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Finally some pics of the '51 progress
  • DaveFuryDaveFury
    Posts: 642Platinum Member
    Over at Hudsonmotorcar.org:



    http://hudsonmotorcar.org/coppermine/displayimage/album=54/cat=0/pos=0.html
    Dave W.

    What's life without a Hudson?
  • Posts: 0
    Great job to say the least !!!
  • essexcoupe3131essexcoupe3131
    Posts: 1,224Platinum Member
    Better watch out Jay Leno going to be after that 1 LOL

    going to be a sepurb job when finished



    Mike
  • nhp1127nhp1127
    Posts: 2,275Platinum Member
    51 Hornet in Doc Hudson blue... I like it. Why no Twin-H?
  • DaveFuryDaveFury
    Posts: 642Platinum Member
    When it rebuilt the engine gas was $4.25 a gallon, so I decided to keep the 2bbl on it. If it stays below $2.00 this year, maybe I'll have to put a twin h set up on it.
    Dave W.

    What's life without a Hudson?
  • Aaron D. IL
    Posts: 1,657Platinum Member
    With or without Twin H, gotta love the Doc Hudson Blue. Works well I think. Only Doc Hudson painted in racing trim gives any indication to the average non-Hudson person of the presence of a Twin H setup. Doesn't look like you plan to go racing with it. You could always put those eyes in the window. lol
  • Dave53-7C
    Posts: 2,523Platinum Member
    Doc Hudson tie in or not, that's one nice looking Hudson.
  • DaveFuryDaveFury
    Posts: 642Platinum Member
    Thanks for the kind words. It really makes it all worthwhile.
    Dave W.

    What's life without a Hudson?
  • RichieRichie
    Posts: 911Platinum Member
    Dave, I know how much work and time it takes to do what you did. Excellent job, yours is beautiful, congrats !!! Richie.
  • RL ChiltonRL Chilton
    Posts: 3,477Platinum Member
    Absolutely Beautiful! Love the color. It'll be a knockout out on the road. Looks like you are finishing it up. What is the plan for the interior? Leather a possibility? Tan, Black or even a lighter blue leather would really be sharp.



    Keep up the good work.:)
    Russell

    http://www.52hornetvert.blogspot.com
  • bobdriveshudsonbobdriveshudson
    Posts: 582Platinum Member
    Beautiful, keep sending pics. I really live to see these type of rebuilds, really nice. Love it, thanks for sharing. Bob
  • bent metalbent metal
    Posts: 1,356Platinum Member
    Super nice! I love the color too.



    Keep the pictures coming.:)
  • DaveFuryDaveFury
    Posts: 642Platinum Member
    bent metal wrote:
    Super nice! I love the color too.



    Keep the pictures coming.:)



    I'll let you all know when I post some new pics. Again, thanks for all the compliments.
    Dave W.

    What's life without a Hudson?
  • 52 kahuna52 kahuna
    Posts: 279Gold Member
    That is one fine looking car!



    Terry
  • DaveFuryDaveFury
    Posts: 642Platinum Member
    Hello All,

    I posted a few more pics of the dash, back end, and marker lamps:



    http://hudsonmotorcar.org/coppermine/thumbnails/album=54/page=2/sort=na.html
    Dave W.

    What's life without a Hudson?
  • RichieRichie
    Posts: 911Platinum Member
    Beautiful car Dave, wish I had talent like you !! Richie.
  • BrowniepetersenBrowniepetersen
    Posts: 2,398Platinum Member
    Looking Great!!!! I need to go out and buy another stepdown???:(
    Brownie
  • DaveFuryDaveFury
    Posts: 642Platinum Member
    Browniepetersen wrote:
    Looking Great!!!! I need to go out and buy another stepdown???:(





    Yes, you do!
    Dave W.

    What's life without a Hudson?
  • DaveFuryDaveFury
    Posts: 642Platinum Member
    We finally had some nice weather in Illinois today, so I snapped some pics of my '50s garage:
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    Dave W.

