1952 HHH Coupe -- No Reserve

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edited November -1 in HUDSON
Someone is going to get themselves a very nice ride.

1952 HH Coupe

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  • rambos_ride
    rambos_ride Senior Contributor
    Looks like a decent car.

    It appears to me that the car has had some paint work though, looks like some rust issues on the rear quarters was "glossed" over on both sides.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Looks like the wiring has been updated as well.
  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    I don't care what's wrong with it, I want it.
  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    Hey, is there anybody in the neighborhood that would be willing to look at this car? Drop me an e-mail, if you'd like.



    I'm going to look up and find out where Kissimmee(sp?) is. Maybe close to Orlando?
  • Park_W
    Park_W Senior Contributor
    He doesn't mention OD, but I think I see an OD control knob under the dash. Have submitted a question on it.
  • bartibog1
    bartibog1 Expert Adviser
    Kissimmee is very near to orlando
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Does the interior look right to you guys? Is it correct? Seller says the vinyl is original and only the fabric has been replaced with factory correct material.
  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    kawenger wrote:
    Does the interior look right to you guys? Is it correct? Seller says the vinyl is original and only the fabric has been replaced with factory correct material.



    The pull grabs on the back of the seat did not originally have the Bedford cloth on them, that's been re-done, apparently when the seats were done.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Aside from the pull grabs, you think the rest of the interior looks correct? I read somewhere that Hollywood trim level cars had dashes that matched the exterior color of the car, but I'm unable to confirm this.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Seller says the car has been converted from 6V to 12V. Not sure what to think about that. I own other 6V cars and have no problems with them, and the conversion of this one worries me. Opinions? Good or bad?
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    edited November 2013
    Is the radio correct to the car? Although it fits the dash well, it does not appear to be the correct radio for the car - although I am not sure.

    Also - You can also see some aftermarket speakers in the door panels of the car.

    Keen eye. The radio is incorrect as are the AMC air cleaners. Still, most people wouldn't notice and these are easy fixes.
  • 53jetman
    53jetman Senior Contributor
    kawenger wrote:
    Aside from the pull grabs, you think the rest of the interior looks correct? I read somewhere that Hollywood trim level cars had dashes that matched the exterior color of the car, but I'm unable to confirm this.



    As far as I know, the Hollywood Interiors did not have dashes that matched the exterior color of the car. However, in 1954 both fabric and vinyl interiors were available. Many times the vinyl interior would have dash colored similar to the exterior color, but not the exact same color. The best example of this would be lower body "Lipstik Red". Vinyl interiors were also available in green or blue, but the green and blue interior painted surfaces did not match any of the exterior colors available. The radio is the deluxe 8 tube that became available with the announcement of the 1953 models.



    Jerry

    53jetman
  • SuperDave
    SuperDave Senior Contributor
    I am about 50 miles from Kissimmee. If someone is SERIOUS I would give it a visual for them. I don't want to just go kick tires. PM me if you are serious.

    Dave W
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    kawenger wrote:
    Seller says the car has been converted from 6V to 12V. Not sure what to think about that. I own other 6V cars and have no problems with them, and the conversion of this one worries me. Opinions? Good or bad?



    Notice it has what appears to be a whole new wiring harness in the car, as seen by the fuse box. Personally, I'd trust a new 12V conversion over a nearly 60-year-old 6V original system!
  • 53jetman
    53jetman Senior Contributor
    kawenger wrote:
    Seller says the car has been converted from 6V to 12V. Not sure what to think about that. I own other 6V cars and have no problems with them, and the conversion of this one worries me. Opinions? Good or bad?



    Kawenger - I sent you an e-mail, but postmaster returned it as undeliverable. Please send me an e-mail @ HEThudsonjetman@hotmail.com (drop the HET) and I'll try again.



    Jerry

    53jetman
  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    I'm seriously watching this car.



    Here's my take:



    12v Conversion: Hard to tell from the pics, but I'm with Patrick66, better new than 60-year old rat's nest. I'm not really fond of car/house fires, anyway. Been there, done that.



    Radio, Aircleaners, Pull Grabs, speakers in doors: Easy fixes, no sweat.



    The answer on the ad is from a question I posted to the seller.



    44K orig. mile car that appears to be well-taken care of. All I need is a visual from someone I know or trust (plan in progress).



    Dash: I'm not a leading expert, but I believe HLWYDS are no different than other Hornet body styles, i.e., in '52, all seniors had leather-grained dashes. This car needs it to be re-done or at least freshened up. In '53, Hudson went to painted dashes on senior cars.
  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    Just checked the bidding. Price went up 7K in the last 20 hours, so we'll see. There's still over 5 days left till the bidding ends.
  • bull_islander
    bull_islander Expert Adviser
    Sold before the auction ended. He had said he was contemplating a $25,000 offer.
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