1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible Hurst Tribute

1968 Hurst Olds Convertible Clone

Engine: This car features a true Olds Rocket 455 cubic inch engine with correct "C" heads and a mild cam. The engine was completely torn down and professionally rebuilt with a new cam and lifters. Estimated compression is about 10. 5:1. so it runs on pump gas. but still has plenty of power. The engine has less than 8. 00 miles on it and runs strong. The heads were professionally ported by D & M performance. The oil used has always been Brad Penn Racing oil. since it has zinc to protect the cam and lifters.

Carb: The carb is "correct" for a 1968 Hurst Olds. and was professionally rebuilt by Cliff Ruggles. author of "How to rebuild Quadrajet Carburetor's". So yes. he literally wrote the book on it.

Transmission: The transmission is a reinforced TH-350 with a mild shift kit. The transmission was rebuilt and strengthened to handle the torque. The transmission is hooked up to a correct Hurst Dual-Gate shifter.

Suspension: Front and rear suspension were rebuilt with new poly-graphite bushings. Rear control arms were “boxed” with inserts and an anti-roll bar was added. Front end has all new bushings and ball joints. and an anti-roll bar. The rear suspension has adjustable air shocks.

Wheels: Wheels are true Oldsmobile 15” x 7” SSII wheels. painted the correct charcoal color for 1968. All spin true with no leaks. The 15” wheels are rare.

Tires: Tires are B. F. Goodrich Radial T/As. with plenty of tread left.

Rear-end: The rear-end is a true Olds 3. 08 Anti-Spin (“Posi-Traction”) Type O differential. with no noise or grinding.

Shifter: The floor shifter is a genuine Hurst “Dual Gate” shifter. correct for the 1968 Hurst Olds. It was professionally rebuilt by Hurst Corporation in 2008.

Interior: The interior has new carpet and newer seat covers. all correct for a 1968 Hurst/Old. The power top is new. and the rear window is clear and glass. Top goes right up with no problems. Carpet is new.

Exterior: The paint was new in 2009. and still looks pretty good. The colors are correct for the 1968 Hurst Olds (Peruvian Silver and Black). but there are a few chips and defects here and there. The rear bumper is a correct 442/Hurst Olds bumper with the rear exhaust cut-outs. and was re-chromed in 2007.

Car starts right up and runs great. Drive it anywhere.

On Jun-26-13 at 09:38:48 PDT. seller added the following information:

The car is in Highland. IL and will be available for inspection until end of auction.   I did not do the restoration. it is mostly as I bought it and will provide any information and receipts that I have from the previous owner who has owned the car since 1998. We have had the car for over a year and been very pleased with it. selling only to help pay for daughters wedding. Please ask questions and make arrangements to inspect car before bidding. this is a binding contract. The reserve was set for $10000. 00 as a absolute minimum safety net and should sell for much more. and will sell to the highest bidder.

On Jun-27-13 at 13:12:17 PDT. seller added the following information:

On Jun-27-13 at 13:18:33 PDT. seller added the following information:

This car originally had air conditioning but it was taken out by the previous owner. I still have all of the air conditioning parts that came off of the car if the new owner wants to reinstall them. I had planned on doing this but never got around to it.

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