51 Commodore * coupe for sale

harry54
harry54 Senior Contributor
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Neat car.......................................



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160450808491

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    I like this one aswell. Don't see these too often. The interior is well done. Too bad they lowered it but that can always be changed back.
  • oldhudsons
    oldhudsons Senior Contributor
    very nice looking - a rare model and with overdrive!

    Also be nice to have a Hudson with the original sales documents, nice provence.
  • rambos_ride
    rambos_ride Senior Contributor
    Nice car - 2" body drop?

    I call BS! :eek:

    I see no indication that the body was dropped 2"
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    You're right. Ride height looks stock.
  • Browniepetersen
    Browniepetersen Senior Contributor
    Talk about picking at the "fly specks," this sweet little car comes with the 8 cyl engine. That is what the discussion should be about. I call this a great car and currently at a great price. Now, where do I bid???
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    It looks like it could have been dropped some, car is as it would appear if it were riding on radials but it has bias ply tires that would normally make it ride higher.



    IMO
  • Park_W
    Park_W Senior Contributor
    I'm a little surprised at the "bare steel floor pans." I was under the impression that at least the Hornets and Commodores were all undercoated at the factory. Every one I've ever seen certainly was, including the three very original '51 Commodore/Hornet cars I've had. Walt, how about this? Was undercoating really just an option?
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Park W wrote:
    I'm a little surprised at the "bare steel floor pans." I was under the impression that at least the Hornets and Commodores were all undercoated at the factory. Every one I've ever seen certainly was, including the three very original '51 Commodore/Hornet cars I've had. Walt, how about this? Was undercoating really just an option?
    Undercoating was part of the car. This car has been steamed clean, sure wished we could of seen it before it was steamed. Looking at the rear springs, it looks like it's lowered, notice the new U bolts. Notice the front fenders are now over the top of the tires, where normally there is one inch clearance. With a full undercoating it will make a nice ride for someone. Walt.
  • rambos_ride
    rambos_ride Senior Contributor
    walt's garage-53 wrote:
    Undercoating was part of the car. This car has been steamed clean, sure wished we could of seen it before it was steamed. Looking at the rear springs, it looks like it's lowered, notice the new U bolts. Notice the front fenders are now over the top of the tires, where normally there is one inch clearance. With a full undercoating it will make a nice ride for someone. Walt.

    I think youre right on the suspension changes - looks like they blocked the rear end - I wonder what they did to the springs in the front?

    A body drop to me would be similar to MIKE-WA's where they "channeled" the body over the "frame" and cut 2" off the bottom of the doors, fenders and quarters.

    Thats why I questioned the claim - there is no evidence of that type of drop looking at the underneath of the car.
  • Lee ODell
    Lee ODell Senior Contributor
    At the bottom of the add, in the question and answer section, his answer was that the car was lowered 2" not chopped.
  • Park_W
    Park_W Senior Contributor
    Whatever he did to it, it's one darned good lookin' machine.
  • 53jetman
    53jetman Senior Contributor
    rambos_ride wrote: »
    I think youre right on the suspension changes - looks like they blocked the rear end - I wonder what they did to the springs in the front?



    Well guys, the '51 Commodore Six that was my Grandpa's always hung real low in the front, so maybe they didn't have to do anything to the front - just brought the rear end down a bit to match the front end!
  • J Haugo
    J Haugo Member
    Did anyone happen to see the final bid on this Commodore? Bidding ended at 12 noon PDT and I forgot to check it at that time. It was $20,000 at 10 AM.

    Just curious, Thanks. JH
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    J Haugo wrote:
    Did anyone happen to see the final bid on this Commodore? Bidding ended at 12 noon PDT and I forgot to check it at that time. It was $20,000 at 10 AM.

    Just curious, Thanks. JH



    Final bid was 20k.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    I think buyer did well.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Here it is back on ebay for sale by same seller. It sold the last time it was on. Wonder why its back. Sold for 20K before which was a good deal.



    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-Hudson-Commodore-8-Rare-51-Hudson-Club-Coupe-8cyl-OD-81K-miles-/160465113556?pt=US_Cars_Trucks#ht_6298wt_1167
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    51hornetA wrote:
    Here it is back on ebay for sale by same seller. It sold the last time it was on. Wonder why its back. Sold for 20K before which was a good deal.



    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-Hudson-Commodore-8-Rare-51-Hudson-Club-Coupe-8cyl-OD-81K-miles-/160465113556?pt=US_Cars_Trucks#ht_6298wt_1167



    The seller e-mailed me back and said the buyer couldn't meet the financial obligations.... who knows what the real story is.
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