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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by triman62, Sep 22, 2016.

  1. triman62
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    Fabricating replacement frame rails and spraying undercoating on. Picture1012161621_1.jpg Picture1019161702_1.jpg
     
  2. triman62
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    Before and after pictures of rust treatment and undercoating. Picture0805161933_1.jpg Picture1019161707_1.jpg Picture0805161932_1.jpg Picture1019161705_1.jpg
     
  3. triman62
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    Installing some home made rust repair parts. Picture1031161659_1.jpg Picture1031161659_1.jpg
     

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  4. One thing's for sure -- working on a Hudson isn't like working on a Ford. When you need a piece, you can't just "order one up." ;)
     
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  5. UNSHINED 2
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    I really needed to see these views of the Hudson innards like this.

    Thanks, it really helps me with my plan of attack.....!

    BTW, you done great...keep after it!
     
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  6. Barn Find
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    Dang! Never seen a Hudson that far apart before.
     
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  7. great build!
     
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  8. Ain't that the truth!

    Sent from my A520L using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
     
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  9. triman62
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    Here's a link to a Hudson website you might find helpful, there's a link to a rotisserie restoration with lots of pics. http://hudsonrestoration1948-54.com/index.html
     
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    Wealth of knowledge! Good stuff. I used to be a regular on the HET board, but haven't frequented there for quite some time. I'll have to go back there, too.

    Cool thread, can't wait to see more....
     
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  11. triman62
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    Fabricating parts for rust repair, Picture1102161621_1.jpg Picture1102161621_1 (1).jpg to this area of car, Picture1102161619_1.jpg Should look similar to this.
     
  12. triman62
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    After disassembly I realized the frame on this one was to far gone to fix, so l had to find another one.
     
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  13. Peanut 1959
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    Are you absolutely sure the other one is better...? You're doing great on this one, and it'd be a shame for it never to be finished.
     
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  14. birdman1
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    people used to call Hudsons "upside-down bathtubs!! I always loved them.
     
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  15. damagedduck
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    how did the IH engine/tranny fit? mods?
     
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  17. Great build ,you're definitely on the right track. I can't remember the last time I saw a Hudson custom and yours is looking good so far. I applaud you sir,you've got to be pleased with the results to this point. Good luck with the rest of the build. Can't wait to see it finished.


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  18. Better than a chopped merc.
     
  19. triman62
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    Picture1218161226_1.jpg Before and after. Picture1218161129_1 (1).jpg
     
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  20. Billy_Bottle_Caps
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    Great work, can't believe you are bringing one that far gone back. Nice to see.
     
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  22. triman62
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    Still working on the project, not getting a lot of time on the car or the computer though, moved to a cabin in the woods with no internet. Hope to get to a picture session soon. I did trial fit a bumper on to locate the mounting brackets for welding. Picture0112171828_1.jpg
     
  23. triman62
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    Mo, thanks for posting, I do like reading about Night Train, glad that it has been put back out in some shows. I would really like to see that car in person some day.
     
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  24. triman62
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    Before and after pictures of the rear frame rail. I originally wasn't planning on the piece on the outside, but I found out that the rocker extension bolts to it. Picture0805161930_1.jpg Picture0204171929_1.jpg Picture0204171947_1.jpg
     
  25. triman62
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    making some good progress for a change, finishing the rear frame gives me the go ahead on reinstalling the rear differential and getting this thing back on the ground. I will be repairing and installing the rockers next to help square up the frame, and then I can weld the coupe top on. Picture0222171722_1.jpg Picture0222171723_1.jpg
     
  26. triman62
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    Working on rockers and fender skirts, this will give the project a more finished look. Picture0222171719_1.jpg Picture0222171721_1.jpg
     
  27. Real cool project.
    I'm a big fan of old Hudsons, hope you'll finish it soon.

    Hennie
     
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  28. triman62
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    Working real hard to get my workbench cleared off so I can start on the drivetrain for this project. Picture0301171743_1.jpg Picture0301171745_1.jpg
     
  29. triman62
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    Put some more parts on. Rolled it out for a much needed cleaning in the work bay. Picture0304171629_1.jpg
     
  30. hudson48
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    I thought that was the 49 Nash that was referred to as the "upside down bathtub" 1949-600-1.jpg
     
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