1984 Hurst Old's I just finished ...
July 14th, 2015, 11:48 AM
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1984 Hurst Old's I just finished ...
Here's my latest car:
I had alot a fun, ("and a hell-of-a wake-up call") with regard to the "T-Top" realities ... but I got through it !
If anyone knows where I might find a GM (Delco) EGR Valve for this 307 "9 Engine", I'd like to talk ta ya !
This is my 4th car "Maaco's" Painted, *expectation exceeded: "again" !
I had alot a fun, ("and a hell-of-a wake-up call") with regard to the "T-Top" realities ... but I got through it !
If anyone knows where I might find a GM (Delco) EGR Valve for this 307 "9 Engine", I'd like to talk ta ya !
This is my 4th car "Maaco's" Painted, *expectation exceeded: "again" !
July 14th, 2015, 03:23 PM
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Nope ... "I know nothing about "Body Finish". (I'm Mechanical only). All I did is remove the hood Mldg's , door stuff, mirrors, etc ... (so they could work / finish same).
Each day I went in to see / Video their progress ... "I just can't praise them enough" !
I have a YouTube Video series detailing this ... These People literally "assault" your project, & after that: some Donuts and an occ. "at-a-boy:" did the rest.
They take their work seriously, (But like anywhere I suppose) ... they can / do "rattle-can" work as well. But: in my example, it was utter perfection.
I demand this ! *anyway, (after the above) we BOTH get what we want.
Money ? *about 3K or so.
too see the video's (6) "build: 1984 Hurst Old's Restoration".
Each day I went in to see / Video their progress ... "I just can't praise them enough" !
I have a YouTube Video series detailing this ... These People literally "assault" your project, & after that: some Donuts and an occ. "at-a-boy:" did the rest.
They take their work seriously, (But like anywhere I suppose) ... they can / do "rattle-can" work as well. But: in my example, it was utter perfection.
I demand this ! *anyway, (after the above) we BOTH get what we want.
Money ? *about 3K or so.
too see the video's (6) "build: 1984 Hurst Old's Restoration".
July 17th, 2015, 12:01 PM
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July 22nd, 2015, 05:15 AM
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Here in the Upper-Midwest, the "Hurst's" are popping up everywhere ! ... This surprises me as again, I thought these were a "Limited Build". Anyway, IF I were too "do it again", *I'd do WITHOUT the T-Tops ...
Now I think I'll find an 83' Hurst ... "There seem to be plenty" !
Now I think I'll find an 83' Hurst ... "There seem to be plenty" !
September 17th, 2015, 03:39 PM
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That's what I "thought" ... being fair (esp. on a nice day) there not bad !
But in another reality, their "fit" and design (my opinion here) "leave MUCH to be desired".
My car will never be wet (well not if I can help it) ... but the wind noise / door fit, and the "seals" (that are avail.) give you a "half-assed fit" at best.
Many have written / have books relegated to all the different 'adjustments' one could / and can make ... ME ? "I'd pass on doing it all over again". (I'd pass on T-Tops).
But in another reality, their "fit" and design (my opinion here) "leave MUCH to be desired".
My car will never be wet (well not if I can help it) ... but the wind noise / door fit, and the "seals" (that are avail.) give you a "half-assed fit" at best.
Many have written / have books relegated to all the different 'adjustments' one could / and can make ... ME ? "I'd pass on doing it all over again". (I'd pass on T-Tops).
August 27th, 2016, 06:43 PM
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1984 Hurst Oldsmobile
Looking at a 1984 Hurst that needs a complete repaint. The owner said it came with an aluminum hood. Was that an option ,or did they all come that way? It's a very straight looking car with original paint everywhere except drivers door.The hood has no paint on it ,just aluminum. Any advice appreciated ! Larry
August 29th, 2016, 06:45 AM
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Looking at a 1984 Hurst that needs a complete repaint. The owner said it came with an aluminum hood. Was that an option ,or did they all come that way? It's a very straight looking car with original paint everywhere except drivers door.The hood has no paint on it ,just aluminum. Any advice appreciated ! Larry
August 29th, 2016, 07:14 AM
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It was an option T45 in 84... I purchased a 1984 Cutlass Calais from the original owner and that vehicle had an aluminum hood... If you have a build sheet or the option code label is still on the trunk lid, check for T45...
September 1st, 2016, 12:03 PM
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There was no rhyme or reason as to which Cutlasses came with aluminum hoods, seems to mainly have come on '84 models but I've seen a few on '83-'85 Cutlasses.
No H/O came with one to my knowledge due to the weight of the hood scoop.
I know of a couple guys that claim to have one on their H/O but I installed a scoop on my '84 Calais with an aluminum hood and the hood was a little wavy around the scoop area so I'd imagine GM would have nixed this.
No H/O came with one to my knowledge due to the weight of the hood scoop.
I know of a couple guys that claim to have one on their H/O but I installed a scoop on my '84 Calais with an aluminum hood and the hood was a little wavy around the scoop area so I'd imagine GM would have nixed this.
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