Stirring The Pot: The Real Truth Hudson Resto Vs. Rod

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jsrail wrote:

Anybody know what one of those Isetta's sell for?

This Isetta was not too far but...too pricey for what you get...6800.00 :eek:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=130025953606&ih=003&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

EssexAdv

There are 2 basic fallacies with the restore vs. rod argument:
1, rodders only take poor condition cars to rod. This simply is not true. What, do you think rodders are crazy and take on more work than they need to? Rodders, like restores look for the best candidate for their efforts. To take a rust bucket and spend needless hours re-doing it is just as dumb for a rodder as it is for a restorer. Every one of us knows this to be true. We all know of rare and desirable cars being rodded.

2, restorers don’t restore rust buckets or basket cases….. have you seen Paul Schuster’s “baby’ or the string on Russell Chilton’s 52 Hudson convert.

Having said that, there is no logical reason to be either a rodder or a restorer. It is a matter of personal taste. This issue will not be resolved any quicker than the age old debate over the best flavor of ice cream. But it is good conversation!!!!

essexcoupe3131

I must be mad then!

When I got my coupe it came home on three trailer loads, all the roof had gone, no floor and rust and absolutly nooooo information,I hadnt even heard of a Essex, I supposed thats why its taken 23years and 70+ k and stiill going

I was greatful that I had found a coupe of any sort

When you live down under the variety of cars, is plenty if you want to own a Morris minor or some sort of english thing which I have had a few, but at 24 sucked enough cash to buy my 1st American car a 57 chev 4 door and got the bug but unfortunitly I had to sell it to pay my deposit on my 1st home and thats when I put the word out for something to put in my garage(which came froma rodder) and she came along and we have had a love, hate relationship since then, I was so glad to get the internet that just helped me no end to get the coupe well on its way and I meet all you guys (and your apinions LOL)

Sometimes it all comes down to whats avalaible and to were you live

theres plenty of people down this way that Had no choice wheither a rodder or a restorer we had to start with rust buckets, its all about supply and demand

Aaron D. IL

arionrjw wrote:

Lewis I agree. There is a person here in Modesto named Mike that had a concours 1955 Chev. Belair Hardtop. He found out he is going blind and had always wanted a hot rod 55 Chev. After looking around he could not find what he wanted so he hot rodded his concours car. His comment now is that I took a $50,000 concours car spent $25000 and now have a $40,000 hot rod but I am going blind and will not be able to drive in a few years. He also said I had the money and it is my car and I do not give a crap about what other people say.

Well he's wrong and Jesus will know. LOL (jk)

essexcoupe3131

They are back on it next week (probibly for a week or so to the 40 comes back from the upolsteriers ) so will send some more to you when they come through to me

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essexcoupe3131 wrote:

They are back on it next week (probibly for a week or so to the 40 comes back from the upolsteriers ) so will send some more to you when they come through to me

'Bout time heh Mike? Glad they're back on your car. Keep us updated!

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arionrjw wrote:

Lewis I agree. There is a person here in Modesto named Mike that had a concours 1955 Chev. Belair Hardtop. He found out he is going blind and had always wanted a hot rod 55 Chev. After looking around he could not find what he wanted so he hot rodded his concours car. His comment now is that I took a $50,000 concours car spent $25000 and now have a $40,000 hot rod but I am going blind and will not be able to drive in a few years. He also said I had the money and it is my car and I do not give a crap about what other people say.

I'll bet $25K was cheaper than starting over! And he already knows the car well. You only live once, so good for him! LOL