72xw30

Nice car!!!
You have a pm.

Sam

dnmfranco

ty Sam,
Ummmm I think you have enough w-cars per the Olds Nation

dnmfranco

pm sent

Dave Siltman

x2 on the 700 number blocks for the teams and dealerships. When I got my '69 it, too had a. "700" replacement as the car was retailed with the Duffy's race engine (built the original engine). The car was sold with a "limited warranty" and let's just say street use isn't kind to race engines. I kept that engine on a stand and built another '69 engine for my racing.
I'd have to look at the "700" pad to get the exact number. Cool stuff I think.

dnmfranco

wow, thanks for the share. That is interesting, yeah I have to look at my number again as well.
your car sounds nasty Dave, what are you running for ET's ?
ty Dean

Dave Siltman

Hard to say as I've had clutch issues. I'm in theifst of some major drive line changes. Out will be the ' 69 vintage blowproof and Muncie/Hurdt shifter. With that combo. I had a Centrrforce DFX clutch and it never was up to my expectations. I had their tech line on speed dial and even they were mystified. Turns out it was toast after less than 15 passes---I don't think it was ever fully engaged or disengaged! The car would leave hard and die and wouldn't shift, wouldn't ET and wouldn't MPH.
So.....,in are going a QuickTime blowproof, a McLeod SoftLok clutch with aluminum flywheel and adjustable pressure plate, and a Jerico R4 with Long shifter. I'm also updating the entire fuel delivery system. We are shooting for some "easy" 12.00. The car doesn't have a roll bar and I don't intend to install one (mandatory at 11.49)

dnmfranco

wow, it sounds great.
when you say 69 vintage blowproof what does that exactly mean ?
truly interesting

Dave Siltman

It was the blowproof that was installed in 1969 when the car was prepped at the dealership for racing. A blowproof is a thick steel bellhousing designed to contain a clutch explosion.

dnmfranco

okay ty for that info

servexcell

Dean, did you ever sell the 68 Blue Convertible. Did John sell all his cars.

Bruce

dnmfranco

no never did but thinking as I should keep the Ram Rod

no not yet he still has the 70 w-30 convert,71 w-30, 72 x code, 69 w-31, couple 3 speed converts, 70 w-31.
But none are running not like the old days Bruce

11971four4two

heard of me
yet???

dnmfranco

lol why yes just got your vm

Stefano

Thanks for working with us Dean, its a Kool car.

dnmfranco

its one I will miss and already do
I hope it brings you the joy and passion it did for me!!!!!!!!!
I too thank you for working w me as well

pm sent
Dean

66trakpak

Congratulations on the sale Dean, and congratulations to Stefano on the purchase of a really cool car.

dnmfranco

ty for that do miss it already - special car

allyolds68

Now get that 69 nose trim off it


J/K...


Can't believe you sold it Dean...........

Blackpage

Congrats Dean ! Sorry to see that beauty leave Connecticut.

dnmfranco

I know I know but lost a storage spot no room. Couldn't let it sit outside for winter.
But did tell him if and when he sells want first crack hopefully in a distant future I will be better suited for it.

dnmfranco

thanks Lou bitter/sweet is the situation now

johnnyjaws

sounds like ur buyiny everything but the real engine and trans to me

dnmfranco

????

Blackpage

I wasn't sure how to respond. It's like finding out your friend is getting divorced. Should you say congrats, I'm sorry or both ? Think of it as leaving an older Pamela Anderson (the RamRod) for a future Kate Upton (next purchase).

I'm sure you did what was right, all things considered. You had the opportunity to own & drive an awesome W machine that many of us never had. I'm sure another bad *** Olds will be in your garage by Spring.

oldsmobiledave

What does this mean? Explain your post.

dnmfranco

lol love the analogy of Anderson and Upton
true I do honestly feel lucky to have driven one

dnmfranco

Yeah I dying to know as well

StickW31

Congrats Dean, that car was a one if a kind.

Stefano

I still think it is very much, one of a kind : )

L69

Deano I wish and I tried to buy her. Congrats Stefano on the real deal ram rod. I've seen that car in person and she's a beauty. True survivor!!

dnmfranco

"Congrats Dean, that car was a one if a kind'


''I still think it is very much, one of a kind : )''

it was for me and always will be

1969w3155

Dean, I keep squinting at the pic in your avatar, as it looks to be a good looking car, how about some larger pics so I can check it out.

dnmfranco

sure Dan let me post one now

Dave Siltman

So Stefano, what are the plans..........full tilt-body off? Sure sounds like a candidate for a restoration and possible give-away at MCACN!?! Or maybe a nostalgia race car?
Inquiring minds want to know.

1969w3155

Dean, very nice.

dnmfranco

better not do a frame off lol
definite at mcacn show
that would be neat race car

dnmfranco

Dan ty its a good car rides like nice new front end and ect ,ect ect lol $$$$$$$$$$

vette442

Hi Dean. Thought you decided against selling the Ram Rod. Congrats on the sale and congrats to Stefano on a nice buy. It's a cool car.

dnmfranco

ty Terry yeah to be honest I was back in forth w it.

Dave Siltman

Yea, what Joe said. PLEASE do tell us all about your '69. And Stefano, what are your plans for the '68. I wish I'd have known about that '68 earlier, I could've been a player on that one. I can see that car done; Black and Red is one good-looking combination. I know this sounds weird and may surprise some of you, but I actually like '68s better than '69s, and I own a '69!