Well after looking at Rupps "steal" on the Fairlane I had to go out looking for a "dare to be different" car (damn you Steve!) lol. It's a 70 Catalina that will receive a few tasteful mods here and there that will make it a great driver with some ummph! It has a rebuilt 400 in it already with about 15K miles factory A/C car and disc brakes, I will be adding pw and buckets, and also a tilt column and rear disc brakes to make it a little more stoppable in the LA traffic! I got a GREAT deal on it and I mean I stole the car! Any ideas of what I should do suggestions welcomed and PS as well I am thinking an air ride suspension maybe and a 19/20" wheel combo? Here is what I am starting with:
Also I received a stack of meticulous records from the previous owner: