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

 

more pics, its a 65 400 shortblock with 68 442 C heads, rebuilt, all for sale except for intake.

 

Nice,is it a console car?

 

Thanks, I have to look closely at the floor but honesly i want to say, no console

 

Didn't take long for you to get over that W-31 and change your signature and avatar pic... ; )

 

SCORE!!!
What a neat story to go
with a great car, nice.

 

Well I see you are, as they say, a glutton for punishment! (look who's talking). Wish you luck with the project!

 

Welcome to the X code club. I have had mine since January 1 1992 and it is not going anywhere.

Good luck with the resto. I think the car is in good hands.

 

thats a perfect car for you steve... going to start calling you the 'X man'

 

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Congrats on your purchase. I've owned my 72 W-30 since 1980 and have enjoyed the car for many years.

 

Congrats on your score

 

I have owned my since 1986. Congrats on getting it. Matador Red with Black bucket interior and 4speed.
regards

 

Congrats Steve,

My dad's X code is what caused my addiction.

Good chatting this am!

Cheers,

Sam

 

Looks great Steve. Good luck with the project and great story and score !!!

 

Love it! With that history, you'll never regret getting this one safely in your possession. Can't wait to see it come together in the hear future.
Terry

 

Congrats!! Can't wait to see the transformation.

 

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.

 

Good luck on project X What a great story. I love the color

 

Brian my 72 was the same, it had a vinyl top, but the body tag did not show it.

 

noticed that too. dealer install?

 

Congrats Steve! My 72 X 4 speed is the same color combo.Maybe when I finish it we can show them together. That is a great car you got best of luck!!!

 

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

 

That's interesting to hear Brian. Is it a nice one that's stashed away or a project car? I'm not surprised about the remote location - you get a lot of that once you get into southern Fayette County.
Terry

 

Yay - congrats, Steve!

 

once a W machine owner, always a W machine owner!

congrats on the purchase!

tim

 

Terry,
It's fairly nice. It is all together.Originally green,now silver,with rust issues in rear 1/4's and trunk lid.

 

You will still retain your status as an "Honorary Member" of the '31 Club. Who would have thought that "Project X" moniker would stick?
Atta boy Stevie!!!

 

Too bad you couldnt have kept the W-31 so you would have had both in your stable! Good luck with the project -- "X-man"!!

 

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.

 

When you say "next to it" you mean like in a neighboring town

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.

 

Steve, you are killing me with the W31's. Is this one going to be for sale when it's done? JT