http://www.classiccar.com/forum/categories/street-rods/p4/feed.rss Sun, 26 May 13 03:03:01 +0000 Street Rods Discussions on Classic Car Forum en-CA http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/147340/308-into-38-terraplane Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:27:13 +0000 38Terraplane 147340@/forum/discussions
Anyone out there have some advice for this, or want to tell me how stupid this idea is??? Appreciate any thoughts. Brent]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/147306/beougham Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:30:43 +0000 Browniepetersen 147306@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/146078/rocky-mountain-street-rod-nationals-june-24-26th Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:19:13 +0000 GrimGreaser 146078@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/146247/03953-hornet-project-uncovered Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:14:50 +0000 Ol racer 146247@/forum/discussions While driving down a North Carolina blactop this past wknd enroute to Grandaughter's Graduation thru a Construction Zone I seen a '53 Hudson stepdown coupe in the distance setting outside of a garage without a front end or doors so I had to inquire. I learned that two NASCAR Shop employees were building this car for an unnamed prestigious person. Its from Arizona, a rust free car getting Chevy drive train and a roll cage. It will duplicate the 'Doc Hudson' real Race Car appearance inside. They were working on it everytime I drove by over the wknd (day & nite) so I stopped a couple of times. They narrowed 'Inboard' the 'original Hudson rear frame rails' to install wide NASCAR Wheels on a Ford 9" locker... Real professional appearing like Factory built 'Tub's').... Few picture's will follow soon...
Contact # 704 287 5936
Parts for Sale (Rust Free Az Car)
Whole front Clip...They removed the clip perfectly at the 'Factory mounts' so it can be easily be re-attaced
Complete Trunk Floor Pan
Complete floor Panel behind the rear seat
Floor Boards (2)
Complete (Spicer) rear End
Parts NEEDED./.. Front Bumper Any Condition and Side Trim pcs (Maybe someone near can help with missing pcs)....]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/142359/how-to-install-these-glass-guides-for-hardtop-car Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:48:57 +0000 m6ride 142359@/forum/discussions
I'm working on the Hollywood and I am baffled how these go back together; I think they go in the doors, but which direction (front or rear)?

In the photo the one on the right is marked "R", but I don't know which direction and is it front of door glass or behind door glass??

Thanks for all help.

If you have some in-stall direction's or photos that would be great]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/145508/47-vs-49-hudson-drag-race- Tue, 31 May 2011 18:28:53 +0000 harcoequip 145508@/forum/discussions http://youtu.be/3NCnQq6WQEE]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/143132/03940-sport-custom Mon, 04 Apr 2011 03:23:43 +0000 StillOutThere 143132@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/144625/wood039s-03949-super-six-build-a-tale-of-two-hudsons Thu, 12 May 2011 06:40:18 +0000 Driftwoodie 144625@/forum/discussions Back to the drawing board!

It's been a few months since I posted any updates on my '50 Pacemaker project, and after a series of events (the list is long) I decided to start at the beginning. It's pretty fitting, since that's where I am on my project!

A little Background

Quickly... I purchased a '50 Pacemaker (which is probably the best $1200 I've ever spent in my lifetime!) sight unseen, knowing full well that she needed a LOT of work. Body and frame are really solid, with a little surface rust. No engine, trans, but most of everything else was there... and she rolled. How could I go wrong! And so it began...

The '50 that was a '49

She shows up on my doorstep, and then it really sunk in... she needed a LOT of work! Not knowing much about Hudsons, besides the fact that I think they're one of the best looking cars ever to be manufactured, I dove in head first learning as much as possible as quickly as possible...


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First thing I find out, she's a '49 Super Six! I really can't say enough good things about her, but I really started to feel I was in over my head. I found as many sites as possible (gotta love the fellas on Classiccar.com!), and touch base with those that really know what I'm going to be dealing with for the next year or so.

First Things First

After chatting with quite a few of you here that were willing to share some of your wisdom (free of charge, even!), I felt better and realized there are enough generous people out there willing to help out a "newbee" that wants to do things right.

I decided to clean the "cr@p" out of the car, remove all the rotted interior possible, salvage what I could, and get a good plan of attack going. Nothing bothers me more than seeing a mess, and after a quick introduction to POR 15 and Silver Bullet, I moved on with the later and started to clean her out.

Here are a few from the beginning:


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Stay tuned... more to come!]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/144905/48-hudson-convertible-streetrod Thu, 19 May 2011 01:51:57 +0000 Kevin C. 144905@/forum/discussions http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.m748&item=250820850237&viewitem=&_trkparms=clkid=21830300431273678[/ebay]

Looks interesting!

