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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 05:27 AM
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Newbie in Michigan

"I'd be that guy" *nice to be a new member here ...

I've acquired an 1984 "Hurst Old's" and I'm currently restoring it. I know a good many "G Bodies" were made here in Michigan, but what simply astounds me is that this particular car still seems to be quite abundant HERE.

In my daily go, I have seen (craigslist, in yards etc ...) more then my share of these which again, surprises me too no end.

Anyway I'm almost 100% done, and I am an HOCA Member as well. I LOVE the HOCA Forum ... but man is it quiet there ! Anyway, I'd love to see other 84" Hurst's (or 83's) and thanks for reading.

If your in Mich., perhaps we could meet / talk somehow ...
Old Jul 12, 2015 | 06:27 AM
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Welcome to the site, post some pictures of your H/O. The abundance of Gbodies is prevalent simply due to production numbers and the fact that they are more recent in manufacturing age.
Old Jul 12, 2015 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by gbodyguru
"I'd be that guy" ...........
Welcome, In addition to other vehicles in my fleet, G-Bodies are among the group (Presently 4 to be exact)......
Old Jul 12, 2015 | 07:24 AM
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Welcome gbody, keeping them all alive and driven is great, letting others enjoy your work is also wonderful, pic's please.
Old Jul 13, 2015 | 06:15 AM
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Thanks all ! *I'm a Buick Guy ("until this Hurst came along") ... *I collect Regal "t"'s and Sport Coupes ... anyway, I'll have my Son try'n do some Old's pictures very soon.
Old Jul 13, 2015 | 06:00 PM
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Welcome to C.O.! Yep if memory serves 1984 was million plus year for Oldsmobile so by shear numbers.......

I had a 1979 Regal sport coupe with the 3.8 liter turbo. Cool car but was the biggest POS I have ever owned.

Pat

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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 06:48 PM
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Agree Pat ... I have several "80" Regals and can remember Turbo Failures at 30 K Miles ! ... *(I have a 1980 Regal) it had no A/C so I decided to "re-do" it ...

I'll get some Hurst Pictures soon ... *in the above "(remarking about so many Cutlass's) I meant the "Hurst" Packages.

*I thought they were a "limited" production.

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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 06:55 PM
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Old Jul 14, 2015 | 03:25 AM
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Damn fine work on the paint and body did I see that Maaco did that work?

Known around here for lipstick and mascara work and terrible workmanship! A local ex-Olds dealer has done all my paint and bodywork over the last 20 years. Quotes have been 20% less than everyone else!

That brings me back! non A/C. I think I can dig up picture of mine, were ever it is. Mine was burgundy with a white landau roof and red bench seat, same wheels as yours.

Pat
Old Jul 14, 2015 | 11:31 AM
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Here's the Hurst all done:

(I hope it works).

Old Jul 14, 2015 | 07:03 PM
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