Ryan Weaver's 1969 Olds Cutlass S W31 Club Coupe

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Originally Posted by Bernhard

I have had good luck with wax and grease remover. Is your paint and media blast free of contaminants
Like with any Autobody shop chemical safety first. Correct solvent rated gloves, eye protection,ventilation, respirator and disposal of waste are all important.
We were taught to wash the car/parts first, then wax and grease remover. Only after cleaning was the car/parts ready to be sanded or media blasted.
After sanding or media blasting we would wax and grease remove the substrate again.
Oil from your bare hands after blasting/sanding can contaminate the substrate, that's why we would use clean gloves when handling parts that were in the white/bare metal.
Contaminate free painting is time consuming.
I have seen a shop go nuts trying to find the source of contaminants in their paint process. It was traced back to new techs over oiling their tools.

Thanks for the note, all true!!

Ryan W31

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

So I have prepared a few more parts.

I hit the OAI scoops with Back to Black a second time, looking better....

I removed the extra welded plates and bracketry from the Clutch pedal and media blasted and painted the pedals. ( I have the new pads and bushings ready)

The hole in the Clutch pedal for the Clutch rod was way egg shaped, so I bored it out and will make a bushing to freshen it up.

Tomorrow Nick Morocco is visiting to help me assemble as many restores, prepared, purchased (ready) parts as possible.

Saturday Al Corporon is coming to help as well, this will make mounting the bumpers, and pulling the hood off to redo the hinges so much easier. (Side note Evaporusted parts need coated in something other than evaporust.... I may Have read the directions wrong but I thought it said parts can be re dipped for rust prevention... nope they rust.

I am so thankful for all the people who have helped me along the way... and there are still a few long days to go.

Ryan W31

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

I have to send a huge thank you to Nick Morocco and Al Corporon for helping me this weekend.

Nick stayed here and helped Friday, Saturday, and today, sun up to sun down, and Al was here Saturday. (Many hands makes light work)

These guys made it possible for me to get to MCACN!!

Gory details to follow.

Ryan W31

[AlsV8vair]

Originally Posted by Ryan1969Chevelle

I have to send a huge thank you to Nick Morocco and Al Corporon for helping me this weekend.

Nick stayed here and helped Friday, Saturday, and today, sun up to sun down, and Al was here Saturday. (Many hands makes light work)

These guys made it possible for me to get to MCACN!!

Gory details to follow.

Ryan W31

Late to the party. But you are most welcome.
I thoroughly enjoyed turning a wrench 🔧 on your car.
Great to meet Nick. Just a fabulous day.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

I am a little behind on posting progress.

I am moving ahead each day, some planning, some buying last minute parts, some renting a truck and trailer, some actual work on the car :-)

I connected the fuel lines and vent at the gas tank, and of course the left over hose is too short to connect the fuel pump as it is supposed to F&$@.

I installled the cowl screen and cowl seal, and hood stop.

I installed the back seat and peeped the front seats. (Installed one to make space)

So many little things to get right (or close to correct)

I pulled the tail pipes to dress the ends.

I think I can, I think I can.

Ryan W31.

PS: today I was really in a slump, I got lots done but my head and gut are getting freaked out. I need a good sleep and more progress tomorrow!!!

PPS: our Diego, Casey, and my MSU Project W31 article hit MuscleCar Review today.... so proud, and so excited to get the students time at MCACN to share thier story. (You have to get to the panel!!!!, don’t miss it or you will kick yourself for eternity)