Street Rods Discussions on Classic Car Forum http://www.classiccar.com/forum/categories/street-rods/p23/feed.rss Sun, 19 May 13 18:26:55 +0000 Street Rods Discussions on Classic Car Forum en-CA Update on 28 project http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/17834/update-on-28-project Wed, 01 Feb 2006 17:16:18 +0000 hemiEssex 17834@/forum/discussions


Cheers,

Steve]]> Modified 1954 Jet Sedan - on Ebay - http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/16878/modified-1954-jet-sedan-on-ebay- Mon, 16 Jan 2006 15:46:15 +0000 46HudsonPU 16878@/forum/discussions http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-Hudson-Jet-1954-Hudson-Jet-rockabilly-rat-rod-kustom-mopar-273_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6472QQitemZ4605415163QQrdZ1

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1952-Hudson-Hollywood-Custom-Flood_W0QQitemZ4606218940QQcategoryZ6472QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Would anyone pay that kind of money knowing the history without seeing it first?]]> engine weights http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/16682/engine-weights Thu, 12 Jan 2006 04:49:59 +0000 16682@/forum/discussions RatRodded Hudson Pickup http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/16028/ratrodded-hudson-pickup Sat, 31 Dec 2005 18:43:02 +0000 tristansdaz 16028@/forum/discussions


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Hope this attachment works... :rolleyes:]]> step-down street-rod coupe http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/15967/step-down-street-rod-coupe Fri, 30 Dec 2005 04:17:02 +0000 billjharris 15967@/forum/discussions Modified 1936-37 Hudson Terraplane - on Ebay - http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/16852/modified-1936-37-hudson-terraplane-on-ebay- Mon, 16 Jan 2006 02:06:58 +0000 46HudsonPU 16852@/forum/discussions Out of Roanoke, VA, Starting @ $10k, with an unknown 'Reserve'. Not too thrilled with dash, steering wheel. Owner says it is not a 'show car', paint has some cracks, and that there is some rust (?), etc.. No pictures of engine compartment or trunk either (?).

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1936-1937-Hudson-Teraplane-Street-Rod_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6737QQitemZ4605436378QQrdZ1
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Jay]]> Transmission Removal http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/16541/transmission-removal Tue, 10 Jan 2006 02:04:43 +0000 16541@/forum/discussions


Russell]]> Steering http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/16461/steering Sun, 08 Jan 2006 20:38:32 +0000 16461@/forum/discussions Engine fit http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/16460/engine-fit Sun, 08 Jan 2006 20:32:25 +0000 16460@/forum/discussions Suicide Doors? http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/16059/suicide-doors Sun, 01 Jan 2006 01:33:06 +0000 jsrail 16059@/forum/discussions


Jay]]> Custom 1950 Commodore Brougham Coupe - on Ebay - http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/15946/custom-1950-commodore-brougham-coupe-on-ebay- Thu, 29 Dec 2005 21:52:15 +0000 46HudsonPU 15946@/forum/discussions http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-Hudson-Commodore-1950-Hudson-Commodore-Brougham-Hudson-Very-Rare_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6472QQitemZ4600982792QQrdZ1

Sorry, pictures don't want to appear correctly -]]> 350 chev or 308 twin H http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/16106/350-chev-or-308-twin-h Mon, 02 Jan 2006 01:01:40 +0000 jr38special 16106@/forum/discussions interesting... http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/16113/interesting- Mon, 02 Jan 2006 01:37:22 +0000 TwinH 16113@/forum/discussions
more pics inside. Definite rod materialhttp:



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I dearly LOVE all hudsons streetrods/originals/customs etc but there are a lot of other highly desirable cars out there and I don't limit myself to hudsons only.



responses?]]> Car Tow Dolly For Sale http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/16126/car-tow-dolly-for-sale Mon, 02 Jan 2006 03:25:46 +0000 billjharris 16126@/forum/discussions I know it's not Hudson but... http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/16029/i-know-it039s-not-hudson-but- Sat, 31 Dec 2005 18:45:21 +0000 tristansdaz 16029@/forum/discussions



