Hi, I'm Jim.

I am in West Allis, Wisconsin, USA (we call it St'Allis to PO the politicians). I am two blocks from The Milwaukee Mile, so I hear all the races for free!

For large parts of my life I have driven Oldsmobile's. My current fleet:

1992 OCC, Hurst/Hurse
Hurst-parks-017.jpg

More here:
http://s564.photobucket.com/albums/s..._photos/Hurse/

Also:
1992 OCC, Number 4344 of 4347 made, 83k, summer driver, wheel and paint mods, (anybody got a higher VIN?).

1991 OCC, 65k, winter driver

1962 Olds F85 Deluxe wagon, 52k, factory A/C

1958 Morris Minor Woodie, RHD, NZ import

1960 Thunderbird, 4" off the ground, idles at 900rpm, and I promised the neighbors I won't start it after 10pm (2200). All the drawings are done to put a '57-58 Merc wagon roof on it.

My dad bought me my first car at age 12, I learned basic mechanics on it and got it running nice, he then started driving it to work, and then sold it, I got nothing back but an education (on all levels).

I am a semi-retired computer geek. 2014 will be my 53rd anniversary as a computer programmer, so don't none of you young whippersnappers out there try to tell me anything.

I keep trying to have a life of leisure, but clients keep calling me back and giving me stupid money 'cuz I know old stuff.

I do somewhat live in the past lane, I still use Beta, I just had my LaserDisc freshened up, and I have dial telephones. I'm not a social media person, there are no keyboards involved when I hang out with my friends, but there is usually food and alcohol (more of the latter).

I am a member of ASWOA, the Society of Automotive Historians, Oldsmobile Club of America (Co-founder of the Wisconsin Chapter), Midwest Morris Minor Owners Organization, & Classic Thunderbird Club of Wisconsin.

I am on the board of the Wisconsin Society of Automotive Historians and part of the group that sets up the Iola Car Show (google it).

My best buddy is a high-end graphic artist, currently underemployed, anyone need anything done?
Visit http://www.jazgraphics.com
She has restored her Morris Minor LCV, which is almost a wagon.

Well, 'nuff for now, I look forward to spending more time here and seeing what everyone else has.

I am notorious for not getting back to people in a timely manner, so please be patient with me.

 

Brats as in trouble maker? Are you a cheese head too? 53 years a computer programmer really?

 

Let me be the first to welcome you aboard.

 

Welcome. I didn't know Olds made a Hurst/Hurse. I learned something today. Looks great!

 

Welcome aboard Jim!
Like the car and your avitar pic!

 

Welcome.

 

I'm good with brats and beer. two of my favorite food groups. Beer (wheat and barley)

 

I must have walked by your place a time or two on my daily jaunts? I live up the road from you, near Hawley & Vliet.

Welcome! I suspect we shall see one another somewhere down the road?

 

More like in bratwurst, if more brats did brats & beer instead of drugs, what a better world it would be.
I started programming in '61, at 17. One of these days I'll get a real skill.

 

Thanks, I don't know if Giovannoni ever sold any cams, but they certainly sold a lot of stickers and t-shirts!

 

I'm at 75th & Walker, across the alley from the bar, look for the yard full of wagons. Stop in and say HI if the garage door is open.
I also get to a few OCW events, but I really don't do cars shows often. I usually don't even start my cars unless I'm going a hundred miles.
I pass near you also when I go to/from McBob's (50th & North) for tacos.

 

Welcome to CO! Nice looking pics of your OCC. Have any more you can post?

 

Hi Darrell, I'll try and set an album here, until then here is a link to a bunch on photobucket, feel free to browse:
http://s564.photobucket.com/albums/s..._photos/Hurse/

 

From one newbie to another, "welcome"

 

Welcome to C/O, very nice Cruiser! I had seen it featured in my Hurst coffee table book. My production number is in the mid 3000's. My ND and MN connections are lifetime Iola participants, I understand it is a blast.

 

55th & Martin Dr (off Hawley Rd), on NW corner. 3 car garage in alley is where I hang a lot during warm weather. See the garage door open, stop in!