'38 112 Convertible Update

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That will more than likely depend on what happens after we hit the ignition switch. If we get the motor to cooperate it should not take too much longer to complete the rest of our work. Have some touch up work to do on the paint job. Tried to be careful bolting everything into place but still managed to create a few problems that will need to be fixed.

Browniepetersen

Once again Dave, it is looking great! Cannot wait to see it in person.

kamzack

In a word: BEEEAUTEEEFUL

Kim

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Thank you for your comment Kim. The turn signal bulbs fit real nice inside the headlights. The TS lever is visible next to the parking brake in one of the pictures. It is not self cancelling but it does have emergency flashers. The headlights are halogen. The interior panels are made from ABS 4' x 8' x 1/8" plastic sheets. The original panels were also 1/8" so this material fit real nice into the old side trim pieces. Got the panels for about $45. per sheet from a plastic company. Will cover these panels with dark brown leather to finish them out.

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Got the windshied trim on yesterday. The car is going over to a cabinet shop next week to have the wood convertible header made. We had to get the top frame pieces on so he can see how the header fits to the frame and the hardware.

schillaz

Very, Very nice work.

One question, and im not trying to criticize but, i think your horns need to be flip flopped? unless thats how they did it in 38?

Im trying to find some photos but no luck.

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We originally had the horns reversed from where they are now. I have attached a picture showing them like this. Problem was the right hand side horn was almost touching the air cleaner. When we changed them out it eliminated this problem. I could not tell you which way is correct but it appears the way they are now is more functional. Always appreciate any comments provided.

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If I understand the comment correctly I do not believe the question is weather they should be turned upside down. Rather should the left and right side horns be reversed. I do not believe moisture would be a problem either way.

schillaz

I was thinking switch them from left to right, but I dont know what the correct way is for sure so dont do anything yet, im hoping someone will tell us how it goes.

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The car has been at a cabinet shop to have the wooden header made then we shipped it off to have the mufflers and exhaust put on. Have started working on the seats so took a few pictures of this and some misc shots.

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Dave,

The car looks super!:woohoo: Keep the pictures coming.

Kevin C.

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The cover should be on top. Walt.

hudsontech

It's great to look back thru the posts and watch this project come together. It's a great looking car now - it should be out of this world when it's done. Hope I get to see it somewhere, someday.

Great work well done.

Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
Memphis, TN

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Alex, do you ever get over to Pigeon Forge? I will try to get it there this year. Question for Walt. What cover are you referring to? This is our first Hudson and all attempts to correct any errors we make are appreciated.

hudsontech

dave kastelic wrote:

Alex, do you ever get over to Pigeon Forge? I will try to get it there this year. Question for Walt. What cover are you referring to? This is our first Hudson and all attempts to correct any errors we make are appreciated.

Was going to try and make Pigeon Forge last fall - didn't make it. Am going to try and make it this year. Time will tell. Your convert being there would make it an incentive for sure.

Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
Memphis, TN

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I had plans to go last fall but broke my foot instead. Hoping for better luck this year.

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Walt here. The horns are bolted the way they should be, but I think you have them reversed, left on right. The horn outlet should be away from the center. Get a picture of one horn front view, and this will tell me if correctly on left side and right side.

Unknown

Hello Dave
I have been watching with great interest the fantastic job you are doing. In reference to your horns I'd like to throw in my two bobs worth.
The covers that Walt is referring to are the round domes with one screw in the middle, which is the top. Now it is obvious that you have a matching pair of horns. On most horns that are paired for tone, just inside the megaphone is stamped or mouldeda " L " or " H " for low and high tone. The spirals underneath go in opposite directions, so when put togeather resonate as one.
It's surprising how many people have two" L ' or two 'H 's even under headlight mounts.
Now, by the photos of the mounted horns on your car, they are back to front, reason being the spirals, should lead into each other to act as one as stated earlier.
You will notice the difference in sound.
Hope this advise helps, keep up the good work, just sitting in the background, looking forward to more photos and the finished product.

reidy377 Rob.

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Walt, Rob and other interested parties. Here are some close ups of the horns I took today. I believe you can see in the one picture that if they were reversed left to right the horn would almost touch the air cleaner. Thoughts appreciated.

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The way you have mounted is correct for 2 horns, just make sure you have a high and low horn, they are marked on the under side. The 112's came with one horn and the second was an option. The high horn is what came with the car and dealer added the low horn. If correct, they should blast like the Hornets. Walt.

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Thanks Walt. When I get the car back from the cabinet shop (wood header) I will look for the"H" and "L".

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Just got my clock and gauges back from Auto Instruments out of Virginia. Have a couple of before and after pictures. It took a long time to get them back but they really did a nice job.

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You are going to have one good looking dash. Walt.

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Walt, thank you for your comment and for helping answer my questions from time to time. In case anyone is wondering; the cost to repair, clean and paint the gauges and clock was $815.

hudsontech

dave kastelic wrote:

Walt, thank you for your comment and for helping answer my questions from time to time. In case anyone is wondering; the cost to repair, clean and paint the gauges and clock was $815.

$815 isn't all that bad - if you take two things into consideration; #1 if you were able to find them on ebay in NOS (mint) condition would probably go higher than $800 and #2 try and find them in the first place.

For what it's worth those are beautiful. That is a great job they did for you - worth every penny.

Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
Memphis, TN

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I will get as many new pictures of the progress as I can on this post. Exhaust system is now on the car. I kept the twin exhaust just like the car came to me. Have the wood convertible header finished (except staining)and bolted on. Have the front seat pretty much finished and am starting on the door panels. I took more pictures of the exhaust when the car was on the lift but somehow lost them. Will take some more when I get another chance.

SamJ

I'm very impressed with everything, but the wooden header is extra noteworthy...very, very nice. Thanks for posting. :cheer:

54SuperWasp

It's always a pleasure to come here and have a look at your post Dave. Nice pictures and I like the "before" and "after" theme. Very nice job everywhere. Michel.

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Thanks Sam and Michael for your comments. I would post the name of the guy that did the header but I doubt he wants me publicize the info. Said he is not interested in making another header for any price let alone what we agreed upon.

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Dave,

Absolutely super! Keep the pictures coming.

Kevin C.