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Sorry, the photo got bigger than I thought!! :rolleyes:]]> Essex project http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/15419/essex-project Thu, 15 Dec 2005 19:46:55 +0000 66patrick66 15419@/forum/discussions


1) In last night's "Pinks" episode on Speed, there was a really cool (and fast!) '27 Ford tudor sedan the guy took and built a street-legal drag car out of basically what I have as a start. His is a 350 Chevy/TH350 tranny, Ford 9", one seat, nitrous, and a cool yellow primer job, three-inch chopped top, red wheels, wide whites, cheater slicks, and just a sprinkling of chrome. I saw that car and thought that would make for a fun and economical toy. The Essex would be done in a similar way.



2) Engine would be a '69 Chrysler 440 I've had for the last year, built and ready for go! Chrysler 727 auto, narrowed Mopar 8-3/4" rear with 4.10 gears, steel wheels with Moon covers, and more fun stuff. Primer grey with flames, of course! A Mopar-powered Essex rod would be the stand-out in a field full of Chevy-powered Ford rods, IMO!!!



3) With what I'd have in parts so far, plus getting the car and finishing, I figure I'll have less than $5K in getting the thing on the road and driving (maybe for the Nats???)



So, that's what's up so far. Should know something on the trade situation before 20 Dec or so. I'm not looking for another car to do, but this one just beckons!]]> 1934 Hudson 'Rod' - on Ebay - http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/15941/1934-hudson-039rod039-on-ebay- Thu, 29 Dec 2005 16:24:06 +0000 46HudsonPU 15941@/forum/discussions http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Five-window-coupe-1934-Hudson-Ford-Pontiac-Chevy_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6057QQitemZ4600918621QQrdZ1

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As with most of these, it appears to be a combination of what's readily available or what would work - to include the Ford grille - although I think the Hudson grill would look better & give it a more unique appearance.]]> 1936 Terraplane 'Rod' Build - http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/15742/1936-terraplane-039rod039-build- Fri, 23 Dec 2005 14:56:02 +0000 46HudsonPU 15742@/forum/discussions http://www.theguildofautomotiverestorers.com/1936_terraplane.htm

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I paid 1600 (+500 shipping) for my 49 Commodore and even though my car was basically 98% complete, non-runner and needs to be completely torn down like this one...in defense to my surprise my 49 had never been hit or repaired ever...REALLY! Of course I bought it site unseen thinking I could restore it and we all know that's not gonna happen!

Again for 299 you could even buy it as a practice car for chopping and channeling! Make it into a drag strip car, parade float whatever...

1950 LEAD SLED HUDSON STEP DOWN PACEMAKER SUPER SIX

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Here's what I would do to 4 door like this if given the time and money...
  • Chop the top 2"-3"
  • Make the rear door suicide style
  • Remove the center pillar and re-inforce the floor and run a roll cage to make up for the removal of the pillar.
  • Remove the upper window frames to make them like the later model stepdowns or a newer car which ever you prefer to think. With the rear doors opening suicide just think of all the access room with all the doors open! Maybe some swivel buckets so you could turn around and play cards or something(not while driving of course!)
  • I'd section the body 1" on the top layer 1" on the bottom - probably have to pie cut the hood down a bit to match - maybe make a fiberglass hood and fenders?.
  • Channel the floor and connect a Fat Fab subframe to the rear "frame" for added strength.
  • Recess and narrow the front bumper into the valance so it mimicks the rear bumper look and make the bumpers 1 piece.
  • Cut out and replace the rear inner frame rails to allow for tubbing the wells and putting some huge street slicks on it with the skirts on!
  • 1000hp Big block with an electronic controlled 6 speed trans so I could have a tilt wheel with butterfly-paddles for shifting.
  • And All the electronics going into my 49
    • Computer and/or Xbox
    • 4 camera IR night vision color camera system
    • 3 7" lcds in dash (One switches between rear view to "traffic light" view - the other 2 are for left and ride side view mirrors)
    • 1 Dell 24" wide screen monitor for the rear seat are for DVD's, games, computer/internet.
    • Satellite Radio
    • Power windows and alarm of course
    • Front and rear AC
  • Currie Built 12 bolt posi to mount the big meats to!
How's that for dreaming of something to do to a 299 beater!:eek: :rolleyes:
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I've not had to deal with a unibodied car before.



