Duff dog, Mortske second.

[@corydriver7634]

😂

[@georgeponnay447]

😂

[@michaelmccluskey1155]

I’m really diggin that 62. Nice updates with the engine and transmission.

[@jeffreybabb277]

Would absolutely love to see the Catalina restored, she's a beauty!!!

[@PongbyAtari]

Good looking old Pontiac definitely a keeper 😊 Would ❤ to see more Catalina vids for sure.

[@garybrady9531]

Most definitely would like to see more of the Catalina progress

[@MortskeRepair]

Good to hear!

[@joethepirate1]

Nothing beats Mortske’s Movie Monday! Hi Duff!

[@sdnkjohnson]

That's a sweet old ride. I enjoy the sound it makes going through the gears. A burnout cam on the back of the car would be super cool. Another great video.

[@americanrambler4972]

I am only 19 minutes into this episode. And this old poncho is way, way to gooder for your general inventory standard! I mean, it’s almost got zero rust! Basically just the front lower fenders, which can be cut out and patched. I have been seeing this in the background in a number of your recent videos. Looking forward to seeing what you’ve got here and what you do to it. Those headers have definitely gotta go. And it also needs the front bumper and trim put back on. P. S. I like raised white letters facing out on sporty looking cars like this ‘62 Catalina. Now back to the video.

[@waynedavis7245]

Great video Mortske. Hope too see more on this old Pontiac. I would probably go with the blue paint.

[@Guns_N_Gears]

I would love to have that. I'd tune it up and drive the pants off it!! Great find Mort👍👍

[@ZBR_garage]

I’ve been waiting for this, I have a soft spot for 62 Catalina’s. They’re not easy to find, definitely a keeper.

[@gabeekstrom7897]

Saw the 5 spokes on a Catalina knew it had to be an Uncle Terry whip HA…side note- “super Duty hood scoop” 😂

[@MartsGarage]

Don't think I've seen you smile so much on a test drive, Mortske. No wonder the big old Tin Indian is not for sale. It will be nice to see you do some fixing on it rather than just flipping it. All the best, Mart in England.

[@iHap]

Duff has the most intelligent eyes of any living being on the planet. God bless you Mort for taking care of him.

[@wattsd12]

Like father like son. I knew this was gonna be a good one from the start.

[@FreedomRock44]

shipping weight 1692 kg / 3730 lbs estimated curb weight: 1770 kg / 3900 lbs With a 389 in it!!!!! Not sure if the 400 weighs much more than a 389???? Mortske it is not just a Catalina it is a 1962 Pontiac Catalina Sports Coupe.

[@tiredagain6722]

Coolant into a vacuum port... didn't see that one coming 😮

[@Shermhioctane]

Who doesn't have those days! 😄🍺

[@carlbernard4197]

​@Shermhioctane yea not a fun oops moment. Had someone do better than that, a fella in the auto shop I worked at watched me take out the oil filter so could take off another part and he subsequently proceeds to crank the truck over with no oil in it!😮😮😮😂

[@robertnauss4815]

You better hope Pudding the clown doesn't see that heater hose to the vacume port boo boo ...lol 😂

[@jeffhutchins7048]

At least you know SOME of your intake valves are good! And the combustion chambers are CLEAN!

[@MortskeRepair]

No doubt!

[@larrywinemiller794]

I had a bunch of pontiac hardtops and convertibles, Many of them ran hard like the 62 . The one that reminds me of you pounding the 62 was a 65 Bonneville two door hardtop with fenderskirts that I bought in leavenworth Ks with a 389 and a factory 4 speed it was a sleeper, one time I washed the motor and then hotrodded it and blowed the rods clear out of the block, all of the pistons were up to the top of the cylinders, the push rods wer fish hooks the cam was in little pieces as was the crank. Ibought a 428 out of a 69 grand prix with 390 horse and put it in the 65 It was the fastest car in Leavenworth . Thanks for bringing back the memories for this 75 year old man.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for sharing!

