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Old 07-19-2016, 04:24 PM
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Update:

So I made a final decision and loaded up my extra engine to be rebuilt. This was a huge step for me, I have considered all options, researched costs, visited several builders, received several quotes verbal and paper, read forums, posted on CO for support, and many Olds people have shared information, ideas, supplier contact info, phone calls, emails, PM's, posts, you name it. Thanks to all who have taken the time to help me move in the right direction.

I have used names as I have visited various engine builders maybe this is right, maybe this is wrong...... TBD, each person I visited in my opinion would have been a perfect candidate for my rebuild but I only get to pick one builder. I am thinking I will keep names out of this for now and share a huge thank you at the end with business name and contact information if I am a satisfied customer. (I have every indication this will be the case or I would not be moving forward)

As I am not painting the car, the engine is the biggest/most expensive item on the punch list.... This is very stressful for me, I also honestly feel quite guilty moving forward with such an expense, just for ME. (I shared my mini vintage trailer idea with "Beautiful, Olds Loving Wife" and she loves the idea so this won't be just for ME)

I used the incline plane, and rolled the short block right up into the car, used a spare tire and wood blocks to support it:-) Felt a little proud:-)

I am sending the original heads as well as the "extra" engine heads. I hope they can save the original heads, but I am quite confident they are space junk/wall art.

I am dropping off both intakes, probably prep both while we are at it:-)

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Old 07-19-2016, 04:39 PM
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Default Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe

Glad to see you make the jump with your engine.
Bet you can't wait to hear it run on a dyno.
Love the line &quot;felt a little proud&quot; in regard to ramping the engine into the car. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]
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Old 07-19-2016, 05:26 PM
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Default Re: Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Glad to see you make the jump with your engine.
Bet you can't wait to hear it run on a dyno.
Love the line &quot;felt a little proud&quot; in regard to ramping the engine into the car. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img] </div></div>

Thanks Rick!!

Had to order the &quot;Dyno Delete&quot; option RPO NO-Dyno:-( I have all the money assigned and then some so I had to ease off on several items to stay on budget. This was one of the reasons I sent my distributor and carburetor to Dan Jensen so I can lean on him a little for butt-dyno tuning tips at PSMCDR. (He will already know all my details)

This engine shop runs the engine with an electric motor on a stand to verify oil pressure, flow to all visible locations, no-leaks, and cranking compression for all cylinders.

Someday I could use a chassis dyno to do some testing a friend has a car show in town each year and this year he had a chassis dyno for runs all day, this may be an option. I dislike the idea of a chassis dyno as there are so many safety risks.

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Old 07-19-2016, 08:55 PM
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Engine has been handed off:-)

I don't like the stuff I can't control:-)

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Stressed? This is fun....the stress will start if or when the engine happens to go south.....just say`n as it does happen often...depending on your right foot.

I have made many mistakes on my own personal builds.....if I could do anything over again....I would gladly pay to have my engines dyno-ed.....learn from us my friend.

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I appreciate the comment but the costs as far as I have seen are 500 to 1000 per day, and in some cases this is just to run the dyno, you tune as you wish.

If a situation arises that I can dyno I will but to pay straight up for a tuner and the dyno day is not realistic.

Regular guy here:-)

I have a budget to get an exhaust gas temp sensing unit, mainly to prevent lean situations.

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Old 07-20-2016, 02:19 AM
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well SMS samples are perfect:-)

I see why people put up with delays, lack of communication and poor customer service. Sign me up:-)

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Carpet looks the same, but I don't have any decent original carpet to really compare



Headliner material is perfect


Upper and lower door panel vinyl is perfect (I won't be buying door panels just fixing one damaged spot)




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I received shipping info for my headliner (including sail panel and sun visor material) could it be shipping out soon?

I don't want to jynx it....

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<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: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well SMS samples are perfect:-)

I see why people put up with delays, lack of communication and poor customer service. Sign me up:-)

Ryan


Carpet looks the same, but I don't have any decent original carpet to really compare



Headliner material is perfect


Upper and lower door panel vinyl is perfect (I won't be buying door panels just fixing one damaged spot)




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I received shipping info for my headliner (including sail panel and sun visor material) could it be shipping out soon?

I don't want to jynx it....

Ryan </div></div>

If you got shipping info, then your headliner is on the way to you.
I just received a pair of headliners from them for my `69 Post Sedans right after getting shipping info. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]
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Old 07-20-2016, 01:47 PM
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Fingers crossed:-)

That would be a record, based on all feedback on the interweb.

Chickens are not hatched, no counting will occur till such time.

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Old 07-20-2016, 04:49 PM
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Congrats on selecting and engine builder. Did I read that you said no paint job or something to that effect??
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