Projects 1931 Olds 5W Coupe Build

Thanks, its coming along, not as fast as I would like but...

Yah I never came across another section job like this but then most of the time I see em its a ford so when you have a 6 deep frame to work with its different.

 

More progress. Started boxing the frame, takes a while..but...new plasma is a nice toy its amazing how it cuts once you have it set right I just need more practice...good ol Santa!






God my garage is a mess! I should clean a bit before I take a pic.

 

Well I got some of the rear end worked out today.

 

Shock towers all mocked up, 'think they look pretty cool!!!

 

Its like seeing your daughter walk for the first time....she is standing on her own two feet!

 

Turning to the front, sits about 6" Off the blacktop right now, just trying to get a handle on how much it will drop under full load. Scrubline is going to be another consideration.

 

Another weekends worth of work.





Got to get working on the other side now.

 

Slicker than snot on a pearl doorknob,great looking work sir.

 

That sounds pretty slick...thanks.

 

just thought id chim in, the olds is looking great. its nice to see odd ball hot rods and not the typical stuff but they area all great.

"faster, faster, faster until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death...."

 

Built some parts today, actually originally I bought some parts from Welder Series. See first picture, which after I modified it slightly still ended up being wrong for the application.....So I just decided to make my own...and I think it worked out better.




Damn I'm good!

 

Update: been trying to get front end together and purchased a disc brake kit to put on but the adapter I got with the kit ended up .045" too small, so I either need a new adapter, machine the existing adapter, or machine the spindles. Also bought new tie-rod ends that I had to re-thread, you know a lot of manufacturers use custom threads?
I guess you can't buy much and expect it to just bolt on when the car is 80 years old.

 

Subscribed! I'm gonna watch this one! You sir have some really neat ideas and good fabbing skills! Keep up the good work!

 

Thanks! Not sure about the skill but I have a lot of ideas!

 

Looking good! I'm in the midst of a 28 Graham 5 Victoria Coupe, so there are some similarities, so I appreciate your efforts, and pictures!

As a point of interest, I was offered a 30 Olds in trade for mine......just a little while ago too.....and it had really good fenders.......but I wanted a fenderless car.

Good luck on your progress!

 

Machine shop called, newly modified adapters are done...more $$$...WOOT. But that means I can get the disc brakes on, and the progress begins again.

 

That is going to be one sweet ride! And I envy your mad skilz! Keep up the awesome work on that rare Olds!
Scot

 

allot of great looking work man ... and you got my number 1000 post on this one

 

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I know that Oldsmobile used the 230 and 250
Chev inline-6's as the base engines in various-year
F85's and later, in the Olds Omegas I'm wondering
if these Chevy-6 engines in the F85's and Omega's
had any actual 'Oldsmobile-labeled" air cleaner
or valve cover decals on them? If so, and you use
the 230-Chevy6 and could find some factory
'Oldsmobile-specific' 6-cylinder Chevy engine decals
to put on it, that would really have some people
scratching their heads and wondering!

Mart3406
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Well with the new adapters back from the machinist, I could get the disc brakes on and with a little tweaking of the brackets, calipers as well. Gentelmen I now have a rolling chassis!!

 

thanks its finally starting to look like something.

I may have to look into that.

 

The front end is very innovative and looks like it will work very well.I have completed a 31 Olds 5 window coupe resto rod and I am now restoring a 31 Olds Patrician 4 sedan.I have a few extra parts available if you have a need.I am looking for a couple of 18 inch wire wheels.Are your original wire wheels for sale?

 

They certainly could be for sale, not sure how many I have at 18". I think 2 maybe 3. 1 for sure is 19".

 

Wheels and Tires original 525-550/18 . Hole for hub cap 6 1/2 inches.Rim outside lip diameter 19 1/2 inches. 6 bolt.There maybe some info. on your tires.I sent you an email on this site a number of days ago but I am new to this site so who knows where it maybe. I will try again with my contact info.. Tks Gus

 

Well I gotta say it was nice to get it to this point, it really is starting to come together.





It also makes me realize how much more there is left to go.

 

Looks great, i like the front end and frame treatment, not something you see every day. Are you going to keep the original spring layout or go to the single sping set up?

 

Keepin' er Original, I figure why convert a Chey (Olds) over to a Ford ?

 

Great, not that it matters in your plan, but I love the twin springs and original set ups. The single buggy spring is over done, and im sure Ford only went with it because he was a cheap bastard.

 

What is that grill Shell in the picture? I have been eyeing an original 1931 Olds grill shell on Ebay for a few months now. It was only $100. Mine is workable so it's yours if you like it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/31-32-Oldsmobile-winterfront-grill-grille-Ford-hot-rod-/180643450338?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1931%7CMake%3AOldsmobile&hash=item2a0f304de2

 

Just gets better and better.If you need patterns for the window glass just ask I have it available and would be happy to share.If you would like help understanding the fire wall info.plate let me know the info and I can help. Gus