Buying advice for for n00b seeking Hurst Olds...

mismith356 · 12-23-2006, 09:46 PM

Hi Fellas,

I am considering the purchase of a 83/84 Hurst Olds perhaps sometime this coming year. I am just starting to gather information so please forgive my lack of any specific details regarding these cars.

I am hoping to get a an original (never crashed or painted) lower mileage car.

I was at first considering an 87 442 but also like the Hurst Olds and from what I read, it's a fair bit more rare.

What might I look for in one of these vehicles beyond the straight forward rust and mechanical issue? I would do/have done a compression test and visually inspect the underside while car was on a lift. I know the rear quarters tend to get rusted also, so I will be extra careful to look into those areas from the trunk.

Any info or sites I can gain further knowledge about these cars would be helpful also!

Thanks so much in advance.

Mike

texasred · 12-23-2006, 10:41 PM

http://www.hurstolds.com/
http://tlentz.oldsgmail.com/
http://members.tripod.com/~jestepp/hurst.html
http://www.mantei.com/index.html?olds

Parts and even the stripe kits are plentiful. Watch for rust around the rear window trim, too.

Love them G-bodies!

C.J.

mismith356 · 12-24-2006, 02:42 AM

Thanks C.J.!!

I had found the hurstolds club page earlier, but really like tlentz page...good stuff there!

Thanks again man!

12-23-2006, 09:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
mismith356 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2	Buying advice for for n00b seeking Hurst Olds... Hi Fellas, I am considering the purchase of a 83/84 Hurst Olds perhaps sometime this coming year. I am just starting to gather information so please forgive my lack of any specific details regarding these cars. I am hoping to get a an original (never crashed or painted) lower mileage car. I was at first considering an 87 442 but also like the Hurst Olds and from what I read, it's a fair bit more rare. What might I look for in one of these vehicles beyond the straight forward rust and mechanical issue? I would do/have done a compression test and visually inspect the underside while car was on a lift. I know the rear quarters tend to get rusted also, so I will be extra careful to look into those areas from the trunk. Any info or sites I can gain further knowledge about these cars would be helpful also! Thanks so much in advance. Mike

12-23-2006, 10:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
texasred Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 805	http://www.hurstolds.com/ http://tlentz.oldsgmail.com/ http://members.tripod.com/~jestepp/hurst.html http://www.mantei.com/index.html?olds Parts and even the stripe kits are plentiful. Watch for rust around the rear window trim, too. Love them G-bodies! C.J. __________________ Home of the 1971 Cutlass Supreme convertible Super Karate Monkey Death Car.

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12-24-2006, 02:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
mismith356 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2	Thanks C.J.!! I had found the hurstolds club page earlier, but really like tlentz page...good stuff there! Thanks again man!