63 catalina convertable

[JUSTRITE]

I Just bought a 63 Catalina Conv. with 53000 original miles on it. It is in beutiful cond. A couple of things needed done
Does anybody have a good pic of the correct wheel covers. There seems to be confusion (with Me) between 64 and 63
Also what kind of oil is reccomended for it.
Thanks
The car was a southern car and other than the dealers I am the 3rd owner The car was bought at Thompson Motores in Greewwood SC and spent most of its life in a garage

 

[melsg5]

Here are some images from google
https://www.google.com/search?q=ima...ODpLMyfNq69gegJ&ved=0CB8QsAQ&biw=1680&bih=849

As far as oil I would use a 10W30 or 10W40, I use a 10W30 Valvoline VR1 in a silver bottle for the older cars due to its zinc/phosphorus content. Mobil 1 has a 10W50 that you could try that has a high zinc/phosphorous content.

 

[cammerjeff]

Congrats!!!!! & Welcome!!!! But we need to see some pictures!!!!!

 

[greck48]

wheel covers

check craigslist for wausau wi... guy is selling wheel covers for a 63 catalina

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[greck48]

wheel covers

are you good on your 63 wheel covers.. if not let me know & i can shoot my
64 wheels with origional covers & send to you if it would help?

 

[92 Sunbird LE]

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/pts/4788235082.html

http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/pts/4774975727.html

http://www.hubcaps.org/pon1.html

http://www.lov2xlr8.no/brochures/pontiac/63pon/bilder/2.jpg

Doug in P.R.

 

[JUSTRITE]

THANKS
The info is all good. Does anybody know if the parisianne door panels are the same as a catalina
Also does anyone know where you can get the left hand studs

 

[cammerjeff]

20 years ago I wasable to get them from Napa, but the were expensive, and after I had a setof tires installed and the idiot doeing the work broke the 1st 3 lugs he hit with the air gun, I decided to have all 10 drivers side convertedto standard right handLug studs. It was cheaper to but 10 Studs and Nuts than to buy 3 Left hand studs!!!!
And I was never maked down at a show for having the wrong lug studs and nuts under the hub caps. Just something to consider.But if you have to have it all originalI understand that also.

I beleive Dorman stillmakes them, but the last time I looked they were over $25.00 each!!!! And the same Right hand stud could be bought for under $7.00

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[4DoorCatalina]

I have a 63 Catalina with correct covers. They were definitely included in the link. Seems like you have that figured out. I think I appreciate them more, now! May start taking them inside with me at night! The wheel stud fiasco reminded me of when I got new tires. I took off my hubcaps and had taped messages stuck everywhere so the 20 year old at the Firestone store at least had a chance!

 

[JUSTRITE]

Thanks to you all I did manage to get 2 sets of correct wheel covers 1 set is 63 spinners the other set regular delux ones. The wheel lugs I changed to right hand threads much easier.
I love my pontiac
Thanks for your help