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4Hud

1915 model 'T' touring,27 Chrysler '50', 26 Hudson Brougham (the current project),36 Hudson 8, 37 Terr. coupe. 53 Hornet sedan.

hornet53

Other than my 53 Hornet... none right now. Did have a 64 Fairlane, a 77 BMW 530i, and an 82 F-150 that was pieced together from god-knows-what. Those were all my daily drivers. Finally broke down and bought a 99 pontiac when i finished paying off the hornet. I might have a line on a 57 dodge half-ton though...

georgieboy

my 51 commodore is a work in progress(lead sled)i also have a 54 chevy truck that is 90% complete.i also have a 64 impala being lowridered.i'd probably have more projects but space wont allow it,with 4 kids 2 dogs,a bird some squirrels.

46HudsonPU

Current vehicles, for "Transportation" -
- 1995 Honda Accord (180k+ miles). My commute to work vehicle
- 2003 Toyota Tundra (11K miles). My backup vehicle & light hauling
- 2001 Mazda Tribute (50k+ miles). Wife's transportation

b]

(As my wife says, but she uses a different four-letter word)

1946 Hudson Pickup Two tone "Blue Goose" - See Avatar above.

I would rate this as a Condition #3 - a driver. There are a few blemishes, imperfections and a lot of non-original/non-standard restoration work that was done and does not show in the pictures, but clearly evident upon inspection...

1946 Hudson Pickup (Two tone Tan/brown - pending frame-off)

I would rate this as a condition #4 - a "rolling project". It is in a lot worse shape than it looks. A never-finished amateur restoration, body filler, shoddy work, etc.. Truck also sat outside, in the elements, for at least a year AFTER these pictures were taken (and before I bought it)...

1939 Hudson Pickup Model 90 112" WB (still pending transport from TX...)

I would rate this as a Low Condition #4 - it needs a lot of help...

bobbydamit

There is no "other cars " besides Hudsons There is no "other cars " besides Hudsons . Now that said, my wife told me to stop looking at this post as I'm drooling all over the keys. Were do these boys get their Dollars. I never knew we had so many of Capone's men left alive these days. If you really want to choke on just iron, other than Hudson, Feast you eyes on this.

:eek:

http://www.msra.com/Memories.htm

And then click on this one when your eyes are tired, close them and let your ears bring back the memories.

http://www.msra.com/

In my case that would be in Hudsons only, of course! And maybe the back-seat of a '52 chevy, or some other FRIENDS wheels.

bob ward

G'Day

I currently a 55 Hudson Hornet Custom Sedan with 308 3spd & overdrive. It goes great guns and had it up to 100mph down hill with more to go. Being an Aussie assembled RHD, it has no options what so ever. Ive purchased a radio from the USA and that is it. What I wouldn't mind is a continental kit to fit it. Are they rare or not in the US and how much are they worth. My other car is a 66 Rambler Classic 770 Wagon with 287 V8 and auto, again it is a Aussie assembled car.

My Every day driver is a 1992 Holden VP Commodore Executive sedan. It is an Ex undercover cop (police) car. It is powered by a Holden built 308 V8 EFI engine which is rated at 180KW in power with the GM built T700 4spd Automatic. This car is a rear wheel drive car using an the optional IRS (independent rear suspension) rear setup with limited slip diff. It goes hard.

NOTE: Holden has been around since the early 20's, been with GM since the early 30's. They built bodies for all sorts of companies including the following: Hudson, Essex, Chev, Ford, Vauxhall, Buick, Pontiac and the list goes on. It was't till 1948 that Holden Built it's first car. Holden used a GM 6cyl for these cars and by early 60's came up with ist own design. 1967 saw the very first 2 door coupe by Holden called the Monaro. It came with the 6cyl as well the first V8 engine in a Holden which was the Chevvy 327 V8. By 1969 Holden Built it's first V8 of 253cu and soon after the 308 V8. Other Chev V8's were also available in 1970 including the 307 & 350 but by 74 the Chevvy engines was dropped until 1999 when the Chevvy Gen 3 Alloy V8 became available. The was the end of the only Aussie built V8. The Current Monaro is the basis of the controversal 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO.

