Bob D'Antonio`s 1969 Ram Rod - 4 Speed Post Sedan

[Postsedan]

Bob emailed me yesterday and asked if I would please come out to Mundelein.....he had a Special Post Sedan he wanted me to look at.


Special - It`s Damn Special....look at the mileage, 72 miles. All original sheet metal, original paint, last registered in 1970. A drag car it`s entire life. What a great find!


Thanks for this amazing showing.....the crowd around this car was amazing all night.....come see this car at the 2014 MCACN`s Barn Find Display.


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Dan

[Xplantdad]

That is cool!

[Damien]

Wow, that's a great find. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

That is one UBER COOL Post Sedan

Can I have it?

Ryab

[PeteLeathersac]

W<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gifW, I love that!
Any engine shots also is the original Ram-Rod air cleaner still w/ it?
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif
~ Pete
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

[Postsedan]

Pete,

Original engine and trans long gone :-(

Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Are those chunks of angle iron on the front bumper tow bar attachment points?

Ryan

[Woj]

Outstanding. Looking forward to seeing it at MCACN.

Phil Woj. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[69 Post Sedan]

WOW...what a time capsule. I too am excited to see it at MCACN. Thanks for posting the pictures Dan. I wonder how many of those were made? What is the intention of the owner.....leave it or restore it? (leave it, leave it, leave it) <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Kurt

[chevyman0429]

Kurt I'm with you leave it. Just awesome!

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

I never even though someone would restor that history lesson:-( NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Ryan

[PeteLeathersac]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Pete,

Original engine and trans long gone :-(

Dan </div></div>


Lots of deals on decent stock HP 69/70 Olds 455's around Dan but tough when a stick as Olds engines seldom have cranks drilled for pilot bushings.
Here's a shot I can share of your cars W31 Post cousin up here up here in Canada, tach added when new and is a Dixco.
I've been checking in regularly w/ the original owner for years, he and his wife aren't quite ready to let it go yet but told me I get 1'st crack when they are...pic from when it changed storage locations a couple years back.
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif
~ Pete

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/07/full-2506-13612-69cutlassw31.jpg

[daverd]

Crap I junked a running complete olds72 350 4bbl 3 speed standard
Shift Mtr and Trans a month ago )no one wanted it and I had no more storage
For it). I'd trade my running numbers matching 71 w30 coupe
For that 69 w31 race car!!!!WOW!!!!!!!
I'd just wash off the dust then get a. 350 back under hood......

[Bob_D]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69 Post Sedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">WOW...what a time capsule. I too am excited to see it at MCACN. Thanks for posting the pictures Dan. I wonder how many of those were made? What is the intention of the owner.....leave it or restore it? (leave it, leave it, leave it) <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Kurt </div></div>

Hi all, thanks for the interest in El Malo.

Plans.... My Red 69 F-85 has the perfect motor to drop in El Malo. A well built 403 SBO. Goal is to make a family race vehicle to take to Byron and Great Lakes Dragaway. My wife of 39 years is a gear head, her first car was a then 1 year old '67 Mr. Norm's Dart GTS 383 Torqueflite.

So my 22 year old son (we're partners in the car) and I will leave the car exactly as is until the November MCACN show in Rosemont. It will be in the Barn Finds/Hidden Gems section. Shortly thereafter we hope to find a place where we can work on the car over the Winter. Red car gets back its original vin stamped W-31 engine. Race motor goes into El Malo so we'll be looking for a Muncie 4 spd and parts to complete the drive line. Would like a set of &quot;vintage&quot; Cragar SS wheels. Don't have any clue as to the condition or origin of the rear diff. It may be original, but that's doubtful. My son turns the wrenches and I'll be the &quot;cleaning fanatic&quot;. Everything stays original to the car but I want to bring it to its best possible appearance with its original paint and all the trim untouched, just thoroughly cleaned and detailed. That means all the hand painted lettering stays. We may have a professional do the driver's rear quarter body repair and just spot in to the existing finish. There's also metal work needed on the floor as is evident in the pics.