Kevin C.]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/144907/48-hudson-convertible-streetrod Thu, 19 May 2011 01:56:33 +0000 Kevin C. 144907@/forum/discussions

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.m748&item=250820850237&viewitem=&_trkparms=clkid=21830300431273678

Kevin C.]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/144551/hot-rod-mag Tue, 10 May 2011 12:40:10 +0000 essexcoupe3131 144551@/forum/discussions on the front cover with 4 others
http://www.nzhotrodmag.co.nz/product.php?id=325
got a 3 page spread with my younger brothers

Mike]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/143757/twin-h-set-up Wed, 20 Apr 2011 01:51:59 +0000 billjharris 143757@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/144510/nice-chop-job Mon, 09 May 2011 21:38:16 +0000 Swampy Meadows 144510@/forum/discussions
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hudson-Rat-Custom-No-Reserve-merc-sled-/170638805968?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item27badd8bd0

It says there is no glass for the doore. I would imagine that is gonna be the tricky part after chopping the roofline.]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/144147/is-this-sick-or-what Fri, 29 Apr 2011 22:12:03 +0000 rambos_ride 144147@/forum/discussions
Anyway - I got ahold of the guy that did my 3d stuff 4-5 years ago about another issue and he sent this back to me - thought I'd share it with you all.

He has really captured "My minds eye" on what my Hudson may someday look like.
Im hoping to find out about my house sometime in July. If things go well - I might actually start working on the darn thing again!

]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/143634/new-wa-state-street-rod-and-custom-vehicle-bill Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:50:05 +0000 Sarah Young 143634@/forum/discussions Washington Governor to Sign Street Rod and Custom Vehicle Bill Into Law on April 18, 2011

Anyone who has ever tried to license a homebuilt car knows how difficult it can be to title and register it. Not only is the process lengthy, it's frustratingly arduous. But all that is about to change.

On Monday, April 18, Washington Governor Chris Gregoire will sign into law Senate Bill 5585, which will enact new classifications for custom vehicles, street rods, hot rods, kit cars, replicas, etc.

According to State Senator Michael Carrell, sponsor of the bill (and collector, restorer, and avid car enthusiast in his own right), the new classifications will help streamline the registering and titling process, making it faster and a whole lot easier to take that creation of yours to the street.

"If someone puts a 2009 Ford engine in the body of a 1949 Ford Coupe," says Senator Carrell in a written press release, "there shouldn't be any confusion about how to legally license the vehicle. Moreover, if someone builds a car from the ground up from scrap parts, aftermarket items or custom-manufactured pieces, it could be classified any number of different ways. The new law will establish constancy, and clarify previously unclear registration requirements."

Classifications will break down as follows: Altered vehicles manufactured before 1949 will be categorized as street rods, and altered vehicles at least 30 years old and manufactured after 1948 will be categorized as customs. Kit cars and replica vehicles will be assigned certificates of title bearing the same model years as the production vehicles they most closely resemble.

The law will also acknowledge that original parts may no longer be available, and that technological advancements have created improved materials. It will allow for the use of non-original components and will create a titling criterion that assigns these vehicles the same model year designation as the production vehicle they most closely resemble.

Further, the law will exempt street rods and customs from a range of standard equipment requirements and emissions inspections; vehicles in this class will be held to standards applicable to the designated model year. Finally, the use of "blue dot" taillights will be permitted, a favorite among restorers of classic automobiles.

To read the rest of this article, visit upfrontimages.com. It's on the main page.]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/88640/hudson-rear-link Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:40:39 +0000 classictint 88640@/forum/discussions
this is whats going on with my Hud*





]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/143494/radiator-cap Wed, 13 Apr 2011 07:13:46 +0000 commodore8 143494@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/140375/building-a-salt-flats-racer Thu, 27 Jan 2011 05:46:57 +0000 Browniepetersen 140375@/forum/discussions
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the NZ Hot Rod Mag, so I took it to one of the garage's to shoot some of the underneath for the mag and thought I would share them with you

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thanks
mike]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/143018/hudson-logo-for-texas-old-car-shop Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:19:09 +0000 WildWasp 143018@/forum/discussions

Wanted to share one of the Logo pictures for a Texas based Old car Shop, Classic Street.

Classic Street - Web address]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/140536/wanted-mustang-ii-front-end-for-39-112-coupe Sun, 30 Jan 2011 23:15:11 +0000 rod_n_hudson 140536@/forum/discussions
Im in need a hub to hub mustang II front end for my 1939 Hudson 112 Coupe. Im down to a clean frame and ready to build it up!
Anyone have any leads?

