1979 Olds Hurst

grahamrw2 · 06-17-2007, 09:45 AM

I found a running 1979 Hurst for 1500. The owner rebuilt the carb. It has zero rust besides some surface rust on the bumper. The interior is in awesome condition. My question is are these nice cars? Do they handle nice? Good acceleration etc.? Email me at grahamrw2@yahoo.com with an answer

88 coupe · 06-17-2007, 12:28 PM

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grahamrw2 · 06-17-2007, 12:29 PM

whats bbc

GoldOlds · 06-17-2007, 09:00 PM

bbc = Big Block Chevy.

Yes, the '79 Hurst Olds is a cool car. I don't know if it handles any better than the rest of the '78 to mid 80s G-bodies - it probably has sway bars, which would help. Acceleration? Probably ok for it's day, slow by today's or musclecar heyday standards. If a car like that was selling for $1,500 where I live, it would be snapped up quick. Check the frame where it arches above the back axle - that's a common rust area on those cars.

- GoldOlds

Jim's rare 80 · 06-18-2007, 02:20 AM

Hi. Good deal. A 79 H/O should have a 350, Lots of potential. Congrats.

Oldsfan · 06-18-2007, 06:00 AM

If you can buy a rust-free '79 H/O with a decent interior for $1500, don't ask a bunch of questions, just buy it! I just passed one up @ $2800 because it was too rough.

Paul

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grahamrw2 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: houston Posts: 9	1979 Olds Hurst I found a running 1979 Hurst for 1500. The owner rebuilt the carb. It has zero rust besides some surface rust on the bumper. The interior is in awesome condition. My question is are these nice cars? Do they handle nice? Good acceleration etc.? Email me at grahamrw2@yahoo.com with an answer

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Jim's rare 80 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 210	Hi. Good deal. A 79 H/O should have a 350, Lots of potential. Congrats. __________________

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06-17-2007, 12:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
grahamrw2 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: houston Posts: 9	whats bbc

06-17-2007, 09:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
GoldOlds Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chatham-Kent, Ontario Posts: 116	bbc = Big Block Chevy. Yes, the '79 Hurst Olds is a cool car. I don't know if it handles any better than the rest of the '78 to mid 80s G-bodies - it probably has sway bars, which would help. Acceleration? Probably ok for it's day, slow by today's or musclecar heyday standards. If a car like that was selling for $1,500 where I live, it would be snapped up quick. Check the frame where it arches above the back axle - that's a common rust area on those cars. - GoldOlds

06-18-2007, 06:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
Oldsfan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 481	If you can buy a rust-free '79 H/O with a decent interior for $1500, don't ask a bunch of questions, just buy it! I just passed one up @ $2800 because it was too rough. Paul