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

You may be upset now, but in years to come, you will just consider it a part of the learning process.

Here was my body-off moment 24 years ago....If I did it, so can you!!!

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...p_body_off.jpg

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

Bill,

I Remember this picture....Priceless [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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

Thanks for the vote of confidence!!!

Ryan

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

If your bumpers don't have external surface rust and haven't been hit/bent, they are likely as nice as you'll ever find. Clean them up for now, rattle can the inside silver if it really bugs you, and replate them later. Nice bumpers on these cars are not easy to find, and I haven't heard great things about the repros in terms of the chrome quality.

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

Thanks Luke, New chrome is &quot;phase 2&quot; on the originals they are very solid and original so they are part of the heart and soul!!

Ryan

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

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Canuck</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I removed my convertible body years ago by pulling the rear up first, using the seat belt anchors. Then lifting the front using the front body mounts. Only one cherry picker needed. </div></div> X2. I have used 4 chains (or 2 long ones) In a criss cross pattern attatched to the rear seat belt mounts and there are two holes suitable for lifting by the kick panel area. put the engine hoist in the middle and lift. the car will be a tad back heavy but with a buddy or two they can lift and guide the chassis out of the way. I'd hate to see the body sway on you and make those firewall brackets distort anything.

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

Thanks for sharing,

I have two engines hoists ready to go, and we have cinder blocks and 10 foot long 4X4's for front and back, so we will add blocking (1.5 inch thick wood) as she goes up till an additional block can be added, no swaying, no risky stuff:-)

Very excited, and nervous!

Ryan

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

Good luck this weekend Ryan!
Did you see the W27 cover in the other thread...no not original but way cool!
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbthrea...m-fi#Post637805

[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
~ Pete

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

I really like those W-27 covers!!

I have lots of &quot;Phase 2&quot; ideas!!

Ryan

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

Ryan

when we were chatting at MCACN, were you looking for seatbelts?

Paul

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

Yes, I bought a set of 1970 or 71 belts but if I can get 69's that would be better as the Center piece of the buckle (button) is different blue vs black.

Ryan

Thanks for thinking of my project!!!

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

I hear &quot;Lift OFF&quot; right about now [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

Dan

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

Today we took the training wheels off!!!!

The point of no return is a while back:-)

Ryan

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...9-img_3416.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...0-img_3419.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...1-img_3425.jpg

This didn't work other than we used this set up to keep the car from tilting back as the weight is pretty far back.
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...2-img_3428.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3-img_3432.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...4-img_3441.jpg

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

We are off to a Christmas party otherwise i would kill y'all with pictures, this should get you going:-)

Ryan

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...5-img_3502.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...6-img_3507.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...7-img_3512.jpg

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

Well Done! A day you will forever remember.....especially Jamie [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif[/img]

I love the tool box on the jack support in the rear of the car.....Priceless [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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

Well done guys!

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

[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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

Well done,, Hope all goes well.

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

Good job!!!!

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

Thanks guys!!!

PS: we didn't use a tool box as a jack spacer:-) those are 8x8 wood blocks Dad uses under his fifth wheel, he added handles, as he is retired and blings out everything:-)

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

Ha! That is too funny.....looks just like a work toolbox [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

Dan

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

Great stuff Ryan.
Kind of fun tearing `em apart, Eh?

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

So much fun!!

Bummer, we had to clean up and return the engine hoists and cinder blocks immediately after we finished, we didn't have time to admire our work at all. We snapped a few pictures and headed out.

I am so cheap I borrowed the blocks:-)

Here are a few more pictures.

Ryan

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...9-img_3434.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...0-img_3437.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...1-img_3444.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...2-img_3451.jpg

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

Stephen J Minore is having an article penned in MusleCar Review. We had a great time with Tim Murphy authenticating my authentic car:-)

Ryan

http://www.hotrod.com/features/1511-...phen-j-minore/

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

Congrats Ryan &amp; family, we knew you could do it!!

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

How did you attach rear chains to trunk?
( I've got to do a frame swap in the spring..)
Thanks D.

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

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: daverd</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How did you attach rear chains to trunk?
( I've got to do a frame swap in the spring..)
Thanks D. </div></div>

Nope. Didn't work.

I made brackets to attach to the trunk hinge brackets of the car but it was too flexible, we only used these as a safety measure in case the body started to fall backwards.

Ryan

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

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: daverd</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How did you attach rear chains to trunk?
( I've got to do a frame swap in the spring..)
Thanks D. </div></div>

How I did it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...m69/frame2.jpg

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

Looking great Ryan and family. Keep up the good work.

Jason

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

Thanks guys!!

Ryan

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

Thanks Ryan for the answer
To my question.
Thanks for the picture supernovasss

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

Awesome progress Ryan!

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

I am buying an inexpensive tow bar and magnetic trailering lights so we can flat tow my chassis home.

Otw home Dad's friend has a truck shop where we hope to use the steam Gennie and blast everything clean.....

Planning to get this done before Santa comes:-)

Started chatting with the powder coat place and sent them sample pictures from Dan Vasic's current restoration project so we can discuss quality. They mentioned that the incoming quality is a big factor especially if the frame is all pitted.

A friend offered a set of five 14 X 6 steel wheels and a few used 67-69 dog dish caps so I can have a set of WW bias ply tires and a set of red line radials. (This way I can get all 10 wheels done at the same time. (Hope this works out!)

Ryan

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

You're probably going to have to fill, block and paint if you want it to appear like it did when new.

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

FIND ANOTHER Powder Coater.....until you find the correct one.

Dan

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

They will say the same thing. Unless he fills in the entire frame with a high temp filler he will not get a smooth frame back. Guys use JB Weld and apparently Allmetal body filler to get pieces smooth before powder.

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

Ryan, is it logistically possible/feasible for you to use Dan's guy for powder coating? I've got no idea how far apart you guys are. Please let me know if I need to give myself an uppercut! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

Ok, just looked. 650 miles. Uppercut given!

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

I haven't even seen the examples at their facility yet so I won't rule them out. I can't sneak away to tour their facility till the new year.

Dan's vendors are not right around the corner for me:-( that would be too easy!!

I will find a pitted piece of metal for them to powder coat and see how it comes out and go from there.

Ryan

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

http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/chassis...-coat-a-frame/

Good info here.

Ryan

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

The team at Muscle Car Restorations in Chippewa Falls, WI. does great work....They usually always have a car or two at MCACN.
My powder coater does a lot of the same as in this article.....just as he
does the front rotors....I have him do the same with the rear drums.....again this is more for the driver car....but I have also used the same procedure with judged cars....no point deductions. I like to eliminate the possibility for any and all rust ever returning. Not an easy task. This article is 100% correct it is ALL IN THE PREP WORK!


Dan