Authenticity reference

Axle and brake evidence

numbers matching · reported

1968 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds photographed by SsmIntrigue; used for side-stripe, black-accent, and roofline context. 1968 Oldsmobile 442 Hurst Olds 455

Reference Details

Common issue: Restored car with incorrect axle ratio or undocumented brake conversion.
Confidence: reported
Correct value: S5 3.08 Positraction on W-46 A/C cars or T3 3.91 Positraction on W-45 non-A/C cars, with power four-piston front disc brakes
Where to check: Axle tube stamp, brake hardware, build documentation, and car-level inspection

1 linked car page.

1968 Oldsmobile

Oldsmobile production car completed with Hurst Performance / Demmer Engineering conversion work