Nice car!!!
You have a pm.

Sam

 

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

 

pm sent

 

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.

 

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

 

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)

 

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

 

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.

 

okay ty for that info

 

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

Bruce

 

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

 

heard of me
yet???

 

lol why yes just got your vm

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

ty for that do miss it already - special car

 

Now get that 69 nose trim off it


J/K...


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

 

Congrats Dean ! Sorry to see that beauty leave Connecticut.

 

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.

 

thanks Lou bitter/sweet is the situation now

 

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

 

????

 

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.

 

What does this mean? Explain your post.

 

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

 

Yeah I dying to know as well

 

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

 

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

 

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!!

 

"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

 

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.

 

sure Dan let me post one now

 

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.

 

Dean, very nice.

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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!