[@davidarnette327]

Wow Mojo gets to work in the cool part of the shop! You got some nice cars setting around! I never seen a 348 big block in real life. Also awesome job getting that hood out the silo!

[@billsims4607]

Did not go un noticed...lol

[@Awsom47Merc]

* Mortske, it says you posted this one 11hrs ago but hasn't that Poncho been sitting around your shop for many vids now ? Hey when it blows coolant all over the inner fender well it reminded me of something I've seen many times ! However the fluid isn't green . 😳 Great donut scene. Sounds great. Duff looks pleased with the ride. Cheers Man 👊😎👍 p.s. it would be nice to see it tidied up a bit better.

[@peteloomis8456]

Those pump jacks make good torque. My dad had a 69 Pontiac Grand Prix with the 400 4 barrel factory dual exhaust with the TH400 . Not sure what it had for gears but that car would get out & move and it actually handeled pretty good . One thing to keep an eye on is the harmonic balancers on them the rubber deteriorates and the balancer will separate that will throw the balance off and cause the end of the crank shaft to bust off because the Grand Prix my dad had did this twice and i had the same thing happen to my 73 Pontiac Grand Prix with a 400 in it years ago . I worked at S&S performance in Crystal MN and we built a 455 HO Pontiac engine with all the good Pontiac speed parts with a custom sheet aluminum intake manifold custom headers and a 3 stage nitrous system that went into a 69 Pontiac GTO all tube chassis certified big tire drag car that made over 1,200 + hp to the rear wheels on our chassis dyno at the shop . The owner of the car ran it all over the usa at different 1/4 strips and back then it was a national record setting car and was at the time the quickest and fastest all Pontiac powered drag car in the states . Im also a Chevrolet guy and Mopar guy as well and of course love them ponchos because my dad had then when i was young growing up and am 61 years old now . I definitely would like to see more videos of this pump jack for sure and I feel the car is definitely worth fixing it up and getting it painted again so keep them videos coming !

[@airplanemaniacgaming7877]

Holy smokes thats a neat thing to learn from a comment, somebody who knows their way around the cars, and even did something really impressive!

[@MortskeRepair]

Hey, where's the term "pump jack" come from? Only thing I can find is it's a spin off on the word Pontiac. Was hoping it was more interesting than that!

[@redhwk44]

I was laughing my a$$ off when I saw you hook up the heater hose to the intake. Anyway, look to the top rear of the passenger cylinder head , just behind it on the top of the block, that is where you should route that heater hose. I think where you have it now your just out of the Rad and it is cooled down. As far as exhaust manifolds go, I thought I saw that you had some stock "log type" manifolds laying there. If you do those will be your best best. Pontiac was way ahead of the game back then. They have dyno'd those mainifolds against headers and only lose10-15 HP.

[@richardthomas1743]

HEY! Good morning and thumbs UP!!!

[@MortskeRepair]

🖐

[@glennnickerson8325]

What's the cure for the Monday morning grind at work? Mortske and Son!😆

[@richfletcher4286]

Definitely Yuma beige. And if at all possible, save any original paint. Not patina. Surviver. Any thoughts to sending the interior to cross stitch Taylor? It’s a great car. Worthy of a second chance on life. Do her up right.

[@americanrambler4972]

😂😂😂😂😂 routing a coolant line to the intake manifold intake port. That’s just a too real Homer Simpson moment. Doh!

[@MortskeRepair]

Doh!

[@fancyfox3602]

Another great episode mate. Super cool car, just needs putting back together and fix roofling and trim. i wouldnt do to much else. Its taken 62 years to get that patina. V8 manual is the best!

[@brianhayes7618]

Pretty good shape. Definitely a keeper

[@johnelliott7375]

Got a 65 GTO in the shop today and it is all original and was tagged last in Iowa in 75. 389/4 speed and she is solid 🪨 as a rock 🥌 no holes all surface patina even under the carpet!

[@MortskeRepair]

Awesome!

