new guy possibly with a 74 olds hurst 455
January 7th, 2014, 12:21 PM
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new guy possibly with a 74 olds hurst 455
hey havent been on in years used to have a 1980 cutlass with a 425 thats why that is my name lol well i love oldsmobiles and right now i have a 1992 camaro z28 tpi 350 and there is a guy willing to trade me for a 1974 oldsmobile cutlass w-30 car i havent seen it in person but the pics look legit it has the dual gate shifter and 455 with a.c im going to check it out in a week or so and if it looks as good as it does in the pics im going to get it i also have a set of c casting 455 heads rebuilt just been waiting to put onto something lol
January 7th, 2014, 01:19 PM
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January 7th, 2014, 01:21 PM
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hey havent been on in years used to have a 1980 cutlass with a 425 thats why that is my name lol well i love oldsmobiles and right now i have a 1992 camaro z28 tpi 350 and there is a guy willing to trade me for a 1974 oldsmobile cutlass w-30 car i havent seen it in person but the pics look legit it has the dual gate shifter and 455 with a.c im going to check it out in a week or so and if it looks as good as it does in the pics im going to get it i also have a set of c casting 455 heads rebuilt just been waiting to put onto something lol
Do you know what you are looking at or for? Vin , cowls, and dates that pertain to the 74 w30 and HUrst/Olds? Im not as versed on 74's as in the previuos year but I do know a bit or could put you in touch with those who do if you would like.
AnyH/O good luck and keep us posted!
Since I first posted you added pictures.... The 74 inside and outside window blanks are missing? How about all the 74 specific top and targa trim? Impossible to find ! Hope its with the car? What grill does it have and front clip?
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January 7th, 2014, 02:28 PM
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All 1974 442s came with the louvered hood, not just H/Os. Unfortunately, without additional documentation, it looks like a 74 442 that's had the dual gate added and emblems stuck on after a repaint. As noted, the original 1974 exterior parts (opera window frames, targa band) are impossible to find. If this is a real H/O, you will want documentation and the price should reflect the value of the missing parts. Of course, a real 1974 442 with a factory installed 455 (as proven by the letter "U" in the fifth place of the VIN) is still worth something.
January 7th, 2014, 02:41 PM
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The slight glipse of interior looks good. As said, lot of top stuff missing and good luck finding replacement trim.
If it is indead a '74 W30 H/O with 455 the VIN code should be a "V" (U-code is Cutlass, 442). Lots of engine details specific to the H/O that would be hard to find also. "OX" trans ID is specific also.
If it is indead a '74 W30 H/O with 455 the VIN code should be a "V" (U-code is Cutlass, 442). Lots of engine details specific to the H/O that would be hard to find also. "OX" trans ID is specific also.
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January 7th, 2014, 03:28 PM
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January 7th, 2014, 04:13 PM
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Trade for a 92 camaro?
Ummm...Yes...Good luck
on the deal, I wouldn't hesitate,
clone or no. 455 and a dual-gate,
and you have a set of C's ready to go?
Sounds like a sweet deal to me.
Way more fun than a plastic Camero.
I am a little biased though, I had a 74 442
with a 350, and also owned a 73 H/O with
a 455.
If you haven't driven/owned one of
the 73-77's, ther'e not for everyone, but
pretty sweet in their own right.
Ummm...Yes...Good luck
on the deal, I wouldn't hesitate,
clone or no. 455 and a dual-gate,
and you have a set of C's ready to go?
Sounds like a sweet deal to me.
Way more fun than a plastic Camero.
I am a little biased though, I had a 74 442
with a 350, and also owned a 73 H/O with
a 455.
If you haven't driven/owned one ofthe 73-77's, ther'e not for everyone, but
pretty sweet in their own right.
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January 7th, 2014, 05:05 PM
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Also have a guy wanting to trade me a 1986 442 with a 403 in it I'm just not a fan of that engine better than a 307 I guess though....I put my car on craigslist asking for a olds trade that's how I'm getting offers
January 7th, 2014, 05:10 PM
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smart man I would take either of those trades !!!!
January 9th, 2014, 12:08 PM
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It is definately a good deal to pick up. My only concern is does it have any paperwork to say its a Hurst/Olds? My guess is that its a 442 which is still an awesome car.
I just dont want you to get scrwed thinking its a H/O...
I just dont want you to get scrwed thinking its a H/O...
January 9th, 2014, 02:19 PM
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Welcome to CO. H/O or 442, go for it. Ditto on what's been stated in regards to the '74 H/O specifics.
Out of curiosity...how are you sure it's a W30 without any Documentation to authenticate it's pedigree and what are your plans for the car?
Out of curiosity...how are you sure it's a W30 without any Documentation to authenticate it's pedigree and what are your plans for the car?
January 9th, 2014, 04:12 PM
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The 5th letter in the vin is a V witch is a w30 455 option from what was said above and from what I can find on internet not sure what ill do with it I have to make the trade first lol...I'm no expert but it has 15 inch wheels hurst dual gate
January 9th, 2014, 04:45 PM
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That's what you needed to know! In 74, only the H/O W30 had a V designation for the engine code. It sounds like it is a true W30 but is missing alot of H/O trim which will be very hard to replace. Not sure what the engine looks like but I sure hope it still has the dual snorkel air cleaner. Good luck. I hope you end up with the car.
January 18th, 2014, 11:02 PM
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I spoke to you on the phone a month or two ago about this car.
Are your intentions to still sell the '74 after the trade because you think its worth more than the '92?
These cars are a tough sell... especially without the decals and targa top.
Try www.73-77olds.com for more info.
Are your intentions to still sell the '74 after the trade because you think its worth more than the '92?
These cars are a tough sell... especially without the decals and targa top.
Try www.73-77olds.com for more info.
January 30th, 2014, 12:52 PM
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I dont know guy was acting interested said he works alot haven't heard from him in a couple weeks weather has been crap also if I traded I probably would keep it I have a good set of heads and a 4 barrel intake would make it fun and are you guy from Indiana with the 86 442?
February 5th, 2014, 03:55 PM
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Someones yanking someones timing chain....
http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/4310092418.html
http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/4310092418.html
February 5th, 2014, 04:16 PM
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^^^No interior shots, no mention of the
Hurst dual-gate. Hmmm... Looks just like the
74 442 I had in high school. But at least this
one has H/O emblems where mine had the 442 emblems.
Hmmm....
Hurst dual-gate. Hmmm... Looks just like the
74 442 I had in high school. But at least this
one has H/O emblems where mine had the 442 emblems.
Hmmm....
February 8th, 2014, 10:03 AM
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Ya I noticed body work in pic too he sent pic of title and interior to me it does have dual gate and it is a hurst but he says he always works no time so dont look like I'm getting it he is the one that got a hold of me and made the offer o well I will find something to put my 455 in have guy still willing to trade his 86 442 with the 403 in it
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