History HURST - HISTORY

DON LANE - RIP - HURST
Don passed away in July, at his home in Pa. He was 87.
Former Hurst engineer, and possibly first employee of
George Hurst in the early days of the formation of the
Hurst company in the late 50's. Mr. Lane, was a car enthusiast and very talented
person. His ability ranged from welding, building engines, drawings, to creating
early advertisements. Some of his noted projects were; "Hyro gate", "Lenco
shifters", "Quarter Stick", and many other shifters that made it into production.
He worked at Hurst approx 30 yrs, close to when Mr. Gasket purchased Hurst.
We built the 1968 "Hurst/Olds" prototype together , also we created many parts
for the development of the "Jaws-of Life", rescue tool.
Don Glover,

 

Sorry to read....great contributor to our sport.....and as a kid that HHOlds was waaay out there.....sadly don't have any autographs to share.