70 w31 olds

[JOZW30]

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