Model Name?

Unknown

I recently came across a 1946 Hudson pickup, (see photos) that is being parted out to restore another one, and I was wondering what the model name of the pickup was, i.e. El Camino, Ranchero, etc.

I have been searching the 'net high and low, but everything that I have found simply refers to it as the "Hudson pickup".

Surely Hudson had a model name for this neat old truck.

Anyone have any ideas?















BTW, and FYI, once the owner removes the parts he wants, he'll be selling the leftovers, probably on eBay.



Photos copyright (c) 2006 by Robert Conner

Unknown

Thanks for the info, Rick.

According to the owner, it is indeed a '46. But it still has the 1947-1948 South Dakota license plate attached to it, look at the lower left side of the box.

The owner says that when the project is complete, he will call me to come over and photograph it for him, and that should be in mid-August. When I do , I'll share them here.

As for the hood change, it's entirely possible. I'm not up on the differences between the cars and the pickups.

Whatever the case, I still think it's a neat old truck.

53jetman

The trucks in 1946 & 1947 were referred to by the factory as "Courier Pickups" They even had a small literature piece highlighting the features of the trucks. They could also be had without the pickup box - then referred to as Cab & Chassis.



53jetman (former dealer's son)

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53jetman wrote:

The trucks in 1946 & 1947 were referred to by the factory as "Courier Pickups" They even had a small literature piece highlighting the features of the trucks. They could also be had without the pickup box - then referred to as Cab & Chassis.



53jetman (former dealer's son)

Thanks for the info. I'll update my files to reflect that.

Robert

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Is that a Commodore front bumper? And if so, what year? I like that simple plain look (w/o the bemperettes of course) for my Coupe.

Jay

53jetman

Rick - I stand corrected on the term - Carrier. Pickups are referred to in the 1946 parts book as "Cab - Cab Pickup"



53jetman

hudsontech

53jetman - np. You had me scratching my head for a while...



The old ad is nice, but doesn't say anything about the other commercial trucks available. I have a '39 Commercial Series brochure, which does have a lot of information on all of the variants available - to include the 'woody' & panel truck. My next web project will be to get that posted on my site.

On pp 38-39 of my General Information Handbook, 2005 Revised Editon, are the Commercial Car Body Specs - 1933-1947.

1939, for example, lists for Model 90, a Utility Coach and Coupe, Panel Delivery (body by Checker), Station Wagon (body by U. S. Body & Forging), Cab Chassis and Cab Pickup.

For Model 91 a Panel Delivery (body by Checker); for Model 98 Hudson Big Boy a 5 and 7 Pass. sedan (for taxi cab use, most likely), Panel Delivery (Checker body), Cab chassis and pickup.



The chart also lists Start Serial numbers and wheel base.



See what information you have at your finger tips if you own a copy of this fantastic book!!!!! LOL ROF



Hudsonly,

Alex B