1970 w30 4spd questions

442w30 · #1 01-20-2009, 02:38 AM

Even though I own one, I'm not an expert, so take it FWIW.

I don't know about the radiator thingie, but let's assume it's true - so what? If the engine is not original, who's to say the radiator is original? You need more to go by. Start off with the VIN - all W-30s were built in Lansing (M).

**black69** · #2 01-20-2009, 05:11 AM

got, will check the vin and decode off the internet if it was built in lansing mi. thanks.

w-31olds · #3 01-20-2009, 07:22 AM

Your best bet would be to find a broadcast card. It's a 4x8" card usually found under one of the front seats in the springs under the seat bottom.

**SmallHurst** · #4 01-20-2009, 08:00 AM

If it is not an 'M' built car, if it does not have 'F' Heads, W and Z exhaust manifolds, then you don't even have to start. Vintage red fenders, old polys, the correct intake, heads, carb and air breather, are good markers. Enough to investigate!

**black69** · #5 01-20-2009, 09:15 AM

thanks for the tips, we looked under the rear seats and found nothing. will check the fronts and look for a small 'target'.

**PeteLeathersac** · #6 01-20-2009, 05:15 PM

If it's a bucket car, make sure to pull the seat backsides off and check there also under dash incl. top of glovebox too..

Good luck!.

~ Pete

**black69** · #7 01-20-2009, 11:23 PM

it is a m code car, step 1. that was good. did not look in buckets or dash. maybe the card is there.
he got some extra engines with it as it was drag raced in indiana, near indy. car has headers and wrong heads.

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