I have had good luck with wax and grease remover. Is your paint and media blast free of contaminants
Like with any Autobody shop chemical safety first. Correct solvent rated gloves, eye protection,ventilation, respirator and disposal of waste are all important.
We were taught to wash the car/parts first, then wax and grease remover. Only after cleaning was the car/parts ready to be sanded or media blasted.
After sanding or media blasting we would wax and grease remove the substrate again.
Oil from your bare hands after blasting/sanding can contaminate the substrate, that's why we would use clean gloves when handling parts that were in the white/bare metal.
Contaminate free painting is time consuming.
I have seen a shop go nuts trying to find the source of contaminants in their paint process. It was traced back to new techs over oiling their tools.

Thanks for the note, all true!!

Ryan W31

So I have prepared a few more parts.

I hit the OAI scoops with Back to Black a second time, looking better....

I removed the extra welded plates and bracketry from the Clutch pedal and media blasted and painted the pedals. ( I have the new pads and bushings ready)

The hole in the Clutch pedal for the Clutch rod was way egg shaped, so I bored it out and will make a bushing to freshen it up.

Tomorrow Nick Morocco is visiting to help me assemble as many restores, prepared, purchased (ready) parts as possible.

Saturday Al Corporon is coming to help as well, this will make mounting the bumpers, and pulling the hood off to redo the hinges so much easier. (Side note Evaporusted parts need coated in something other than evaporust.... I may Have read the directions wrong but I thought it said parts can be re dipped for rust prevention... nope they rust.

I am so thankful for all the people who have helped me along the way... and there are still a few long days to go.

Ryan W31

I have to send a huge thank you to Nick Morocco and Al Corporon for helping me this weekend.

Nick stayed here and helped Friday, Saturday, and today, sun up to sun down, and Al was here Saturday. (Many hands makes light work)

These guys made it possible for me to get to MCACN!!

Gory details to follow.

Ryan W31

Looking good Ryan!

Go team Weaver!

What? NO WIPER MOTOR? URGH! Which one of you Placed the Positive Battery Cable in the Wrong Location? One cannot just look at the Assembly Manual, it must also be read.

Looks Great!

Dan

I need the special bolts for the wiper motor, this will be next on the list.

I bet you a coffee the positive cable is installed correctly and installed the same as original. :-)

Ryan W31

I think you owe Dan a coffee. manual trans goes over the valve cover.

oil cap is not correct 68-70 version. looks like you are missing the engine lift loop on the front of the driver side of the intake. Of course there's the balancer too :-)

I will email you on how....I like my Coffee....No Tim Hortons Coffee for ME. I will certianly enjoy my EXTRA Large Coffee :)

Dan

It's ON..... it's on like DONKEY KOOOOOOOOONNGGGG!!:eek2:

LET'S GET READY TO RUUUUUUMMBLLLLLLEEE!!:smile:

OH... cough... cough... excuse me, I got carried away.

But to continue this thread into derailment, I do like me some coffee. Which, Dan will be buying me later this month, Ryan. So I'll give him a good smack iin the head for ya! :laugh:

Cheers
Dave

What have we here???

Three 1969 F85/Cutlass S W31 4 speed survivors with the cable routed like mine was and as (my interpretation) I read the Assy Manual.

Donkey Kong :-)

Ryan W31

Mmmmmm.......mmmhmmmm...mmhmmmm....:hmmm::hmmm::hm mm::hmmm:gogglesgogglesgoggles

:beers:
SuperDave

CRAPPY PiCTURES :(

Either way all your questions will be answered in 6 weeks.....we just want to find what was 100% correct for a 1969 W-31 Four Speed - Positive Battery Cable routing.

King Kong, Ha! You’re more like Curious George, LOL :)

Dan

Thanks Chris.

I have the oil fill cap otw (I think it should be painted....)

Also I have the lift hook media blasted just need to paint and install.