We've kept quiet about the car till now - and tomorrow it goes back into storage, preserving it as close to &quot;barn fresh&quot; condition for all the people who come to MCACN to view it. By then I'll have a lot more information about the prior ownership and race history in a presentable format.

[Postsedan]

Bob,

I am very pleased that the car is in good hands and will be preserved with integrity in mind.

See you at MCACN's.....if you need anything feel free to call me.

Dan

[69 Post Sedan]

That's great to hear Bob.

Congrats on a cool car and we'll see you at MCACN.

Kurt <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Bob_D]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69 Post Sedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That's great to hear Bob.

Congrats on a cool car and we'll see you at MCACN.

Kurt <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif </div></div>

Kurt, I just noticed you're in Janesville. The 403 in the red car was all re-done by CP Motorsports, Peter Graves who is in Janesville. Maybe you know him.

Peter fixed the abortion of a job that a certain well known CA Oldsmobile engine builder passed off as a crate motor.

Bob D'



Bob D'

[StealthBird]

I had captured some old photos of &quot;El Malo&quot; off the web many years ago. It was sitting in a driveway, appears to have the engine pulled. Does anyone have large pics of it from back in the day? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[Bob_D]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: StealthBird</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I had captured some old photos of &quot;El Malo&quot; off the web many years ago. It was sitting in a driveway, appears to have the engine pulled. Does anyone have large pics of it from back in the day? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif </div></div>

I'm sure these are the pics you have.... all taken in 1986/87 by prior owner who had it till May 2014.

[Bob_D]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: StealthBird</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I had captured some old photos of &quot;El Malo&quot; off the web many years ago. It was sitting in a driveway, appears to have the engine pulled. Does anyone have large pics of it from back in the day? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif </div></div>

I've got people working on finding pics from its racing days if any exist. I'm told it may have been in Car Craft issue covering Springnationals in 1969, which would be the Sept. 1969 issue. Or maybe coverage at Indy during the first years of racing. One sticker on the car says &quot;Participant 1969 AHRA Springnationals&quot; and the other says &quot;National Hot Rod Association 1971 World series Championship - Eastern Conference&quot;. I still have to contact the former owners who raced the car.

[Postsedan]

She looks exactly the same as in 1986/87, except for the extra dust and perhaps a few rodent critters <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif

Thanks for posting the pics Bob <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[Xplantdad]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bob_D</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: StealthBird</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I had captured some old photos of &quot;El Malo&quot; off the web many years ago. It was sitting in a driveway, appears to have the engine pulled. Does anyone have large pics of it from back in the day? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif </div></div>

I've got people working on finding pics from its racing days if any exist. I'm told it may have been in Car Craft issue covering Springnationals in 1969, which would be the Sept. 1969 issue. Or maybe coverage at Indy during the first years of racing. One sticker on the car says &quot;Participant 1969 AHRA Springnationals&quot; and the other says &quot;National Hot Rod Association 1971 World series Championship - Eastern Conference&quot;. I still have to contact the former owners who raced the car. </div></div>


Bob,

Get with Bob Ashton here on the site. He may have the magazine that you are looking for. He has a &quot;few&quot; <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[Stefano]

That is such a Kool find, congrats!

[300deluxeL79]

no pictures in the sept '69 CC <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif

[chevyman0429]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/07/full-5586-13751-image.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/07/full-5586-13752-image.jpg
Came across these two pictures on a Facebook page.just figured I'd post them here

[Bob_D]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevyman0429</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/07/full-5586-13751-image.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/07/full-5586-13752-image.jpg
Came across these two pictures on a Facebook page.just figured I'd post them here </div></div>

That car is local to Chicago area. It is &quot;Doctors Orders&quot; race car with a similar history. Raced since day one. Based on conversations with owners family and individual who sometimes drove (raced) it, the trail is cold on finding it.

