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This is my latest acquisition. One of the members of NTOC restored this car and his health has failed. I had been giving some thought to adding a car newer than my 54 for several reasons. I had look more at 83 and 84 Hurst Olds. He brought this car to our meeting last Sunday and looked at it and talked to his wife and started thinking that this car would really work for us. I called him on Monday and discussed the car and committed to buy it on Tuesday. My wife and I picked it up on Friday. I only have a few pictures so far. It is a very nice car and only needs some very minor things. I am very happy with it.
I finally got the pictures downloaded from my phone. These were just a few I shot with my phone right after we got it home last week. I have a few little odds and ends to do but I am really liking this car.
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Thanks guys. The 54 is going to have to find a new home soon. I was ready for something that was a little more comfortable and my wife and I could take a little longer trip in. I was looking more for a 83 or 84 Hurst but this car came along from an NTOC member and I said wow, that could work. The 455 is a little thirsty but you don't have an old car for gas mileage. It need a few little very minor things like the interior lights not working and some minor adjustments. The prior owner spent six years restoring this car and then his health failed shortly thereafter. Mike the TeeTops which are also called Hurst Hatch were part of the Hurst package in 75. I won't be surprised if they have some small leaks but it won't be anything compared to the 54.
I won't be surprised if they have some small leaks but it won't be anything compared to the 54.
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For the record, one of the 76 shop manuals is devoted strictly to the Hurst/Hatch and correcting leaks. Would suggest finding one as it's good for the 75 and 77 too.
You'll enjoy this car. One modification I suggest, if TX laws don't prevent it, is to install a true dual exhaust system. And remember the front end alignment specs are same as 442 and Salon.
Thanks rocketraider. It already has true duals with some glaspacks that are about 18" long and a little loud for my taste. I have some Dynomax Super Turbos that will be here tomorrow. I will get those put on next week and an H pipe. I will look for a 76 shop manual. The Tee Tops have new seals in them.
It will be sad to see the 54 go. I gave thought to keeping it but I just don't have room. I have really enjoyed that car but the 54 is more of a fun car to own than to drive. I also have a 57 Chevy that I have had for a very long time and many of the parts I have collected that I am going to sell. At 75 I need to make life more simple. It was not an easy decision to come by.
Hm. 75 years old with a 46 year old car. You were 29 when these cars came out and right in the target age demographic Olds and Hurst were going for. I'd say that's well played!😎
I have had the 54 for 8 years but have been involved with it for 17-18 years since it belonged to a late friend of mine but that is another story.
Mike I have been collecting parts for the 57 for probably 30 years. I have just about everything I need to actually get the car running and mobile. I mean everything including a Muncie M20 and two Hurst shifters. It is more painful to sell it than the 54 but I know it is the right thing to do. I don't have a place to rebuild it since I will always have to keep one car in my two car garage. I have to inventory all my parts and then I will offer the car with and without all the parts. I have an engine I built for it about 25 years ago that has never even been cranked. At 75 I am still capable of restoring it but it doesn't appeal to me as much as it used to and then I have the space issue.
Rocketraider you math is correct and I was the exact demographic they were looking for.
Although the 54 has been finished for some time it is in what I call the perpetual maintenance stage. It seems there is always something that need to be done. Right now I need to drop the gas tank and probably replace the sending unit. In any event it has to be resealed. Then the hydraulic system for the top needs bleeding. I will do those before I sell it. I am sure the 75 Hurst will need a few things from time to time because it is 46 years old but it won't be like the 54.
I took the Hurst up to the muffler shop today and had the Dynomax Super Turbos that came in yesterday put on plus an H pipe. It really does sound sweet now. It had some mufflers on it that I thought were short glasspacks but they actually had a baffle in them. They were too loud for this car. These were short Super Turbos but Amazon had then for $45 each which is over $20 cheaper than Summitt, Jegs or Speedway. I am very happy with the results.
Glenn, please join the Hurst Olds Club of America. We have fun national meets and a newsletter and and other good things. I understand on getting years behind you and deciding to prioritize important things. Maybe you can find a home for the 54 here.
October 17th, 2021, 08:23 PM