I need to find a Californian who will take my original Balancer to Damper Doctor for me. (I can’t bring myself to mail/ship it) I will bring my original to MCACN as a conversation piece.

I would love to have more Info on the battery cable,
I reread the Assembly manual and still think I have it correct, other than right down at the starter I could run the purple and yellow a little more correctly. I also don’t see any pictures or notes stating if the yellow and purple go down the tube or not?

Ryan W31

I don't have a '69 assembly manual... From looking at the '68 manual, it shows that all 350 engines went over the inner fender, with the battery cable tube oriented differently depending on trans type. For 400 engines, the auto trans went over inner fender, but manual trans went over engine/valve cover.

I attached pictures of each.

What do the '69 PIM pages say? Did Olds make a change for '69?

I see the same thing in the 1969 Assy Manual.

Ryan W31

Late to the party. But you are most welcome.
I thoroughly enjoyed turning a wrench 🔧 on your car.
Great to meet Nick. Just a fabulous day.

I am a little behind on posting progress.

I am moving ahead each day, some planning, some buying last minute parts, some renting a truck and trailer, some actual work on the car :-)

I connected the fuel lines and vent at the gas tank, and of course the left over hose is too short to connect the fuel pump as it is supposed to F&$@.

I installled the cowl screen and cowl seal, and hood stop.

I installed the back seat and peeped the front seats. (Installed one to make space)

So many little things to get right (or close to correct)

I pulled the tail pipes to dress the ends.

I think I can, I think I can.

Ryan W31.

PS: today I was really in a slump, I got lots done but my head and gut are getting freaked out. I need a good sleep and more progress tomorrow!!!

PPS: our Diego, Casey, and my MSU Project W31 article hit MuscleCar Review today.... so proud, and so excited to get the students time at MCACN to share thier story. (You have to get to the panel!!!!, don’t miss it or you will kick yourself for eternity)

:)

Dan

----Great progress, Ryan! Oh,,, a package arrived from the Parts Place...…..Bill S

Keep moving - don't stop. Looks great!

Thanks guys!!!

Go go go

I borrowed a pneumatic jig saw and dynofile to cut the lid off the repop R59 Battery.

Wish me luck :-)

Ryan W31

Way to go man, loving this! Can't wait to see her.

Lots of opportunities, stop by for a working visit :-)

Ryan W31

Keep it up, Ryan! Love following the progress and looking forward to seeing this car in person next month.

Your getting so close! Keep it up!

Thanks John and Jimmy!

More work tonight, little stuff, hood trim, seat belts, decals, door sill trim, fender bolts, etc

Plan to zip to MI and back tomorrow. (I wish I could drive around and visit but need to make use of my time) (thinking out loud)

I think I can, I think I can, i will!!

Ryan W31

Great work and great friendships. Congrats on the progress. Looking forward to seeing a video of it firing up for the first time.

I have a start up day booked Nov 2nd, hope there are no roadblocks!!!

Visited Danny T last night and picked up an Oddysssey battery for my R59 rejunination.

Ryan W31

Car is looking good man.

Very cool Ryan! Nov 2nd will be an exciting day for sure!

My neighbors, Jamie, and my brother helped install the hood last night.

So easy with extra helpers!!

She looks like a car!!!

Ryan W31

:)

Dan

Awesome Job Ryan!

I sent that picture of the Cutlass with the hood on and Lynn sent this note back.

Ryan W31

Perfect, looking forward to meeting the Stagers.

We may not have Ice Cream while they visit Chicago.....instead we will have Pizza and Beer!

Dan

Congrats on getting it done and very cool that you had help when needed to get it done.
Time to enjoy ! This build is what the hobby is all about thanks for sharing the journey!!!

Exactly!!

Ryan W31

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W:eek2:W where you’re at Ryan also very cool how you’ve kept the Stagers involved along the way!
Looking forward to what comes next as all your hard work comes together and this little W-Post car roars back to life!
:beers:
~ Pete

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