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

Ziebart plugs:-)

Ryan


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

Headliner only available from SMS Interior :-(

Dan

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

I better order soon for next year delivery

Ryan

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">I better order soon for next year delivery

Ryan </div></div>

Especially if you suspect mice have gotten up under the headliner....you do not want to be smelling that mice crap.

Dan

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

Yup dirty rotten rodents!!

Ryan

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

So you have both keys and neither works @ the glovebox?
Lube, love, tickle and keep retrying over the next bit also look up underneath and behind w/ a good light and see if any chance you can disassemble enough to open it from the inside?
If the Dealer paperwork has the key code, maybe you can get a new one cut to try also ask George @ GM Canada Vintage specifically to include it w/ your package info as the code's listed on the microfish archive page he's gleaning the info from.
What's left of the original Y73 Hood Stripes Al tried not to get and did he have them painted over when new also were the W31 decals he gave you some he had bought or any possibility they were shipped loose?
Great stuff, keep rockin' Ryan!
[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
~ Pete

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

Valentines was the day before we bought this W-31 thank you very much!!!!!!

&quot;Lube, love, tickle and keep retrying over the next bit also look up underneath and behind&quot; I assume any decent comments would be moderated out so I will leave this alone:-)

Stupid question......I assumed the glove box uses the round trunk key....never tried the square ignition key......

Yes I have already specifically asked George for the shipper documentation including key code data (I know this is not normal so I asked if he is able to show me only my cars data)

The Stagers are sorting and finding any &quot;Fossil Photos&quot; from back in the day so I can get scans to further document the history of my new baby. They will show if the W31 decals were on the car or not. But I will ask Al either way.

Ryan

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: JpMotorsports</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very cool and rare car. As others said welcome to the world of Oldsmobile. My dad always said you meet the nicest people in an Olds. </div></div>

Thanks, I am looking forward to some Oldsmobile events in the future!!

Ryan </div></div>

Oldsmobile Homecoming is June 20th in Lansing MI its the largest 1 day all Oldsmobile show and swap meet and the Nationals are in Wisconsin in July

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

Wow, that sounds good, but I am really torn, I meet friends each year at NOCC, PSMCDR, and MCACN, somehow I will add this to my dance card:-)

PS: Regular guy here......my money tree hasn't blossomed just yet:-)

Ryan

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

The decal would have been on the fenders when the car was delivered to the dealer.
I have heard of folks taking them off to be a little more inconspicuous.

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Ryan
Good to see the Ziebart plugs, It may have saved this car from ravages of Ontario salt. Was the car ever fully repainted?

Paul

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

Hi Paul

Al gave me the receipts for Ziebart and he only drove it one winter, then four summers:-)

He said he had it painted, I didn't ask if it was partial or fully painted? I think all painted, I want to find out if it was lacquer or BC/CC.

Ryan

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">Wow, that sounds good, but I am really torn, I meet friends each year at NOCC, PSMCDR, and MCACN, somehow I will add this to my dance card:-)

PS: Regular guy here......my money tree hasn't blossomed just yet:-)

Ryan </div></div>

I hear yah on the money tree. mine has yet to grow

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

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 67 442</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The decal would have been on the fenders when the car was delivered to the dealer.
I have heard of folks taking them off to be a little more inconspicuous. </div></div>

I think this is the case:-)

Ryan

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

I may have some NOS W-31 decals. I'll have a look. When I was a GM partsman, I ordered emblems and decals every paycheque just to have...... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]
I put a short stick in my 4 spd car too for faster shifts. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]
John

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

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: StriperSS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I may have some NOS W-31 decals. I'll have a look. When I was a GM partsman, I ordered emblems and decals every paycheque just to have...... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]
I put a short stick in my 4 spd car too for faster shifts. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]
John </div></div>

If you find the decals PM me a for sale price:-)

Ryan

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

This non-Oldsmobile guy is going to ask a question. Is your car a Ram Rod also or is that a different option?

