Rich Killian's 1962 "Super Duty" Catalina 2 DR. HDTP, Paint P-168 Bamboo
Ivory
Frame:
1962 Narrowed frame, 4:30 spool rear end, "FAB 9.0" Alston 4 Link, Strange 35
Spline Axles, Powder coated and "Swiss Cheesed"; Two 4x2 channels to stiffen
frame rails all MIG, TIG and Set-up by Rick's Racecraft
Body:
Orginally A 62 Grand Prix Titled car, using fiberglass doors, fenders, wheel
wells, hood deck bumpers and brackets. All sheet metal floor pans, trunk, 12
point roll cage, original delete dash, Ventura Interior. Lexan Windows, Rick
Woodward handled frame, body and sheet metal work
Drivetrain:
IA-II Block, re-worked Wenzler tunnel ram, Edelbrocks, 2/800 CFM. Port - Matched
Edelbrock performer heads, Jesel, 4-7 cross-over Erson roller, all set-up and
dyno by A.E.S Elk Grove, IL. 5000 Stall, Bradco converter, A.T.I T-400 Automatic
and transbrake.
Special Thanks:
AES Engines, Rick's Racecraft, Glastech, Marks Interiors, "Big" Clara ARC
Environmental, Ambassador Towing, Crew Chiefs Mike and Nick
Speed - Times So Far:
9:70 @ 138
Started project in 2006, fabricated sheet metal for rear quarters, bead blast
and acid wash, body and parts, assembled and fit, re-assembled. Primed and
painted 11-06, set and fit the frame and drivetrain after waiting almost 10
months for 4 1/2" crank shaft to be completed. While completing and assembly
was started, I had been gathering stainless, chrome and interior parts during
the winter and spring at swap meets around the midwest.
Lary Groskopf is a great guy who builds and restores 62's. I met him while
searching for some rear window stainless trim. He not only has a great
collection of "stuff" but has become a friend as well, even though he has
learned to understand a racer's viewpoint opposed to a restoration mindset.