Steve Fripp Brisbane Australia

aryan1300r

67 mustang fastback, 70 charger 500, 48 ford coupe, 40 ford coupe and hopefully a 58 plym fury.

hud41

1979 MG Midget

1966 SS Chevelle Big block Drag car

aryan1300r

aryan1300r wrote:

67 mustang fastback, 70 charger 500, 48 ford coupe, 40 ford coupe and hopefully a 58 plym fury.

and of course... my 53 super wasp 2dr

BJ__TN

95 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 84 Chevy S-10 and 54 Hornet special coupe/ 54 Hornet special sedan/ 54 Special parts car.

Swasp76063

Right now, I have the 53 Super Wasp sedan, 2003 Ford Explorer, 2005 F-150 Ext Cab, 94 Toyota Camry, and 93 Buick. In the last 5 years, I have had, and sold, 1976 Cosworth Vega (with 2300 original miles, blue, 1 0f 30 made), 1974 Corvette Big Block convertible, 1957 Chevy deluxe cab pickup with 4spd Hydramatic and Napco 4 wheel drive and a host of others.

happychris

1949 Hudson Commodore 4dr 8cyl ( I am 2nd owner )[IMG]1981 Chevy Scottsdale Pickup ( I am original owner ) 2000 Corvette Bowling Green Metallic 6spd ( I am original owner ) 1968 AMX 390 4spd ( I am original owner ) 1973 MGB ( chrome bumper model ) 1985 Harley FXRP ( Police Bike Model converted to custom ) ( original owner ) Daily Drivers: 2004 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 2003 Toyota Carolla Interesting Stuff for the Property: 1963 Farmall 140 Tractor ( restored ) 1982 Power King Tractor

happychris

Maybe this is a better picture - not sure how to properly edit pictures for correct size for this forum format[IMG]

EssexAdv

I have 2 Essex's, but I guess they really are Hudsons, I also have a 1921 Durant A-22 with fewer than 15,000 miles and a 68 T bird with 36,000 miles.
Check out http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/cbc%2Dhet/tree.html

rustjunkey

Hi There,

Is it he who dies with the most toys wins? I currently have to many to list but I'll list a few of my favorites

1926 Nash Special Six Coupe, 1927 Hudson Super Six Coach, 1928 Franklin 12a 4DR, 1929 Chrysler Model 75 R/S Coupe, 1929 Chevrolet Trunk back Coupe, 1929 Studebaker President 4Dr, 1930 Reo Flying Cloud 4DR, 1931 Franklin Series 15 4dr, 1937 Buick Special 2dr trunkback, 1946 Chevrolet Fleetline aerosedan, 1947 Chevrolet Deluxe Coupe, 1951 Studebaker Business Coupe, 1951 Studebaker Starlite Coupe, 1952 Hudson Hornet, 1955 Buick Century, 1956 Chevrolet Belair Sport Coupe, 1956 and 1957 Volvo PV444, 1957 Triumph TR3, 1959 Triumph TR3a, 1961 Jaguar MKIX, 1968 Cadillac De Ville Convertible (Bill Harrah's), 1968 Firebird 400 Factory 4spd, 1968 Dodge Charger RT, 1969 Mustang Mach 1 428 CJ, 1971 AMC Javelin SS360, 1975 Corvette Stingray, 1978 Cadillac Seville, total number as of 3/1/2006 82 (eighty two)

46HudsonPU

rustjunkey wrote:

