Re: 70 w31 olds
 

he already had the eng # wrote down, I tried to get a pic but it didn't turn out.
the guy does have a drive over pit for inspection.

Re: 70 w31 olds
 

I've never seen an Olds build sheet from the top of the tank. People talk about it, but I've never acutally seen one.

Couple things I see:

1. Left fender has been replaced (71 or 72 with crumple beads).
2. I would look really close at the rear window channel. hard to tell, but if it's bad that'll be a lot of work.
3. Looks like quarters are in need of replacement or serious patching.
4.Not sure it's a big deal, but it looks like the intake has an A/C water valve on it?

$18k is a stretch in my opinion. May even be a stretch with paperwork.

The ram air stuff is reproduced, even the "W350" intake. So don't be scared off by those missing items. I'd worry about what it would cost even IF you could find a balancer.

I'll bet it's a real W31 post car, just not complete and in need of some really expensive bodywork.

For reference, a few months ago I passed on a 70 W31 in similar over-all condition, Aegean Aqua with black interior, non-numbers block, but with "correct" rebuilt 350 including intake and balancer for $13K. The quarters were already done.

Joe

Re: 70 w31 olds
 

added more pic's.

the window channels have alreadey been bone including paint cut in.

Re: 70 w31 olds
 

I'll second the too much on $18 - if he's got that much in it, he's upside-down.

Unless you're set on a F85 W31, you should look around on EBay, 442.com and the like to get an idea of what $18 will buy. There's a 71 Cutlass SX with all the paper on EBay right now with a BIN of $18 that's a good point of comparison. Your money generally goes further in Olds-land than Chevy-land (sort of like the exchange rate in Canada...)

Re: 70 w31 olds
 

We bought a real nice driver out at the "Pavillions" Car show in AZ 2 years ago. Documented, Original Engine. Auto 3.42 rear, Special order paint. Dry rust free California Car with one 1/4 panel replaced. White Buckets ect. for under $30k.

Re: 70 w31 olds
 

block# 30M413323

Re: 70 w31 olds
 

A few things stand out as questionable.
Absense of sport mirrors.
Absence of posi decal inside trunk. Other decals are there and in very good(original looking) condition.
is the paint original? The stripes look original. Most resto shops/painters dont get the spacing right on re applied stripes.

Re: 70 w31 olds
 

there is one pic that proves postitively this is not a w-31.

Re: 70 w31 olds
 

AND THAT IS ???

WAS THERE SOMETHING ABOUT BOXED CONTROL ARMS OR SOMETHING ?

(OPPS CAPS)

Re: 70 w31 olds
 

Hi Will-
Did you say the car is from Kannapolis??? If so....I've never heard of it or seen it. It wasn't here in the 1970s for sure.

My niece has a red 70 442....owned since the 70s.