Community College project

coverton
coverton Expert Adviser
edited November -1 in Street Rods
I donated a 54 Wasp to the local Community College.This is to be a full restoration project over the spring semester combining the ASEP[Gen MOtors sponsored],ATEP,AutoBody and machine shop project. I even scrounged up a $5,000 starter gift from a local foundation I am affiliaated with tyo help sponsor the out of pocket expenses.

Right now we are in the planning stages,but it will have to have a SB Chevy engine due to the GM affiliation. Other than that, I would welcome any suggestions such as brakes,suspension etc.Every part that we can will be rebuilt at school including the engine,tranny and most likely rear axel.

We do have a full service facility with a new rotissery and some talented instructors. I am only an assistant. This body work will absolutely be as close to a frame off as you can go with

Thanks all

Carroll Overton 84177

coverton4@nc.rr.com

PS: scared to mention this on the std forum as the car will not remain fully stock and hate the thought of all the adversity it would bring ?

Comments

  • bent metal
    bent metal Senior Contributor
    I don't think you would any negative comments since this is a school thing helping young adults get interested in Hudsons. I would suggest you "do" list this in the regular Hudson area instead of the Street Rod area only because I think more people look in that area then in here.



    Good luck on your project, I think it's great!:D
  • Clutchguy
    Clutchguy Senior Contributor
    This is something that I discussed at the HET Chapter Presidents meeting in Kearney,Ne. . I thought it was a very good way to donate to a very great cause and could apply at "anytown" or any Chapter . Also by donating your Hudson to a Community College or High school Career center,this gives young adults a chance to see how well a Hudson is built. Your chapter could even buy a project car and then donate it. This is something that each and every Chapter could do with Chapter money. The chapter members could check in from time to time,or everyday if needed to,internet research,answer questions or give technical advise,etc... and build some youth Hudnuts that may otherwise never had the opportunity to see a Hudson-or work/restore one?. Upon completion,which might take a year,or years,it could be professionally inspected,and then raffled off for $$$ that could buy some new equipment,tools or other needed items to further their abilities. I thought it was a very positive direction,especially now that a 5 year old knows what a '51 Hudson is?. It didn't seem to carry much weight. I think it was thought to be silly and out of touch ?. I went to the local H.S.Career center and ask the shop teachers about it and they thought it could be done. It just takes more than one person to orchestrate.:)
  • Carroll: Good for you!

    Clutch Guy... your comments are right on.

    In the early 70s I was able to interest the local high school shop teacher in purchasing a 53 Hornet Sedan. A tired, but running rusty car he thought was "swell" He asked me if there were others in the area (Omaha, Ne) who might help him introduce his car to the high school shop class as a restoration project. Well after a month of prep he and I sponsored a Nebraska Iowa chapter meeting at the high school. Bernie Siegfried graciously agreed to come and gave a tech session and the run of the shop was given to all who came. The shop teacher's class was present as well as about 20 members. During that day we changed king pins, completed a brake renewal, rebuilt a carburetor, accomplished a complete tune up, replacing all the ignition parts and using a vintage SUN distributor machine as well as a SUN tune up tower to check and set the engine to specs. A member from Iowa brought a Stepdown water pump and repair kit. He showed the interested members and school kids how to disassemble and rebuild that pump.

    A great meet where young school folks got experience Hudsoning up close. The 53 restoration was an off and on again proposition at the school. But from that meeting there are several adult Hudson owners who first saw a Hudson in that school shop garage.
  • Ken, that sounds like some kind of Saturday theme park idea. I would think having that opportunity would be better than going to Chuck E Cheeses. I would love to have a chance at someone showing me how to do kingpins, or a waterpump rebuild. I guess a few of the other things, I had to learn as I went, but those two would be fun.
  • Sure would like to visit a community college or HET club doing this sort of rebuilding. I'm sure I couldnt see all that was going on at one time, probably need to video it. Sounds like we need to pursue this course to stay on top. Thanks, Bob
  • hudsonkid wrote:
    Ken, that sounds like some kind of Saturday theme park idea. I would think having that opportunity would be better than going to Chuck E Cheeses. I would love to have a chance at someone showing me how to do kingpins, or a waterpump rebuild. I guess a few of the other things, I had to learn as I went, but those two would be fun.

    There are many who are long time Hudson owners who would appreciate the chance to participate in this type of activity. In all the years I have been affiliated with Hudsons most of gatherings I have attended were focused on a meal and a meeting. To me these gatherings were fine, but much of the talk that occurred was focused on HOW DO I get this task done on my Hudson. In most groups there are a few veteran wrench turners who have got the experience to show the others how to do one or more tasks. It does not take much time to set up a meeting where the focus is to share this knowledge. Select the topic, find the expert and get a place to demonstrate the process. A private garage, school or community college teaching location or???? Just decide to do it and plan the event.

    Good Luck.

    BTW Kid.... check the website address for my website at my signature... is has changed.
  • coverton
    coverton Expert Adviser
    Since I posted this bit i have discussed the progress reporting via pictures with the media department. They are quite willing to keep the forum posted on the project and will have to give me a quick lesson if I can't get ther pictures on board.

    So far all we have done is take the front end off and remove the engine,transmission and drive shaft. Those parts I get to keep and I do plan to mount the engine on a rolling stand and take it down for inspection. If needed I will most like rebuild it as a project next fall when that course is taught.Budget cuts may run me off but I hope not. Big problem with projects like this one is always money and so far we have only one outside grant of $ 5,000. But , thats a good start as the paint,shop supplies and metalwork will all be school projects

    Ken,I whole heartedly agree with your comment on a seminar type meeting rather tha a "Pig-out Buffet"Seems the older we get all everybody can think of is a damn buffet ? Training is necessary as all the old guy gerages are gone and noone even knows what a set of points look like much less a carbureator?? My opening remarks to new kids is "all it takes for an engine to run is two things-spark and fuel,-where they come from is next"

    Carroll O 84177
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