Hi There,
Is it he who dies with the most toys wins? I currently have to many to list but I'll list a few of my favorites
1926 Nash Special Six Coupe, 1927 Hudson Super Six Coach, 1928 Franklin 12a 4DR, 1929 Chrysler Model 75 R/S Coupe, 1929 Chevrolet Trunk back Coupe, 1929 Studebaker President 4Dr, 1930 Reo Flying Cloud 4DR, 1931 Franklin Series 15 4dr, 1937 Buick Special 2dr trunkback, 1946 Chevrolet Fleetline aerosedan, 1947 Chevrolet Deluxe Coupe, 1951 Studebaker Business Coupe, 1951 Studebaker Starlite Coupe, 1952 Hudson Hornet, 1955 Buick Century, 1956 Chevrolet Belair Sport Coupe, 1956 and 1957 Volvo PV444, 1957 Triumph TR3, 1959 Triumph TR3a, 1961 Jaguar MKIX, 1968 Cadillac De Ville Convertible (Bill Harrah's), 1968 Firebird 400 Factory 4spd, 1968 Dodge Charger RT, 1969 Mustang Mach 1 428 CJ, 1971 AMC Javelin SS360, 1975 Corvette Stingray, 1978 Cadillac Seville, total number as of 3/1/2006 82 (eighty two)

With this many vehicles, you should have a website, just to display them... Any pictures? Where do you park them all?

hudsontech

46HudsonPU wrote:

With this many vehicles, you should have a website, just to display them... Any pictures? Where do you park them all?

Aw hell - I got more than 82 "old" cars - around 160 or so. Some are on display here in my computer room, but the rest are packed away due to lack of room. Oh, did I mention they are all die cast!!! LOL ROF

Hey, look at the positive side - easy to store, require no resto or maintenance (other than scraping the dust off them once in a while), minimum insurance on my home owners policy, can pack them up and take them anywhere to show off - lets see you have all that fun with full size cars!!!!) hehehehehe You're right - I can't drive them down the street - but on the other hand I don't have to worry about people running into them out on the street!!!

Hudsonly,

Alex B

rustjunkey

R46HudsonPU

Rick,

I keep most of them in South Lake Tahoe, at my business locatons and in hangers at the airport, others I keep near the Bay Area in another business location. I am currently negotiating the purchase of a 40K+ warehouse near Lester and Ray in the Gardnerville-Minden area of Nevada, where I can get them all together. If you are ever in the Tahoe area contact me and I will show you. Alex is right they are a logistic nightmare, but I just can't stop, even with therapy.

John

46HudsonPU

rustjunkey wrote:

R46HudsonPU
Rick,
I keep most of them in South Lake Tahoe, at my business locatons and in hangers at the airport, others I keep near the Bay Area in another business location. I am currently negotiating the purchase of a 40K+ warehouse near Lester and Ray in the Gardnerville-Minden area of Nevada, where I can get them all together. If you are ever in the Tahoe area contact me and I will show you. Alex is right they are a logistic nightmare, but I just can't stop, even with therapy.
John

Sounds good John! Just from your list, you might need more than that 'Acre' of floorspace to house, maintain & restore them all. If not, you probably soon will! LOL!

Therapy? I thought THIS was/is therapy?!? If my pockets were deep enough, I'd probably have quite a few more than I have now - and be looking for space to put them too.

Would love to take a long look at your collection - problem is, I am on the opposite side of the country. Maybe someday...

aryan1300r

lookin to sell any of them? would be interrested in adding the charger R/t and the mach 1 to my collection.

rustjunkey

Not likely, I rarely if ever sell my cars, check Ebay or Hemmings.

Rustjunkey

JasonNC

I have a 54 Kaiser Manhattan; butternut yellow with a black top. I'm currently in the process of installing a 350 Chevy transmission while still maintaining the 226 Continental engine.

Jason

nono

uc4me wrote:

I'm not talking about Daily Drivers, what other, if any, collector or classics do folks have?

Here's my pride and Joy. 1971 AMC Javelin/AMX.

I have a 1952 chevy hardtop. 2 tone green runs rebuilt engine 3 on the column. Had it for 20 years was parked for 9 till got workin on it.

