Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

Ryan,

There are some good lessons to be learned from his video......Number 1 - CBB in an Olds [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif[/img] But she now goes like the wind [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yduuS6f3QSM

Dan

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

My Brain stopped processing when he mentioned 5-6 mpg!

Nice car, and Leno really seems like a fun guy!!

Ryan

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

Got samples from SMS today.

I think some of the numbers written on the page are prices?

Holy Snappenolsnaponavich

Ryan

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Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

Having Fun now....just wait [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

Dan

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

From what I have seen and read Legendary will be the interior supplier. I need carpet, a headliner, front seat covers, (not sure if I should also order the seat cover install kit with foam, etc. I assume so) and a few miscellaneous items.

The door panels look good except the drivers panel needs repaired due to a chunk missing from the upper section.

Only missing one window winder, but Greg G threw in a vintage yellowed knob winder.

Ryan

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

Knob winder [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif[/img]

You keswickian

Dan

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

Who will do your interior.....labor price?

Dan

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

I have a budget for that but don't know of any places locally...haven't started to research this yet.

Ryan

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

You will also need package tray, carpet underlayment, dash restoration.....have you looked at the under dash wiring harness? I assume it will be ok....but you never know with almost 50 year old wiring? You will also need to restore all the interior halo trim and bucket seat backs and lowers. Armrests and armrest pads. Don`t forget the seat belts and covers.

Dan

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Knob winder [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif[/img]

You keswickian

Dan </div></div>

[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif[/img] thanks dan, great morning laugh! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

I've been doing my seats myself for the '68 with Legendary covers, foam from them (it's really ACI brand), using an installation kit from www.seat-guy.com. Ben is an Olds guy (though he just sold his '66) and is great to work with.

Ames Performance makes the correct molded seat chrome for the edge of the seat plastic too. I got an order of some new screws, seat chrome trim, seat bumpers, and it added up to $240. Stuff came in and is nice, but it's always the tiny stuff that kills your budget.

The good part is that '69-72 seat backs are all the same, not terribly hard to find (and interchangeable side to side)... you can restore with SEM landau black.

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 83hurstguy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've been doing my seats myself for the '68 with Legendary covers, foam from them (it's really ACI brand), using an installation kit from www.seat-guy.com. Ben is an Olds guy (though he just sold his '66) and is great to work with.

Ames Performance makes the correct molded seat chrome for the edge of the seat plastic too. I got an order of some new screws, seat chrome trim, seat bumpers, and it added up to $240. Stuff came in and is nice, but it's always the tiny stuff that kills your budget.

The good part is that '69-72 seat backs are all the same, not terribly hard to find (and interchangeable side to side)... you can restore with SEM landau black. </div></div>

Thanks for the info, I will check this out.

Ryan

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

I found the W-31 decals. pm me your address and I'll send them. They're probably only good as tool box decals at this point though due to being 46 years old.

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

Email sent [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

Thanks John, and Thanks Dan.

These will be a welcome addition to my W-31 Binder.

Ryan

PS: Are they white or black?

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

They are white.

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

Great looking forward to the mail delivery!

Ryan

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

order now from sms if you want the stuff before fall. been waiting 8 weeks now for some items. horrible communications and SLOW.

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: stritestoration</div><div class="ubbcode-body">order now from sms if you want the stuff before fall. been waiting 8 weeks now for some items. horrible communications and SLOW. </div></div>

So far Legendary looks like the interior vendor of choice:-)

I am not a patient guy:-(

Ryan

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

I ordered some vinyl and cloth material along with a foam backed hedliner material for a '77 blazer I picked up. First I waited for the samples. Then tried to get someone on the phone to order. Then weeks go by and I called to say, send what you have. Weeks later again I am waiting for the headliner material to be foam backed and the &quot;door panel&quot; guy does that supposedly. I don't mind the wait if I knew in advance. Lack of communication is what fires up the nerves. legendary is usually good, just have to wait the normal 4-6 weeks on things they need to make up. Good luck.

