R&R trip to Wildrick Restorations

kamzack

Needing a break from my daily routine, on April 12 I up came with an excuse/reason to go to Dr Dougs place. It's always a very positive and encouragement to be around him and his staff. Got to see all of the current projects underway and recent purchases. A 49 Broughm, 47 pickup, 50 Pacemaker(43k mile original) and a 46 business coupe, all in very good condition. 2 were trailered and 2 were driven 450 miles from Missouri.
I got to meet Matt Royer(roster fame) and Denny Chilton and visit with Ralph and Cadilac Gene. One of the highlights was seeing the rubber parts Doug has taken on. Denny and Matt were busy catagorizing and photographing every piece. There are tubs and tubs of rubber parts availible and I don't think it's been promoted enough. Doug showed me some of the weatherstrip installed and is excellent quality.
I got to see and hear the Big 47 Commodore 8 that was on Ebay recently and it is beautiful. It's one of those 8's that cannot be heard when running(I'm jealous). It's sitting in a recent addition to Doug's shop along with Terri's perfect 51 Commodore and others.
As busy as Doug is, he spent about 2 hours with me showing me around and answering questions. He's always fun to be around and his excitement about his Hudson career never changes. He also confesses to being blessed to do what he loves doing for a living and I was blessed to spend time with him.
Thanks, Doug,
Kim

RL Chilton

Good job, Kim! Hopefully, I will be making that trip in the next couple of months. It always makes for a great Hudson Day.

[Deleted User]

Since I am going to spend a month in Indiana during our transition from Active Duty to Retired Military status as we move to southern Illinois, I plan on driving Hannah Hudson up to Shelbyville to for a Doctor's visit. Hannah is returning to her first home in southern Indiana, just north of Louisville for a little while.

kamzack

I also got to meet and visit with Jeff Perkins. Jeff does all of Dough machine work. He also is a kick to talk to.
So I haven't come from my trip there yet.
Fun trip,
Kim

Courtesy Man

More expectation here too. Asked about windshield rubbers for stepdowns (1948-53) but Dr Doug did not have those. A listing or catalog would be great and then no need to bother him on each and every request. Wish him well - and soon. Gert

MikeWA

I'm thinking I met Doug at the Spokane National. Always had a smile on his face, very friendly to everyone, seemed to be having much too much fun all the time. Was working on somebody's dark colored stepdown (maybe his?) in the corner of the parking lot. Am I thinking of the right guy?

RL Chilton

Sounds exactly like Doug . . .

jjbubaboy

Hey Mike,
I believe you are correct as I saw him fixing the fuel line on that car as well.
And yes it seemed he was even having fun doing that job to help someone out!
Jeff