34 Coupe Progress

dustymaxhudson

I hope this doesn't offend too many of the purist out there, but my 34 Hudson Coupe is currently undergoing a 2 inch chop. I will post some pictures soon. I may have some interior window trim/molding available soon dependent on how I decide to install the interior. I will post what I have available when I know more.

dustymaxhudson

Hudson308 wrote:

Sweet.

Share some shots. What drivetrain are ya thinkin?

I have a 350 with 270 cam, 2.02 V 64CC ported aluminum heads, Edelbrock manifold with twin 500cfm carbs and 350 turbo trans.

Browniepetersen

There is a 34 Hudson R/s Coupe and a 35 Coupe here in town that have the 350 with 350 tranny. Both elected to go the Resto-rod style and I must admit both are head turners. Cannot wait to see the photos of your car....

RL Chilton

dustymaxhudson wrote:

I hope this doesn't offend too many of the purist out there, but my 34 Hudson Coupe is currently undergoing a 2 inch chop. I will post some pictures soon. I may have some interior window trim/molding available soon dependent on how I decide to install the interior. I will post what I have available when I know more.

It certainly doesn't offend anyone here on the street rod section of the forum, that's exactly what this section is for! Please post pics of your progress, we'd all like to see it, I'm sure.

dustymaxhudson

If you go to the site I have listed below, there's a picture of my 34 Coupe chop in progress. He is supposed to post more photos once his webmaster shows him how to add them. I will be going by the shop today and will try to get more photos. Walt

http://www.fantomworks.com/

Browniepetersen

It is looking good. wish my 39 was in primer and as far along as your 34 is. I expect that you will have this one ready to go in time for the Nats next year in Spokan???

dustymaxhudson

Browniepetersen wrote:

It is looking good. wish my 39 was in primer and as far along as your 34 is. I expect that you will have this one ready to go in time for the Nats next year in Spokan???

It will be ready in time, but I think I'll have to wait until 2012 in PA. I live in Virginia Beach and a coast to coast would be a little farther than I would want to drive. With the 2 four barrels, the gas would eat me up!

dustymaxhudson

Here are a few pictures of the chop in progress.

Unknown

Thats a nice car! are you using the original chassis or have you changed it. I have a 35 convertible that is rather grim and it might be easier to upgrade the mechanicals rather than restoring them. That;s going to be nice when it's finished.



cheers lester

dustymaxhudson

lester wrote:

Thats a nice car! are you using the original chassis or have you changed it. I have a 35 convertible that is rather grim and it might be easier to upgrade the mechanicals rather than restoring them. That;s going to be nice when it's finished.



cheers lester

The frame is boxed with a Mustang II front end and a chevy S10 rear. I'm replacing the front coils with air ride shockwaves and chaging the S10 rear and leaf springs to a custom 9 inch with a four link and air ride. The S10 rear won't handle the 410 HP!

Unknown

Looks great, would be interested in your windows if they are the ones with the wing vents that go up and down. I would need all the mechanism too.

the rag tops on the originals were chopped 3 inches at Briggs Body. I have 2 34s and was lucky to get them to Detroit. My wife drove the rod up and back in the rain and I hauled the original and golf cart.

Back to your top, thats the way they should look!

dustymaxhudson

Glen, Sorry, but I don't have the wing vent type windows. Is your convertible the teal colored one with the matching golf cart?

essexcoupe3131

This is going to be 1 fine rod, love the grills on this model there is something about the way it slopes back, like it already to take on the sound barrier LOL



Mike

bent metal

Great looking car, it's going to look awesome! It looks like they are going to weld the back fenders to the body? Is that right? Hmm, never thought to do that. I bet it will look really clean with no fender welting.:)

dustymaxhudson

bent metal wrote:

Great looking car, it's going to look awesome! It looks like they are going to weld the back fenders to the body? Is that right? Hmm, never thought to do that. I bet it will look really clean with no fender welting.:)

Yes, that is correct! We are looking for a cleaner look. It's not going to make body removale any easier though. I have also modified the back window area of the car with a mild change that adds to the aerodynamics of the car. I will post pictures of this modification soon. I'm sure to get some reactions from this change.

Unknown

Yes, and catch a lot of grief, but haven't seen any of the complainers cars I would trade for without them adding some cash.

