Twin H Air Cleaners on CL

[Deleted User]

Just in case anyone's looking for these rare pieces, there are some in Virginia on Craigslist:

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/pts/3698725313.html

MikeWA

Everything's outrageously expensive these days, but those do look nice- and I guess I'd rather pay $500 for that set than $250 for that battery filler thingee further down the page- or $700 for the windshield washer (!!). Or better yet, buy a "potluck" box of WA1 carbs for 5 bucks at a swap meet- that's more my style.

ski4life65

WOW! Maybe I need to increase my prices......LOL

[Deleted User]

Dispite all this folks keep building their car???? every thing has doubled in the last 20 years but my pay?

RL Chilton

I'm with you, Mike. That's silly. I'll give him a buck-fifty right now, and that's about the max.

54SuperWasp

That's why we stick together. We're proud to know somebody can finish his car because he could afford one of our parts...That's the real Hudson way to go... Michel

Browniepetersen

I agree, I am old, I can remember when you could do a very nice restoration for ten grand. Lucky if that will cover the engine and paint today.

[Deleted User]

First car I restored (frame-on) back in 1995-1996 cost me $900 for the car and I put about $5,000 into it sold it for $10,000. Today if I did that same restoration I'd be losing money. We have it the worst here on the east coast where we're expected to feel lucky if we get to buy a hulking rusted piece of scrap for under $3000. I'm really happy with my Hudson (5 days days into ownership) and it looks like the parts are relatively inexpensive (especially considering the rarity of the marque!)

lostmind

In the 80's there was the $2000 gauge--$2000 for engine/mechanical, $2000 for
body and paint, $2000 for chrome and interior. It's escalated quickly

Kdancy

I can't fathom doing doing a real restoration for 5,000.00 - even in 1995.

PAULARGETYPE

$500 IS CRAZY AND THERE OIL BATH I'M THINKIN $100 + SIPPING MAX

[Deleted User]

Definitely escalated! I did all the work myself other than the paint. Started with a low-mile (57,000mi) car that was missing nothing at all and had all options, no rust, just a couple door dings. Can't even find those types anymore.....