    What's life without a Hudson?
  • nhp1127nhp1127
    Posts: 2,275Platinum Member
    I see "Christine" lives in your house aswell. Beware, she is the jealous type.....
  • MikeWAMikeWA
    Posts: 1,435Platinum Member
    I'm thinking put the jacked up Jimmy in the 2 car with the Hudson- Get Christine by herself. You just don't want to take any chances. . . :eek:
  • DaveFuryDaveFury
    Posts: 642Platinum Member
    nhp1127 wrote:
    I see "Christine" lives in your house aswell. Beware, she is the jealous type.....



    Initially, I was worried about that, but remember, Doc is a boy car. (LOL)
    Dave W.

    What's life without a Hudson?
  • DaveFuryDaveFury
    Posts: 642Platinum Member
    Had some interior work done today:
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    Dave W.

    What's life without a Hudson?
  • RayRay
    Posts: 588Platinum Member
    DaveFury wrote:
    Had some interior work done today:



    Dave,



    Car and workmanship looks great!!!Reference carpet, did you or your upholstery shop make or did you find already made kit?



    Thanks,



    Ray
  • DaveFuryDaveFury
    Posts: 642Platinum Member
    Ray wrote:
    Dave,



    Car and workmanship looks great!!!Reference carpet, did you or your upholstery shop make or did you find already made kit?



    Thanks,



    Ray





    Hi Ray,



    My upholstery guy made the carpet. I just picked the color from a catalog he had. How is yours coming along?
    Dave W.

    What's life without a Hudson?
  • RL ChiltonRL Chilton
    Posts: 3,477Platinum Member
    Looks good, Dave. Really like the headliner, it will make the car bright, happy and "open".
    Russell

    http://www.52hornetvert.blogspot.com
  • DaveFuryDaveFury
    Posts: 642Platinum Member
    RL Chilton wrote:
    Looks good, Dave. Really like the headliner, it will make the car bright, happy and "open".



    Russ,



    Yes, I agree. It is quite the pleasant change after looking at black POR-15 up there for the last 9 months.



    Have a happy 4th!
    Dave W.

    What's life without a Hudson?
  • DaveFuryDaveFury
    Posts: 642Platinum Member
    I got my front seat back from the upholsterer today. What do you think?
    seat 1_124867594049430.jpg
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    seat 3_124868065549430.jpg
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    Dave W.

    What's life without a Hudson?
  • RL ChiltonRL Chilton
    Posts: 3,477Platinum Member
    I love it . . . couldn't look better.
    Russell

    http://www.52hornetvert.blogspot.com
  • Aaron D. IL
    Posts: 1,657Platinum Member
    wow that blue pops nicely with chrome
  • DaveFuryDaveFury
    Posts: 642Platinum Member
    RL Chilton wrote:
    I love it . . . couldn't look better.



    Thanks Russ and Aaron for the kind words.
    Dave W.

    What's life without a Hudson?
  • DaveFuryDaveFury
    Posts: 642Platinum Member
    Here are some interior pics:
    door panel_125679542049430.jpg
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    back seat_125679533049430.jpg
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    Dave W.

    What's life without a Hudson?
  • DaveFuryDaveFury
    Posts: 642Platinum Member
    Another shot:
    front seat_125680586449430.jpg
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    Dave W.

    What's life without a Hudson?
  • Kevin C.Kevin C.
    Posts: 413Platinum Member
    Dave



    Only one word to describe your car ...."WOW"!!!!



    Kevin C.
  • 46HudsonPU46HudsonPU
    Posts: 4,267Moderator
    Over the top! Great looking car!
    Rick
    Hudson Essex Terraplane Club website
    HET Club on Facebook
    HET Club Forum
    My little webpage
  • Hudson308Hudson308
    Posts: 1,405Platinum Member
    Absolutely gorgeous. Michael Sandberg should check these out to maybe expand his interior options on that '52.
    Workin Stiff
  • Rarerodder
    Posts: 150Expert Adviser
    Dave, who restored your instruments? That car is stunning especially the fine small details which so many do not realize the importance of to a quality job.



    Rick
  • DaveFuryDaveFury
    Posts: 642Platinum Member
    Rarerodder wrote:
    Dave, who restored your instruments? That car is stunning especially the fine small details which so many do not realize the importance of to a quality job.



    Rick



    Rick,



    Thanks for the compliment I restored the cluster on the kitchen table. About the only things farmed out was the chrome and the sewing of the upholstery.
    Dave W.

    What's life without a Hudson?
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