Update.. 'Russ Dunmire' 68 Hurst Olds Drag Car - Page 5

**iluv69s** · #41 08-25-2009, 05:50 AM

So how many 68 H/O verts were made ?

67 442 · #42 08-25-2009, 07:39 AM

One for sure in gold.

**iluv69s** · #43 08-25-2009, 03:58 PM

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!!!!

The Dude · #44 08-25-2009, 07:16 PM

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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.

The Dude · #45 08-25-2009, 07:20 PM

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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=

**Canuck** · #46 08-25-2009, 09:35 PM

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

Jim Ferron · #47 09-26-2011, 07:51 PM

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!

**mockingbird812** · #48 09-26-2011, 08:30 PM

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!

**SmallHurst** · #49 09-27-2011, 12:00 AM

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!!!!

74NovaSS · #50 09-28-2011, 03:51 AM

Don't let that previous owner drive it again!