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: stritestoration</div><div class="ubbcode-body">order now from sms if you want the stuff before fall. been waiting 8 weeks now for some items. horrible communications and SLOW. </div></div>

So far Legendary looks like the interior vendor of choice:-)

I am not a patient guy:-(

Ryan </div></div>

YOU BETTER TALK WITH Legendary.....ASAP....as I believe they WILL NOT have all that you need. THUS.....YOU WILL BE GOING RIGHT BACK TO.....SMS.
WIth a POST SEDAN......ONLY SMS can only make certain interior parts.

You need to have patients when building a car.

Dan

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

Yes.....lots and lots of horror stories with SMS.

Dan

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

I will get the Legendary samples and check against the original interior and see if I can go with them.

Good call.

Ryan

PS: Is patience the same as stubbornness? If so we are good to go:-)

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

I will get the Legendary samples and check against the original interior and see if I can go with them.
__________________________________________________ ______________________________

Make it correct and right - even if it means going with the more expensive product. You were the one that named yourself a Cheapskate [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif[/img]

DO IT RIGHT!

Dan

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

Will do!!

Ryan

I still have to compare the SMS samples to original yet.

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

Well SMS samples are perfect:-)

I see why people put up with delays, lack of communication and poor customer service. Sign me up:-)

Ryan

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Carpet looks the same, but I don't have any decent original carpet to really compare

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Headliner material is perfect
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Upper and lower door panel vinyl is perfect (I won't be buying door panels just fixing one damaged spot)
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Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

I already knew the correct answer [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

Dan

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

WOW

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

They have the right stuff!!

I need the right stuff.

Keep it simple:-)

Ryan

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

The things I love about SMS? Hmm, their upfront (note-pre purchase customer service)-fantastic. The fabric match-better than anything else out there. Their ability to charge your credit card immediately upon placing the order-second to none. That's it. Ryan, my fellow A Body enthusiast, good luck!

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

Can't wait!!

Ryan

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

Make sure the backing material for that fabric is the same as your original. I bought some of what I thought was the same material gtom SMS for my gramma's 75 Firebird and it turned out what they sold me was the material used for making welting - a non stretchable canvas-backed vinyl instead of the stretchable fabric backed material used in the rest of the seat material.

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Make sure the backing material for that fabric is the same as your original. I bought some of what I thought was the same material gtom SMS for my gramma's 75 Firebird and it turned out what they sold me was the material used for making welting - a non stretchable canvas-backed vinyl instead of the stretchable fabric backed material used in the rest of the seat material. </div></div>

I will order a headliner (complete not just the material) do I need to worry?

Ryan

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

No need to worry - What Steve is mentioning - also happened to me once....but this was a long time ago. I have had no problems since. They have resolved this problem.

Dan

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

Got it.

Thx

Ryan

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

Something else to consider Ryan is the vinyl I received had been painted rather than dyed. My trimmer discovered this when he went to wipe off some excess glue from the vinyl and the paint went with it. Not sure if this is the case with everything?

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

I will check on that Damien.

Thanks for the tip, I appreciate feedback. ROOKIE HERE!!!

Ryan

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

Turns out Paul Martin/Canuck is the nicest muscle car guy going!!

He sent me a 1969 Oldsmobile starter kit.
Hose clamps, tubes (I don't know where they go but I really like them) front brake drums (non finned) a jack hook, and front turn signals.

I think he wanted the 69 stuff out of the way for the seventies W-Machine build area:-)

THANK YOU PAUL!!!

Ryan

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

Ryan, the tubes are for the valve cover breather to air filter, 1970 used them ,Not sure about 69, The drums are for the rear, and that style was used up until 1970 on many w machines.

Paul

Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

Perfect, looking forward to using them, on the rear (typed before thinking)

Ryan

Thanks again!!