'70 W30 - RED w/ WHITE stripes.........
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'70 W30 - RED w/ WHITE stripes.........
Hi all,
I had a chance to go visit Derek (Dick) Cook this past weekend. I had an opportunity to see his '70 W30 4 speed, Canadian documented car.
The colour combination on this W machine is outstanding - White w/ Red stripes.
I have not seen this colour combination before and this car is documented from the factory that it came this way! (Canadian docs)
Has anyone else seen another W machine in this colour combo that was documented?
I am sharing a few pictures of the car with permission from Derek (Dick).
Thanks Dick for all you do to help me - VERY much appreciated!
Cheers,
Sam
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I had a chance to go visit Derek (Dick) Cook this past weekend. I had an opportunity to see his '70 W30 4 speed, Canadian documented car.
The colour combination on this W machine is outstanding - White w/ Red stripes.
I have not seen this colour combination before and this car is documented from the factory that it came this way! (Canadian docs)
Has anyone else seen another W machine in this colour combo that was documented?
I am sharing a few pictures of the car with permission from Derek (Dick).
Thanks Dick for all you do to help me - VERY much appreciated!
Cheers,
Sam
IMG_20160430_093637_zpsio9qicoh.jpg
IMG_20160430_093824_zpszmxzvnqr.jpgIMG_20160430_094349_hdr_zpsvimoogke.jpgIMG_20160430_093740_zpsfwybgkfg.jpgIMG_20160430_093726_zpssjpasmq9.jpg
#3
I noticed the service interval sticker on the valve cover, which I believe was a Canada thing, correct me if I'm wrong. My RamRod had it on the left inner fender panel which was also a Export to Canada. This W-30 is awesome! Love the color combo.
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#6
The colour (spelled with a U as it has Canadian docs:-) combo is really outstanding especially with SS1's.
Nice license plate too.
Ryan
PS: Could this Canadian service sticker have been added to my valve cover originally? I assumed as these valve covers have the Candadian sticker they were from the extra engine I received with my 69 W31.
#8
It never ceases to amaze me the different color combinations that either a dealer or creative buyer thought of. I would not of thought of white and red stripes, but it looks great. I've only seen a '70 in Platinum with red pinstripes. Too bad the red interior option was not kept from '69. My brother had a '69 in Platinum with red interior and red pin stripes. Also saw a '71 in Saddle brown and gold stripes. All great colo combinations.
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#13
The red stripes with red fender liners look great with white. Do Canadian docs tell you if the car was ordered for dealer stock or a customer order? I am guessing customer order in this case.
#18
Somewhere on here a year or two ago was a thread about interesting color combos & I remember a Sebring yellow with red stripes or Matador? red with yellow stripes, I can't remember which but it was striking. Can anyone find those pix? I've looked a couple times with no luck.
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Don,
Pretty sure I'm not thinking of that one. I don't get to even look at many cars at the Homecoming as I'm to busy trying to sell some of my junk!
I've done google searches & still have not found it but I'm sure I remember seeing Red & Yellow in some combo.
Pretty sure I'm not thinking of that one. I don't get to even look at many cars at the Homecoming as I'm to busy trying to sell some of my junk!
I've done google searches & still have not found it but I'm sure I remember seeing Red & Yellow in some combo.
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#29
Y'know, I had skipped this thread because it is titled as if it is a red car with white stripes. White and red? Perhaps my favorite classic paint scheme!
Without having seen the following comments, I think red stripes are the rarest of the bunch. I see lots of black/red cars, but I think they have been restored to the owners' taste.
It's somewhat strange because red trim was not terribly uncommon in '68-69, but '70 it seems to be much rarer. I can say the same thing about Mopars too.
Too cool!
Without having seen the following comments, I think red stripes are the rarest of the bunch. I see lots of black/red cars, but I think they have been restored to the owners' taste.
It's somewhat strange because red trim was not terribly uncommon in '68-69, but '70 it seems to be much rarer. I can say the same thing about Mopars too.
Too cool!
#30
.....and it was thought by some that only Mopars had unusual color combinations. Thank you Don for the images.
I'm guessing the gold striped car is actually orange, i.e Rally Red. Never seen a Matador red with gold stripes. The gold with red stripes is really unusual, I wonder which gold color it is?
Besides the body color being on documentation and the trim tag, does anyone know if the stripe color was documented in any way? It is amazing how color combinations - body, stripes, interior, and if applicable, the top - can make same model cars pop or not.
I'm guessing the gold striped car is actually orange, i.e Rally Red. Never seen a Matador red with gold stripes. The gold with red stripes is really unusual, I wonder which gold color it is?
Besides the body color being on documentation and the trim tag, does anyone know if the stripe color was documented in any way? It is amazing how color combinations - body, stripes, interior, and if applicable, the top - can make same model cars pop or not.
