Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

What is old is new again........

I was given the contact information and a recommendation to discus my engine build with one of the lead machinists at the very first place I researched and visited. We had a quick chat to discuss main goals and such, now we will get together and discuss the details.

I am looking to push my limits and assemble the engine myself. I am learning so much and enjoying this restoration so much it would be a shame to miss this opportunity to build my own engine.

I will receive a machining quote, and have a parts cost figured out, (I will check if everything is the same or less cost purchased through this company) I also will have a time and material rate so any fine work such as degre-ing the cam, or checking valve train geometry can be done T&M

This feels right and if I make a mistake I will learn from it. The risk is mine to take and I am getting off the Porch!!!

As you know I was hands off for the M20 transmission rebuild, and that has been a major jump forward. Nick has offerered to show me how to assembly a Muncie 4 speed:-) I will take him up on this, possibly to assemble my M22?

Ryan

[Alss]

If the machinist is good..assembly should be a breeze..take your time...slow and gentle. no distractions [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

[300deluxeL79]

good advice, lock the door, work/assemble undisturbed.

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 300deluxeL79</div><div class="ubbcode-body">good advice, lock the door, work/assemble undisturbed. </div></div>

He`s got all the time in the world....as he does not know Sports, does not do Sports, does not watch Sports [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]

Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 300deluxeL79</div><div class="ubbcode-body">good advice, lock the door, work/assemble undisturbed. </div></div>

He`s got all the time in the world....as he does not know Sports, does not do Sports, does not watch Sports [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]

Dan </div></div>

Exactly:-)

Not a sporty guy:-)

Ryan

[Canuck]

Build It likes its got to run 500 hard miles the first time out.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Canuck</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Build It likes its got to run 500 hard miles the first time out. </div></div>

Sounds like a plan:-)

This is a rare car, but will not be a rarely driven car:-)

Ryan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

I visited the machine shop after work and toured the shop.

We then discussed each process and the corresponding machine or machines.

Then we discussed each item on my scope of work.

In most cases I understood what the normal process would be and in which areas improvements, or special care are required for a street engine which will be rigorously tested for 1320 feet at a time.

He had no concerns working with a DIY customer and mentioned many of their customers do the assembly just like I am considering.

We will work on the details and costs over the next two weeks and then hopefully I will have an engine plan.

Ryan

[cook_dw]

I have to say that chassis looks really great. Nicely done and keep it up!

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cook_dw</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have to say that chassis looks really great. Nicely done and keep it up! </div></div>

I will have one of the kids help me dust it off so it shows up nicely:-)

Thanks for the compliment, I am very happy with the results so far.

Ryan