Thanks

Mike]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/138072/selling-off-all-my-essex-stuff-hot-rod-fodder Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:07:48 +0000 Sambone 138072@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/142717/ideas-advice-wheel-and-tires-for-39-coupe Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:15:08 +0000 rod_n_hudson 142717@/forum/discussions
I have a 1939 Hudson 112 Coupe. Im ready to purchase wheels and Tires. I need advice/Ideas on the wheel/tire size and style.
I want a lower stance than stock. I have pounded out rear fender skirt for a tail dragger look.
What do you guys think i should run with?

Thanks

Mike]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/142818/beach-hop-wangamata Sun, 27 Mar 2011 23:18:02 +0000 essexcoupe3131 142818@/forum/discussions Its all based on the fifty's and sixty's music and was great as even despite the rain on 2 days
there was only a couple Hudson/Essex there there was a 31 Essex sedan and a Terraplane rat rod and a 28 panel wagon, will post later

We did very well down there, Took out the Miners Choice at Wahi (a mining town) on the Wednesday and Got an award for making the top 5 shoot out for the whole event pretty good since I had to fight out against the fords Chevy and plastic cars etc
I was told that she had made the top 10 the previous year as well

The whole event at the Beach Hop was great and the door prizes this year was a 62 Thunder Bird,A 48 Bonus Truck and a flat head engine, as Ford was one of the major sponsors

The coupe has been invited to be put the car on display at the Hamilton 500 in a month or so in Hamilton (north Island) with forty other cars,
This is part of the Australian V8 super car series and have the importunity to meet the guys from ZZ Top as they a rodding nuts
We are waiting for details to be sent to us
There is a new Tv channel starting up and they filmed the event when this is going to be shown is still TBC and they filmed the old girl as part of the shoot out
thanks
Mike]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/142729/something-a-little-different Sat, 26 Mar 2011 11:30:08 +0000 THEHUD 142729@/forum/discussions
Hope link is OK

http://cars.shop.ebay.com.au/i.html?_nkw=hudson&_sacat=6030&_dmpt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&_odkw=vic+number+plates&_osacat=6030&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313#item3a64605890]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/96895/46-super-six-on-late-model-frame Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:17:58 +0000 depback29 96895@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/114985/new-front-stub-frame-in-my-03949-brougham Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:49:51 +0000 lsfirth 114985@/forum/discussions


Here's the clip removed:





The first thing to do is try to precisely locate the front axle centerline and mark it on the floor - need a plumb bob for this:





Then you need to precisely locate the radiator core support since this essentially locates the entire front clip (fenders, grill, hood, etc). Mark this point on the floor and measure how high it is from the floor. The same needs to be done for the bumper bolt holes in the frame.





Here's where I departed from the instructions somewhat. They wanted me to cut the frame at a measured distance from some rivets on the old frame under the firewall. I figured that I could better align the new stub by locating it directly under the old sub-frame then use the plumb bob to locate the cut location. I cut an extra 1/8th of an inch off to leave a gap to fill in with weld when the new one goes on.





Once I was happy with the alignment, marks on the floor, and cutting lines on the old frame, it was time to bust out the sawsall. At one point I asked my friend if I should take the old brake lines off and get them out of the way.....he promply replied "those fall into the 'all' category of the sawsALL". We both laughed and I started sawing.





I'll post more pics as I have time!



Lee]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/141955/440-transplant Wed, 02 Mar 2011 09:32:34 +0000 schillaz 141955@/forum/discussions
**what oil pan did u use and headers, motor mounts, ect..

thanks]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/140217/03951-lead-sled-on-cl Sun, 23 Jan 2011 22:42:12 +0000 Swampy Meadows 140217@/forum/discussions
http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/2174270509.html

Kinda funky--looks like it gave birth to this chopped Jet that has been for sale forever in California:

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/2174584973.html]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/140871/35-hudson Mon, 07 Feb 2011 22:43:35 +0000 Jack M 140871@/forum/discussions

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It looks as though I am going to be swaping into this 4 door sedan. It has 4 suicide doors and has part of an 8 cylinder engine. It has a small hump back trunk that is part of the body.
Interesting front door window mechanisms, You Hudson guys will no doubt know what I am refering to.
The seats are there as well as the inside window garnish ect.
It has mechnical brakes, straight axel, and what looks like an electric shifting mechanism.
If there would be any interest in this car I would be inclined to sell it outright.
It is in kind of a dark garage so I could not get real good looks at it, but it is a very nice art deco style body with very little rust and very few dents. I am told that it has been inside for 40 years or so and from the dust I would not dispute this. I dont think that all 40 years was in the same place as you can tell from the pics.
It looks like it was partly dissassembled and then all of the parts put inside then put into storage.
I dont have it yet, but if there is an interest in it I will go get it. The current owner wants what I have and wants to do this trade.
If no one wants it then I expect it will get upgraded suspension and a Hemi. Then there will be original parts for sale.
Located in NW Oregon.
JACK
503-538-8645]]>