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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 12:42 PM
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found Hurst lightning rods

today I was at the rummage yard and found a set of Hurst lightning rods.

alittle nasty looking, but definitely savable, and they work fine.

does anyone have any clue what these are worth?

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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 02:41 PM
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Might be a little rough looking, but that's still a awesome find!
Old Oct 14, 2013 | 03:02 PM
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took them apart, sanded it to metal, painted the base black, reassembled. works like new, looks acceptable.
Old Oct 27, 2013 | 09:47 AM
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rods

Do you happen to have any of the cables? Awesome find! Im looking for some for a possible project are you looking to sell them?
Old Oct 27, 2013 | 10:32 AM
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They show up on ebay every now and then for about a grand- with the cover etc
Old Oct 27, 2013 | 11:17 AM
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Looks to be the 3 speed version? Those are a little more common than the 4 speed version. Still a great find.
Old Oct 27, 2013 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jensenracing77
Looks to be the 3 speed version? Those are a little more common than the 4 speed version. Still a great find.

How do you tell the difference??
Old Oct 27, 2013 | 01:01 PM
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The first lever will have P R N OD D (5 positions) for a 4 speed. P R N D (4 positions) for a 3 speed. The 4 speed shifter was only available in an 83 or 84 Hurst Olds. The 3 speed was available aftermarket for many years. Both are hard to find nowadays but the 4 speed is much harder.
Old Oct 27, 2013 | 01:49 PM
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Thanks I didn't know there was a difference in them. Im looking at an 84 HO that's missing the lightening rods. Tough to find part!
Old Oct 28, 2013 | 04:15 PM
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pretty sure its for a 200R4, all I have are the rods, no cables, no brackets, no faceplate...etc.

sorry, I didn't know this thread was getting any traffic
Old Oct 28, 2013 | 04:51 PM
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..Always loved to look at these in cars...Never actually drove one yet....Im not even sure how they work..lol...And didn't know they had a 4 and 3 speed version...I learned something new today..
Old Oct 28, 2013 | 05:02 PM
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pretty sure this is for a 200R4
Old Oct 29, 2013 | 02:18 PM
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Old Oct 29, 2013 | 02:51 PM
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Yes, You have a 4 speed. That is a great find!
Old Oct 29, 2013 | 02:58 PM
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alright, sweet!

if anyone wants it, PM me, if not it will probably wind up on ebay when I get the chance.
Old Feb 1, 2014 | 08:30 AM
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Hello - still have them for sale? Thanks
Old Feb 2, 2014 | 05:15 PM
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I do. PM sent
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