Progress

[Charles Washington]

This looks to be the 'do it right' build of the month lol.

Wow is this nice. Show car or track car.

The plan is to DRIVE it...to both shows and the track!

 

[565bbchevy]

I love the chassis but never liked the under the rear axle exhaust that I first saw on Dan Howe's Monte Carlo which was the test car for this chassis but it definitely has proven itself as a performer.

 

[Charles Washington]

I love the chassis but never liked the under the rear axle exhaust that I first saw on Dan Howe's Monte Carlo which was the test car for this chassis but it definitely has proven itself as a performer.

I initially had questions however everyone that I talked to that has the chassis did not experience by clearance or performance concerns (as you noted).

 

[see2xu]

Greetings Gbody family! The process of the restoration of my Pro Touring 1979 Hurst Olds continues. The overall direction is as follows:

Schwartz Performance G-Machine chassis
LRB 532ci Naturally aspirated BBC (Callies, AFR, etc)
4L80e transmission (2800 stall)
FAST EZ-EFI 2.0
265-35-19 on front and 345-30-19 on rear

Still have a ways to go but here are a few pics of the chassis

Love it. You've gone for the coilovers vs bags - Good for you! Keep us posted as the build proceeds. Was she originally an H/O, or is this to be a tribute?

Not being critical, but my choice for footwear would be U.S. Mag Sabres:

Saber - US497 - US MAGS

The Saber is a forged o.e. replica and features 6061 T-6 Forged Aluminum, CNC machined centers, welded to 6061 T-6 Spun Forged Aluminum Rims. Standard finish is polished, ask about custom finishes.

us-mags.com

 

[565bbchevy]

I initially had questions however everyone that I talked to that has the chassis did not experience by clearance or performance concerns (as you noted).

The only performance I mentioned was that the chassis itself has been proven, the exhaust aspect is just aesthetics for me

 

[Charles Washington]

Love it. You've gone for the coilovers vs bags - Good for you! Keep us posted as the build proceeds. Was she originally an H/O, or is this to be a tribute?

Not being critical, but my choice for footwear would be U.S. Mag Sabres:

Saber - US497 - US MAGS

The Saber is a forged o.e. replica and features 6061 T-6 Forged Aluminum, CNC machined centers, welded to 6061 T-6 Spun Forged Aluminum Rims. Standard finish is polished, ask about custom finishes.

us-mags.com

It is a real Hurst Olds...hardtop. not T-tops as many were outfitted. Pic of the VIN attached

3-Oldsmobile
K-Cutlass Calais
47-2 door Calais/Supreme
R-W30, 350 engine
M-Michigan

Those are nice wheels...No offense, but to much polish for this build. Bumpers and any chrome are blacked out.

 

[Charles Washington]

Progress (on shop wheels)

 

[kornball426]

Kind of a shame you're putting a Chevy engine in an Olds... Don't get me wrong it is going to be absolutely badass, but it sounds like you've got the money you could build a sick big block Olds to put in there. Even an older 500 pro stock olds motor. 😎

 

[fleming442]

Kind of a shame you're putting a Chevy engine in an Olds... Don't get me wrong it is going to be absolutely badass, but it sounds like you've got the money you could build a sick big block Olds to put in there. Even an older 500 pro stock olds motor. 😎

I agree to a point. Don't get me started on the EZ EFI cheapout..... Anyway the 500 pro stock motor is still a Chevy, BUT you could have something like this: https://www.streetmusclemag.com/tec...et-a-new-school-560-inch-olds-for-the-street/

 

[Charles Washington]

Kind of a shame you're putting a Chevy engine in an Olds... Don't get me wrong it is going to be absolutely badass, but it sounds like you've got the money you could build a sick big block Olds to put in there. Even an older 500 pro stock olds motor. 😎

Thanks for your perspective. The car was never intended to be a pure restoration and its all in the same family. At the end of the day, it will be a reliable, fun car to drive. I am looking forward to its completion!