PAULARGETYPE

If your looking to make it a rumble seat cp i have scale drawings of the hinges on paper they can be made up out of alumimum with out to much trouble it looks good so far

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Looks great... In the 70s I had a 34 coupe. Being in the military creates problems when you have too many cars ... so it sold. I got to see the car several years later. Stock appearance in metalic grey... Ford small block and drive train with Mustang IFS. Nice car then... yours will look great too. Thanks for sharing.

dustymaxhudson

Here are some photos of the latest progress. Notice anything different?



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Browniepetersen

You are moving right along. Do you plan to have it ready for the National next year? Would love to see it finished. By the way, have you mentioned colors yet?

Unknown

WOW,

Beautiful automobile! definately something to inspire me at least. as far as purists go, each to his own, there is a place and a need for authentic restorations to the nth degree but you can't save them all, and everything you're not using will end up somewhere else. good luck on such a beauty.

dustymaxhudson

I'm getting ready to have the coupe painted. I've decided to paint the fenders and running boards a Black Cherry and the body Habanero Red. The Black Cherry looks black unless it's in the sun and then it looks a deep red where ever the sun hit's it. I can't wait to get it on the road.

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Dusty, that is one of the most beautiful rods I have ever seen! Your very good with the tools and it shows in your work. Glad to have you posting and sharing this fine car with us. As the originator of this street rod forum, I am very grateful to have you on this forum and no one here is going to trash you or your car. This build should be sectioned into 2 or 3 parts and written up in the WTN.

How good are you at writing, Dusty. If not, maybe Sam or someone there could help you, but I seriously that this build should be in the WTN. Any of you guys agree with me? Let's see if we can get some help together when Dusty is finished for help on that article. This is the enbodiment of the reason I wanted this section separate.

As my health and memory is not the greatest folks, would someone be sure to follow up with Sam on this for the WTN?

Jay

dustymaxhudson

Thanks for the kind words, Jay! I wish I could take credit for the fine body work, but when my wife decided she wanted her side of the garage back and I changed jobs, I decided it was time to turn it over to the pros. After searching the are hot rod shops, I found DRS Fantomworks. Dan and his crew of craftsman have been helping me realize my dream. They listen to what I want and offer their own suggestion whenever they think it's warranted. Together, we make a fine team and I end up with the 34 Coupe I always dreamed of. Kyle is the young man who is the wizard of metal and his talent far exceeds his age of early twenties. Josh is the painter and he has worked with me spaying out paint samples on fender and motorcycle helmets to make sure I get the color I want. Hopefully, I can get more pictures posted soon. I would love to profile the build of this car in the WTN, but rods have never made much headway in the magazine. Thanks again, Walt

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That's okay Walt, even if a build articla doesn't make it to the WTN, I think an article still should done up on this one. Don't give up yet dude.

dustymaxhudson

Just wanted to post a little update on the 34's progress. To date, the air ride has been installed, the chassis has been painted, the engine and tranny are in, along with the Lokar shifter, the fenders and running boards have had the undersides coated with Rhino Liner to help reduce noise and corrosion, the body has been mounted to the car and the underside has been painted. All exhaust and drive train components are in place. Prior to painting, the dash has to be completed, but that should be done within the week and then I can install the seats and get the steering column and seats set up for me. After that, The final paint should occur. Shouldn't be to much longer before it hits the pavement! Walt

dustymaxhudson

Here's the web site for the shop finishing my 34. Things have really slowed down now. It seems they are in the final prime and hopefully, paint will soon be on the car. There are 300 photos of the build for viewing. Walt

http://www.fantomworks.com/fw/currentprojects/1934-hudson-terraplane/

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Looking good!!! I really like what Hudson did with the body side accents along the mid-section and overall. Your mods are subtle and really add to your project.



Craig

bent metal

Very nice! I really like the console too. Looks like they are doing a great job. Congrats.:)

essexcoupe3131

Looking goooood, Its really taking shape, the thing with primer is that it needs to stand the longer the better, so you wont get shrinkage as the time goes on,it all comes to he who waits, perfection takes a little longer, but it's well worth the time



Mike

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Very, very nice build with excellent attention to details that will POP! to the eye of the beholder. That's what makes a great build! Can't wait to see this finished, should get some great attention and know you're gonna love driving that car.