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Norm reynolds 08-29-2004 11:10 PM

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Went to show today and seen a GTO with a very rare Hurst wheels They would not pass oem specs so they were a dealer after market From what I understand because of their expense
very few GTOs recived the Hurst wheels

Norm reynolds 08-29-2004 11:11 PM

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bkhpah 08-30-2004 12:06 AM

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I was under the impression that the Husrt wheel was the safest mag ever tested in their time. George Hurst was a safety nut and was also responsable for the "jaws of life" tool. Maybe I misunderstood about the Hurst wheels...BKH https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

hvychev 08-30-2004 12:53 AM

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IMO Hurst wheels are among the most beautiful wheels ever made. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

Mr70 08-30-2004 01:26 AM

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Frank said Beautiful. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

Belair62 08-30-2004 01:52 AM

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....and they are being re-popped now ...

SuperNovaSS 08-30-2004 02:43 AM

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They are on EBay alot. Here is a ford set.

Hurst wheels

GTO_DON 08-30-2004 03:55 AM

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Norm, what show was you at?? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

Norm reynolds 08-30-2004 04:04 AM

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Hi Don it was far norteast cruisers at the Newportville fire house in Bensalem bucks county https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

PxTx 08-30-2004 04:51 AM

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I saw that car at my hometown car show. The wheels were very nice, either repop's or reconditioned originals. It has some other interior items, gauges etc. whihc were not period correct but the car does look nice enough for most.

Supercar_Kid 08-30-2004 04:56 AM

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Here's a brief history on the Hurst Dazzler. Hurst Wheels Doesn't sound like strength was a problem at all.

tom406 08-30-2004 05:28 AM

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Strength wasn't an issue at all. NHRA approved/certified them after seeing the tests Hurst subjected them to. George Hurst made them almost in response to all the half-a$$ed wheels being cast at the time that were ostensibly for high performance cars but were weaker than the stock rims.

They were very spendy at the time, probably 2-3 times the going rate of most of the wheels being offered. They weren't very successful at the time, probably due to cost, but are obviously highly prized now. (Kind of like Pink Hemi Cudas and the like....)

Judge Man 09-17-2004 08:36 AM

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The Hurst wheels were indeed the most durable after-market wheel ever built. There were only two drawbacks on the wheels. They were a bit heavy and extremely expensive. They were $69.50 each in 1965! This cost did not even include the trim rings, lug nuts, or the center caps. This greatly contributed to the rarity of the wheels today. They survived some extremely vigorous testing that most other wheels failed. George Hurst never compromised quality for any reason. They are by far the best looking (heavy duty)wheel you can put on an early (64-67) GTO. I love em !!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif


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