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In this Discussion
- 46HudsonPU August 2007
- Aaron D. IL August 2007
- bill a August 2007
- harry54 August 2007
- hudsontech August 2007
- Hudzilla August 2007
- James P. August 2007
- jsrail August 2007
- LanceB August 2007
- MikeWA August 2007
- SamJ August 2007
- Sgnl50 August 2007
- SuperDave August 2007
Luxurious P/u For Sale
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Looks very nice!
Not too thrilled about the floor of the bed, but that can probably be easily replaced if it wasn't welded-in... Wonder what that second 'hump' on forward-right side of the bed is for?
Notice what appears to be a division of the right-rear panel, just in front of the rear tire? Seems to go along with that second 'wheel well' in the bed - Possibly for a 'hidden spare tire'?
Nice work on the tailgate - Not sure I like the angles of the roof where it meet the bed, nor the 'split window', but it could 'grow' on me...
BTW - It is unlikely that this is a 'factory' prototype. I don't think Hudson would have made the top of the sides of the bed flat, nor would they have omitted the 'stake pockets', and I don't think they would have come up with that 'unique' area for the spare tire, nor the split rear window...
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"Believed to be a factory prototype." Interesting how "believed to be" preceding a obvious lie somehow makes it all right, as in "Believed to be original mileage," "I believe I'm the second owner," "Believed to be the last one in existence," etc.
The rear door seam on the passenger's side of this baby is especially obvious and ugly. :cool:HETfortyqtpi@earthlink.net (drop the HET) -
I do believe your right about the spare tire. Also what did they make the rear window out of?
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LanceB wrote:I do believe your right about the spare tire. Also what did they make the rear window out of?
Could those be the glass that once was in the rear doors? -
SamJ wrote:"Believed to be a factory prototype." Interesting how "believed to be" preceding a obvious lie somehow makes it all right, as in "Believed to be original mileage," "I believe I'm the second owner," "Believed to be the last one in existence," etc.
The rear door seam on the passenger's side of this baby is especially obvious and ugly. :cool:
Sam, You mean as in "believe to be worth $19000 ?" I believe you are right! -
James P. wrote:Could those be the glass that once was in the rear doors?
yep you're right.. good eye. -
I Believe It Is A Damn Nic Ecustom And Well Worth The Asking Price. If It Were Closer, I Would Own It Today, Bill Albright
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Is That An Original Hudson Color ??
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Sorry folks, just not my style. I wouldn't give $1,990 for it. Does look like some nice work and thought were put into it, its just like a Hudson convertible......I just don't like the look.
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bill a wrote:I Believe It Is A Damn Nic Ecustom And Well Worth The Asking Price. If It Were Closer, I Would Own It Today, Bill Albright
I don't disagree at all. Anyone looking for a custom of this nature would be advised to 'snatch it up', quickly (after making sure it has no rust issues - doubtful). I would have done a few things differently, but overall this looks to be a very nice custom, and appears to be very well done.
(Note: 4 to go, before the "Big 2k'...) -
I've always thought the original Hudson pickups (and this one, too) should have started with a coupe or brougham body, instead of 4 door, to get the longer door. Would make the car more balanced, as well as more room inside and easier entry and exit. Hudson pickups are cramped, at best, if you've ever ridden in one.
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SamJ wrote:"Believed to be a factory prototype." Interesting how "believed to be" preceding a obvious lie somehow makes it all right, as in "Believed to be original mileage," "I believe I'm the second owner," "Believed to be the last one in existence," etc.
The rear door seam on the passenger's side of this baby is especially obvious and ugly. :cool:
And I fully "beleive" that one of them folks in Africa gonna really send me that $10,000,000 he's trying to smuggle out of the country.
Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
HudsonTech
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Mike (WA) wrote:I've always thought the original Hudson pickups (and this one, too) should have started with a coupe or brougham body, instead of 4 door, to get the longer door. Would make the car more balanced, as well as more room inside and easier entry and exit. Hudson pickups are cramped, at best, if you've ever ridden in one.
The factory one was made form a Broham I believe. but of course there was only 1. -
LanceB wrote:I do believe your right about the spare tire. Also what did they make the rear window out of?
I am very familiar with this vehicle. Its in real nice shape. Solid with no rust and runs nicely. The rear windows are actually from the rear doors. Indeed the spare is behind the the passenger side rear door. This truck was most likely built in the early to mid fifties by a dealer or body shop. The lead work is really well done however it is showing its age. I've wanted this pick-up since I first saw it. However 19k is beyond my budget.
Besides the obvious fact this vehicle is a sedan rather than a coupe or brougham. there are a few other points that lent to the fact this vehicle was built by a dealer or garage.
the car is a 49 however the bumpers are from 50 or 51
the paint is not 49 colors
The factory would have fabricated a whole new roof line and rear window set-up most likey rather than splice a set of rear doors
Door panels have been chromed as well as some of the dash( looks sharp) but not factory. -
Do you suppose the right rear door hides the spare tire? anyone ever seen the drivers side? does it have the rear door still evident
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SuperDave wrote:
Appears that way... Look at the picture posted of the bed, you'll notice what appears to be a second wheel wheel adjacent to where the right-rear door appears to be.Do you suppose the right rear door hides the spare tire? anyone ever seen the drivers side? does it have the rear door still evident
The left side shows no indication of those 'seams' (see picture below). There are a few more pictures posted on the page indicated in the link (I just copied a few of them... :rolleyes: ).
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Sgnl50 wrote:I am very familiar with this vehicle. Its in real nice shape. Solid with no rust and runs nicely. The rear windows are actually from the rear doors. Indeed the spare is behind the the passenger side rear door. This truck was most likely built in the early to mid fifties by a dealer or body shop. The lead work is really well done however it is showing its age. I've wanted this pick-up since I first saw it. However 19k is beyond my budget.
Besides the obvious fact this vehicle is a sedan rather than a coupe or brougham. there are a few other points that lent to the fact this vehicle was built by a dealer or garage.
the car is a 49 however the bumpers are from 50 or 51
the paint is not 49 colors
The factory would have fabricated a whole new roof line and rear window set-up most likey rather than splice a set of rear doors
Door panels have been chromed as well as some of the dash( looks sharp) but not factory.
I stand corrected 53-54 rear bumper
