Terraplanes, Hudsons, and Essexes!!!

[patrick66]

OK, I know there are a few HAMB'ers that have the fine, fine automobiles and trucks that the Hudson Motor Car Company produced from 1909 - 1957. Let's see 'em!

Here is my '37 Terraplane Model 71 Brougham, with a factory 212 Six and 3-speed with a later Hudson overdrive. I'm going to have the manifold split soon and add a set of dual exhausts with Smithy's. There is a '36 in Denver that has this set-up and sounds friggin' amazing!

[sgtlethargic]

Does yours have a pullout pickup box in the trunk?

[patrick66]

No, that was only available in a coupe body. The trunk lid opened up, and the bed could be slid out to three different positions. Mine has the smooth, flat deck lid.

[100% Matt]

My dad's 49 Brougham All stock, Looking for another one to do a matching Custom

[100% Matt]

My Dad had a 37 (Hudson not Terraplane) with an "electric hand" on the column. I'll have to dig up a picture. My younger brother is still pissed my dad sold it ( he came in the hospital in it)

Originally Posted by patrick66

OK, I know there are a few HAMB'ers that have the fine, fine automobiles and trucks that the Hudson Motor Car Company produced from 1909 - 1957. Let's see 'em!

Here is my '37 Terraplane Model 71 Brougham, with a factory 212 Six and 3-speed with a later Hudson overdrive. I'm going to have the manifold split soon and add a set of dual exhausts with Smithy's. There is a '36 in Denver that has this set-up and sounds friggin' amazing!

[shooter54]

Originally Posted by 100% Matt

My 49 Brougham All stock, Looking for another one to do a matching Custom

one of my all-time favorite designs. such gorgeous cars.

[Robert gilbert]

I just put money down on this one its down in nc .

[docc]

Wish I took a picture..but maybe one of my buddies did. Car Show Saturday night here in Tucson.

A 37 Terraplane pickup..beautifully restored. The owner is about 70..it was his grandads work truck..then his Dad's..then his. He used to drive it in High School. Has been in his family since new.
Now it is restored..dark blue with black fenders

Skirts on a pickup..with really beautiful Terraplane emblems on them.

[hudson48]

Hi,started with a 48 4 door and converted to 2dr,chopped,air bagged,
454/700/9inch.

[GlenC]

Not mine but I wish it was!

34 Terraplane sedan for sale in Australia.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/1934-Hudson-T...QQcmdZViewItem

Great basis for a cruiser.

Cheers, Glen.

[fatabone]

My 34 Hudson Terraplane rumble seat coupe. Someday it'll be on the road.

[100% Matt]

The Hudson National are coming up in Marlboro Mass July 22-27. You should try to connect with someone from the Hudson Club on www.classiccar.com in the Hudson forum. I will post a flyer for the National as soon as I can find one
Cheers
matt

quote=Robert gilbert;2960792]I just put money down on this one its down in nc ,if anyone is comming up this way that has a trailer let me no i need to get it up to boston or close or i need to go get it . I always wanted one and i like these 4 doors . For a 4 door they still look bad ass .[/quote]

[t-town-track-t]

Mine needs a few things. But I hope to have it on the road in a few weeks.





edit: I just realized that this post was supposed to be for terraplanes only. Don't think mines a terraplane. SORRY!

[Gigantor]

Just brought it home a couple weekends ago. 28 Essex.


It might be a couple more weeks before I'm on the road though.

[GreggAz]

Its not mine, but some shots of one I did some work on a few years ago.

[BillBallingerSr]

Originally Posted by 100% Matt

My 49 Brougham All stock, Looking for another one to do a matching Custom

Custom? What could you do to improve on that?! Beautiful car.

[uc4me]

my old pickup....sorry about the red rims

[Boyd Who]

I've posted this a number of times, but what the heck. One more time won't hurt anyone. LOL

This is my '27 Essex pickup.


The view from the drivers seat.

[hudsoncustom]

Mine. 49 Brougham.







I tried to start a Hudson "Social Group" here in the groups section, but I was the only member for about a week...then I deleted the group. I can start another group if y'all are interested. I was going to put up some pics of custom Hudsons...I have hundreds.

[100% Matt]

That would be awesome. I'll join the group! Do it up!

[pimpin paint]

Hey,

What, no Railtons pictured yet????

Swankey Devils C.C.

"Meanwhile, back aboard The Tainted Pork"

[Rich Venza]

The Railtons will come after the Dover's and Brough Superiors are posted!!!!!

[petritl]

Not Mine!

Cisco Kid here on the HAMB built it, My friend currently owns it.

36 Terraplane coupe

[51hornetdude]

Here is my Hornet. Still a work in progress, but drives great!

[Chevy]

Here i a couple of pics of my 34's
Roadster:


Sedan:
GlenC, the one on epay is mine, it would look good in YOUR shed!!!

[pacemaker]

51 pacemaker coupe

[Chevy]

Hey Petritl any more pics of that 36 coupe??
thanks
Chevy....

[THEKID49]

Here's my '49 coupe. 308/Muncie 4-speed, 8in Ford rear. I still have lots of things planned. Just no time right now.





And here is my new neon sign I had a buddy of mine make.

[Gigantor]

thekid49 - NICE. Where did you find an adapter to mount your 308 to a Muncie 4-speed? I've got a 308 I plan on running in my coupe, but the cork clutch disk just doesn't float my boat.

HudsonCustom - When I saw all these Hudson sisters grouped together, I thought I'd like to add you guys to my friends list - but a group might work even better ... as long as the long lost bastard Essex were included!

[hudsoncustom]

Alright guys...I've created a HET group.

Add yourselves, and add some photos. I'll add some here shortly.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/g...hp?groupid=109

[Ramblur]

Cool,I'm in. 49 Commodore with a later twin-H 308,3sp/OD,and a 4.56 gear.
Engine has a Clifford head/header,full flow oil filter,and Crane electronic
ignition.Looking for a 4.11 stepdown axle and maybe some AC for the wife.

[1931S/X]

heres my 31 essex super six rumbleseat coupe. its a stocker, i bought it in non running condition, motor in boxes, i had every intention of sticking either a late model 4 banger or v8 in it when i bought it, never thought id have the original 6 running. now i feel it would almost be a shame to hotrod it, so i either hot rod it or sell it to some purist. i have begun collecting parts, rover v-8 2x2 offy intake with 2g carbs, bell housing, flywheel ,s10 t5 trans and an a-body 3.55 sure grip 8 3/4 rear. i have to decide what i want to run for tires and rims, and figure out what to do with some front brakes.

[Gigantor]

I love your car ... and understand your quandry about cutting her up... decisions, decisions.