[@richardthomas1743]

YES , More Catalina please ! Hell YES!! 👍💯

[@patrickmidiri1543]

Love to see more of 1962 Pontiac. I love the way your uncle set it up. always look forward to you and Duff on Mondays. Thank you again for another cool video on an old car.

[@MortskeRepair]

Our pleasure!

[@DarkFlamage]

10K Lakes in Minnesota, right? Awesome! Wisconsin has even more than that, but it's not our license plate slogan. The new slogan I voted for to replace "America's Dairyland" was: Wisconsin >Smell Our Dairy Air< !!! LOL G/F had a 1970 Catalina 400 when I met her in 1979. Big car, Yes. Ugly design, Yes. Snap your head back when you hit the Gas, Hell Yes! Also that beige color.

[@garymccord4277]

I thought when the Poncho was hydro locked we were getting ready to see a 348 engine swap. Glad it was an honest mistake and luck was on your side. That Pontiac is wonderful in looks and the way it SOUNDS WOW.

[@MortskeRepair]

Not quite!

[@garymccord4277]

So glad love those Ponchos@@MortskeRepair

[@gene5904]

Need to give it an Indian name like smoking joe then you should paint the color of the antifreeze. Good enough for government work

[@alanjames8549]

i think you need to rock those factory hub caps

[@davido1647]

I love it when mojo starts speaking in his high-pitched voice so funny great video. Love you guys bye

[@jamesthev5607]

Good to see another Pontiac on here they're rare to see on KZbin

[@steveblottenberger1097]

Racing cam with a 4-speed and a old car you can't go wrong that is so much fun and I'll put you in the seat

[@ronclaman156]

Definition of Pontiac Poor Old Nerd Thinks It's A Cadillac

[@derekwalters6132]

Well it wouldn’t be a Mortske Monday without at least one little thing being difficult, and I don’t think there’s ever been a project in my life where I haven’t at least said WTF at least once. You figured it out fixed it up and showed everyone that people make mistakes best thing to do is learn from it, fix it, do it right and then move on from.

[@edelio2743]

A video less than 2 hours? WTF ? I thought we were going to be over 2 so we could weed out the negative Nancy's? Appreciate it all the same...thanks Mortske !!!! Sweet car !!

[@steveblottenberger1097]

Leave the headers on it man it sounds good and nice performance camshaft in it leave alone headers don't take them off

[@Wheel_Horse]

Too bad about the "A" sitting outside like that. Deserves to be warm and dry.

[@jas137]

That's awesome you got Frank Zappa to go along for the ride with you!

[@erikalbertson7483]

Dang ! That's a nice Poncho ! Same color as my '66 Starchief. Love the big Pontiacs !

[@darkwing4475]

My high school friend had a 65 gto with factory tri power carbs,, It had stupid crazy acceleration,, We measured it,,, shifting from 3rd to forth it would lay down a 20 foot long black mark,, If you could get your hands on a tri power setup, that would wake up your 400,,, Oh ya,, just remembered,,, the rear shocks are very important on the gto,, to prevent the rear axel from slaming into the bump stops when hard shifting,, :-)

[@rosebuchanan8260]

57/❤❤😂😂❤❤❤😂❤❤❤ To/7774

[@wingdwolf56]

Every January, I have a surplus of $$$ that I wanna spend on a Mortske car. And every time I see the one I want, IT AIN’T for sale!!!!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

I've been after a '62 for a long, long time. Pretty jealous!

[@MortskeRepair]

I ain’t picky. So long as it’s got a 4 speed and posi! Bein a solid 62 helps tho.

[@smokmup6098]

Throwing DD Speed Shops dad under the bus made my day.

[@anthonyvisnesky6656]

I owed a '68 GTO, with the 389, turbo 400, 3.56 posi , A/C , hood tach, silver with black interior. It was by far the quickest car "off the line" I ever owned. Wish I had kept it. But an Illinois State Police officer offered crazy money money for it. That was over 25 years ago; It would have been even " crazier money " today.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for sharing!