ESSX28-1 · ESSX28-1 March 2006 Posts: 995Platinum Member

uc4me wrote:

I'm not talking about Daily Drivers, what other, if any, collector or classics do folks have?

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Have 2.75 x 1928 Essex RS Coupes.One restored & driving, next one should hit the road in 2 or 3 months. Bought the first one in August 1965 as a poor student for $16.00. Have another 4 cars & vans that are purely modern transport.

Dave Young

dave kastelic

I have a 1940 Ford Sedan Delivery Van

bent metal

rambos_ride wrote:

Man - a nice shop - all that stuff - and the convertible ~ Do you want to adopt a 43 year old son? LOL

Wait for me Dan! I get the top bunk on the bunk bed, that way Rambo can still get up and down off your bed.

Dennis in NY....Love your cars. That's the kind of stuff I'd like to have.

As for non Hudsons and not daily drivers. All I have is a 1931 Ford. But really I'm just holding that for a friend.

Lee ODell

Other than my daily driver.

1969 AMX, 390, Big Bad Green w/white strips

1934 Chevy Standard 4dr, 350/700R, primer

1964 El Camino 350/700R, Porsche Red

1947 Hudson PU all original barn find, Blue

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Just a few that I have done over the last few years. Some are not here because of limited space (only permitted 5 photo's)

dave kastelic

You have some great cars Brownie. Please submit pictures of more of them when you have time. By the way, do you own a money machine?

super651

I have a 1965 Rambler Ambassador 4-door with only 40,000 Miles but we put a 360 amc eng with 200-R-4 trans. and installed a AMX Diff and open Driveshaft. Even with Faded orig.paint it Looks super good and the 360 has the Power to Hot-Rod from time to time.

(dint know how to post pictures ) Hudsonly to all Rudy

Browniepetersen

dave kastelic wrote:

You have some great cars Brownie. Please submit pictures of more of them when you have time. By the way, do you own a money machine?

The sad part about my life is that someone always comes along and offers me more money than I think my car is worth and shortly they are marked "SOLD." The plan is that the three I currently have will be sold by my kids after I am gone. My wife simply smiles and says, "We will see."

49 f1 with flathead,all original. 01 softtail customized.my wife has a 68 mustang,6 cyl deluxe and a 68 ss chevelle except for the 700r4 i installed, all original,but my pride and joy is the 53 superwasp.one thing is for sure,i'll never run out of something to do. J.R.

Snailslayer

I have

58 VW Single Cab w/ OG 36hp engine (sold today i think)

66 VW Beetle With 140hp Stroker

57 Oval ragtop barnfind Project

57 Oval ragtop project - old 80's callooker

Hoping for a 52 Hornet Sedan Driver soon. if you have one you want to get rid of let me know

wayc4e28

1928 essex 4door sedan

1966 mustang coupe

1966 chevelle malibu

1990 corvette

the essex gets all the attention

Ol racer

FYI

I also have a few other cars that rarely get driven after I began restoring Hudson's. My L82 Vette only has 30K mles because when racing I never had time to drive it, then when quit racing I built a Z28 Pro St that became to radical for the street and parked for yrs. It turned high 10's @ 128 with borrowed slicks at a 'Fun Run'. I also have a Custom Built Ford Leisure Van that is rarely used anymore, a Ford 4X4 Flareside, and a Impala LT.

When the Z28 became too radical for the Street, my Wife suggested that I restore a Hudson Pickup like we used to tow our Hudson Racer and Ive never stopped building Hudson's. Ive restored a pair of Hudson Trks, a modified Hornet powered Terraplane, and currently building a '37 Hudson Cpe. In between I built a lightened 'Stepdown' Drag Car for Vintage fun Run's coming up. Each one took about 4 yrs to build, but now retired I can be found every day in my 'Hudson Work Shop'.

wkitchens

I have a 1982 Collector's Edition Corvette, with 50,000 miles. They only made one per dealer. It now sits in the "Good Old Days" Car museum in Hardy,Ar.