[hudsoncustom]

Originally Posted by THEKID49

And here is my new neon sign I had a buddy of mine make.

Any chance your buddy could make another??? Please?

[INXS]

Here's a couple pics of my '29 Essex Super Six

[patrick66]

Here is my first Hudson, a '50 Pacemaker coupe that I bought in March 2000; which is also my avatar picture. This is after an F-4 tornado destroyed my house and shop in May 2003 in OKC. The cinder-block shop wall fell in and crushed the rear of the car, and pushed the front sheet metal over 15" from the original position. The roof was "V"eed all the way back to tha package shelf, and the decklid was similarly damaged. All of the glass would still roll up and down. The rear quarters were about the only body pieces that were relatively undamaged.

I sold to a HET member in southern Kansas, who parted it out pretty thoroughly for his '50 coupe.

[THEKID49]

Originally Posted by Gigantor

thekid49 - NICE. Where did you find an adapter to mount your 308 to a Muncie 4-speed? I've got a 308 I plan on running in my coupe, but the cork clutch disk just doesn't float my boat.

HudsonCustom - When I saw all these Hudson sisters grouped together, I thought I'd like to add you guys to my friends list - but a group might work even better ... as long as the long lost bastard Essex were included!

I had Pat at Wilcap make up the adapter. Everything fit great and I now have about 4000 miles on this setup and no trouble as of yet. It uses everything Chevy from the adapter back. I had to use a hydraulic throw-out bearing, because there was no room for clutch linkage around the steering arm.

[THEKID49]

Originally Posted by hudsoncustom

Any chance your buddy could make another??? Please?

I'm sure he could. Getting it out to you would be the hard part. It is pretty fragile.

[Robert gilbert]

So i just payed for this hudson super six it will be shipped to me at the end of this mouth runs but the tranny doesnt work somthing to do with the cluch three on the tree . Ive been told its a hudson thing . 262 motor anyone care to take a guess at what it could be

[Robert gilbert]

Heres are some more pics its a southern car really solid

[terrarodder]

patric66 Glad you made it out OK, ashame for the car.
Hear is my 37 Terraplane again.

[Ramblur]

Originally Posted by Robert gilbert

So i just payed for this hudson super six it will be shipped to me at the end of this mouth runs but the tranny doesnt work somthing to do with the cluch three on the tree . Ive been told its a hudson thing . 262 motor anyone care to take a guess at what it could be

Hey Robert,digging on your SS (Super Six),sounds like your clutch is
stuck. Somewhat common for Hudsons that sit for extended periods. If
you do a search on the site below you'll find many ways to deal with your clutch.
Pick one that makes sense to you and give it a go.Seems the corks on the
clutch disc try to weld themselves to the flywheel after the clutch fluid
dries out from sitting. Lots of ideas on clutch fluid over there too.
Good luck and keep us updated
http://www.classiccar.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=13

[Robert gilbert]

Originally Posted by Ramblur

Hey Robert,digging on your SS (Super Six),sounds like your clutch is
stuck. Somewhat common for Hudsons that sit for extended periods. If
you do a search on the site below you'll find many ways to deal with your clutch.
Pick one that makes sense to you and give it a go.Seems the corks on the
clutch disc try to weld themselves to the flywheel after the clutch fluid
dries out from sitting. Lots of ideas on clutch fluid over there too.
Good luck and keep us updated
http://www.classiccar.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=13

Thanks this is what ive been told . I new it was somthing like that . The guy was trying to explain but he didnt really no . Im going to get what i need so im ready to get it on the road asap thanks

[andysbodys]

1936 Hudson, Not mine, I worked on the doors and hood for a time. Unfortunatly the owner took it to the custom shop I use to work at instead of my current employer, Learn from others mistakes never take a restoration to a custom shop, you never save money, and it never works out.





As Far as I know it is in pieces in a garage, in the same state as the last pic. Cringe…




To see a 1929 Hudson and a 1935 Packard go here,

http://www.customsandclassics.com/restor.html

This is my current employer the restorations they perform are amazing, very meticulous, They do customs too and that is the department I work in, however they keep them separate from the classics. Hopefully they will allow me to post pics of my metal fabrication later.

Cheers,
Andy

[sun down]

Patrick, and guys...............thanks for starting this thread, brings back a lot of good memories, my dad bought a new 51 hudson Hornet, I was 10 at the time and can still remember the sound of that car.. we travel from Grapevine Tx to the Denison Tx area a lot back then..

I have always love the hudson, hard to beat the look of the dash and the steering wheel in those cars.........

not real sure why I dont have one... I was offered a trade awhile back on one..........but..........

[Terry O]

[QUOTE=Chevy;2962665]Here i a couple of pics of my 34's
Roadster:


I've been looking for a '34 Roadster like Chevy's for a long time. Anybody got a lead on one or any early Hudson convert?

Terry

[oddrodgarage]

Originally Posted by thekid49

here's my '49 coupe. 308/muncie 4-speed, 8in ford rear. I still have lots of things planned. Just no time right now.





and here is my new neon sign i had a buddy of mine make.

clean classic lines, nice shape, fun to look at...

[100% Matt]

Here is a link to the 49th Hudson Essex Terraplane National Meet in Marlborough, MA (outside boston)

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...%3Den%26sa%3DN

[THEKID49]

Originally Posted by 100% Matt

Here is a link to the 49th Hudson Essex Terraplane National Meet in Marlborough, MA (outside boston)

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...%3Den%26sa%3DN

I'll be there. I'm not bringing the car. I'm flying to Connecticut, and riding up with my buddy in his '46 pickup.

[100% Matt]

Originally Posted by terrarodder

patric66 Glad you made it out OK, ashame for the car.
Hear is my 37 Terraplane again.

You car needs some wide whites. It'll look slick

[Hudsonator]

Geee,

Between the Hudson Social group here, and my new-found obsession with HA/GR cars........

I might become a regular.

Here's a pic of my '49 Super Six club coupe. 308 w/single lever 3 speed. 3.07 Hydramatic rear end. The barn find of my life. Original paint and all the dents and dings that go with a life on rural roads.



A shot of the what's under the hood before it got there.



I also have a Super Wasp club coupe that gets the beejezus driven out of it.

Here's a tidbit owned by my buddy Ralph, PaceRacer50 on the HET board. 7x'd 308 with the McCulloch. His is a fixed ratio. It was my intention to do a milder 4.5 psi setup on my '49, using the variable ratio setup. Ralph was going to turbo his for street strip use (heavy on the strip), and I talked him into the McCulloch - being as he already had one on hand and I already had a handle on its setup. Info and hardware passed down to me from an older HET member who raced McCulloch'd Hornets in the mid/late 50's.

