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frank spring

Ok, I'm the guy who bought that rusted out Jet Convertible. I read all your previous posts, so I know how crazy you all think I am. (I am not going to dispute that)

The research is done. I am going to have to have a rust free two door Jet to make this a reality. I have to have some metal to work with. I cannot start until i find a rust free, floors still attached Jet.

The untimate Jet donor would be one that the kids jumped on the roof, or earlier in life it ran into a telephone pole. Maybe by this time the mice have completly eaten the interior. My old Hudson pride keeps me from starting with a nice restored car. But, I'll let you help make the decision. Maybe you have the ultimate donor car.

I have researched the possibility of using a 4 door, but that just is not as practical.

So do you know where one is? Does your neighbor or friend have one? Location is not a concern to me. I once made it from Detroit to where it is now. It can come back this way again. Would you like to play a part in getting a prototype back on the road?

Drop me a note and let me know your thoughts.

Ed (Frank Spring)

(Not to be confused with those other Springs, they are not the crazy ones)

royer

Ed,
I think it's great that you're taking on this project. I know of a solid Jet (dry rotted interior) for sale here in Las Vegas, but it's a 4 door. I agree with you that the 4 door probably wouldn't be a good donor for your convertible. Good luck with your project, I look forward to seeing it completed someday.

hudsonkid

really cool meeting you yesterday.

I hope you can find a good donor car.

Next time I meet you, i'll have to say "hey, your the guy with the jet convertible prototype..."

best of luck keep us posted!

HUDSONNUT

Not sure if you saw this post @ 10/07/06. Here is a copy FYI

Maybe a possibility?

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1954 2 door hudson jet

for sale:

1954 Hudson 2 door jet in need of total restoration/fairly complete/has rust in the lower sections and needs some floor boards replaced. asking $1000.00 but will listen to all offers.

this car is part of the estate of J.C. Mahon, long time Hudson guy.

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silverone

Jim Harmon of Banks Oregon had a 2 door Jet awhile back. I think it was for sale, and maybe it even had a continental kit on it. One of the Jets he had did anyway.

Email me for his phone number at www.hudsoncollector.com

silverone.

frank spring

Very nice to meet you also. Isnt it great to be known by your car and not your name? Like.. oh yea, he is the guy with the beautiful 37. There is one out there. We will find it. The one on here looks to have just a tad to much rust for what I need to do. Thanks again.

hudsontech

As de man says, you don't have to be crazy in this hobby - but it sure does help!!! LOL

Good luck you you - looking fwd someday to making a National meet and seeing your car there.

Hudsonly,

Alex B

rambos_ride

Hi Frank,

I thought previous owner of that convert had a decent donor available?

frank spring

The parts car that was available had been was filled with plastic and painted several years ago. So the picture made it look much better than it really was. It is definately not the car to start with for this project

46HudsonPU

Frank - If you haven't already done so, you might want to put a "Wanted" into the next WTN (bigger audience). I'll keep an eye out, and I am sure others will as well.

Would love to hear about this & see pictures as it progresses -

Good luck!

rambos_ride

frank spring wrote:

The parts car that was available had been was filled with plastic and painted several years ago. So the picture made it look much better than it really was. It is definately not the car to start with for this project

Ahhh...too bad.

I'll keep my eyes and ears open...I'd love to see this car back together! I'm glad you were able to "look past the rust" and are willing to invest your valueable time and money to put her back on the road. If I were closer I'd offer to come and help! Really!

If you want PM/EMAIL me we could chat further about starting a website to encapsulate the whole story of the car and rebuild if you're interested in having something like that...?

hudsonkid

Looks like there was a fairly solid looking 2 door jet on a trailer, in one of the pictures, in the latest WTN, for sale (?) at Kearney Nationals...

anyone got any details on this for "Mr. Spring"?

I just saw it a bit ago, while paging thru the WTN. Might be a decent donor car.

Personally, I feel we all should be trying to assist here, to see this jet resurrected. glad it went to someone willing to put the time (and $$$) into the project.

frank spring

Well once we find the car, I was going to put the plea out for the money! Just kidding. Yes, I would like to find out about the 2 door that was on the trailer at the national also.

PaceRacer50

Have you checked with Al down in Arizona? He may have a clean body down there. Only problem he's quite a ways from where you are at.

I bought some very nice totally rust free coupe quarter panels from him about 4 years ago and got lucky on the shipping. One of the members out of Chicago spends the summer there and brought them back for a small fee. Doubt if you could find someone to do that with a complete car but you never know. It might not be too bad to get a complete or just a rolling body shipped back to this part of the country.

PaceRacer50

46HudsonPU

If you do end up needing to get it transported, you might want to contact Jim Guinn - (940)389-8997 (his cell).

frank spring

I checked with Al, he has a great 4 door. But no two door. I am a owner in a trucking company thats hauls the 48 states, so I can get it, if I can find it. I appreciate everyones help and ideas so far. Ed

46HudsonPU

frank spring wrote:

Well once we find the car, I was going to put the plea out for the money! Just kidding. Yes, I would like to find out about the 2 door that was on the trailer at the national also.

You might try contacting S.F. Meyer, who took the photo that's in the WTN. She might have a record of the photo & who the Jet belongs to... (Sorry, don't have my copy of the HET Roster with me

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royer

That's Sue F. Meyer -not a "Boy Named Sue"

46HudsonPU

royer wrote:

That's Sue F. Meyer -not a "Boy Named Sue"

Don't know the person, hard to tell gender by initials - :rolleyes:... Used the generic "He".

royer

Didn't mean to bust your chops.:o
There are so few women Hudson owner/drivers that I would hate to have someone's feelings hurt. BTW - Sue is the Pres. of the HET Historical Society and it was her Hudson Jetliner that was recently featured in Hemmings Classic magazine.

46HudsonPU

royer wrote:

Didn't mean to bust your chops.:o
There are so few women Hudson owner/drivers that I would hate to have someone's feelings hurt. BTW - Sue is the Pres. of the HET Historical Society and it was her Hudson Jetliner that was recently featured in Hemmings Classic magazine.

No offense taken.

Don't know Sue (Have not met her yet), although now that you mention it, I did take a look at the pictures of her Jet... Very nice car -

SamJ

It's your editor's choice to use initials on photo credits, mainly because we have several prolific photographers (including myself) and seeing the full names repeated over and over becomes a little much. +it's common practice. Can result in gender being a guess though...LOL

hornet53

Was out at Jim Harmon's a few weeks ago and he does indeed have a two door jet sitting out there. His number is in the roster under Oregon. Pretty sure it's what you need.

Dick Sparks

I have a preety solid jet two door that i will sell reasonable. Complete car. Needs interior, glass and some rechrome. Email me at rsparks350@msn.com if you still need one.

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