Nice '68 Hurst Olds on eBay - Page 2

JoeG · #1 10-28-2004, 07:27 AM

some info---

StealthBird · #2 10-28-2004, 07:35 AM

And as I mentioned above, I don't blame anyone for thinking the 455's were transplants. That's what was printed in books and magazines for the last few decades when discussing 68-69 H/O's. When more people started doing some hardcore research into Demmer (not just tallying up production figures for H/O's), they discovered that the 455's were truly installed by Oldsmobile at the plant. Doc Watson verified that on TV. My guess is that the story of the 455 transplants was originated in 1968 by Oldsmobile in order to prevent any friction with GM management for using 455's in A-bodies.

Olds Plant Manager to GM Quality Control rep : "No sir, I don't why these engines are painted red today."

The 69's had a bit more work done to them (cosmetically) than the 68's. The 68's had the paint job, emblems, and a W-30 OAI setup, while the 69's had the paint job, emblems, decals, unique hood scoop, rear wing, special outside mirrors, head rest stripes, and a unique air cleaner setup. I love them both.

Belair62 · #3 10-28-2004, 07:45 AM

Are all H/O's automatics ???

**SmallHurst** · #4 10-28-2004, 03:29 AM

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Yeah, I think the guys that did the appearance package on the 69 spent too much time in the J.C Whitney catalog back then.

[/ QUOTE ] Thanks Dave, you really made my day.

As far as the engines are concerned, they had the 455's installed on the line and were delivered to Demmer that way. In '68, they added the stripes, real wood to the dash, dualgate, pinstriping, and badges. In '69 they added the stripes, hood scoop, rear wing, dualgate, pinstriping, and badging.

I will try to post a couple of picture of my '69 tomorrow.

And as far as numbers correct block, I am just saying that to find one with a numbers correct block is a ultra rare occasion.

JoeG · #5 10-28-2004, 03:52 AM

All the different styles,powerplants, colors ,bells and whistles in the late 6o' and early 70's made for some exciting times---

**SmallHurst** · #6 10-30-2004, 03:23 AM

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Yeah, I think the guys that did the appearance package on the 69 spent too much time in the J.C Whitney catalog back then. Same ones smoked a little more rope and came up with the Rallye 350

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Hey Dave, stick this in your pipe!

**SmallHurst** · #7 10-30-2004, 03:24 AM

And this one....

**SmallHurst** · #8 10-30-2004, 03:26 AM

And one more for the road!

Jeff Murphy · #9 10-30-2004, 05:13 AM

One more for the track

retengw31 · #10 10-30-2004, 06:45 PM

Nice. Is that corn in the background?

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