See ya'll in the Hudson Social Club.

[hudsoncustom]

Originally Posted by Hudsonator

Geee,

Between the Hudson Social group here, and my new-found obsession with HA/GR cars........

I might become a regular.

Here's a pic of my '49 Super Six club coupe. 308 w/single lever 3 speed. 3.07 Hydramatic rear end. The barn find of my life. Original paint and all the dents and dings that go with a life on rural roads.



A shot of the what's under the hood before it got there.



I also have a Super Wasp club coupe that gets the beejezus driven out of it.

Here's a tidbit owned by my buddy Ralph, PaceRacer50 on the HET board. 7x'd 308 with the McCulloch. His is a fixed ratio. It was my intention to do a milder 4.5 psi setup on my '49, using the variable ratio setup. Ralph was going to turbo his for street strip use (heavy on the strip), and I talked him into the McCulloch - being as he already had one on hand and I already had a handle on its setup. Info and hardware passed down to me from an older HET member who raced McCulloch'd Hornets in the mid/late 50's.

See ya'll in the Hudson Social Club.

wow! That's some really cool stuff!

[murdercycles]

Originally Posted by 100% Matt

My 49 Brougham All stock, Looking for another one to do a matching Custom

Most people commenting on this car at the Riot, who don't have Hudson knowledge, already thought this car was a custom. At least 5 different times I heard it.
Ray in CT

[Indocil Art]

Well At least I can be the first Jet. This was my great grandmothers car. This is my grandparents in the early 80s. My granddad drinking a PBR. "WHAT A POSER!" HA HA Its cool having grandparents that were cooler than hell for being just who they are. My grandfather has no idea or understands why I think he was and is a Bad ass.

The jet was wrote off years ago. It really is pretty bad. Dad had cut it up along time ago to try a gasser project. I ended up with it and put it on a S10 frame and built a nice high compression 4.3 for it. It has a 700r4 with a 10 inch lock up converter and 4-56 gears on a new auburn possi. If my math is right it will turn 2600 at 65. I hope it will drill most tuners and stock 5-0s and be able to drive it from South Carolina to Indianapolis. We will just have to see.

[Hudsonator]

Gorgeous cars, I want y'all to know that. Not a vehicle in this thread that doesn't make me grin.

TheKid's '49, just makes me drool, convulse involuntarily, and wish I had the the body talent and vision he does. My favorite Hudson rod by far. Alas, I'm a gearhead, motor man, and seem to get my jollies from the mechanicals.

I drove the '49 to the Hot Rod Reunion in Bowling Green and had the pleasure of meeting up with the son of Rudy Bennett purely by accident. Rudy has helped me along in the Hudson performance area for a long time for which I am deeply grateful. Randy, his son, is an AMC fanatic and had the fastest AMC built for a while. I was prodding Randy to build a Jet gasser, with an AMC V8. He already had pictures of some Jets, with the same idea. So, hold on you Jet fans - you may have a hero coming up through the ranks.

Some pictures of Rudy's Ride. A turboed 262 powered '46 Hudson sedan. Like me Rudy dislikes the '46/'47 grilles, and devised his own interpretation using all Hudson parts.







I reckon this engine is exceeding Rudy's expectations.

Hud

[TwinH]

Love to see all your cars! So many nice rides... Thanks for posting

Here´s a link to a picture of my ´53 Hornet

http://public.fotki.com/Juppee/rando...orumble-1.html

It´s got a 308 with factory dual carbs and aluminium top. Transmission is a dual-range Hydramatic. A few touches here and there, got it on the road this summer.

[100% Matt]

[100% Matt]

My 49 Sedan. Stock...leaving it as it is. Needs paint but there is something nice about be able to put a beer down on the hood and not worry about scratches. Foe some reason this car has way more balls than the Brougham.

[100% Matt]

Last one 54 Hornet that my Dad, Brother and I collectively have not sunk enough time and energy into. Moth balled currently awaiting its rebirth as a "Fire Chiefs" car, since I cant talk either my dad or brother into a pick-up conversion

[hudsoncustom]

that's a beautiful 54. I was looking real hard at the 54 brougham on ebay last week....

[Bad Rat Nailhead]

Hudson group would be great just bought a 54 super wasp going to kustom it like to see others. draggin large

[classictint]

Heres mine 50' Super 6 og paint, currentyly in the air waiting to be 4 linked

[sadayo]

My Jet body has been sitting in final primer for a couple months while paint progress is being made on doors, fenders, etcetra with Chrysler Viper Red.

[J Man]

Here is the Jet I got not long ago. Looking into a full chassis swap.

[1931S/X]

j man that thing is cool, i didnt know they made a 2 dr jet.

[lordz of kuztomz]

nice rides..

[J Man]

Originally Posted by 1931S/X

j man that thing is cool, i didnt know they made a 2 dr jet.

I have only seen one or two others and only in pictures. It is pretty rough but being a 2 door and the lack of them I an going to do my best to save it.

[Rich Venza]

I spotted a 1939 112 coupe in Matt's photos of the recent HET Nationals in MA. Long story short, it had been mine back in the late 60's. Sold it to an Army buddy from CT, who eventually sold it to Matt's uncle.

The second '39 coupe is a Super Six that I purchased from an old retired Hudson dealer in Edgewood, MD. It had real low miles, I believe in the 25K range. It went to Ken Williams who then lived in Joppatown, MD.

The 1931 Essex coach was built from a body from Andy Weber, a Hudson limo chassis from Carl Weber (no relation) and a complete drive line from a hot 401 cube AMC Javalin. To make up for the extra 121" wheelbase we hand made the aprons & boards, added to the '31 Hudson hood, used Model A fiberglass front fenders, and built widened fiberglass rear fenders from stock steel parts loaned by Carl who also loaned the gas tank cover for mold making. I had Posie's fill the roof and section the rear window to give it a coach craft look. It went with me to Nebraska, was then sold to make room for my 1930 Rolls Royce Limo Street Rod. Last I heard it was in Arizona or New Mexico.

I have dozens of HET hot rod photos that I will add to this thread in the next few days.

[Rich Venza]

Spent some time today pulling Essex hot rod photos from my old albums. I took these at the Street Rod Nationals, HET Nationals or at independent shows like Gatlinburg, TN

Enjoy

Tomarrow...Terraplanes

[Rich Venza]

More cool Essex rods...The top 3 photos show my Essex Limo and a stock sized coach. Taken at a HET National in Dearborn, MI

[Rich Venza]

More is better...RIGHT

[Rich Venza]

Last bunch for today...

[1931S/X]

that tan 31 with the small block ford is really cool, that is the direction i am heading with my 31, full fendered hot rod that could almost pass for a stocker. wish i knew how he got the front so low, mine sits like a monster truck.

