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Old Nov 11, 2019 | 05:06 AM
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https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...2/2319978.html
Old Nov 11, 2019 | 06:25 AM
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What do you want to know? The ad does not say "original engine". It definitely is not the correct carb. There are no photos of the "H" heads nor of the air cleaner. I don't know what's going on with the PCV valve connected to the right front shock absorber. The good thing is that the red inner fenders are definitely not shiny new repros. Definitely a project.
Old Nov 11, 2019 | 07:16 AM
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Got in contact with the owner months ago when it came out at $ 29,000.00 USD asked if there are any documents for proof
Never got an answer.Simple question?Car is also on eBay
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Old Nov 11, 2019 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by alain
Got in contact with the owner months ago when it came out at $ 29,000.00 USD asked if there are any documents for proof
Never got an answer.Simple question?Car is also on eBay
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ahh yes i remember that now
Old Nov 12, 2019 | 05:41 AM
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A rust belt car for sure.
Old Nov 12, 2019 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by joe_padavano
.... I don't know what's going on with the PCV valve connected to the right front shock absorber.......
Joe, that is the rare shock suck option that keep the passenger side from lifting on hard right turns. Also helpful for car leveling when really fat drivers are behind the wheel.

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Old Nov 12, 2019 | 11:29 AM
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Where does the seller say that this is a W31? I see emblems and that doesn't make it one. Did I miss something in the add?Maybe bad attempt of a clone.
Heck i don't know.

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Old Nov 12, 2019 | 12:23 PM
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No mention of docs so you have to assume there isn't. You can ask for a pic of the trans tag & stamping but those can be faked. Has some nice options & EBay ad says it comes with the air cleaner set up (not pictured). On the upside, on EBay its listed for cheaper & parked in a color coordinated garage

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-Oldsmo...%7C1000%7C2500
Old Nov 12, 2019 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by wr1970
Where does the seller say that this is a W31? I see emblems and that doesn't make it one. Did I miss something in the add?Maybe bad attempt of a clone.
Heck i don't know.
W30, not W31
On EBay its in the 2nd sentence Complete, numbers matching W30 ripe for restoration.
Old Nov 12, 2019 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by droptopron
W30, not W31
On EBay its in the 2nd sentence Complete, numbers matching W30 ripe for restoration.
Which is also exactly what it says in the Hemmings writeup linked in the first post...

And still not one picture of an H head in the ebay ad either. You think a knowledgeable seller would lead with that.
Old Nov 12, 2019 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by droptopron
W30, not W31
On EBay its in the 2nd sentence Complete, numbers matching W30 ripe for restoration.
This dumb app changes things. I forgot to check. Tap a Talk same way. Just sucks.😂
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