Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

I raced to the machine shop after work today to further discuss my engine build.

I received a quote for the machine work and a partial quote for the parts and they were in line so I asked for a quote for a long block rebuild.

I am waffling seriously, between DIY and pay an experienced tradesperson to do the rebuild and learn as much as possible.

I have a budget and if I can swing it I will go for the assembled long block.

I am confident in this machinist and his son in law works for me in a Millwright leadership role (he shared how detailed and passionate about engine building his FIL is and how he hires only the best guys). Also the parts he quoted so far were at similar cost to me buying from Summit Racing, plus exchange, plus tax, without shipping cost. I very much prefer to have the parts purchased by him in coordination with the machining and assembly..........

He is working on pricing the full long block rebuild and next week I will take my cylinder heads so he can look them over. My rusty W31 heads and my clean 310hp heads, not sure which to use yet.

I have been getting some last minute info from "Cutlassefi" on ClassicOlds.com he is a respected Olds engine builder and lots of guys look to him for advice so I jumped in line. THANKS Mark!!

Ryan