Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe

[Postsedan]

Indeed you did :-)

The Weavers Rock [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Agreed to a Media Blaster and Powder Coater:-)

Close to home, recommended by a friend who has used their services recently and for a good while. Had a visit after work today and the plan is set:-)

&quot;RamblinDealer&quot; and I will find a good time soon to drop off the frame and all other items at the blaster of choice. (I was really concerned about the first place I visited using a second facility for blasting but this company chemically cleans the parts before Powder Coat so this made me feel confident)

They obviously media blast each item. (I can double duct tape items like the spindles or they will do it if i don't)

Then The powder coater will pick up all items, and let me know so i can visit and inspect.
any items I wish I can take home again up to and including the frame to fill, sand and prepare as perfectly as I wish:-)

The fill, sand step is usually a no-no but this coater recommends Lab Metal (High Temp repair and patching compound)

http://www.alvinproducts.com/Portals...ldatasheet.pdf

http://www.alvinproducts.com/Product...Lab-metal.aspx

The coater would then cure the filler.

The coater chemically cleans each item to remove any oils, dirt, residue etc to prevent gassing.

The coater then plugs holes with high temp plugs, and masks off any areas like the surfaces ball joints and bushings will go into.

Then the coater will powder coat the grey colour, the 60 degree semi gloss black, and we will figure out a code 57 Glade Green colour for the rims. followed by curing at 400F for (I forget how long he said)

Super excited to see shiny parts:-)

Ryan

PS: Thanks for all the feedback, I do listen and process as people share advice, I think I have found a best process for my build and it takes into account all the ideas and experience shared here!!! I have had PM's and E-Mails as well as messages here to make sure I get the pitted parts smooth before shiny:-)

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Step #2:-)

I ordered all the rear end rebuild items today from Greg Rollin at Supercars Unlimited. bearings, seals, crush sleeve, anti-spin spring, etc, etc, etc I didn't order the full clutch package as mine looked and measured within 0.002&quot; of NOS.

Step #3:-)

I ordered a lot of various items from Inline Tube as well just to have a trifecta of Muscle Car goodness!!!!! I ordered items like: Z bar rebuild kit, core support mounts and shims, etc, stickers, etc, trans mount, engine mounts, etc, etc.

Having a bit of a self induced W-31 overload today:-)

Ryan

[Postsedan]

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Dan

[mockingbird812]

Coming along nicely Ryan. Keep it up!!! Thanks for taking us along - never gets old!!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Coming along nicely Ryan. Keep it up!!! Thanks for taking us along - never gets old!!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] </div></div>

NP, thanks for bumping me a little to fill the pits:-)

Ryan

[orig69ss]

Ryan all the work you done already looks good keep it up and lots of
pictures.When I worked at the Buick- Olds dealer in 71-73 I seen a lot
of these cool cars when they new, brings back memories.

Chuck

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: orig69ss</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ryan all the work you done already looks good keep it up and lots of
pictures.When I worked at the Buick- Olds dealer in 71-73 I seen a lot
of these cool cars when they new, brings back memories.

Chuck

</div></div>

Thanks for sharing Chuck.

Any pictures of those days?

Ryan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Spent some time preparing today so everything is ready to go to media blast after work Monday.

Had the girl out to pull out the jack stands so i could get the frame on the ground, amazed how light they are:-)

I used a flapper wheel to smooth the welded mounts, and finished the shock bolt hole repairs.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Best picture!!!!

Selfie with my little girl!!!!

Ryan