It is almost an exact match to El Malo, except for having a white hood stripe vs. gold on Doctors Orders.

[Bob_D]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 300deluxeL79</div><div class="ubbcode-body">no pictures in the sept '69 CC <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif </div></div>

Thank you for checking.

[69 Post Sedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bob_D</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69 Post Sedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That's great to hear Bob.

Congrats on a cool car and we'll see you at MCACN.

Kurt <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif </div></div>

Kurt, I just noticed you're in Janesville. The 403 in the red car was all re-done by CP Motorsports, Peter Graves who is in Janesville. Maybe you know him.

Peter fixed the abortion of a job that a certain well known CA Oldsmobile engine builder passed off as a crate motor.

Bob D'



Bob D' </div></div>

Yes Bob, I do know Pete.

Kurt

[DW31S]

Very, very cool!!!!!!!
Bob is a GREAT GUY and I hear through the grapevines that he has secured a set of &quot;vintage&quot; Cragar SS wheels. Gotta love the '69 W-31 race cars! I do have a biased opinion, though!

[Stefano]

All those pics are just too Kool.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

These W-Machines are so cool!!

Has anybody heard a progress report on El Malo?

Ryan

[Postsedan]

Yep, me.....just today. HOPE YOU''RE FEELING BETTER - Bob.

Dan

[DW31S]

I spoke to Bob yesterday and like Dan above, wished Bob a &quot;HOPE YOUR FEELING BETTER&quot;

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Bob is a very nice guy, I hope you feel better as well.

Ryan

[Bob_D]

Dan, Ryan, Dave, thanks for the well wishes. I'd never guess that food poisoning could last almost a week.

As for El Malo. Have not gotten too far this Winter. I had a building lined up but the owner had second thoughts since we're not running a business, but just a hobby. I think he was afraid we'd bail after a few months. My son and I actually found a smaller, less expensive place that will be available April 1.

Here are pics of the car a little cleaned up. And the seats scrubbed.

[Bob_D]

Seats cleaned up pretty good. Mouse damage on the rear seat is getting fixed by the upholstery shop with new cotton batting.

[Dicky]

Way COOL Bob. Feel better.

DH

[HO455]

Great photos…thanks for sharing. It is sad Oldsmobile &amp; Pontiac are no longer. People forget just how active Oldsmobile was in performance all through their history including many varying styles of Motorsports and Marine Racing. It makes you long for the days when American Car Companies ruled the roads.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/features/a7779/6-greatest-oldsmonile-racing-moments/

I still love this car ~ <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif
http://www.inlinetube.com/articles/70%20CUTLASS%20W-31%20MCE%2009.htm

James Kryta's latest project <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif
http://www.wingsautoart.com/projects/70olds442conv/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OPrAPQ4FRs

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Thanks for sharing with sYc guys, and thanks for the new seat pictures!!

Get well!

The new building sounds exciting, I am a 1.25 car garage guy mysel:-)

El Malo looks almost new in the important areas, but the bigger question...........did you remove the dead mouse from the grill or did The Mrs:-)

Ryan

[MosportGreen66]

Bob D - Aerospace 303 is a wonderful product that will help protect the original vinyl. It also is magnificent at aiding in a deep clean. No shine and no damage.

Keep up the good work.

Dan

[Bob_D]

I wondered where that aluminum small block ended up. Thanks for the link.

[Bob_D]

This is ugly to see how floor got cut. The rubber mat just fell apart as soon as it was touched. It too is trash.

[Postsedan]

Typical &quot;Drag Racer's&quot; - their goal was 1320 ET's <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

You'll get her fixed Bob <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[PeteLeathersac]

I still L<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gifVE these W-Post 4-Spd. cars too, thanks for sharing the details!
Nippily cold w/ minus 25-C temps and blowing snow around these parts of Canada lately...what are you up to today Ryan?
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif
-~ Pete

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PeteLeathersac</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I still L<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gifVE these W-Post 4-Spd. cars too, thanks for sharing the details!
Nippily cold w/ minus 25-C temps and blowing snow around these parts of Canada lately...what are you up to today Ryan?
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif
-~ Pete
</div></div>

Mr Leathersac is my new best friend!!!!!!!!

