Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks Kevin

I am mainly &quot;working&quot; on deciding on an engine builder...... Several options but I need to visit one or two more builders on my recommended list. So far every builder I have visited I feel would be a great selection so I am honing in on a couple to make a final choise from. (Honing:-) I have planned and researched hundreds of options and in the end the costs are so high I will be going very W31 stock/basic. (I had planned to eventually build a second for PSMCDR, but that ain't happening any time soon so this one will get street use and twice a year drag race use)

I have a friend visiting soon to help Dad and I rebuild my differential, so I have been getting ready for this as well.<span style="color: #FF0000"><span style="font-weight: bold"> Plan to build a workbench and get all ready Satur</span>day</span>. I have wheel studs on order with another InLine Tune order, and one axle bearing retainer soon to be overnight shipped. (Otherwise I feel I have everything)

I can progress on the suspension but I need to focus on the rear and engine or the project will get moving nicely and then grind to a halt.

Ryan </div></div>

Here is the workbench that was built today at the &quot;Day2 Speed Shop&quot;
What does your workbench look like [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]



Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

We have lights and a work bench!!!

I can't believe I got this far with a single 100 watt bulb:-(

Ryan

[Postsedan]

Well done.....100 watt bulb.....be gone.

Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

SNG Award 2016!!! (SNG = Super Nice Guy)

Nick Morocco is coming to Canada this week and we will assemble my differential. Nick is also bringing my M20 and Super Comp Shifter all rebuilt ready to go:-)

Nick has also agreed to take my M22 and go through it as well. My prediction is that it will be in good untouched condition..........

My Dad delayed their departure to be part of this enjoyable event:-) We all met and became instant friends at 2014 MCAN L89 Showcase.

I am working a little each night to be ready.

Ryan

[Postsedan]

Please say hello to Nick.....indeed a great car guy [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Please say hello to Nick.....indeed a great car guy [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan </div></div>

Will do!

Ryan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Spent a few hours preparing.

Got solvent cleaning a few items, soaking the carrier over night.

Making up tools to install bearing races, and seals &quot;nicely&quot;.

Bead blasted the pinion yoke and washer, and the axle flanges.

Removed the large pinion bearing.

Bought a brush to clean down inside each axle tube, lithium grease for the seal surfaces during assembly, brake cleaner, semi gloss black paint, etc.

Need to clean more parts tomorrow night!!!!

Ryan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Looking forward to putting the rear end in the chassis:-) It needs a few parts installed first:-)

Ryan

[earntaz]

Inventory, inventory and more inventory ... keep everything together.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

More Inventory:-)

Inline Tube has all the good stuff.

Ryan