[@cindyh8822]

I love your channel. You are a joy to watch and very down to earth. Mojo is a hoot and duff is a special companion. Thanks for rescuing him. Fix up the Catalina that thing hauls. Keep up the good work. Look forward to every episode.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thank you so much!

[@williamdalbey4867]

Im glad you are keeping this one. Since you've got most of a blue interior, I say blue exterior. Definitely a Pontiac blue. Either way, she's gonna be one sweet Catalina!

[@MortskeRepair]

Good choice!

[@corydriver7634]

I came here to see the the comments about the hydrolock incident which surprisingly was very few. Good on you for not editing that out, I don’t think I could’ve done the same. Sweet car.

[@MortskeRepair]

Gotta learn from your mistakes!

[@aszilagyi100]

Here in Michigan, we have an authentic plate process for registering your vintage cars. That feels like an exceptional deal! If you’re OK with driving it on weekends, or to and from car club events. As well as two and From auto repairs. Michigan charges $35 one time fee for life to register a license plate that shows the same year as your car as long as it’s 26 years old or older

[@MortskeRepair]

Very nice!

[@shanesine6639]

You should build this car and paint it gold metallic…

[@jeffjeff7714]

The Catalina should be named..wait for it...Big Cat - Love this videos

[@alicemoon9008]

No Comment’s - Good Video 👍 ….. Thank’s ….. P.s. Hi👋 from Chertanovo Chopper’s Custom Club ….. Moscow City 🌆 ….. Russia 🇷🇺 …..

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks 👍

[@alicemoon9008]

@@MortskeRepair Re: Thank you for making interesting videos - Good luck in your New Beginnings …..

[@richfletcher4286]

Oh my! You’re not gonna try to kiss him, are you?

[@JohnAdzema]

Another great car revival. I always look forward to Mondays and Thursdays for your and Puddins ‘s videos. Keep up the great work.

[@MortskeRepair]

Much appreciated

[@steveblottenberger1097]

Land for speeds with a racing Cam that is the way

[@grantkoeller8911]

In 1984, with fuel injection having replaced carburetors on most cars, the Carter Carburetor plant closed. In 1985, American Car and Foundry shut down the entire Carter Carburetor foundry, a year later ceding the PCB-contaminated property to the City of St. Louis. The plant became an EPA Superfund site. The site contains contaminants including TCE and PCBs that penetrate the topsoil to bedrock. In 2013, cleanup was estimated to cost US$30 million.

[@garysoykin2783]

I love that car it's awesome put some money in it

[@rustyrods8535]

Yup let’s see more on this old gal , that may have been your best donut ever…lol well at least in the top three. It’s a keeper. Shawn RR

[@MortskeRepair]

Absolutely

[@Mike-Olds-1]

Butler Pontiac Performance might have some Mad Dog Headers that fit your application. Or maybe try Pontiac Paradise for some manifolds. Those are really cool cars 👍🇺🇸

[@MortskeRepair]

I will check it out

[@stevenhagebusch9561]

last i checked nobody makes headers for this car for prob close to 30 yrs.....not even dougs who will make anout any header for any thing.....who made the headers for my 66 prix.....stock logs are trash they dont breath for a stock grocery store cruiser theyre great....but for what im assuming he wants to do with the car get a set of factory long branches from ram air restoration......pretty much flow like heaaders but made by the factory to fit this car....was a hi pro option back then the 348 hp tri power 389 and street 421s used em also.....

[@wingdwolf56]

1979.. my cousin actually gave me his ‘62 Catalina to drive from LA to Vegas. I decided to drive home to Ohio from Vegas and he said “Send me $100”!! Sold the thing 2 days before I totaled my ‘68 442

[@danswrld]

Awww man, I have a 62 convertible, 389 4 speed, and immediately went to the description to see how much you're asking for this 62, and NOT FOR SALE....D'oh!! But what an awesome car. 62 is my favorite year for the Catalina, Grand Prix etc...

[@steveblottenberger1097]

Pontiac got a lot of torque and they kick

[@grantkoeller8911]

this is a beautiful car!!!!!!! so bad ass!!!!!