HudMotCarCo

Very impressive thread. It would be a treat to see these cars in person and have an opportunity to hear more expansive comments from those who have restored and/or preserved them. We have an assortment of Hudson's and a 1927 American LaFrance fire truck and are in the process of seeing if we can remember where all of the parts from our 52 Hornet belong as restoration continues.

dougson

I had a '56 Dodge Powerwagon, now sold, and currently also have a scratch-built '56 Corvette "SR" replica, a limited edition of the '56 Corvette that had many Sebring Race car parts installed. It's powered by a .040 over 305, dual quad, and 5sp. WC T5 transmission.

RonS

Many of you know Henrietta, our 53 hornet club coupe. She is the cover car for Hemmings History of Hudson. Just at the right place, at the right time. In addition, we own a 1950 Cadillac, model 6219, and a1931 Ford Tudor Dlx. Happy motoring.Ron

dave kastelic

Here a couple pictures of my '40 Ford Sedan Delivery

46HudsonPU

dave kastelic wrote:

Here a couple pictures of my '40 Ford Sedan Delivery

The pictures don't do that '40 justice - It must be seen in person to be appreciated...

DaveFury

Here's mine:

1951 Hudson

1958 Plymouth

1959 Apache

1970 Chevy k-20

(The white '70 Chevy will be restored for the wife)

RL Chilton

Hey Dave, it's Christine!!

DaveFury

RL Chilton wrote:

Hey Dave, it's Christine!!

Yup, sure is!

nhp1127

Those Christine car values went thru the roof... yours is great looking.

Your 51 Coupe must be a show stopper in that Doc Hudson color. Love it!

Richie

uc4me wrote:

I'm not talking about Daily Drivers, what other, if any, collector or classics do folks have?

Here's my pride and Joy. 1971 AMC Javelin/AMX.

Great looking cars uc4me, don't see many Javelins anymore. Some of you have "way" too many toys, I'm envious !!! Great cars everyone, I love looking at the old stuff.

Here is what I have not including the modern stuff. The 55 Ford was just painted about a month ago, my ugly 51(my daily driver) and my 50 is my second daily driver. Richie.

66patrick66

This is a pretty old thread. Guess I should update my list, eh?

-1978 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham Salon 4-dr hardtop. 440 auto, power everything, drives like a limousine down the road. You can probably put up to eight bodies in the trunk, for those of you that might have mob connections!

-1966 Dodge Coronet 500. 361 auto, ps, pdb, sway bar, factory woodgrain wheel & tach, Magnum 500s. We are celebrating 30 years together on April 1, 2010!

-1937 Terraplane Model 71 Brougham. Restored from the ground up, with a few little updates and mods added. 212 3-spd w/OD.

-1956 Plymouth Savoy two-door station wagon. This is my hot rod. It's getting a '69 440 added w/auto, bucket seats from a '64 Olds 442, console & shifter from a '66 Dodge,front sub from a '78 Firebird.

The Dodge and the Chrysler both will feature in a new film called "Heaven's Rain", all shot on location in Oklahoma. The movie debuts in Summer 2011. They are feature cars, not just background cars. You will not have to look hard for them!

DaveFury

nhp1127 wrote:

Those Christine car values went thru the roof... yours is great looking.

Your 51 Coupe must be a show stopper in that Doc Hudson color. Love it!

Thanks Niels. Yeah, they both draw pretty big crowds at the local car shows and cruise nights.

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66patrick66 wrote:

This is a pretty old thread. Guess I should update my list, eh?

Yeah, no kidding! I was reading through and ended up reading a post that named all the cars I have owned up to 3 years ago before I realized it was me!

Just to update: Got a supercharged 07 Chevy Cobalt SS coupe now in bright frickin red.

And this 65 Chevy Short-wide, big back window pickup:

uc4me

talk about a back from the dead thread

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