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  • Bwight52PcmkrBwight52Pcmkr
    Posts: 26Hitchhiker
    Hello
    I am a younger HET member that has been with the club since late 08. I belong to the Southern California HET chapter as well as the Kansas Wichita HET chapter. I am currently going to the Mcpherson College Auto Restoration Program in Kansas. I am planning on attending the San Mateo Nationals as a graduation gift to myself in a 52 Pacemaker 4dr sedan that I have just purchased. I am aware that these are very rare. I could only count 14 1952 Pacemakers in the current roster. The car arrives this weekend, and as far as I know all it needs is wiring, final assembly, and upholstery. Does anybody have suggestions on where to get the correct fabric? Also pictures of these cars are very scarce on the web, can anyone help. Anything is appreciated though I desperately need interior shots, and detail shots during assembly. I will post new pictures of the car when it arrives ether Saturday or Sunday.

    Brandon

  • SuperDaveSuperDave
    Posts: 2,365Platinum Member
    Your project looks like it's going to be a handsom car.
    Welcome to the forum. You are in the right place. Just ask and you will get plenty of opinions LOL..
  • middletom
    Posts: 132Expert Adviser
    Brandon,
    Welcome to the wonderful world of Pacemakers. I have a 50 Brougham. Yours appears well on its way to the open road. I wish you a great deal of joy with your car and the Hudson club. You'll get all the help you can possibly need right here.

    Geoff Blake
  • Jon BJon B
    Posts: 4,759Moderator
    Welcome to the Forum!

    In regards to the fabric, have you tried sending a swatch to SMS for possible matching. They do have some exact matches for certain Hudson models back into the 1940's. http://www.smsautofabrics.com/
  • 1951hornethardtop
    Posts: 270Expert Adviser
    Brandon. I too want to welcome you to the HET club. My first car was a 51 Pacemaker 4 door, this was in 1957. I have a 52 Pacemaker 2 door in my garage and if my daughter in law would show me how to post pictures on this electronic gadget I would take some pictures and post them. She lives along way from me and will be visiting in Oct. Will take some pictures at that time and post.
  • Bwight52PcmkrBwight52Pcmkr
    Posts: 26Hitchhiker
    Wow thanks for the feedback guys. Thanks for the suggestion Jon, once the car arrives I will send a sample of my fabric to SMS. Also do you own that handsome 37 Terra convertable brougham. I have been dreaming for a long time of owning a 37 Terraplane coupe model 71 or 72. I will have to wait untill after college though. In addition I would love to see pics of the 52 2 door, is it a club coupe or a brougham?
  • 1951hornethardtop
    Posts: 270Expert Adviser
    brougham. I agree, finish college first. Plenty of time for Hudsons.
  • DocHublerDocHubler
    Posts: 194Hitchhiker
    Brandon, You've already received the correct and best advice. Finish college first, and use SMS to help find a good upholstery match. They could not get a perfect match for my 50 Pacemaker Deluxe (first year for Pacemaker Stepdown), but it was close. The major difference was there were no fabrics with the bright turquoise blue color in it that matched the blue spruce knobs. The 1950 Pacemaker was also different since it was the only Hudson ever to have the fabric dash design. Since your car is a 52, I imagine those fabrics are a little closer to what the senior Hudsons used in 51/52. I attached pictures of the fabric in my car, which was obtained from SMS, and is actually material that was correct for a Cadillac of similar vintage. Note that there is a vinyl material for the seats as well. The standard Pacemakers were pretty much all vinyl.
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  • Terraplane33Terraplane33
    Posts: 231Gold Member
    Welcome here !
    Location : France
  • BrowniepetersenBrowniepetersen
    Posts: 2,406Platinum Member
    I had a 52 Hornet and could not find original material. Had a local shop reproduce some original for a project they were doing. However, the cost of doing a new material is unrealistic high. Most shops can find a vinal that is real close if not exact. The vinal that went along with my Hornet (trim and backseat caps plus door kicks)ran about $12 per yard whereas the cloth ran about 100 bucks more than that. If vinal is an option consider it. Love the color of your Hudson. That "Root Beer" and tan is one of my favorites. Welcome to our group and a great looking car. And, yes, do finish college!!!
    Brownie
  • Bwight52PcmkrBwight52Pcmkr
    Posts: 26Hitchhiker
    Beautiful looking interior and car DocHubler. It is interesting that a Cadillac fabric is that close to the correct pattern. Thanks for the pics! I have one year to go here at college and I love it. I can’t think of another college that the curriculum completely surrounds the auto restoration industry. I have completed my AA back home and I am wrapping up my baccalaureate out here.
  • Aaron D. IL
    Posts: 1,648Platinum Member
    Welcome aboard Brandon. Wasn't long ago I was a younger member 2 years out of High school and the owner of a '51 Pacemaker. I now own a '50 and have owned other short wheelbase Hudsons. Bottom line, you're in the right place for any questions you have putting it together or taking things apart.....ask often you will get a response if you can't find answers you're looking for in the back-chat. Also I would recommend getting some books on Hudson's and doing your homework. Lots to learn, lots of fun to had.
  • hudsontechhudsontech
    Posts: 4,036Platinum Member
    Welcome to the wacky world of Hudsons, Brandon. Couple sources of info you may need down the line - the HET club has both a virtual library run by John O'halloran and an online library that I sort of take care of. The URL for that is under my signature.