Last edited by anthonyP; May 7th, 2016 at 08:17 AM.
#31
70 w30
Thanks for all the Kudo's on the colours.
According to my docs, the car was dealer ordered(Belisle Chev/Olds) here in Ottawa, Ontario and never left the area. It had 8 previous owners who I believe all drag raced it! I have contacted some of the PO's & have some pics of it in earlier years. It was in sad shape when I got it in 2000, no drivetrain(so it's not numbers matching) and mostly all it had was it's doghouse with a bent frame.
But being a documented W30 with that colour scheme I had to have it & saved it for my retirement project - which is now complete.
Now what do I do besides enjoy it, lols.
In over 15 years looking, the only other 70 white/red car I have found is the 70 W31 post dragcar that is on the W machine registry. That car was thought to be parted out after becoming a rusted hulk. So, possibly it is the only white/red W30 left.
Derek
According to my docs, the car was dealer ordered(Belisle Chev/Olds) here in Ottawa, Ontario and never left the area. It had 8 previous owners who I believe all drag raced it! I have contacted some of the PO's & have some pics of it in earlier years. It was in sad shape when I got it in 2000, no drivetrain(so it's not numbers matching) and mostly all it had was it's doghouse with a bent frame.
But being a documented W30 with that colour scheme I had to have it & saved it for my retirement project - which is now complete.
Now what do I do besides enjoy it, lols.
In over 15 years looking, the only other 70 white/red car I have found is the 70 W31 post dragcar that is on the W machine registry. That car was thought to be parted out after becoming a rusted hulk. So, possibly it is the only white/red W30 left.
Derek
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I'm guessing the gold striped car is actually orange, i.e Rally Red. Never seen a Matador red with gold stripes. The gold with red stripes is really unusual, I wonder which gold color it is?
I've seen both Rally Red and Matador Red with gold stripes. Gold is rather neutral, matching many colors, even if Olds didn't make it a recommended combination. Don't believe me? Then look at this:
The "dust trail" option was available on any color and, as you can see, it was gold.
Besides the body color being on documentation and the trim tag, does anyone know if the stripe color was documented in any way? It is amazing how color combinations - body, stripes, interior, and if applicable, the top - can make same model cars pop or not.
I'm attaching some other white/red cars - they are out there.
#36
Thanks Diego for the info and photo. Always did like the '70 Road Runner.
Sorry, I was not clear about the gold color. I was actually asking about the body color of the '70 W-30 convertible and which gold it was.
Does anyone know the block number and code on a build sheet for the car's original stripe color?
Sorry, I was not clear about the gold color. I was actually asking about the body color of the '70 W-30 convertible and which gold it was.
Does anyone know the block number and code on a build sheet for the car's original stripe color?
#37
The gold/red car was sold by this dealership YEARS ago:
http://classicdreamcars.com
The car had been restored with white stripes, which was unfortunate. However, in a stroke of luck, I do have the stats on the car:
VIN#344670M______, REAR DIFF: "SF", TRANSMISSION "70 OW", BODY: "LAN", STYLE: "4467", TRIM: Z977, PAINT: 58, TIME BUILT "11B" HEADS:"4404438F", BLOCK: "396021. ENGINE: "TT
Red stripes were not a recommended color with the gold, but the buyer was a fan of a FL college team that had those colors.
I'm still quite amazed I had the car's stats!
http://classicdreamcars.com
The car had been restored with white stripes, which was unfortunate. However, in a stroke of luck, I do have the stats on the car:
VIN#344670M______, REAR DIFF: "SF", TRANSMISSION "70 OW", BODY: "LAN", STYLE: "4467", TRIM: Z977, PAINT: 58, TIME BUILT "11B" HEADS:"4404438F", BLOCK: "396021. ENGINE: "TT
Red stripes were not a recommended color with the gold, but the buyer was a fan of a FL college team that had those colors.
I'm still quite amazed I had the car's stats!
Last edited by Diego; May 7th, 2016 at 08:21 PM.
#38
Re; has anyone seen this color combo on a W-30 before?
Does a 1970 W-31 count ?
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...1&d=1462718450
A bit to far gone to be saved as it appears.
but I have another photo of a 70 W-30 new on a trailer....
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...1&d=1462718642
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...1&d=1462718450
A bit to far gone to be saved as it appears.
but I have another photo of a 70 W-30 new on a trailer....
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...1&d=1462718642
Last edited by Bens71442; May 8th, 2016 at 07:44 AM.
#39
WOW - I believe that the W30 on the trailer is my car back in it's racing days!!
There is a Canadian flag in the distance & it has a maple leaf lincense plate.
I will have to show it to previous owners & see if they recognize it.
Thanks
Derek
There is a Canadian flag in the distance & it has a maple leaf lincense plate.
I will have to show it to previous owners & see if they recognize it.
Thanks
Derek