[Tetanus Shot]

im sure you guys are getting tired of seeing mine, but here you go anyway.

my 48








shes finally getting some attention again and im in the process of redoing chop around the rear window due to the fact that i found over 2 inches of bondo back there that the previous owner used to put the curve back in the roof after he hacked the chop. my friend Dwayne is helping me by building a new panel for the back, pretty much have to build an entire new roof from scratch but i will be able to get a better flow with the rear window than i had before, still scary to look at the big hole that used to be my roof . .


!

[Rich Venza]

That '31 was owned by the old fellow in the photo who lived in El Monte, CA. He had a second Essex and bought the stock motor/trans out of my coach. Shipped it to him from Maryland and then stopped by his house on a business trip to the coast.

[Robert gilbert]

Originally Posted by Tetanus Shot

im sure you guys are getting tired of seeing mine, but here you go anyway.

my 48








shes finally getting some attention again and im in the process of redoing chop around the rear window due to the fact that i found over 2 inches of bondo back there that the previous owner used to put the curve back in the roof after he hacked the chop. my friend Dwayne is helping me by building a new panel for the back, pretty much have to build an entire new roof from scratch but i will be able to get a better flow with the rear window than i had before, still scary to look at the big hole that used to be my roof . .


!

man this thing is the balls .

[patrick66]

Man, a Merc can only HOPE to look that good!

[hudsoncustom]

Originally Posted by Tetanus Shot

im sure you guys are getting tired of seeing mine, but here you go anyway.

my 48


shes finally getting some attention again and im in the process of redoing chop around the rear window due to the fact that i found over 2 inches of bondo back there that the previous owner used to put the curve back in the roof after he hacked the chop. my friend Dwayne is helping me by building a new panel for the back, pretty much have to build an entire new roof from scratch but i will be able to get a better flow with the rear window than i had before, still scary to look at the big hole that used to be my roof . .


!

Hey Tetanus. have you checked out the threads I posted on my chop? I realize yours is quite a bit more hammered than mine, but they might give you an idea of how I did mine...

I have a whole 4 door roof skin too if you need one...I could send you the part from the top of the trunk forward if needed.

[hudsoncustom]

I cut out the piece between the trunk and the window...



moved it up and forward...


then made a filler panel across the trunk...

[Tetanus Shot]

Originally Posted by hudsoncustom

Hey Tetanus. have you checked out the threads I posted on my chop? I realize yours is quite a bit more hammered than mine, but they might give you an idea of how I did mine...

I have a whole 4 door roof skin too if you need one...I could send you the part from the top of the trunk forward if needed.

yeah i saw the thread on chopping your top, it came out great btw, i love your car. im trying to get the roof to flow into the trunk kind of like a fast back, it would have been a lot easier to start with an unchopped car but i have to make do with what i have. the skin for the new roof has already been started but making the new sail panels is going to be a pain. thanks for offering the roof section, i might have to take you up on that depending on how things start to look as we get farther along.

P.S. do you know anyone that has window hardware? the plan is to finally have glass in the car and i need regulators, tracks, channel etc.

Erik

[hudsoncustom]

Originally Posted by Tetanus Shot

yeah i saw the thread on chopping your top, it came out great btw, i love your car. im trying to get the roof to flow into the trunk kind of like a fast back, it would have been a lot easier to start with an unchopped car but i have to make do with what i have. the skin for the new roof has already been started but making the new sail panels is going to be a pain. thanks for offering the roof section, i might have to take you up on that depending on how things start to look as we get farther along.

P.S. do you know anyone that has window hardware? the plan is to finally have glass in the car and i need regulators, tracks, channel etc.

Erik

i have the 4 door regulators. i don't know if they're any different...i can find out for you. i've got to make my own window track, i plan on just bending up some sheet in a press brake...

[Rich Venza]

Today for your viewing entertainment, a herd of Hot Rod Terraplanes.

[Rich Venza]

More Terraplanes are better.............

[53hudson]

For Hudsons with a twist. 1953 Hudson Hornet, 360 mopar 727 auto discs all round cruise GPS etc etc. Also next up and a day in the shop

52 coupe started

[Stevie Nash]

Nothing better than the grille on a 37 terraplane.

[Midnight 50]

Found this a few days ago.........
(pics removed from high bandwidth draw)

[Alejandro Sanchez]

its been on here before but here it is again, hope you like. (50 4door chopped three in in front, to liking in back. front door stretched 11.5 in to make into 2 door.) have fun

[1931S/X]

midnite50 where is the pic of the terraplane in your driveway? i seriously think one of those is in my future.

[hudsoncustom]

I'd love to get my hands on a 37 2 door sedan...slight chop, skirts, lower it...done.

[crook]

Don't know the particulars, but this was my great grandad's "shop truck" way back when. Wish it was still in the family.

[terrarodder]

Originally Posted by hudsoncustom

I'd love to get my hands on a 37 2 door sedan...slight chop, skirts, lower it...done.

There was one at the car flea market this past weekend in Macungie PA., $7,900, didn't look bad. I paid $500 for my 4 dr. in 85, sold the running gear for $300.

[Rusty Junk Ranch]

Here is my old Hudson. It was customized by the original owner in the early 50's. Sectioned about 4 inches all done at home by the owner, his wife did the upholstery. It was still mostly all original, Twin H power & all, DAMN, I miss that car!

[boozoo]

This is my beautiful Hudson.

Well, it's beautiful when I look at it through the "some day" tinted sunglasses.



I have another thread tossed up about it, but basically I got a good '37 T-plane nose and a reasonable '46 cab, bed, and chassis, so I'm about to make some Terraplane Gumbo.

[hudsoncustom]

Originally Posted by rockey marino

Here is my old Hudson. It was customized by the original owner in the early 50's. Sectioned about 4 inches all done at home by the owner, his wife did the upholstery. It was still mostly all original, Twin H power & all, DAMN, I miss that car!

i just spoke with the current owner last month at Billetproof WA. Real nice guy, Mike is....The car looks the same, and sure is a beauty!

[hotroddon]

This one belongs to my buddy Alex in Orange CA. He and a friend chopped it in his driveway. I did some of the chassis work, wired it and swapped in the 425 Nailhead along with doing the Injection conversion that looks like 97's - it's a 39 Hudson

[Kreepea_1]

Originally Posted by hudson48

Hi,started with a 48 4 door and converted to 2dr,chopped,air bagged,
454/700/9inch.

That's one swell looking Hudson! After looking at what you did with that 4-door, I could kick my ass a thousand times. I traded a 1948 Chevy radio and antenna for a 1949 hudson 2dr & 4dr package deal. I kept the 2dr and gave the 4dr away. STUPID ME!!!!!