    Hudsonly,
    Alex Burr
    Memphis, TN
    http://www.hetclub.org/
    http://hetclub.org/burr/lithomepage.htm
  • Lee ODellLee ODell
    Posts: 1,832Platinum Member
    Hi Brandon
    Good to hear from you since seeing you at Bob's house. I'm glad your training is all you hoped it would be. Your car is looking good. Keep up the good work. Looking forward seeing you and Hudson when you return.

    Lee O'Dell, SoCal & CIC chapters
  • KdancyKdancy
    Posts: 1,054Platinum Member
    Brandon, I say welcome as well! Glad to hear you are going to a quality school that gives proper instruction on automotive stuff and I'm sure there are motivated students taking the class with you. This will last a lifetime.
    Very nice color combination on your Hudson!
    The on-line library has been a great help to me !
    Kerry
    Wellborn, Florida
    http://s294.beta.photobucket.com/user/studebaker2/library/
  • Bwight52PcmkrBwight52Pcmkr
    Posts: 26Hitchhiker
    Great to hear from you too Lee. I looked into the online library; great info on there, thanks for the tip Alex. Also thanks for the comments on the car. Love pacemakers I stumbled on this car by accident while looking at a 51 2dr Brougham that I was strongly considering. Though this car was just too good to pass up. The car arrives this Sunday, so I will have new pictures and some questions. I will keep you guys posted.
    Thanks again
    Brandon
  • hudsn47hudsn47
    Posts: 112Senior Contributor
    Brandon, congratulations on your discovery and great looking Pacemaker. Welcome to Hudsonland. Keep the pictures coming of your progress. I like Pacemakers too and heres a picture of the one I have, a 51 4 door. Doug
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  • PAULARGETYPEPAULARGETYPE
    Posts: 1,236Platinum Member
    BRANDON WELCOME I TO WAS A YOUNG MEMBER THAT WAS 43 YEARS AGO BACK IN 1969 I BOUGHT A HUDSON A 57SD AND HAVE NEVER REGRETTED IT THIS HUDSON CLUB CAN GROW ON YOU I SURE HOPE YOU HAVE AS MUCH FUN AS I HAVE. I NOW OWN A PACEMAKER A 50 A 57HOLLYWOOD AND A 34 SD THERE ARE ALOT OF HUDSON GUYS READY AND WILLING TO HELP ALL YOU HAVE TOP DO IS ASK GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR PROJECT

    HERE IS THE WEB ADDRESS FOR OUR RESTO OF THE 50 PACEMAKER

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  • Pacemaker500Pacemaker500
    Posts: 1,003Platinum Member
    Brandon, Welcome. You will find a lot of help, assistance, guidance, instruction, etc....here on the Forum and from members in the club that are not on the Forums. I know from experience when I took ownership & possession of our '50 Pacemaker Deluxe.

    Good luck with school.
  • charles4dcharles4d
    Posts: 83Hitchhiker
    Brandon Welcome to the Hudson Family
  • 54SuperWasp54SuperWasp
    Posts: 519Gold Member
    Brandon, it's been two years I'm here and cannot take myself from taking a look and participate the best I can. Met a lot of fantastic guys always ready to help and give their time and knowledge to others. I've learned so much in a short time. Welcome in the Hudson World!
    Michel
  • 54SuperWasp54SuperWasp
    Posts: 519Gold Member
    To Paul; Congratulations for your 50. I had not seen your web site! Fantastic job. I've already took a few tips from it! Thanks for sharing. Michel
  • Bwight52PcmkrBwight52Pcmkr
    Posts: 26Hitchhiker
    Wow, great pictures of the 50 convertible Paul. What a find, that looks like a first class restoration as well, great job. Also love the 51 pacemaker Doug, very nice car. Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I am looking forward to a lifetime of many productive and fun years with the club.
    Brandon
  • PAULARGETYPEPAULARGETYPE
    Posts: 1,236Platinum Member
    YOUR WELCOME BRANDON AND ANY TIME YOU NEED INFO DON'T FORGET TO ASK I'M MORE THAN WILLING TO SHAIR WHAT I'VE LEARNED FROM HUDSON GUYS OVER THE LAST 45 YEARS
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