79 H/O advice

[notenoughmoney]

Guys, I'm not 100% up on these cars. Can you pro's shed some advice, incorrectness with the car ? Is the price too much ?

http://www.autabuy.com/Vehicles/Details ... &Model=442

Thanks

 

[Csilvy2000]

The wheels are not correct. The interior has had some modifications made. Other than that, the car appears legitImate. I like the changes that have been made to the car, however, I think that price is extremely high.

The '79 cars were considered Hurst/Olds models rather than the 442 this one is being identified as. The '80 model was referred to as a 442. They were sharp looking cars and very indicative of the domestic auto scene for the late '70's.

I think there is a white and gold car on eBay as of yesterday.

 

[AlamoCity210]

It's from a dealer. No wonder it's that high. Always mark things up.

 

[jae]

My quick-glance thoughts:
Wheels are incorrect - they should be cast aluminum, painted gold - the code is N76 or N78
Verify the VIN
Interior needs a re-do - don't be surprised if the steering wheel rim is shot; most times when there's a cover over it, as shown, it's shot to heck
Check console, ensure it has dual gate shifter and it operates correctly
Engine is incorrect - should be 350, not 403
Sitting at a rack - verify why? Are rear springs shot & they placed spacers in them, or taller; or is front end worn
Check for leakage at T-Top area, around trunk, particularly at the sail panel area. Also check for rot
Price is extremely high
Verify paint is not a re-spray covering up shoddy body work, also check rockers for rot
Get more pictures

 

[DRIVEN]

There's also some funky fitment issues in the nose and a rotted out rear bumper. I don't think I'd pay any more for this car than I would for an equivalent Cutlass Calais. There's enough "wrong" on it to really ding any collector value. Buy the car -- not the badges.

 

[notenoughmoney]

thanks guys !! What are the numbers i'm looking for to verify that its a H/O in the vin ?

The wheels are not correct. The interior has had some modifications made. Other than that, the car appears legitImate. I like the changes that have been made to the car, however, I think that price is extremely high.

The '79 cars were considered Hurst/Olds models rather than the 442 this one is being identified as. The '80 model was referred to as a 442. They were sharp looking cars and very indicative of the domestic auto scene for the late '70's.

I think there is a white and gold car on eBay as of yesterday.

I believe the white/gold car needs to much to justify buying it. If these cars were worth 30k, then maybe. Fix the rust and re-paint the car is gonna be 8-10k, to do it correctly the car should come apart some.

 

[DRIVEN]

To do it correctly it'll need to come apart completely.

 

[notenoughmoney]

Whats your take on this one ? It appears to have the brougham front grills, and from what i researched the wrong rims. Did they come with sun roofs ??

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.js ... listType=1

 

[hurst1979olds]

thanks guys !! What are the numbers i'm looking for to verify that its a H/O in the vin ?

The vin must read 3K47R9M+6 digits for it to be a true 79 H/O

 

[notenoughmoney]

Ok, thanks...

So whats the deal with the car I posted a link to ? Did they have sunroofs ??