[fergusonic]

I don't own a Hudson altho we had a '47 pickup when I was a kid. My uncle had Fair Motor Sales Hudson Dealership in Peru, Indiana and I remember being there when I was a kid. I have 2 things from that dealership....one is an Underwood Typewriter that my Aunt Marie used for all of the office stuff and then there is this promotional lead pencil. It has a Hudson inside and floats up and down when pencil is tilted. "The Fair Place to Deal". My keepsake.
http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...=hudson012.jpg

[boozoo]

Originally Posted by fergusonic

I don't own a Hudson altho we had a '47 pickup when I was a kid. My uncle had Fair Motor Sales Hudson Dealership in Peru, Indiana and I remember being there when I was a kid. I have 2 things from that dealership....one is an Underwood Typewriter that my Aunt Marie used for all of the office stuff and then there is this promotional lead pencil. It has a Hudson inside and floats up and down when pencil is tilted. "The Fair Place to Deal". My keepsake.
http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...=hudson012.jpg

Got any photo albums to scan n share?

[Tom davison]

Originally Posted by andysbodys

Learn from others mistakes never take a restoration to a custom shop, you never save money, and it never works out

[ZZ-IRON]

Some mighty nice Hudson's here
my uncle had a few they rode great

Last night at the Minnetonka Drive In, a Yellow 49 Hudson Convertible came through it looked like new, have to bring the camera next week in case he shows

[fergusonic]

Originally Posted by boozoo

Got any photo albums to scan n share?

unfortunately no old photos.....just memories.

[fergusonic]

Holy Cow! ....I just stumbled onto sumething! go to Hetclub.com click on JET next page click on Hudson Jet History....then scroll down half way and there is a picture of my Uncle David presenting the Peru Chief of Police a Hudson!!!

[Rusty Junk Ranch]

WOW, That's great! I am glad he left it original. He was talking about changing this & that ,just as I did when I bought it. But once I realized it was a true KUSTOM survivor , I couldnt do anything but enjoy it as is! Thanks!

Originally Posted by hudsoncustom

i just spoke with the current owner last month at Billetproof WA. Real nice guy, Mike is....The car looks the same, and sure is a beauty!

[andysbodys]

Originally Posted by Tom davison

Nice, photochop, diggin the look, It got me to thinking, I wonder if I could nicely chop an aluminum top?

[motorpsycho]

Uhh guys,awsome cars

I have 1930 roadster RS 2+2 with rumble seat,its my summer daily driver.
I posted few pics long long time ago,but here it is again.
401 nailhead/TH-700/Mopar 8 1/4" with locker and 4.10 gears.Runs quarter 13.6@ 105mph on slippy airport track.

Frame is chopped 4" and body is channeled 5" and chopped about 5".

Plan is change Ford grille to handmade kustom model and change Edelbrock to Hilborn.I have old mechanical from ´60s,but i try modified it for efi.It almost work already,have to build linkages and few smaller thing.

[Boyd Who]

Originally Posted by motorpsycho

Uhh guys,awsome cars

I have 1930 roadster RS 2+2 with rumble seat,its my summer daily driver.
I posted few pics long long time ago,but here it is again.
401 nailhead/TH-700/Mopar 8 1/4" with locker and 4.10 gears.Runs quarter 13.6@ 105mph on slippy airport track.

Frame is chopped 4" and body is channeled 5" and chopped about 5".

Plan is change Ford grille to handmade kustom model and change Edelbrock to Hilborn.I have old mechanical from ´60s,but i try modified it for efi.It almost work already,have to build linkages and few smaller thing.

Wow...that thing is gorgeous!! Love to park that in my garage.

[sadayo]

Just got back from a vacation in Michigan. One of my stops was the Ypsilanti Heritage Museum. If you're a Hudson fan who hasn't been there yet, it's a must see! Several nice Hudsons and even better memorabilia.

[sgtlethargic]

Not mine, but here's one that's been on craigslist:

[classictint]

Originally Posted by hotroddon

This one belongs to my buddy Alex in Orange CA. He and a friend chopped it in his driveway. I did some of the chassis work, wired it and swapped in the 425 Nailhead along with doing the Injection conversion that looks like 97's - it's a 39 Hudson

That 39' is badass.. i am also in Orange and saw it at the car show that was held at the circle.

[FrameDragger]

Probly time to drag the carcass back out. Should've sprayed the rest of her with the reflection of infection. Remaining pigment's gotta be a rock by now.

[bigblock225slant6]

i must say that hudson pickup trucks are the most beautiful pickup trucks out there, id give anything to have one, Ive been looking for one for a long time, hell i dont care what shape its in, i like the all the ones in the 40's early to late models

[hansa]

Hello!

Here is my 34 Terraplane...

I bought it in february and have'nt done much on it myself yet.
It has a 350 from the 70's, a 4speed munchie box (with 3 gearingsticks)
and a 12bolt LSD rearend.

The frame is sandblasted and primed, and the rest is pretty shabby.. Just the way I like it.







The other car is my 53 Olds Rocket 88...

[boozoo]

Originally Posted by bigblock225slant6

i must say that hudson pickup trucks are the most beautiful pickup trucks out there, id give anything to have one, Ive been looking for one for a long time, hell i dont care what shape its in, i like the all the ones in the 40's early to late models

Watch Ebay and keep an eye on this site (it's part of my daily reading routine):
http://www.classiccar.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=13


They do show up, you just have to be patient. If you're anywhere near Bill Albricht's shop, I bet you he could land you a good one... and the '46/'47's I've seen pass through there really aren't all that expensive. Pre-war models can be quite a bit harder to come by, though.

[decker]

Originally Posted by motorpsycho

Uhh guys,awsome cars

I have 1930 roadster RS 2+2 with rumble seat,its my summer daily driver.
I posted few pics long long time ago,but here it is again.
401 nailhead/TH-700/Mopar 8 1/4" with locker and 4.10 gears.Runs quarter 13.6@ 105mph on slippy airport track.

Frame is chopped 4" and body is channeled 5" and chopped about 5".

Plan is change Ford grille to handmade kustom model and change Edelbrock to Hilborn.I have old mechanical from ´60s,but i try modified it for efi.It almost work already,have to build linkages and few smaller thing.

now that's cool... and different!!!

[zombiescustoms]

Here is my wife's car 53 Hornet sedan, 308 .100 over with factory twin H and a 7x cam, mostly stock except for being lowered, only has 73k miles on it, I have a set of clifford split headers to put on it and it's done. My father has a 1939 hudson coupe with only 42k miles and a 1919 Essex touring car. I guess we are a H.E.T. family!

