Re: Update.. 'Russ Dunmire' 68 Hurst Olds Drag Ca
 

So how many 68 H/O verts were made ?

Re: Update.. 'Russ Dunmire' 68 Hurst Olds Drag Ca
 

One for sure in gold.
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/412/210sda.jpg

Re: Update.. 'Russ Dunmire' 68 Hurst Olds Drag Ca
 

Thanks !! Now that's a real classic, huh???

Were there any other H/O verts. made in 68?? And specifically 4 speeds vs. automatics. Or I assume maybe GM records do not show the H/O as a separate model and there is no way to tell? But aparently only 515 H/O's were made in 68..were they all hardtops except this one in the Photo?

Is this car used by Hurst a known car ?? I assume that car was a 4-speed car, it being the Hurst display vehicle. But you would think it would be a better ride in the back with an automatic.

Thanks Alot!!!!

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Is this car used by Hurst a known car ?? I assume that car was a 4-speed car, it being the Hurst display vehicle. But you would think it would be a better ride in the back with an automatic.

Thanks Alot!!!!

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Hurst also made the Dual Gate automatic shifter, which was used in the 68H/O.

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Is its were abouts known? Did they have special vins or TT?

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http://www.realoldspower.com/phpBB2/...amp;highlight=

Re: Update.. 'Russ Dunmire' 68 Hurst Olds Drag Ca
 

The RealOlds Power site may have more detail on these converts. Hurst used the converts for promotional purposes,it is not known if they had a 455 in them like the hardtops did. It may have been a paint scheme thing as opposed to a full conversion,although I do see the W30 scoops under the bumper.
Rumors of 3 or 5 converts.

Paul

Re: Update.. 'Russ Dunmire' 68 Hurst Olds Drag Ca
 

Sept 2011..for anybody who may still remember this project...Runs and drives ..Interior 90% done. Body done except lettering, I have to re - detail it here and there.. Finally have the correct wheel and tire combo..maybe done in the spring for Musclepalooza..

Body came out reeeeeal good! http://www.classicperformance.com/eb.../russ92611.jpg

Re: Update.. 'Russ Dunmire' 68 Hurst Olds Drag Ca
 

Wow Jim looking good. I sure haven't forgot about this very cool drag racer. However, we are going to need to see MORE photos.....please!

Re: Update.. 'Russ Dunmire' 68 Hurst Olds Drag Ca
 

Thank you for keeping this chapter of Olds performance open!!!! A car that I really have a soft spot for!!!! I think that it needs to slide out to Chicago for the Supercar reunion or for MCACN next fall!!!!

Re: Update.. 'Russ Dunmire' 68 Hurst Olds Drag Ca
 

Don't let that previous owner drive it again!