Jay]]> Pacemaker Update #2 http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/15554/pacemaker-update-2 Sun, 18 Dec 2005 20:33:55 +0000 jsrail 15554@/forum/discussions


Finally got the left front fender and the front grill, radiator support and everything else off the front. Had to grind most of the bolts off, but thats not really an issue.



Now the frame! That lower corner of the main crossmember is as I saw before. Hole in the bottom and front side, though I think it can be fixed with some plating. The passenger side is fine. The driver's outer frame rail.......bad from about 1" from the bottom to the bottom along that side, both inside and outside of the lower portion of the rail. Haven't got the passenger side panels off yet, but looks like the same problem from the front to about half way to the rear wheel. Removed the door sill on the driver's side and the top and upper part of the frame rails are VERY solid. I think I'm going to go ahead and remove the rear fenders. It appears the interior pieces have to come out to do this as well as the seat?



AHH, another day in the life! :-) But would it be fun if there wasn't any challenges? lol



Hope everyone is further on their holiday shopping than I am!



Jay]]> Historical Documents http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/15493/historical-documents Sat, 17 Dec 2005 02:42:08 +0000 billjharris 15493@/forum/discussions


My email address is:bjharris@mynewroads.com]]> Pacemaker Update (a small one)! http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/15205/pacemaker-update-a-small-one Mon, 12 Dec 2005 04:31:34 +0000 jsrail 15205@/forum/discussions


I was able to get the right front fender off. Most of the bolts holding the fender to the center grill sheetmetal are so rusted that I have to use a cutting wheel on them. My 4" grinder and Dremel did the job fine without damaging the fender. A couple of the bolt brackets are not even on both pieces of metal! I may have to go with different fenders if I can find ones in better shape. Inner wheel wells on both sides have some surface rust where they bolt to the firewall (dirt collection point) but are otherwise in great shape! However, the rear fenderwells are shot! Too much throwing up road salt I imagine. There are pieces connecting the front sheetmetal (where the grill bars bolt to) to the radiator support which are also shot full of rust and holes. but I'm going down to Al Saffrahn's sometime over the next few weeks to see his stuff, he thinks he has most of the sheetmetal I'm looking for.



A bad spot! Lower frame crossmember behind the driver's front tire. Rusted through one side (about 1" x 2") and on the underside (about 1 1/2" x 3"). It looks fairly easy to fix with some plating welded on though, though thats for my metal fab guy (I'm no welder for sure!).



Bad spot #2.......lower rocker trim piece bracket with 3 screws......so rusted I haven't been able to get them out. May have to grind and drill them out in order to remove the front fender. Major pain!



Well, thats about it for now. Felt good to get out working on it though. Sorry you Northerners, but it was t-shirt weather here during the day! Hope to keep updating as I go along. Trying to get some done before tax season gets here and I'm working 7 days a week (then it will sit :-( until May)!



Now all I gotta due is find someone to take the drivetrain off my hands!



Jay "where's the Doans pills!.....I'm gonna feel like sh*t in the morning!"]]> Playing with Photoshop on my 49... http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/15499/playing-with-photoshop-on-my-49- Sat, 17 Dec 2005 05:03:47 +0000 rambos_ride 15499@/forum/discussions


Malc did the line drawing (hotrodders.com) and I was playing around with Photoshop to come up with a rough idea of a paint layout so I can try and get some more sponsors - this one I'm sending to Barry Grant to see if they will sponsor me for a Six-Shooter Demon setup for the 454

I'm no Chip Foose and there are ways to make things look more "real" but whadya think for a first pass?]]> Top Chop?? http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/14206/top-chop Sat, 26 Nov 2005 01:52:25 +0000 Jak 14206@/forum/discussions