Hurst Olds Lightning Rods

[spudd]

any update yet????????? im so excited i could pee myself

 

[RunAwayNJ]

I was not aware of this, but the original Hurst lightning rods were actually retrofitted to the 442. I found the retrofit plans on Ebay in case anyone is interested in swapping them out. Below is the link:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hurst-Light...Parts_Accessories&hash=item43ba02c813&vxp=mtr

I also found 2 sets of OEM lightning rods for upwards of $850. wow!

 

[tobyp]

any update yet????????? im so excited i could pee myself

I have a working set of lightning rods at the gbody nationals. The prototype is here

 

[spudd]

any idea when complete kits will be available?

 

[tobyp]

any idea when complete kits will be available?

one of the only things missing is the top plate which could be sourced from Angelo Valenti. If you are looking for a complete concourse look wait for ours, if not buy his. We will have brackets, cables and shifters very shortly, within a couple, three months. I need to get home and install the prototype unit to make sure operation is flawless before we release it.

 

[littlerascle59]

I was not aware of this, but the original Hurst lightning rods were actually retrofitted to the 442. I found the retrofit plans on Ebay in case anyone is interested in swapping them out. Below is the link:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hurst-Light...Parts_Accessories&hash=item43ba02c813&vxp=mtr

I also found 2 sets of OEM lightning rods for upwards of $850. wow!

Yep the 4 speed version based off & came after the 3 speed version which were mainly put in old late 70s - early 80s Pontiac's and camaros. For whatever reason people think the 3 speed lightning rods were an aftermarket knockoff that came out after Olds made the 84 H/Os when in fact the 3 speeds were out in 81 if I'm not mistaken.

 

[spudd]

If you need a Guinea pig I would be willing to buy a kit and test it for you
I am pulling my 87 442 down soon and would like to get these in to test fit
Also if your listening Brian I was wondering if you did anything on t tops yet
Thanks ..scott

 

[spudd]

any news yet??????????? not tryin to be a pest just need to know what direction i am going to move next... thanks

 

[tobyp]

any news yet??????????? not tryin to be a pest just need to know what direction i am going to move next... thanks

Just wait a bit. I am putting the test set in tonight and after I approve them we start producing them.

 

[tobyp]

So I was able to put the prototype Lightning Rods into my 81 and I am extremely pleased with the results. From the operation of the shifters to the brackets we had made including the Z bracket, all the parts came together and fit flawlessly. I am pleased to say they pass....and I have given the ok for the MFG to start production. I took some video for youtube with some helpful pointers for install so as soon as I get them loaded ill post the link on this thread.