Progress - Dave K's 1938 Hudson 112 Convertible

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Dave sent these photos to me via text message on my IPhone, and asked that I share them on the forum.

Please note that these are very large pictures, and you can see very nice detail by clicking on them (or, at least I can) -

46HudsonPU

Here's a photo with a puzzle...  What is it?

charles4d

Looks like part of a hinge or maybe an adjustable part for the boot door

48rob

That is a very good looking car, like the color too!

lostmind

Nice , I would like to see what's at the other end of the dual exhaust.

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lostmind said:

Nice , I would like to see what's at the other end of the dual exhaust.

Ah, you noticed!  LOL! 
Other end is the original engine (1938 Hudson 212 flathead), with what appears to be an original, modified exhaust manifold. Haven't actually seen it in person in the vehicle - just some old photos, years ago, before restoration work and just after Dave bought the car.
He was curious about it (and still is). There was some thought that it might be among those cars that were at the Indy 500 - a '38 Hudson 112 convertible was the Pace Car that year.  However from the serial number of the car, it doesn't look like it was built in time for that event.  That, and a few other indications point toward the car having been raced, or possibly a very early 'street rod' modification (?)...

RL Chilton

Remember, this is the odd 112 that had all of the racing/speed modifications done to it "back in the day".  If I remember right, it had a stock manifold that had been altered to allow the extra pipe to be fitted to the manifold.  It was our contention that this car was probably one of the very ones used as a Pace Car at Indy, which was the only year a Hudson served in that capacity.  Very unique car in which Dave is really giving it his best effort quality-wise.  This is also his 2nd re-paint due to QC first time around.  

Great job, Dave!  Thanks for sending the pics and look forward to meeting up with you in Chattanooga.  

RL Chilton

I had forgotten about the serial number discrepancy.  

54SuperWasp

I wish I was that talented! Bravo Dave! Michel

4starservice

Great work!  It has been very nice to watch the cars progress.  Thank You!!

Drew

Ol racer

Flawless workmanship... Another Hudson far better than it when new...

46HudsonPU

For those of you who have been curious, here are a couple of pictures of the engine - on one you can see the dual exhaust manifold.

Please note that these are very large pictures, and you can see very nice detail by clicking on them (or, at least I can) -

SuperDave

Why can't I see the pics posted by Rick ??

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SuperDave said:

Why can't I see the pics posted by Rick ??

It may be your browser - make sure that it is up-to-date.

lostmind

Nice manifold , looks like a factory casting in the photo. Do you know who made it?

46HudsonPU

More pictures, and then some questions/puzzles -

Door mechanism -

Park, visiting Dave -

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Three items (see below), all unknown & need help identifying - please assist Dave with them -

Dave indicates that this (below) part is approximately 5 inches long -

Dave indicates that this part (below) is approximately 4 inches long -

Dave indicates that this part (below) is approximately 18" long -

Nerve_Center

Photo 1 - rear splash pan between sump to clutch pan that mounts on the cross member? Photo 2 - ? Photo 3 - bracing rod between shock towers?

Nerve_Center

Or for Photo 1 - Drivers side instrument panel bracket. Its a bit hard to judge the scale!

46HudsonPU

More photos from Dave -

RL Chilton

That's an awesome car.

Glowplug

Thanks for keeping the forum gang informed!

DirtyDave

Love pictures!

teague144yahoocom

Is this car owner in Hickory NC? If so I owned the car at one time.  Can anyone put me in touch with Dave? I would love to go see the car!!!  David Morris   Marion NC

46HudsonPU

Dave sent me this picture of the lighted dash, and asked that I post it -

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Please help if you can - Dave is looking for a manufacturer/maker of knobs (like the one shown below).

FYI - Rob Fayette has already been contacted. He is no longer producing them.

Any help, guidance or leads would be appreciated.

Glowplug

eBay-macs-auto-parts has knobs like that (albeit yellow) search the name for store

ESSX28-1

Mac's website:

http://www.macsautoparts.com/?cm_mmc=Email-_-MAC_011516-1-_-Main_Banner-_-X&utm_medium=email&utm_source=MAC_011516-1&utm_campaign=banner&st-t=email&spMailingID=12587072&spUserID=NjgxMjA2ODQ2MjES1&spJobID=663412512&spReportId=NjYzNDEyNTEyS0

RL Chilton

If need be, that knob would not be very difficult to turn on the lathe.  

46HudsonPU

More photos from Dave -

Look closely, you will see the previously 'unknown bracket' here -

Dave's very nice non-Hudson Panel Truck - I LOVE this truck!

PaulButler

Rick,

Have to agree on that truck ; stunning!