johnsw-31

Just wanted to say hi. I am in the starting stages of rebuilding my dads w-31. 18 years ago it hit a tree and how have the time and place to start working on her. I am hoping that i can find all the info on my own but sure i will be asking alot of question. so thanks in advance for the help.

john forrest

ah64pilot

Hey John! Welcome aboard! For W-31 information you should private message my buddy Joe (joesw31). He is a wealth of information on them, he owns 2 '70 W-31's. Good luck with the build!

501Paratrooper

Welcome to CO, any pictures of that W-31?

DENT

Welcome to CO , post pics when you can.

johnsw-31

Have to figure out how to post them.

tru-blue 442

Welcome John. Looking foward
to your pics.
So the W-31 hit the tree all by itself?
Ha ha, just funni'n, Adam.

Dave Siltman

Welcome aboard! You will find plenty of people here that are eager to help. A couple of us ARE partial to W-31s (really only kidding), I think WE ALL love Oldsmobiles period! But some of us do REALLY LIKE W-31s and even have one or two.
Ask us anything---we've probably been there, done it, or tried it.
Can't wait to see what you have and make sure to take some "Before and After" photos.

ah64pilot

Dave, I should've mentioned you too! Sorry about that!

Dave Siltman

Thats OK Steve. No harm, no foul. Don't want to hi-jack this thread, but today I heard
that Steve Minore (Connecticut) is also currently working on a '70 W-31.

ah64pilot

Is that Nick's buddy? The name sounds familiar...I spoke with Nick on the phone today and I thought he mentioned that name...maybe not? IDK

Dave Siltman

Steve is a great engine guy and built the motor in my next acquisition. I'm buying (already agreed on price and left deposit) on a '66 F85 that was on here. I think there was a thread started on the 4-speed conversion---search here for that or in the "For Sale" by Sal (L69). Steve built the 400 (very fresh and pretty stout) in that car and has done some small blocks that I know about. The "new" '66 should be fun!
Hey John, Does that '70 you're working on need just the body fixed or are you restoring the entire car? Drivetrain original? Hard to find parts like the balancer and carb. intact?
Make sure to keep us all up to speed on the progress.

Octania

Welcome, W31's are rarer than W30's it seems, at least in my experience, and info related to real ones is always welcome.

Document everything as found. W markings inside fenders, extra fuel line, everything.

Oh, and can you do a favor?

Go find that tree, and CHOP IT DOWN.

66trakpak

Welcome! Can't wait to see pics.

RALLYE KID

welcome !!!!!!!

johnsw-31

here is a link to a few, some from the day i brought her to my home from my moms. the frame i bought years back and the frame i just bought today. I more but have to scan them (ones from days after the accident) and one from the day my dad bought it.

http://s1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg637/johnns440/

Dave Siltman

Wow John!!! One of my ALL-TIME FAVORITES!!! A Sebring Yellow (What it appears to be from these old eyes) W-31. I always wanted (still want) a Sebring Yellow W-31 and at one time thought of "making" a Rallye 350 W-31. Nobody has been able to prove that a Rallye with the "W-31" package ever existed, although rumors have circulated for some time about 12 or so being produced.
You have quite a car there, my friend. In one of my previous posts I inquired about the
"hard to find" stuff like the carb., balancer, etc. And maybe you told us, but I don't recall--is that car a stick? The engine appears to be old--is it original?
Make sure to check in here from time to time and give us updates.
Congrats on such a COOOOOOOOOOOL car!!!!!!!!!

Dave Siltman

John, I should've looked at all the photos BEFORE my last post---some of my questions would not have been needed. It looks like the balancer is present and the carb. looks to be original on the aluminum manifold. Yea, I know, and it is a stick.
Boy! That car took a shot!!! I have to commend you for keeping that car---years ago when these cars weren't as prized as they are today, most people would've parted that car or taken an insurance settlement and moved on.
With all the technology and equipment available, that car can be made to be as good as new. Good luck on the resto. Looks like you are well on your way to a speedy recovery!!!

johnsw-31

As for the number and original part do know its all correct. my dad bought it new in Dec. 69. hoping tonite to get the rest of the piks up, but my sons football game is tonite. Again thanks for all the support. on a side not i now have a bare frame to sell...

66trakpak

That's a very cool car!! keep us posted on the progress

RALLYE KID

Very cool to have you dad's 70 W-31 that he bought brand new. I have my dad's w-31 which he bought brand new also.

johnsw-31

put a few new pick's of the car one from the day dad bought it, and some with the sheet metal still on it. I went and picked up my new frame today. It is going to save me alot of work and money

http://s1247.photobucket.com/albums/...johnns440/new/ day dad bought it
http://s1247.photobucket.com/albums/...nns440/broken/ with sheet metal still on

66trakpak

Wow, that poor car took some shot! I love that pic of it on the first day of ownership.Glad to see you still have it and are restoring it to it's former glory. That's a great car you have, keep us updated.

DENT

HOLY CRAP. Boy that car took a big hit. Keep up the pics as you go ,

StickW31

Thank you Dave for the kind words....

Very nice car that your Dad bought new. Good luck and nice to see ANOTHER W-31 come out of the woodwork!!!!!

johnsw-31

All most a roller. spent the day working on the car, and must i say what a day

almostaroller_zps56c5c1b5.jpg

johnsw-31

Well. when dad bought it. he used it as hid daily driver..... about 130000. he did that in about 5 years. then he put her up.