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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 12:57 PM
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greatb barn find

A woman I work with told me she had a 1969 hurst olds survivor she talk how it wasnt perfect when she discribed it to me, but i was blown away when i seen it. It was a nine out 10 has not moved in 15 yrs. The trans pan is wet was not able to ck motor with my bad shoulder. I thoubht their might be some mice in it or something minor dust in side looks new inside. A remarkable find vin is right chrome valve covers ho on side of trans I bieleve its a true survivor wasnt able to get picks yet her asking price was 50,000
Old Apr 2, 2013 | 01:02 PM
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She obviously knows what she has. Did you take any pictures?
Old Apr 2, 2013 | 01:28 PM
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Great Find... Big Bucks though.
Old Apr 2, 2013 | 02:29 PM
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no pics yet still trying work a deal she has a 1961 vet she needs reassemeled.
Old Apr 2, 2013 | 03:06 PM
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another women with a 69 H/O lets see how this one turns out
Old Apr 2, 2013 | 07:20 PM
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mileage ?

any documents?
Old Apr 2, 2013 | 07:22 PM
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another women with a 69 h/o lets see how this one turns out
x2
Old Apr 2, 2013 | 07:30 PM
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it has just over 69000 miles she is the 2nd owner and said she has all docs from original owner
Old Apr 2, 2013 | 07:34 PM
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Wasn't 01APR yesterday?
Old Apr 2, 2013 | 08:25 PM
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lol i know it sound fishy. I need to look it over again but i think its the real deal
Old Apr 23, 2013 | 07:16 PM
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just an up date on the hurst olds it took me over year o get to see it once i have called ever week i have only talked to her once and she didnt feel good sence then no awnser so if I ever get another chance I will take picks
Old Jun 14, 2013 | 10:31 PM
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hello just wanted to update this post. This car is comming to my house. I have not got a price negotiated a price yet. At this time its is in a real bad place wet and moldy barn. I am help out a co worker. And yes it is a real H/O
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 12:01 AM
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It was a nine out 10 has not moved in 15 yrs.
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At this time its is in a real bad place wet and moldy barn.
Can't wait for the detailed pics!!!!
Old Jun 15, 2013 | 05:10 AM
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I would say, the ULTIMATE barn find!
Very nice. More pics...
Old Jun 15, 2013 | 08:31 PM
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I saw an old grey haired git (like me) driving a dark green 69 Cutlass 2 door hardtop yesterday. He looked pleased as punch, and the car was really nice....this might be even more exciting, though !!
Understatement perhaps.
Old Jun 15, 2013 | 09:34 PM
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I got the car home today about 3:30. I have gone over it with a fine tooth comb. I have not found anything seriously wrong with it. I was able to I D all the serial numbers and it is a survivor. Car number 485 she had original bill of sale it sold for 3795 plus tax title and licences. It is truly one of those camp fire stories that you hear about and say only if I could find one. It wasn't cheap but I found one. I will post a link to shutter fly album as soon as its finished loading.

shutterfly album link - - http://bspring1969hurstold.shutterfly.com/

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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 04:49 AM
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WOW! I am speechless. Great find.
Old Jun 16, 2013 | 04:58 AM
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Saaaweeett!
Old Jun 16, 2013 | 05:52 AM
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Nice find! what the hell were they thinking on the side molding
did the air cleaner assembly come with it you can see the markings of it on the hood? what intake is on it looks like the very hard to find and harder to pay for
stock one for you if it is!
Old Jun 16, 2013 | 06:12 AM
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Nice find! what the hell were they thinking on the side molding
I noticed that. It must be one of those "stick on" jobbies? It doesn't look right on the car.

Beautiful car, by the way. I'm drooling looking at those pictures.
Old Jun 16, 2013 | 06:16 AM
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WOW , find of the century.
Old Jun 16, 2013 | 06:25 AM
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Holy $h__!

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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by tru-blue 442
I would say, the ULTIMATE barn find!
Very nice. More pics...
X2...that is incredible, and with documentation..
Congrats

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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 07:43 AM
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Awesome

Congrats on a great score. Hopefully the car will be driven & enjoyed now.

Thanks for sharing.
Old Jun 16, 2013 | 09:13 AM
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Congrats on one heck of a score! Looks to be low miles and on the original tires or he second set anyway
Old Jun 16, 2013 | 09:17 AM
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Yes the air cleaner is with the car. As far as i can tell it is 100% complete. The side molding will come when I find the right body person. First job today put timming chain cover and water pump on convertilbe then h/o
Old Jun 16, 2013 | 11:25 AM
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Great father's day gift. Looks great.

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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 11:33 AM
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What an amazing find. I wish we had barns like that near here.
Old Jun 16, 2013 | 01:53 PM
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Great Find...... I could never be so lucky....
Old Jun 16, 2013 | 01:59 PM
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MuscleCar Review

Great barn find story in the new Musclecar review of a 1 of 54 "66" W 30 Factory Super Stock 442 found in a backyard in Minnesota. buyer thought he had bought a standard rough 442 until he got it home and did some research. Now that would be a surprise.
Old Jun 16, 2013 | 02:02 PM
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No Way !!!!!!
Old Jun 16, 2013 | 06:19 PM
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Very cool!
Old Jun 16, 2013 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by springbryan
Yes the air cleaner is with the car. As far as i can tell it is 100% complete. The side molding will come when I find the right body person. First job today put timming chain cover and water pump on convertilbe then h/o

Very cool, another one finds it's way to the daylight!! Would love to see it some day, I believe we are in the same general area, good find!!
Old Jun 16, 2013 | 07:21 PM
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Wow, just noticed one thing from the pic's, have only seen one other 1969 H/O like it in that, it apparently was not ordered with the tick-tock-tach, rare in that you would find one without it...
Old Jun 24, 2013 | 07:15 PM
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it runs it needs a water pump and a master cylinder so forso good
Old Jun 25, 2013 | 04:57 AM
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Hardly what I'd call a 9 out of 10, but a good one nonetheless. I think you will find those body side moldings have rivets holding them to the body. They were a popular add-on back then and actually, I'm surprised there isn't flaking paint and rust near the rivets. A good body man can weld the holes closed when refinishing the car. Have you and the owner reached an agreement on price? I hope so, on your behalf. I would hate to see you do all the work only to find that she is stuck on $50k. If that car was in #1 condition with the miles and paperwork, IMO, it's worth somewhere near $90k, BUT, again, IMO, it's $50k away from that condition and quite a bit of work.
Still, you have scored big-time and I wish you the best in your negotiations and efforts.
Old Jun 25, 2013 | 05:17 AM
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That is so cool. It amazes me how a car like that can sit in a barn for 15 years un-used. Congrats on the find.
Old Jun 25, 2013 | 06:12 AM
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barn find

awesome. i agree, why is there no gold mines in barns around here.
Old Jun 25, 2013 | 06:34 AM
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Did you get the key for the lug lock? great find. I wouldn't restore that car. I'd maintain it as is as a survivor.
Old Jun 25, 2013 | 11:17 AM
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Very cool! Congrats on the find!



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