What many here don't understand is what a massive improvement these 1983/84 Hurst Olds Cutlasses were over the 1981/82 versions of these cars that came in a sporty Calais coupe trim but the top gas fired V8 option was a dog slow 100 HP 4.3 liter 260 V8 that could only do 0-60 in 16.5 seconds and way over 20 in the 1/4 mile! These Hurst Cutlasses in contrast made 180 HP, were attached to 200R-4 4 speed transmissions with 3.73 rear gears and typical lower mileage solid running examples were 7.5 second cars with mid 15's in the 1/4 miles. Back in the 1980's that was a massive huge improvement and made these cars a lot more fun to drive and some of the quickest mid size coupes available at the time.
I automatically hit thumbs up before I even watched the video. I ABSOLUTELY love love LOVE these cars, all years too. These and the 442's are dream cars of mine.
Those 307 engines were awesome. They made no power at all but they would last forever if you took care of them. That car could do 300k on that engine if it was taken care of without much trouble.
I bought an 84 Monte Carlo back in 92. I just loved the car. Was in great shape back then for being an 8 year old car. I still have it to this day. It never was a daily driver though
I'm guilty of flagging down one of these cars in traffic just to show my friend the "Lightning Rod Shifter" because they didn't believe me that a car was ever made like that. It was a cool gimmick in hindsight, but I've been enamored with the G-Bodies ever since I seen a TR do a rolling burnout at about 30 MPH as a 9 yr. old kid. I've owned multiple G-Bodies since then and I get pretty bummed out when I see good ones in the yards that only needed the right owner. After owning or working on some of the cool varieties, I wanted to build a bastard car like an LC2 powered Gran Prix 2+2 (or Aero Coupe) with the Lightning Rod Shifter and 8.5 G80 rear. LS swaps are cool, but I jump over obstacles when I hear a boosted Buick V6 coming down the road.
i flag down a nice Gbody owner when I see one too. Yeah the lightning rod shifter was def a unique addition to the H/O back in the day. Sounds like you need yourself a Gbody
God that’s an incredibly well kept vehicle.I would love to be able to drop my Monte off to Brian and have it gone through like that. A guy that knows these cars backwards and forwards and has love for them would definitely fix things right and not halfass them . Thank you for the share
Hey Brian it’s been a long time since we’ve talked or since I’ve seen any updated videos from you are you still on RU-vid and making new car videos Brian? I miss seeing you on RU-vid my friend
Dude, very nice find. Can't wait for the next find. Keep up with video's. People forget about the 80s muscle. These cars ushered in the muscle and sports cats we drive today.
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These have to be some of the coolest cars of their time. I don't have one of these but I do have a 79 Hurst black and gold. Got it for 800 bucks from my dad's buddy who let it sit since 95 so it does need a lot of work. My favorite car I own is a one owner 86 regal with 14k original miles. An old lady took excellent care of it. Looks like it rolled of the showroom.
Classic G-Body Garage I thought so too. The black interior is super clean the only rust is in the trunk lid. I hope to get around to a restoration here soon may post a video on it before
Real sweetheart time capsule... love the Keystone Klassics they make it complete. I’d hoped the owner kept the Ralleye wheels too. Sorry I jumped gun the owner kept original wheels. My 81 Monte had same color interior. Loved that car.
I had one. Drove to Indy for 1st H/O club meeting. Got to take a lap of track. 2 locals broke the rules, racing, smoking tires, etc. Ran away from Track Marshals, LOL. I couldnt join in and then take off, as I came from SoCal. Well, yeah, I had relatives nearby, but I didnt.
What's up brotha been following your channel for about 5 years now. Jus recently sold my 78 Monte Carlo n was wondering if you have any Gbodys for sale. Great job with the channel man love watching whether I own a Gbody or not.. Thanks man..
Are those Keystone Klassic wheels? I used to have a set of those on a 68 Mustang I had but haven’t seen a set of them in probably a couple of decades. Very cool!
brian5o I know exactly what you’re saying, I own and El Camino and when I bought the car it had them on. After owning the car for 3 years i have only seen one other car with them on.
David Zak those wheels actually got me into cars. I was maybe 5 or 6 n vividly remember seeing an 82 regal, two tone blue with a set of these n raised white letter tires. I later on ended up buying the car, in far worse shape, but those wheels were still on it
I had the same car in the early 90's, but I beat it to death, drove it hard, then sold it for $700. Bucks a few years later . Was a fun car. Frame went bad too .
Man bro bring me back memories I owned like 7 of those Hurst and 5 salon and 4 calais and I was IGNORANT to there value AND would FLIP them like a cheeseburger. AND SELL them very cheap or trade them For other cars in my area that I liked.👍💪👊😉✌
How does that 307 compare to the 305 Chevy engine that came in the Monte Carlos and Grand Prixs? I never did understand what all the shifters are for. That car begs for the original wheels to be back on it.
That car slick especially being a Ohio car!! When ever I’m up there visiting my Pops you hardly see any old school rides out and about. Once that salt/snow gets a hold it’s over with like it got submerged in pond
That's a cool Cutlass!! IIRC you were kind of limited on your color options with the Hurst package, it was this silvery grey, all black with red graphics or white with red graphics, correct??? Also a shame this body style came in right when horsepower took an even worse nose-dive from 5-6 years before. How hard is it to swap an Olds 455 under the hood? Is it the same physical size as the 307?
I think the only exterior size difference between the 307 and 455 is the deck height. Ive seen more 455 in gbody cutlasses than I can count. Not a hard swap.
I havent been keeping up with this channel recently is the 83 Silverado still around and being driven? I assume its still going to be used in the 84 Silverado (I think those are the correct years of your trucks)
Classic G-Body Garage yeah thanks for the update :) even at retired is it still a yard truck? would imagine it be hard to get rid of it even though its in a state of disrepair
Got a question I'm sure you would know... So I own a 1983 Hurst/Olds 15th Anniversary edition and my badging compared to this '84 is different, at idea why ? The header panel & dash badges differ alot... Only difference i see other than that is the obvious reverse color change... Thanks
I have a 1982 Chevrolet Malibu Classic that my dad bought new. I got it from him in 1989 and still have it. I don't believe it is worth much, but I like it. I think that the factory gold hubcaps (RPO 55P)and redwood metallic (77) paint look good together too!
i got my 88 fix needed tune up has stock 305 but on my 84 i had built 350 4bolt bored .40 over smog legal cam and everything stock internals could i use stock qudrajet Carburetor ?
I have an 84 cutlass special edition does anyone know the difference or anything about a special edition ive tried to find info on it but cant seem to find much
Yes back in the day quite a few people tried to build these engines. It can be done but in the end you can get twice the power for half the money by just dropping in a chevy 350. Because of that it never really caught on at all.
I have an 86 442 with ported stock heads on it. It also has an aftermarket intake, distributor and headers/ dual exhaust. After driving a bone stock 442 of the same year I would say that it does give you a bump in power but not enough to justify the labor. Want to go faster just get a 350.
