My newly aquired 1972 W-30, "Project X"
November 14th, 2013, 06:44 AM
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My newly aquired 1972 W-30, "Project X"
As most of you probalbly know by now I sold my 1970 W-31. Prior to the descision an oppurtunity to buy a car came up for sale that has made a significent impact on my life starting back in 1975 when i first saw and rode in it, yes a 1972 W-30 4-speed car!!!! My first real exposure to seeing what a raim air hood looks like from the passenger seat and later Drivers seat!!!!! This was my cousins car that i grew up with and loved for many years till he sold it in 1996. The owner took it all apart and never did anything with it, been in a garage since then. Below are some pics from 1985 era then more recent ones where it was stored in a garage. It is 80% original paint, rally pac car with No original drivetrain excpet the W30 intake. I will be recieving delivery of the car in a week or so and everyone has been asking for pics, well.............................here you go
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November 14th, 2013, 08:14 AM
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Thanks guys for all the positive comments. Once i get her home i will start another thread on "Projects"
I've got another car up my sleeve that i will be taking delivery on soon, more news to come when it arrives,,,,,, NO its not a new car, just new to ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've got another car up my sleeve that i will be taking delivery on soon, more news to come when it arrives,,,,,, NO its not a new car, just new to ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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November 14th, 2013, 10:19 AM
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Looks good. I see it has evidence of a vinyl top,but the cowl tag has 75 75,indicating all one color,and no vinyl top.What's up with that?
Some good things about 72's- You don't need red fenderwells,special heads,paperwork,etc.
Terry,
There's a green bucket/non-console X-car outside of Uniontown,that will sit inside forever.I've been there,but it is so remote,it doesn't even show up on a GPS.
There is another green one here too.
Some good things about 72's- You don't need red fenderwells,special heads,paperwork,etc.
Terry,
There's a green bucket/non-console X-car outside of Uniontown,that will sit inside forever.I've been there,but it is so remote,it doesn't even show up on a GPS.
There is another green one here too.
November 14th, 2013, 11:38 AM
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Vinyl top
Looks good. I see it has evidence of a vinyl top,but the cowl tag has 75 75,indicating all one color,and no vinyl top.What's up with that?
Some good things about 72's- You don't need red fenderwells,special heads,paperwork,etc.
Terry,
There's a green bucket/non-console X-car outside of Uniontown,that will sit inside forever.I've been there,but it is so remote,it doesn't even show up on a GPS.
There is another green one here too.
Some good things about 72's- You don't need red fenderwells,special heads,paperwork,etc.
Terry,
There's a green bucket/non-console X-car outside of Uniontown,that will sit inside forever.I've been there,but it is so remote,it doesn't even show up on a GPS.
There is another green one here too.
November 14th, 2013, 12:12 PM
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November 14th, 2013, 06:56 PM
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So any of you X guys with manual disc brakes have an original master cylinder? I have been trying to determine the correct master cylinder for a while now. I think the 71/72 are the same.
Nice project and good luck with the restoration!
Don W
Nice project and good luck with the restoration!
Don W
November 14th, 2013, 07:21 PM
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November 15th, 2013, 01:22 PM
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Tweed, I have another 70 W-31 s 4 speed, hardtop, non post that i have owned since 1993, so it will be next to it in the garage
My OTHER W31 in its hayday, then the pics of it as it is now, project. Ran 12.20et @110mph, 4:88 gears, 4 speed car. mild 350 OLds engine, with ported #6 heads. Ran very strong, dumped clutch MANY times at 6500RPM at the track. To the bodyshop this winter for quarters.
November 15th, 2013, 04:24 PM
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I've seen your garage and there ain't two cars fitting next to each other in that thing
Good luck on the new purchase. Next time I'm in the area I'll give you a shout.
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