BTW..........this car couldn't have gone to a better person. Congrats again Ryan. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

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

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

Ram Rod was a '68 thing but still on the W31 air cleaner only for '69.
And yep, Ryan no doubt the man for the car!
He tried fighting it at first but all just too cool to say no...now he's an Oldsmobile man.
[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
~ Pete

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

Ram Rod is Oldsmobiles engine name sake....kind of like the &quot;Rocket&quot; The F85 was the Base Model - The Cutlass &quot;S&quot; was a set up.
The F85`s had the Bench Seat, Rubber Mat, non-hidden wipers....Kurt gets it now. The light bulb - just came on [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]


Kurt, remember &quot;El Malo&quot; at last years Barn Find....that is an F85 [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbthrea...od-4#Post575600

Dan

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

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PeteLeathersac</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Ram Rod was a '68 thing but still on the W31 air cleaner only for '69.
And yep, Ryan no doubt the man for the car!
He tried fighting it at first but all just too cool to say no...now he's an Oldsmobile man.
[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
~ Pete </div></div>
Heh welcome again to the world of oldsmobile!
And what a fantastic first oldsmobile to have!!
I can't believe people actually passed up on this car !!!
If I can be of any help in any way let me know.....

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

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69 Post Sedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This non-Oldsmobile guy is going to ask a question. Is your car a Ram Rod also or is that a different option?

BTW..........this car couldn't have gone to a better person. Congrats again Ryan. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

Kurt [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] </div></div>

If you look really close on the breather picture you will see RAM ROD, the guys mentioned the 68 RAM ROD vs 69 W31 changes. I see a 68 RAM ROD at PSMCDR very nice car!!

Thanks for the vote of confidence Kurt!!

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"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PeteLeathersac</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Ram Rod was a '68 thing but still on the W31 air cleaner only for '69.
And yep, Ryan no doubt the man for the car!
He tried fighting it at first but all just too cool to say no...now he's an Oldsmobile man.
[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
~ Pete </div></div>
Heh welcome again to the world of oldsmobile!
And what a fantastic first oldsmobile to have!!
I can't believe people actually passed up on this car !!!
If I can be of any help in any way let me know..... </div></div>

I fully understand the &quot;goodness&quot; here guys!!!

Every muscle car magazine I have opened since I was 12 has some story like this in it...........well the stories do happen!!

Now I am going to get all emotional, tune out if you wish.........as was approaching turning 40 I decided to actually get involved in the passion/hobby/obsession that has gripped me since I can remember (I used to take Hot Rod magazine on our family vacations and read it over and over again)I set up a trip to PSMCDR in 2011 and my heart was opened up, I met guys like Gary Place and Rich Corsello, and even got to say hi a few times to COPOPETE RIP. One think has led to another, I have found great websites like sYc and met great people like Dan and all-a-y'all, and have started attending events in Canada, Illinois, New York, Ohio, and Michigan. And a week ago I would have said my crown jewel of Muscle car awesomeness was our L89 Display at MCACN 2014.........now PeteLeathersac calls and again my perception of how cool being a car guy can be gets blown out of the water. The moral of the story is don't be a super shy guy like me up to a few years ago, get out there and talk to similar minded people and enjoy our hobby every single day!!!

I am stepping off the emotional roller coaster now feel free to tune back in to the detailed W31 story...

Ryan

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

Jamie, get your Dad a box of tissues [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif[/img]

NICE WORDS FROM THE HEART [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Well done.

Dan

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

I think i missed mentioning that Beautiful, Chevelle loving wife was the tie winning vote to buying the W31!!

Back to our regular scheduled program....

Here are some super exciting spare tire photos!!

Ryan

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...8_183206_2.jpg
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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...8_183223_2.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...8_183231_2.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...8_183239_2.jpg
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Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe
 

Again a very cool car and Ryan you seem like a cool guy. Let me know if your in MI anytime this summer

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

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JpMotorsports</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Again a very cool car and Ryan you seem like a cool guy. Let me know if your in MI anytime this summer </div></div>

&quot;Ryan you seem like a cool guy&quot; [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif[/img] I will buy some sun glasses so I can keep up this new cool persona!!

I will PM when I am heading to MI next time. PSMCDR for sure!

