'38 Hudson 112

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edited November -1 in HUDSON
I am currently restoring a '38 112 back to it's original appearance. I am in need of interior and rear end pictures. Please let me know if anyone has any pictures .

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  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    Actually, that last photo is from a '36 Hudson -- possibly the '36 convertible that was restored by Park Waldrop a few years ago.
  • Browniepetersen
    Browniepetersen Senior Contributor
    Love the photo of the 36 dash. Where might one find a clock such as that? My English Hudson does not have a clock in it and it would sure look nice in my dash...
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Thank you for posting the pictures. You have bee a big help. Dave
  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    I think that is Park's '36, as well.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Jon, do you know if the picture showing the tail lights is correct? Lenses on both sides? Also, it appears that my 112 did not have turn signals. Would this be right? Thank you in advance, Dave
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    I was just looking at the '38 pictures in a little more depth. It would appear to me that the trim along both sides was added at some point. Again, would this be correct? Thanks again, Dave
  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
    Look closely at the photo, I think you will agree that the "trim" is actually a painted strip.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    I bought 2 112 hubcaps as part of buying some other Hudson items, got them cheap. They are dented (I think the dents can be straighted) and need rechroming. If you or anyone else is interested I will sell cheap plus shipping, let me know.
  • jjbubaboy
    jjbubaboy Senior Contributor
    WOW! I also love the glovebox with the clock!:)

    Sure would look great in my 36.

    Anyone know where to locate one???:D

    Thanks,

    Jeff
  • Browniepetersen
    Browniepetersen Senior Contributor
    dave kastelic wrote:
    Jon, do you know if the picture showing the tail lights is correct? Lenses on both sides? Also, it appears that my 112 did not have turn signals. Would this be right? Thank you in advance, Dave



    It would not have turn signals. Something you might want to consider even with a "Full Restoration."
  • Aaron D. IL
    Aaron D. IL Senior Contributor
    Browniepetersen wrote:
    It would not have turn signals. Something you might want to consider even with a "Full Restoration."



    Yep, most judges (if you're into that) do not take away points for adding features to the car to make safer when you drive. So if you added extra lights or somehow snuck some extra dual filament bulbs into the brake light housings, It wouldn't really take away from the historical accuracy of the car much. If you're keeping the car 6V you can get early period-type turn signal setups with a little digging online or at swap meets. Like an old "signal-stat" unit or something.
  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    You don't need aftermarket turn signal switches or extra filaments at the taillights, to do turn signals in your car (as long as you have two taillights). Just obtain a 6-wire Hudson signal switch from the early 50's (late 40's too, I thnk) . The brakelight filaments then do double duty, and the switch should fit perfectly around your steering column. If you're willing to cut a hole in the column you can even make it self-cancelling. You can use "period" accessory lights up front, or (if you're lucky) find the authentic Hudson accessory front fender lamps and convert them to turn signal duty.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Jon B wrote:
    Just obtain a 6-wire Hudson signal switch from the early 50's (late 40's too, I thnk) . The brakelight filaments then do double duty, and the switch should fit perfectly around your steering column.



    The steering column on the 112 is 1.5" diameter. I believe the steering column on the senior cars is 1.75" (or perhaps 2.00"). That's not to say it wouldn't work but you would have to shim it.



    If you are a member of the HET Club, you might look through the roster and call people who have the same year and model that you have. Most folks are more than happy to talk about their cars and some of them, especially the ones who have restored their car, are a valuable source of information. One member in Fla. sent me 20 pictures of their gorgeous '38 112 coupe.



    Kevin C.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Jon B wrote:
    You don't need aftermarket turn signal switches or extra filaments at the taillights, to do turn signals in your car (as long as you have two taillights). Just obtain a 6-wire Hudson signal switch from the early 50's (late 40's too, I thnk) . The brakelight filaments then do double duty, and the switch should fit perfectly around your steering column. If you're willing to cut a hole in the column you can even make it self-cancelling. You can use "period" accessory lights up front, or (if you're lucky) find the authentic Hudson accessory front fender lamps and convert them to turn signal duty.



    Thanks for the reply Jon. I will take your suggestion into consideration. Dave
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Aaron D. IL wrote:
    Yep, most judges (if you're into that) do not take away points for adding features to the car to make safer when you drive. So if you added extra lights or somehow snuck some extra dual filament bulbs into the brake light housings, It wouldn't really take away from the historical accuracy of the car much. If you're keeping the car 6V you can get early period-type turn signal setups with a little digging online or at swap meets. Like an old "signal-stat" unit or something.



    Thanks for the reply Aaron. I will take your suggestion into consideration. Dave
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Hello,

    "38 112 could be had with one taillight and one wiper (driver') due to its "priceleader" status. Rest were optional ($).

    Joe
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