Ryan1969Chevelle..............is now...............Ryan...........

Ryan

[Bob_D]

Thank you for recommending 303. I'll try it out.

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PeteLeathersac</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I still L<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gifVE these W-Post 4-Spd. cars too, thanks for sharing the details!
Nippily cold w/ minus 25-C temps and blowing snow around these parts of Canada lately...what are you up to today Ryan?
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif
-~ Pete
</div></div>

Mr Leathersac is my new best friend!!!!!!!!

Ryan1969Chevelle..............is now...............Ryan...........

Ryan </div></div>

Ha, you'll be Changing... Your signature, Avatar and &quot;Looking for Ad&quot; very soon <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

I got my signature all fixed up, but how do you post an Avatar?

Says URL........?

Ryan

PS: Hi Bob, as you wouldn't share El Malo with me I had to go find one of my own!!!! :-)

[Bob_D]

<span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Congratulations Ryan on your Cutlass W31 POST! You've really got a <span style="text-decoration: line-through">great</span> SPECTACULAR car there.

ps: The mouse is still where you last saw it.

</span>
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks for sharing with sYc guys, and thanks for the new seat pictures!!

Get well!

The new building sounds exciting, I am a 1.25 car garage guy mysel:-)

El Malo looks almost new in the important areas, but the bigger question...........did you remove the dead mouse from the grill or did The Mrs:-)

Ryan </div></div></span>

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

I haven't found any mice in my car yet but the headliner was lunch for some critters years ago:-(

&quot;Spectacular&quot; is high praise from a guy with a couple of &quot;blow your mind&quot; Post Cars:-)

Ryan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PeteLeathersac</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Pete,

Original engine and trans long gone :-(

Dan </div></div>


Lots of deals on decent stock HP 69/70 Olds 455's around Dan but tough when a stick as Olds engines seldom have cranks drilled for pilot bushings.
Here's a shot I can share of your cars W31 Post cousin up here up here in Canada, tach added when new and is a Dixco.
I've been checking in regularly w/ the original owner for years, he and his wife aren't quite ready to let it go yet but told me I get 1'st crack when they are...pic from when it changed storage locations a couple years back.
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif
~ Pete

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/07/full-2506-13612-69cutlassw31.jpg


</div></div>

Nice W31 :-)

Ryan

[JpMotorsports]

Awesome car. Can wait to see the finished product

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20141124/entlife/141129566/

Nice write up:-)

Ryan

[Bob_D]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20141124/entlife/141129566/

Nice write up:-)

Ryan </div></div>

Thanks Ryan, that was actually published the weekend of MCACN last November.

Actually started the clean up and dis assembly on El Malo. Rather Greg Godon has at his shop. A few random pics, but they really don't tell much.

Basically got the interior gutted and cleaned up, and de-moused. Front clip, bumpers, gas tank is off pending pulling the body so the frame can get cleaned up and painted. The paint has its issues but it looks like much of it can be buffed. Selectively taking off some of the stickers. Want to present it to look as close to &quot;as raced&quot; during the first two years - 1969 - 1971 period. I'll post more in the coming weeks/months when there's something to share.

[Bob_D]

Seats cleaned up.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Looks great!!

Be careful Bob, Frank and Greg, don't lose the patina/heritage/good stuff!!!!

Keep us in the loop!!

Ryan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

El Malo is a media darling!!

More exposure in Muscle Car Review:-)

Ryan


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/06/full-13277-27418-img_20150610_205331.jpg

[Bob_D]

Hey Ryan thanks for the post. My MCR issue is usually a week behind yours.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

No problem!

Looks like Greg is go-go-go on her!

Ryan

[Postsedan]

Bob,

Greg and I missed you at Mundelein last night <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif

Dan