Ryan

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

Nice words above Ryan and a good feeling when your turn w/ great deals...pass it on.
Any luck w/ those spare engine casting &amp; stamped #'s yet?
[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
~ Pete

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

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

Beautiful project RamRod!

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

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PeteLeathersac</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Nice words above Ryan and a good feeling when your turn w/ great deals...pass it on.
Any luck w/ those spare engine casting &amp; stamped #'s yet?
[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
~ Pete

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


</div></div>

Saturday I will get lots more info!! Boy I hope it warms up a little:-) (Great picture)

Ryan

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: bashton</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Awesome car, awesome family and awesome NEW owner! Congrats go out to Ryan and his family, who I am sure will be outstanding caretakers of this W31.

Looks like the MCACN Barn Find/Hidden Gems area will again have some fine Oldsmobile representation. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

I think we best locate the <span style="font-style: italic">Post Sedan Invitational </span>area on that side of the floor too...or you better bring your skateboard!

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member </div></div>

Don't tease me Bob!!!!

I will fill in the registration (I know how hard it is to get people to fill those freaking things out) and figure out how in the hell I can get my car from Canada to Chicago for cheap.

Ryan

I am in if you and Ryan Brutt will have me buddy!!

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</div></div>

Bob Ashton and Ryan Brutt have been gracious enough to invite us to bring our car to MCACN.

So you will find me either at our Post Sedan Showcase or in the Barn Finds Hidden/Gems Display:-)

I am really looking forward to bringing my car to MCACN!!

Ryan

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">Bob Ashton and Ryan Brutt have been gracious enough to invite us to bring our car to MCACN.

So you will find me either at our Post Sedan Showcase or in the Barn Finds Hidden/Gems Display:-)

I am really looking forward to bringing my car to MCACN!!

Ryan</div></div>

Awesome....either one will be a compliment to that display. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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

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

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69 Post Sedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bob Ashton and Ryan Brutt have been gracious enough to invite us to bring our car to MCACN.

So you will find me either at our Post Sedan Showcase or in the Barn Finds Hidden/Gems Display:-)

I am really looking forward to bringing my car to MCACN!!

Ryan</div></div>

Awesome....either one will be a compliment to that display. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Kurt [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] </div></div>

X2

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

Thanks guys!!

Egoboosters!!

Ryan

PS: I found a huge supply of NOS W31 OAI parts at Canadian Tire:-) https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...219_164637.jpg

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

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

Dan

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

LOL. Not to highjack your thread...You'd be amazed where you can find usable stuff in the plumbing aisle. I converted the airbox on my 6.5 diesel to the high flow K-47 optional unit but couldn't locate the main 90 degree air intake duct has been unavailable for years and very fragile if you can find an old one. I went to the plumbing aisle in the local Home Depot and found a 90 degree black ABS sewer duct that fit and flowed batter than the original crimped duct. It's not an original duct but now it flows much better than an actual K47! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

The unobtainable busted up factory duct piece:

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...9-p1010976.jpg

And my Home Depot version:

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...0-p1010992.jpg



Now back to our originally scheduled program. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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

Ryan,

You need to change ALL - Web Site User Name to: &quot;Ram Rod Ryan&quot;

Send in your monthy Royalty Checks to Me [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

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">Ryan,

You need to change ALL - Web Site User Name to: &quot;Ram Rod Ryan&quot;

Send in your monthy Royalty Checks to Me [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

Dan </div></div>

Or how about &quot;W-Machine Weaver&quot; [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

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

Hey Ryan
Great pick up on that car.
Finally got a chance to catch up on my reads here on the forum as you know I was away were it was much warmer than ONTARIO BRRRRRRRRRRRR
All the best and good luck at bringing that Olds to it's former glory.
Danny

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

You guys are killing me!!

&quot;Ryan 1969 Chevelle SS 396&quot;

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

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: XXXBlackLs6M22</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hey Ryan
Great pick up on that car.
Finally got a chance to catch up on my reads here on the forum as you know I was away were it was much warmer than ONTARIO BRRRRRRRRRRRR
All the best and good luck at bringing that Olds to it's former glory.
Danny </div></div>

Thanks Danny.

Enjoy the minus 30 degree Celsius weather.

Ryan