[Gigantor]

Your wife's got good taste. I'm a sucker for a 308.

[blue collar stu]

damn how is that 100 overbore holding up? get hot or what?
i cant believe i missed this, but then the pace this place moves at.
im sure many of you have seen this thing slathered all over the internet but here it is again- 51 pacemaker, going back to hudson power with a hot 308 and OD, currently mish mashing hudson parts to make for a stronger transmission but keep the stock bellhousing and linkages etc. the complete pics are of how it came to me and the rest document the "decline" or me finding all the shit that was really wrong with it. and lets not forget the goodies haha!

[1931S/X]

i wish somebody local had a 308 i could test fit into my essex

[Gusaroo]

There was a spread about 46 Ford PU with a terraplane grille, looked spot on IMO. The truck my not be 100% HAMB friendly and I dont care for the fake business door lettering, but I just loved this truck... I wonder if this guy is on the HAMB?

[patrick66]

This needs a bump back up, since it's been a while since a new post here has been up! Lovin' them Hudsons!

[Rickybop]

Hi patrick66. Thanks for bumpin' this thread back up...just found it. Not many cars here, considering the thread is from May '08, but the ones that are here are great. I guess it proves that Hudsons are fairly rare birds. Here's my '47 Super Six club-coupe. I've had it for two years. My wife and I put quite a few miles on it before the #6 piston cracked. I've got the engine out for repairs. Thinking about an engine swap. Test fitted a...I hate to say it...SB Chevy and 3-speed. I have a feeling you guys would suggest a 308 or maybe an AMC motor. But you know how it is...break down three states away...I can fix or even replace the SB in short order. We'll see. So here's my car, such as it is...not perfect, but solid and straight. - Rick

[sgtlethargic]

Originally Posted by Rickybop

... I've got the engine out for repairs. Thinking about an engine swap. Test fitted a...I hate to say it...SB Chevy and 3-speed. I have a feeling you guys would suggest a 308 or maybe an AMC motor. But you know how it is...break down three states away...I can fix or even replace the SB in short order. We'll see...

Don't you dare!

[patrick66]

Got a kinda artsy-fartsy pic of my Terraplane today, as I got it loaded on the trailer for the trip home. Larry (46chevy) did a wiring job, brake light, signals, some paint repair, and a couple of other things on my '37, and today was the day I went to retrieve it. It was in SW Missouri, and I'm in central Oklahoma. I missed my car!!! But, it's home now, I'm going to clean it up in the morning, and take her for a spin! Wooohoo!

Rickybop, you have a neat coupe there!!!

[oldrodder43]

I hate to put on my humble old metal, but here it is. '29 Essex RS Coupe, such as it is, homebuilt frame, I6 chevy with a T-5 tranny and S-10 rear end. Been two years now and counting. Thanks for the thread.

[Boyd Who]

Originally Posted by oldrodder43

I hate to put on my humble old metal, but here it is. '29 Essex RS Coupe, such as it is, homebuilt frame, I6 chevy with a T-5 tranny and S-10 rear end. Been two years now and counting. Thanks for the thread.

Nothing to be ashamed of there! That's a pretty decent looking project.

[Gigantor]

Lookin' good Perley!
I got power today, so now I've finally got a chance to catch up!

[oldrodder43]

To Boyd Who, thanks for that boost to my morale. I have a build thread on another forum, PM me if you want the address. Regards, Perley

And my Friend Sam (Gigantor), I am so glad you finally can run a welder and have lights. Wasn't it a little difficult with candles????? haahaaa. It made a terrific difference for me when we got power. I used to load up the trailer with everything mocked up, truck it down to the shop, use the welder, then reload the trailer and truck it all back to the 'hut'. NO FUN. Sometime when you are in the area come down and have a looksie. Give a hollar if you need a hand or inspiration, or whatever! Regards, Perley

[Boyd Who]

Originally Posted by Gigantor

Lookin' good Perley!
I got power today, so now I've finally got a chance to catch up!

You used to be Amish??

[Doc Squat]

Originally Posted by patrick66

Got a kinda artsy-fartsy pic of my Terraplane today, as I got it loaded on the trailer for the trip home. Larry (46chevy) did a wiring job, brake light, signals, some paint repair, and a couple of other things on my '37, and today was the day I went to retrieve it. It was in SW Missouri, and I'm in central Oklahoma. I missed my car!!! But, it's home now, I'm going to clean it up in the morning, and take her for a spin! Wooohoo!

Rickybop, you have a neat coupe there!!!

Patrick drove this into my cul de sac saturday. Really cool ride. Kinda stock for me but abitchen ride anyway.
__________________________________________________ ______________
Like I told the kid, "Your music's not too loud, its just like OKC, it sucks!"

[Gigantor]

I telly you what, BoydWho... after dicking around in the dark for a year and a half, I have A LOT more respect for the Amish and don't know how they manage to do what they do. I felt helpless.
Driving past the occasional horse-drawn carriage for sale gave me some ideas about chopping the top and channeling the buggy way down over the wooden axles. I wonder if there are Amish hotrodders. Hmmm...

[skull]

front 1/2 of 1937 hudson terraplane, back 1/4 of 4 door 1936 desoto.
built somewhere between 1937 and 1939 so l been told.
more info at desrtclassics.com.
custom made striaght 8 only 22 inches long.

later

[Gigantor]

That's just wrong.

[jimi'shemi291]

Gigantor Sam! As a matter of FACT (no joke here), my wife and I were in Amish country a few years back. As we slowly passed one of the black buggies on a straight stretch, we saw two you boys laughing and watching for tourists' reactions. Why? 'cause they had fuzzy dice hanging where the rearview mirror would be in a 'rod! We STILL laugh our asses off about that!!!

Amish hotrodders!!!

And, yes! Congrats on getting power. Hard to do trad lead bodywork with low-temp candlepower only!!!

[jimi'shemi291]

Oops! I meant YOUNG boys, not YOU boys. FAT dang fingers!!!

[Boyd Who]

Originally Posted by Gigantor

I telly you what, BoydWho... after dicking around in the dark for a year and a half, I have A LOT more respect for the Amish and don't know how they manage to do what they do. I felt helpless.
Driving past the occasional horse-drawn carriage for sale gave me some ideas about chopping the top and channeling the buggy way down over the wooden axles. I wonder if there are Amish hotrodders. Hmmm...

Oddly enough, we have a bunch of Amish folks living about 20 miles east of us. I never realized there were any in this part of Canada until we moved here 2 years ago. Kinda cool seeing their buggies cruising down the side of the highway.

