Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe

[earntaz]

Another "TinMan" ... good job!!

[quik9r]

Originally Posted by Ryan1969Chevelle

A little more metal work.

This piece has more bends than straights, I was terrified to cut it out but WTH:-)

The piece I cut and bent so far I think will be a template to make one slightly larger and slightly more accurate. Also the support is removed below so I can access both sides to dress it up before welding the support back on the bottom:-)

Sam Grewal dropped off my original master cylinder and water pump at John Stuarts for a stainless sleeve and rebuild on the MS, and a rebuild of the WP, they are ready but I have to get to Stoney Creek to pick up some day soon....

My engine is completed and I have made arrangements with F.J. Smith to run it in on his Super Flo Dyno and tune it. This is a special item to me as FJ is a bit of an Ontario Oldsmobile Drag Race Legend. The engine builder will be part of the dyno day which makes me feel a better.

I have to restore some more small parts for the outside of the engine such as pulleys, alt brackets, etc to be ready for the dyno.
A good portion are ready: Carb, Ignition, spark plugs, WIX oil filters, Brad Penn break in oil, Brad Penn oil,
I have had a few items delivered to my good friend oleredalert date code spark plug wires, wire retainers, fan belt, carb return spring, etc.

I will drive this car, no ifs ands or buts!! (One butt in the drivers seat)

Ryan

We did a dyno test at FJ about 6 weeks ago, phone call unscheduled showed up and he accommodated. So professional, all business. He was impressed by the numbers and how prepared we were. Good luck with your pull

[DW31S]

FJ will set you straight. I didn't know he did street tunes. He was/is one of the best in the business.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Originally Posted by DW31S

FJ will set you straight. I didn't know he did street tunes. He was/is one of the best in the business.

He is very easy to work with, just asks for a weeks notice and I can bring who I want. (I will definetly make a special efffort to have Al Stager at the dyno day)

I was concerned he wouldn't want to dyno another persons work but no issue.

Ryan

[junior supercar]

So are we expecting (guessing) over/under 325hp?

I'd expect the mascar one to be over. well over.

One of these days I should post my 31 build thread, but I'm having a hard enough time keeping up to date on the classicolds thread.

Oh, and good call on the dyno. This way you just drop it in and go.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Originally Posted by junior supercar

So are we expecting (guessing) over/under 325hp?

I'd expect the mascar one to be over. well over.

One of these days I should post my 31 build thread, but I'm having a hard enough time keeping up to date on the classicolds thread.

Oh, and good call on the dyno. This way you just drop it in and go.

Yes the local built W31 I expect slightly over stock, Mascar W31 should be hot!!

Ryan

[L78M22Rag]

Exciting!

[DW31S]

I'm confused (easily done these days), what engine is going on the dyno? Or are both? I'm interested in both engine's results.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Originally Posted by DW31S

I'm confused (easily done these days), what engine is going on the dyno? Or are both? I'm interested in both engine's results.

I get lost on the way home from work:-)

The engine I am having built locally is heading to FJ Smith for Dyno run in and tune this month or next.

Mascar will build a W31 and dyno at their facility at a later date.

Ryan W.

[Bernhard]

Nice
look forward to the results