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Just wanting to share this with you. Will try to make it short. Got the Hudson disease when I was 9 when my dad bought a 1951 Hudson Hornet Convertible in 62. Got that car on mind all my life. Last spring I found a 54 Super Wasp and bought it. And found a 53 Super Wasp quite restorable too that I keep for the interior pattern and motor ( 308 in it) and trans ( Hydramatic). Knowing that there is about a dozen stepdowns in my province ( Québec-Canada)I consider myself quite lucky. So, I wanted to realize that cherish dream of mine. Send the 54 to a body shop and they where honest enough to tell me that it would cost far more than I thought to do the body and paint the way I wanted. The car is not rough but needs a lot of attention and a lot of hours of sanding etc etc. So I put an add to sell the 2 cars for $5000 plus a lot of spare parts and books etc. Got 2 calls, from friends, and they were not very tender with me cause I was throwing away a dream. Something that I talked to them so much from year to year. One week before Christmas, I received the January copy of "Le magazine de l'Auto Ancienne" the monthly magazine from the biggest Antique Car Club from Québec (2000+ members)and on page 6, there was an article titled: My Dream Car. And that article makes two-third of a page. And there is a picture of...My son, my car and me. Reading the article ( submitted by a director of the club)my eyes went wet. And I finaly realized that, no, I would not sell the cars. I went with the copy to a friend of mine who is building a huge garage, well equiped, and reserved 2 spaces. I met a bodyman ( 40 years of experience) who is working alone in his shop and he is willing to teach me what to do, parts by parts. It will be long, but I decided I would do it. So, thanks to these friends, and a special thanks to the guy who wrote my story. Sometimes, you need a kick somewhere to get the things right. I am not good to post pics right now but I will put all the progress made month by month. The garage should be ready in 3 weeks so, I will pick the car in Montreal ( 200km from here) and get it in. Will begin the work in spring. With that, I wish you all a Happy New year! Michel. P.S.The 54 is a California car ( the 4th pic is from the frame area where I just passed a 0000 Bulldog on it. Quite nice. No floor to repair.