[47Hudson]

Dads 49 and my 47. Dads had his since 68 mines only been in the family since 05. Both run 440 based Mopar engines. Dads car was purchased in Colorado when he was in the Army and he drove it back to Ga., when he was discharged, towing his 65 Corvair. In the early 70's he installed a 308 six from a later Hudson. The engine was assembled by Ben B.B. Blackburn from a block he had in the back of his shop. Ben was the mechanic for Tim Flock when he won the NASCAR championship and a real Hudson wizard. That engine rests in the corner of our shop waiting to be installed in another project someday.
http://picasaweb.google.com/blalocks...locksSpeedShop#

[wlspdshop]

Thanks for posting!!! I love both and have always wanted to know more.

Originally Posted by 47Hudson

Dads 49 and my 47. Dads had his since 68 mines only been in the family since 05. Both run 440 based Mopar engines. Dads car was purchased in Colorado when he was in the Army and he drove it back to Ga., when he was discharged, towing his 65 Corvair. In the early 70's he installed a 308 six from a later Hudson. The engine was assembled by Ben B.B. Blackburn from a block he had in the back of his shop. Ben was the mechanic for Tim Flock when he won the NASCAR championship and a real Hudson wizard. That engine rests in the corner of our shop waiting to be installed in another project someday.
http://picasaweb.google.com/blalocks...locksSpeedShop#

[bscottstudio]

Originally Posted by Boyd Who

Oddly enough, we have a bunch of Amish folks living about 20 miles east of us. I never realized there were any in this part of Canada until we moved here 2 years ago. Kinda cool seeing their buggies cruising down the side of the highway.

Hey Essex Truck Buddy, Heres mine in action this week.

[Boyd Who]

Originally Posted by bscottstudio

Hey Essex Truck Buddy, Heres mine in action this week.

Once I get mine fixed up next summer, we really need to try to attend at least one event together so we can park our trucks side by side.

[bscottstudio]

Originally Posted by Boyd Who

Once I get mine fixed up next summer, we really need to try to attend at least one event together so we can park our trucks side by side.

SORRY WAS GONE FOR AWHILE, That sounds like a deal.

[lippy]

Here's mine. 34 sedan chopped 3-1/2. Narrowed 8-3/4 mopar rear. 33 chev grille. Grille shell needs chopped, it's also channeled 4 in. Sure would like to have twin H power in it!! Lippy

[lippy]

[Revhead]

found these two on the side of the road a couple of weeks ago on a roadtrip.

ignore my thumb, I'm not used to an Iphone still.

[Kojack]

I want so bad. There was one with a hemi in it a year after I graduated high school...

[patrick66]

Here is my '37, with the running boards on and ready to roll!

[terrarodder]

Originally Posted by Revhead

found these two on the side of the road a couple of weeks ago on a roadtrip.

ignore my thumb, I'm not used to an Iphone still.

Mine looked almost like that when I started on it, but time changed it.

[LEEBO]

Heres my mate Jims kool Huddo from over here in Australia, this car is the BOMB!!!! Jim you reading this Uploaded with ImageShack.us

[aaggie]

I've been working on my '37 Terraplane for three years but put it aside to finish my '40 Chevy.

I did a complete frame off using a Fatman M2 front end and fabricated a triangulated four link Ford 9" with coil overs on the rear. I built a 4.3 Vortec V6 and TH350 for power.

[patrick66]

The Shah of Iran had pretty good taste in cars...here is his Terraplane:

http://indafoto.hu/fomics/image/8549171-97bd0ac4/305569

[StillOutThere]

Terraplane? Yeah, deal me in. '34 convertible coupe. Stock 6. Rumble seat, factory skirts.

[orphanautomill]

Originally Posted by StillOutThere

Terraplane? Yeah, deal me in. '34 convertible coupe. Stock 6. Rumble seat, factory skirts.

Sweet car !

[orphanautomill]

Heres Mine.

[Harms Way]

I got one for you,.... And I would like to find it !

BE ON THE LOOK OUT!!!!!

This 1937 Terraplane was built over a few months to make it to the Nationals in 1978, It was a 2 Door, it had a 40 Ford axle made to fit the front springs, A Chevy 6 and Automatic and a 8" ford on stock springs,.... It was painted a dark brown, with tan wheels (wire wheels) and trim,....

Last known location, Ypsilanti Mi. in 1979 or 1980. Did any of you see, or hear of this car ?,..... I would love to know where it ended up.

Taken at the 1978 Nats

[Harms Way]

anybody !????

Originally Posted by harms way

i got one for you,.... And i would like to find it !

Be on the look out!!!!!

This 1937 terraplane was built over a few months to make it to the nationals in 1978, it was a 2 door, it had a 40 ford axle made to fit the front springs, a chevy 6 and automatic and a 8" ford on stock springs,.... It was painted a dark brown, with tan wheels (wire wheels) and trim,....

Last known location, ypsilanti mi. In 1979 or 1980. Did any of you see, or hear of this car ?,..... I would love to know where it ended up.

Taken at the 1978 nats

[low-lincoln]

Cool thread! I love them old Hudsons.

[zombiescustoms]

here is my wife's 53 hornet that I posted a while back, just finished painting is and put all the trim on it.

['54Caddy]

Here is my old mans 49 Super Six. He picked it up last spring and will be starting his build next month. He's going to make a custom out of it, lowered, shaved and powered with a 331 Caddy mated to a muncie 4 speed.









Heres a quick photoshop I did for him

[damagedduck]

someday it will back on the road after 52 years...

[32 hudson]

MY 1932 ESSEX TERRAPLANE project.

[frank spittle]

This '33 Essex Terraplane convertible is one of North Carolina's oldest hot rods.

1) Jack Thompson, who owned it from 1941-1953 and used the original modified straight 8 engine.
2) Bob Lawhon bought it in '58 and Carson topped it and powered it by 331 Cadillac.
3) 1969 at the Charlotte Custom Car Show. That was a year after I bought it and redid it but still Cadillac powered. That is also where I met Rich Venza, who signed me up for the H.E.T. club.
4) 1970, now supercharged small block chevy powered, with my infant son.
5) 1977, now sopercharged big block Chevy powered.
6) 2009, me, my grown son and his 3 sons.
7) 2009, the last picture I took of it (my avatar) before selling it after owning it for 41 years.

[Snailslayer]

Heres my 52 Hudson Hornet 4 Door. Was a driver, now a project. 308 single carb with Dual range Hydro. Going to lower it 3" all the way around and put stock rims back on the front. Will be Red with a Ivory roof when its all said and done.

I really like Zombiecustoms 53 hornet. how much did you lower it, and how did you lower it front and rear?

[zombiescustoms]

Originally Posted by Volksheime

Heres my 52 Hudson Hornet 4 Door. Was a driver, now a project. 308 single carb with Dual range Hydro. Going to lower it 3" all the way around and put stock rims back on the front. Will be Red with a Ivory roof when its all said and done.

