'69 Cutlass W31 Clone LY6 Build (formerly Red Rocket)

[BanditDave]

Hey Folks,

This is the same car that was being built in my Red Rocket build but I realized I liked the Saffron Yellow paint so much I would keep it. I had been doing a boosted build originally but life just kept getting in my way so for now it is going for the sleeper look with the column shift and bench seat.

It has Boss 338s on her right now with 285/40-18 in back and 255/45-18 up front. I am highly considering going with 17" steelies with poverty caps to complete the sleeper theme. She has a full BMR suspension under her with Bilstein shocks. I may swap the rear springs for 2 inch drop if I don't like the stance. Fuel system currently consists of a Rick's tank with a 5th gen Camaro pump with a 4th gen fbody regulator sipping thru a Vaporworx pickup assembly.

This today I just got done the main portion of the exhaust. I am sticking with LS3 Camaro manifolds for now so I can keep the column shift. Engine is an LY6 with lightly ported L92 heads, LS3 intake/injectors, FAST 90mm throttle body and a Lingenfelter 102mm MAF. She also has a decent Lunati cam and a built 4L60e with a 2600-2800 restalled stock converter. Rear's a 12 bolt with 3.31 gears.

When I finally get all the parts together I will be going boosted...think Jim Moran's (Speed Inc) '70 Malibu...absolutely LOVE that car...very inspirational!

Here's a few pics and vid of her running with the exhaust for the first time. Enjoy! Oh and sorry for the ridiculous mess that is my garage. Trying to finally get her cleaned up.

















WAY DIRTY interior but overall in good shape!









Lots more to come! Hope to have her make her first passes at the track soon...driving to and from of course!

Thanks,
Dave

[WSSix]

Cool! The W31 cars are so overshadowed by the W30 cars. I love underdogs though so this will be cool. Think you can find a way to have the cold air scoop mounted and functional?

[BanditDave]

Originally Posted by WSSix

Cool! The W31 cars are so overshadowed by the W30 cars. I love underdogs though so this will be cool. Think you can find a way to have the cold air scoop mounted and functional?

I actually have a plan to implement the front bumper scoops...actually even make oversized ones for this build that are reminiscent of the originals.

Thanks for your interest!!!

Dave

[BanditDave]

Small update today. Got the exhaust done for the most part. Tails were welded on. Also did a bit with the fan wiring tidying everything up. Should have everything wired and ready to rock shortly...hopefully tomorrow. I have to still order up the pinion yoke to correct an issue I am having but other than that just some details here and there.

I will be hiding additional gauges in the glove box out of view and will flip then down when I mean business.

I will then turn my attention to some light bodywork to make things mildly presentable but not overly...I am beating the CRAP out of this thing for now!

BTW, not sure I mentioned this but this car as a CPP big brake kit as well. Very happy with it at this point.

Here's some pics and another vid! Thanks!

Temporary air filter set up for now:















Here's a link to another vid!

http://youtu.be/blAuclYw9BA

Thanks guys!
Dave

[Ron in SoCal]

Nice Dave! What's going on w the looped hose near the lower radiator hose?

Sorry for the newb question...Oh yeah, fix that leak too

[BanditDave]

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

Nice Dave! What's going on w the looped hose near the lower radiator hose?

Sorry for the newb question...Oh yeah, fix that leak too

Thanks man...the looped hose is simply to continue the coolant flow. In case you haven't heard, if you just block them off like the old SBCs then you don't get the proper coolant flow in the engine and go

Yea I know...not sure what the heck happened there honestly. I have pulled that thing on and off about four million times so I'm pretty sure at some point I forgot to put a gasket in there...or perhaps I reused the one I had too many times...to be honest with you I can't even remember if there was one there...lol

[BanditDave]

Small update....got her up and running...working on tuning. First time doing this stuff so I am being extra careful so I don't grenade her by accident. I will have a lot more pics tomorrow but I just wanted to give you guys a little hint on what direction the paint scheme will be going...not exactly W31 anymore...





This was just a test fender as I playing with modern colors...I am still working on finding stripe dimensions, etc...

BTW, colors are Toyota Super White and Ford Green Gold! I love 'em!!! Looking forward a free weekend to knock out a little bodywork!

More pics to come soon!

Dave

[Track Junky]

Very cool. Always liked the W-31's.

[BanditDave]

Originally Posted by Track Junky

Very cool. Always liked the W-31's.

Thanks Guy! I will probably end up going with the Hurst Olds scheme but I too love the W-31 cars!

Here's a few more with her FINALLY on the ground!!! I am VERY happy with the ride height at this point and it will only get better. I threw the ****ty fender up on her to see how I like the H/O paint scheme...i think it decided it for itself! I will probably end up changing the wheels out for something a little more "correct" for the feel I am going for.













More to come!!! Trying to dig out of the mess that used to be my garage!!! Hahaha!

Thanks!
Dave

[Track Junky]

Hurst Olds theme will look great and it looks like you nailed the ride height.

My uncle had a 70 442 back when I was a kid and from then on I was into the W-30's & 31's. He used to take us kids out all the time.

Looking forward to following your build