cheyenne93 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Build started for the 2022 cannon ball. 1962 catalina. Cut off top, Shaped the windshield frame. The convertible boot from 65 GTO reshaped corners. lowered rearend. Made filler panels for ends of back seat. Wheels are from 70 firebird. Thanks for lookin. Comments welcomed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Looks great so far. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Cool, so far! I'm sure it'll be great, have fun with the conversion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Looks like you're off to a great start. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris chabre Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 62 Catalina is one of my favorite GM cars. Ill be following since Id love to have a convertible on the shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Great job converting to a convertible, I like that you remembered about the interior changes, many don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 Great job. Looking forward to seeing how you complete it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 Mmmm. That has some potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 Nice start! I like where you're going with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 This is where the fun is, Joel! Whatcha got planned for that roof you cut off, hmmm? 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheyenne93 Posted April 19, 2022 Author Share Posted April 19, 2022 Just a stock convertible with custom wheels and tires. May do something different with exhaust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheyenne93 Posted April 19, 2022 Author Share Posted April 19, 2022 10 hours ago, customline said: This is where the fun is, Joel! Whatcha got planned for that roof you cut off, hmmm? 🙂 No plans for the removed roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 6 minutes ago, cheyenne93 said: No plans for the removed roof. Hang on to it. There's a roof swap out there with your name on it! 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheyenne93 Posted April 19, 2022 Author Share Posted April 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, customline said: Hang on to it. There's a roof swap out there with your name on it! 😉 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheyenne93 Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 Got the motor done. Stock, just added plug wires and chromed the valve covers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Engine is neat and clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 Very nice looking engine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheyenne93 Posted April 26, 2022 Author Share Posted April 26, 2022 Progress so far. Engine and chassis are mated. Interior painted. Still have to do some finishing touches to the dash. Body painted. Not to pat myself on the back but, by far the nicest black paint job I have ever done. No clear cote, Straight rustoleum gloss black spray over rustoleum white primer. Now getting really excited about finishing it. Can't wait to see it with all the chrome done. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 (edited) Looking good! Nice smooth black paint. Should really pop with the chrome done. Later- Edited April 26, 2022 by Modlbldr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Nice choice to do it in black, looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Been enjoying watching your build. Your black paint job reminds of a friend's car that was also a Catalina convertible done in black with the maroon interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheyenne93 Posted April 30, 2022 Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 Decided to take a break from building for a bit. seeing that the Catalina is a 2022 cannonball entry got plenty of time to finish it up. Thanks for lookin and comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Lovely work on the convertible conversion, very clean. Nice interior detail too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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