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Zach, I just caught up on all the challenges and progress since last September. Congratulations on all your achievements; you've come a long way and the car is sounding great! Joe

Resonators will help a lot! Install them as far back in the tailpipes as possible.

The pan should be very helpful. Good idea to replace the entire exhaust system. A 2.25" diameter exhaust pipe has almost 50% less cross-sectional area than a 2.75" diameter pipe.

Top notch construction. Beautiful workmanship!

My mistake. I thought all the GM automatic transmissions had vacuum modulators in those years. I don't know if a bad fuel pump could suck oil and pump it into the carb, but I know a failing fuel pump could pump fuel into the crankcase. Does the oil smell like raw gas?

Interesting idea!

If it's an automatic, check the vacuum hose leading from the intake manifold to vacuum modulator on the transmission. If the inside of that hose is wet with trans fluid, the modulator diaphragm is leaking and the modulator needs to be replaced.

Following... I'm curious.

I agree! Looks like a Ruby to me...

Sebastien, That little card is a tear-off from the vehicle build sheet. It was used at the Fisher Body factory in which your car's body was assembled and it lists the key style, color and option content for the car. Some of these codes are available in the factory service manual, others are found in the GM "RPO" (Regular Production Option) code lists. Here is what I found: Job # 37-6168 I believe this refers to the Fisher Body job sequence assigned to your car's body. STYLE 8439 Electra 225 Custom, 4 door hardtop (body style) COMB 624 This is the interior trim combination identification. 624=Parchment cloth interior OPT: Option content of the body as built at the Fisher Body facility A31 Power windows A-42 6-Way Power Seat A-48 A-48 is a restraint system (seat belt) option code. It might mean standard belts, deluxe color-keyed belts or it might indicate shoulder belts. I haven't been able to find a 1969 Buick RPO list to confirm. Here are some of the resources I used to confirm this information: https://www.tpocr.com/index.html (Reference material for body data plate and option codes for many manufacturers) https://www.tpocr.com/buickbp9.html (Listing of 1969 Buick styles, colors, etc) http://www.frontiernet.net/~face440/GMRPOCodes.pdf (Complete list of GM RPO codes - very useful when you're trying to decipher the body plate info) Your car is looking great! Joe

Could be...it was purchased at a flea market and the seller knew nothing about it. Any other ideas?

Motor Muster at Greenfield Village (The Henry Ford Museum) is held annually on Father's Day weekend. @1957buickjim brought his Special 2 door sedan and his Special Riviera Estate Wagon, I brought the 58 Caballero. We parked all 3 together; you can see Jim's wagon in the reflection on my car in the last image. It was fun talking to so many folks about station wagon memories. Jim has a very nice display, complete with period "tunes" played through drive-in speakers that attracted a LOT of attention. It was a wonderful weekend!

Congratulations on a successful event, Matt. Other experts will weigh in on this, but based on my experience, those oil pressure levels are A-OK. Yes, it will run a bit cooler and idle speed might increase as you get through the break in period. The car looks phenomenal!

It looks fantastic, Matt! Enjoy your Father's Day show; you deserve it! Joe

One of the people on tour with us this week brought this tool along. Nobody knows for certain what it is. Best guess so far is a sheet metal dimple/drill/tap tool.

Yes, drain holes were often incorporated into the muffler case to facilitate draining condensation from the muffler.

Congratulations, Jon and thanks for all the support!!!

What a beautiful car! Go Matt, go!

Neve mind pics...I want to see the burnout videos!

Bernie, I just spent an hour caching up on the year of activity I've missed on this thread. I'm glad to see that you sent the Alvis on and found that Morris; it looks like a car that you know well and one that you'll be able to turn into something very Special. (pun intended) It was also great to see that you've got the Rapier back on the road and are planning to take it on another European Grand Tour. I agree that you made the correct choice when you decided to keep that car! Keep up the good work! Joe

1929 Oakland.

Austin A40 frame, apparently from a 1953-54 Somerset pickup or van. Pickup only, near Detroit, MI. TEXT Tom if interested: (313) 480-431Seven Link to "What is it" thread where we learned what it is:

Thanks so much for all the help! We will just describe it as an Austin pickup/van frame. Joe

Okay, thanks. Wheelbase is 93", track 54" Does that narrow it down? We're trying to figure out what it is so he can list it for sale with some confidence of what it's for. Joe

Chassis number definitely starts with 6. Found this on the Austin memories site: From this chart, it looks like this might be an A40 pickup or van chassis. Does that make sense? I'll ask for wheelbase dimension. Thanks for your assistance everyone! Joe