Greetings, 47 Commodore Coupe Six

Greg

Hello all,

  We are new to restorations, and have no idea what were getting into, but that 1947 Hudson Commodore Coupe Six was just too beautiful to pass up!!  Someone needed to respect her, she has survived Katrina when the barn fell down around here without more than a small crease on one fender. 
 
  The history that came with the car tells us that we are the 4th owners, and the car has been stored since somewhere around 1960.  Total miles on the car is 55420, and she had 43k on her in 60.  We have a picture history of the restoration that never finished from around 96, and the car has been sitting in "protective" paint, with all of her parts in boxes since.  This is a complete car, but the interior is shot. 

  There will be a BUNCH of questions I have.......the rust is very light, but my time in the Navy taught me to preserve the steel when you can.........so, Im gonna take all the bolt ons off, and work the frame. 

  I dont know how to post pictures yet..........this car was previously owned by a member of HET, so many of you will probably remember her. 

  Anyway, thanks for the forum, and I look forward to further conversation

R/
Greg

Jon B

Welcome to the Open Forum, Greg!  And congratulations on your purchase!

You'll probably get the answers to most of your questions here.  This is a pretty knowledgeable bunch. I've made you a full member so post questions under any category you choose (see list at left).

As a new Hudson owner you may want to go the extra step and join the Hudson-Essex-Terraplane Club, a 56-year-old organization devoted to keeping these cars on the road.  Their website is at http://www.hetclub.org/

By the way, where are you located?  There are Hudson owners all over the place, and maybe someone with a car like yours is nearby.  Also, there are 40 chapters and maybe one of them is holding an activity near you, which you'd like to attend.  Fixing up a car is much easier with a "network" of people and vendors.