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In this Discussion
- 2manyprojects January 2012
- 54SuperWasp February 2012
- cpr3333 February 2012
- dave s February 2012
- hudsontech January 2012
- mdwhit January 2012
- RL Chilton February 2012
- SuperDave February 2012
- Tallent R January 2012
- walts garage-53 January 2012
'48 Convertible for sale on CraigsList
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The headline says Super 6 while the description says Commodore, so what is it?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/48-hudson-commodore-convertable-rare-rat-rod-barn-find-/130638482680?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item1e6aa90cf8 -
Well its a convertible , was a Hudson at one time. Dont know what it is now. Theres a funny look'n grey thing under the hood. And somebody swiped the taillight holes?
RogerRetired Tech. -
With the 481 model number it's a Super Six. Wouldn't be the first time somebody tricked a S6 out in Commodore trim options. Engine looks like a Chevy 6. But could be something else.
Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
Memphis, TN -
That is not a Chevy, for all Chevy sixes have the carb on the left side, driver, that is a Ford six. Walt.
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walts garage-53 wrote:That is not a Chevy, for all Chevy sixes have the carb on the left side, driver, that is a Ford six. Walt.
Though Fords had a more rounded blue valve cover. Or maybe I'm thinking about Ford V-8's. But you're right about the carb setup.
Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
Memphis, TN -
Maybe its a russian surplus Jeep motor ?
RogerRetired Tech. -
It surely is a mess.. I have asked the seller if i can see the car. It should be no more than a half hour drive from here. Where do people get those production figures?
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I just went on E-Bay and there is a far better deal I would say that won't last long. A lot of work has been done and, for what it has to be completed, all the new parts are already there. Take a look! I just taped my hand to my chair so as not to click on the "Buy it now" button...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hudson-Hornet-Twin-H-4-Door-Sedan-/290663905339?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item43aceb383b#v4-43
Michel -
Dave, let me know if you are going and I may take ride with you.
SuperDave wrote:It surely is a mess.. I have asked the seller if i can see the car. It should be no more than a half hour drive from here. Where do people get those production figures? -
the 1953 hornet is nice but the interior does not go with colors on the exterior/ kind of makes one dizzy.
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2manyprojects wrote:the 1953 hornet is nice but the interior does not go with colors on the exterior/ kind of makes one dizzy.
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I was right somewhere cause it's already gone. For now, we will be looking for the same Hudsons that come back every month or so... Michel.
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SuperDave wrote:It surely is a mess.. I have asked the seller if i can see the car. It should be no more than a half hour drive from here. Where do people get those production figures?
Did you go see it?
I saw your car (or one that sure looked a lot like it) going north on US1 just north of Grant around 6:00 so I figure you must have been heading home from checking it out.Chris Reinman
Grant, Florida
1950 Pacemaker Deluxe Brougham
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Hi Chris,
That was Me and Dave Sollon. Dave drove down from Cape Canaveral where they are vacationing. We hopped into our 49 "beater" and braved the rush hour traffic in down town Sebastion.:ohmy:
We checked it out. Dave said he might bid if it was closer to PA ! LOL Nice exterior sheet metal.The rest is very rusty. A project for an experienced welder with a lot of parts in the attic. (like Dave S.)The seller did a honest job in his description..I don't think I would live long enough to get it done.
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OH.. The engine and transmission are Ford truck 300 with three speed manual.
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Car is restorable, but "not cheap or for the weak at heart". Needs outer frame rebuilt, new dash, front floor, most of top mechanism needs replaced or major repair. It is missing rear bumper and mounting brackets, hudson wheels and seller does not have them. He said he might have rocker panels and some of the chrome. We did not see seats and he is not sure what all he has for car, as he said he has a lot of parts in storage. It is already over 2000 and has not met reserve.
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SuperDave wrote:Will we see you at the Winter Meet in Deland?
Don't know. That's the first weekend my parents will be down from Ohio. I think my father would be interested but I don't know if they'll be up for another drive so soon after getting here.Chris Reinman
Grant, Florida
1950 Pacemaker Deluxe Brougham
(My father's first car!) -
FWIW, it sold for 5000.00
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It finally met the reserve price of $5000 within the last 30 seconds and was sold at this price. A lot of work but, some guys can do a masterpiece with the talent that graces them. Hope it is one of them who bought it! It's not me for sure. Michel.
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I nsureb would like to know who thought this rust pile is worth 5K..
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Watch ebay, I am sure it will be back!
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I was keeping an eye on this one. I believe if it was a Com., the 5k, while still a little steep, would be a little more reasonable. Like Dave said, it would behoove whomever gets this one (if they are thinking of restoring) to have a good cache of parts and a donor car or two on hand. The deep pockets goes without saying.
ANY '48 Hudson convertible is a rare bird. I finally got a ride in a '49CCV (Doug Wildrick's) and have had a smidgen of a want for one of the earlier step-down 'verts since then. It's funny how that same body style can have a completely different feel about it than say, a '52 Hornet. I wouldn't have thought that would be the case. If a '48 convertible is the one that keeps you awake at night, one can't be too choosy. They don't come along that often.
Of course, this comes from one who is not so bright . . . I spent 25K for two hunks of junk that was worse than this one put together. And, while I haven't hit the 6-figure mark yet, it's approaching fast and I am not yet into paint. It certainly pays to know what you're in for (before they take you away).
6 years on the restoration, 8 years off of my life and having all my hair turn gray because of it . . .
But if I just get to drive it one time. Just once. Once . . . I'll be good.