I really like Zombiecustoms 53 hornet. how much did you lower it, and how did you lower it front and rear?

blocks in the rear, and early bronco springs in the front, it is too low and the springs are not the correct rate, so before I take it to Va next week I need to replace them. it needs to be raised about an inch to keep the lower control arm from hitting the frame.

[paul hebert]

I learned to drive in a '49 convert. I'll watch this.

[35mastr]

My 1950 Hudson Super Six. Its going to the spray booth today.

[rustyfords]

Few cars evoke the curves of a woman more than a Terraplane coupe from the 30's. Maybe the Zephyrs come in a close second.

[Jack60]

This was my dad's car, I think it is a Terraplane, I don't know what year it is, I was only 2 at the time and I just can't remember.....

[Smokey2]

Hi Huson Lovers........I was Ay Rod Run in Winston-Salem N.C., Waiting on some of my buddies to come outa' tha' resturant, In My '49 Merc Chopped-Top........
Couple came out of Resturant Across the Street, an I could tell the were talkin' bout the Merc..........Lady walked over to the Caqr an sez, "What kinda' car is this?.
I don't know what made me say it, But, I sez "HUDSON!
She turns an walks towards her mate, And sez, "I TOLD YOU !m It was a Hudson !!!!! I wood have liked to have heard the discussion that followed , Ha, Ha, Ha !
Dirty Rotten Smokey.......

[hoggyrubber]

glad to see this thread coming back up!

[terrarodder]

Originally Posted by Jack60

This was my dad's car, I think it is a Terraplane, I don't know what year it is, I was only 2 at the time and I just can't remember...

Looks like a 36, 36 had the tail lights on the trunk lid.

[patrick66]

Nope, it is a 1937. Those bumpers are found only on the '37 models. I owned one for five years.

[kenmo]

1929 Essex....

[Chuck Most]

Originally Posted by Gusaroo

There was a spread about 46 Ford PU with a terraplane grille, looked spot on IMO. The truck my not be 100% HAMB friendly and I dont care for the fake business door lettering, but I just loved this truck... I wonder if this guy is on the HAMB?

Fake business lettering? Uh... that's the name of the guy's shop.
http://www.streetrodderweb.com/featu...p/viewall.html

[Woogeroo]

not mine... seen at the cruise night in Dallas, Georgia in September 2011.

-W

p.s.

other pics from the same event can be seen here

[terrarodder]

If its a 37 then somebody went to a lot of work to remove the taillights and Terraplane emblem from the trunk then add 36 taillights.

[Jack60]

Originally Posted by terrarodder

Looks like a 36, 36 had the tail lights on the trunk lid.

See now I didn't know my Dad had a custom, a 36 with a 37 bumper......

I looked good then, didn't I..........................

[392]

Just bought another 33 complete from California will try to load pics

[lostmind]

Here's some of the 13 Hudsons I've owned
Not sure if they used my 47 Commodore Conv. for the cover of Old Cars, but I had the twin.

[Kentuckian]

65 years ago today I took my first ride in a Hudson. I was only two days old and came home from the hospital in my Dad's '42 2dr sedan. Here is a picture of the car.

[kennb]

This is my 29. 318 powered car. Soon to be a fenderless Hemi powered car. Ken

[weps]

[/IMG]
my 29 Essex

[392]

my 33

[patrick66]

The 1936 - 1937 Terraplanes are VERY similar-looking, but that is in appearance only! Same for the same years of Hudson. The '36 cars are different cars dimensionally in nearly all respects, from the '37 cars. The 1937 cars are slightly larger overall. Plus, the front and rear suspensions are completely different. Mechanically, the engines and transmissions interchange just fine, but most all else is different.

[Racer29]

Here's my '51 Pacemaker and I am going to pick up a '47 Commodore eight at the end of the month. I can't get the pics of it to load.

['34 Terraplane]

http://www.hotrodhotline.com/feature...busmike_44.php

If I did this correctly (never tried to post a picture before) you will see a picture of my '34 Terraplane (maybe)

[lostmind]

Nice " Bumper"--Very nice car.

['34 Terraplane]

THANKS. The "bumper" was made and added because the fender lip that extends below the grille kept dragging and getting bent under (I re-did that area 4 times !!) on many elevated driveways, speed bumps, etc. So far that hasn't happened since the bumper takes the abuse.

[bent metal]

Originally Posted by frank spittle

This '33 Essex Terraplane convertible is one of North Carolina's oldest hot rods.

1) Jack Thompson, who owned it from 1941-1953 and used the original modified straight 8 engine.
2) Bob Lawhon bought it in '58 and Carson topped it and powered it by 331 Cadillac.
3) 1969 at the Charlotte Custom Car Show. That was a year after I bought it and redid it but still Cadillac powered. That is also where I met Rich Venza, who signed me up for the H.E.T. club.
4) 1970, now supercharged small block chevy powered, with my infant son.
5) 1977, now sopercharged big block Chevy powered.
6) 2009, me, my grown son and his 3 sons.
7) 2009, the last picture I took of it (my avatar) before selling it after owning it for 41 years.

I know that car! I'm working on it now.

[StillOutThere]

A small affair Wed. night in Kerrville, Texas with my '34 Terraplane convertible.

[flynbrian48]

Part of the FANTASTIC collection of Hudsons currently on display at the Gilmore Car Museum here in Hickory Corners, MI. Come see for yourself, this is just the tip of the iceberg, and it's all one mans collection.

[hudsoncustom]

Nice! I dig the supercharger hanging out in the breeze, and that Hudson woody wagon!!! wow!

[patrick66]

^^^^^^^^That wagon was built a few years ago as a "what-if?" Hudson woody wagon. As you all (hopefully!) know, Hudson did NOT build a factory woody or a wagon during the Stepdown years 1948 - 1954. It is an impressive build all the way!

[flynbrian48]

The front mounted GMC blower, sidedrafts, and right hand drive was a factory option, wasn't it?

[Dizzie]

There is an old woman that lives a few miles from me that has a 1937 Terraplane pickup that her husband used to drive in local parades. It is in poor condition, someone sometime in the past sandblasted the body and put a light coat of primer on it. some of it is swiss cheese now, but it is about 90% complete. She contacted me about restoring it to, as she stated, "look cute". She lives in basically a shack for a house, and doesn't have much money, but refuses to sell it. She thinks her grandson will "someday" fix it up. I've tried to buy it as have several others, but she just throws another tarp over it which only traps moisture. Her truck, I guess she can do what she wants with it. I've talked with her kids and grandkids about it, but they all say it will stay where it is for now.