Well most of you know that Scott Pierce got rid of his 1969 Olds F-Eightyfive W-31 earlier this year. He ended up with a beautiful numbers matching 1970 Cutlass W-31 post coupe 4-speed car. Actually Scott and Wayne Shipley from Maryland traded cars. We did the swap on one of the coldest days in January this year. Wayne did a full rotisserie frame off restoration on the 70 W-31 with no expenses spared but didn't quite finish the process. It's painted and needs glass, external chrome, bumpers, interior and drive train installed. That's when I stepped in and persuaded Scott to re-rebuild the engine (yes that right) with Super Car Racing in mind!!!! I'd like to keep you guys in the loop on this project. I'll post more pics as more work gets completed. Check out the engine build in the Tech Inspection Forum

Unloading the new W-31 from the enclosed trailer in January 2009 at Wayne's in Maryland


Posing with the new car.


Late September this year with the new rims and tires

WOW Scott & Steve. Looks like this one may be in the running for the 2010 MuscleCar of the Year Award

I have a pic of Wayne's NHRA record holder Oldsmobile

What are the option that make up a W-31.

Ralph,

Basically it's a 350 Olds engine with 325 horsepower which was only available on the Cutlass/F85 model and the S body style.

Engine:
All the W-31 engines were "select-fit" assembled. Cylinder bores were honed to the "D" spec. and used "A" pistons resulting in a larger skirt clearance of .003" - .0035".
10.5 comp. ratio true flat top pistons
#6 heads fitted with large 2" intake and 1.625" exhaust valves.
Camshaft was 308 degree duration with a .474" lift.
Matching heavy duty valve springs.
Special recalibrated Q-Jet carb.
Larger harmonic balancer.
Special factory W-350 Aluminum intake.
6 blade fan with a fan clutch.
All were Force-Air inducted which included the ram air hood and air cleaner
Exhaust manifolds were the same as the standard 350. But BOTH exhaust pipes and mufflers were 2 1/4" inlets (2" outlet).

Body:
Mandatory Ram air induction hood and ram air cleaner
special clam shell shaped sport mirrors painted body color
wide side body stripes

Will add more info soon

I dont know Ralph about winning the 2010 Muscle Car of the Year. I dont think they will let an Olds win 3 times in a row. Im really pump up about this new motor Steve is building for me ,im hoping to be back with you guys soon, and also hoping to be in the 12 second range with my buddy John an his 69 hurst olds.

Scott, if you don't win it won't be because of the quality of the build and resto. Very nice work! Post more pictures...

Ok more pictures taken Today 1/10/10!!!!

Under hood, we have ALOT to do.

Dash needs installation


Original 4-speed car & with original rust free floors

grilles, headlights and front bumper need installation

rear bumper installed


trunk

Steve, what is the paint code number and name?
It looks similar to the nove color i'll be useing, and i know GM had diff. names with the same code no. between marque's

looks incredible with that black stripe!

you guys are doing a superb job!

Hey Ted the color of the paint is called twilight blue. this is the correct color for the car I will let you know the paint code when i go back out to the car
Whats color blue is your car ?
SCOTT

Great Job!!

Ken

Beautiful car, not being an expert on Oldsmobiles I have a question regarding the W31 cars; should they have the same notched rear bumper as the 442?