Ebay: '73 4spd 442

[ragz442]

Looks pretty sharp. Don't know if I'm crazy about the rear wing. Something doesn't look right w/the ft. end, '74 bumper perhaps?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Oldsmobile-442-CUTLASS-442-73-OLDS-442-RESTORED-455-HO-4-SPD-MUNCIE-POSI-RARE_W0QQitemZ130101707281QQihZ003QQcategoryZ15287 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[PSU442]

real sharp. a year or so before i got my '77, my father seriously considered purchasing a '73 that color but with the black stripes... for as similar as it is to the 76/77 years, it's also a world apart, if you know what i mean. That rear wing isn't bad, I'd probably swap it with a repo '70 spoiler. So those are 17" rims? psquare75's right, the don't fill the well enough. Best to go with 18" for that look. You know, there's a good chance this car could be a clone. Does it say #'s matching?

[442MUCH]

Now this is a nice car. Better that the "Indy Hurst" which they never made. I'd lose the spoiler...maybe. This car looks very clean, inside and out.

[Team11HurstOlds]

Now this is a nice car. Better that the "Indy Hurst" which they never made. I'd lose the spoiler...maybe. This car looks very clean, inside and out.

That spoiler would look better if it were painted to match the car. Either that or lose it all together. I hope he gets the buy it now for that car. It's really nice.

[damaged442]

Bumper does look weird, as does the spoiler. After reading all the info, it seems pretty sure he didn't want you to miss anything he did to the car. I was almost expecting to read
New Windshield Washer Fluid
New Nitrogen Fill For Tires
New Dead Bug on Grill
IMO, I do think it needs a few stripes though. Tons of potential!

[PSU442]

New Windshield Washer Fluid


haha. classic. I think that spoiler was found on page 1 of the JC Whitney catalog. Again, if you're going to do something like that, why not order a '70-'72 repro? I understand the direction with the color of the wing... obviously a nod to a boss mustang. Too bad it's not a ford.

[Team11HurstOlds]

haha. classic. I think that spoiler was found on page 1 of the JC Whitney catalog. Again, if you're going to do something like that, why not order a '70-'72 repro? I understand the direction with the color of the wing... obviously a nod to a boss mustang. Too bad it's not a ford.

I understand where he was going with that too...nowhere! LOL. Why take styling cues from a Ford for crying out loud. Well, at least the new owner could always remove the wing so its no real big deal.
I'm actually in the processes of duplicating the correct wing for these cars. I have made a mold based on the 77 Hurst Olds prototype rear spoiler but with a few improvements. It is currently available to those interested. I should sell this guy the first one!

[PSU442]

I have made a mold off the 77 Hurst Olds prototype rear spoiler and some copies will be available. I should sell this guy the first one!

I'm sure there will be quite a few around here who will be interested! (myself included!)

[ragz442]

The '77 H/O prototype spoiler is a little different then the '76 Buick free spirit. I have 2 of the same spoilers you see on Ken's, Brad's and Dave's car. Which spoiler are you replicating?

[ragz442]

Here's a pic of the 2 for comparison. I remember talking to Jeff a while back before he sold it and thought he said that spoiler was hand made.

http://www.hurstolds.com/protos/77proto2.JPG
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/2057000-2057999/2057807_2_full.jpg

[PSU442]

i see. I'm a fan of Brad's/Ken's.... just my 2 cents

[W451973]

That spolier is ugly. I had a 69-72 spoiler on my 73.