My New Toy!

SamJ
SamJ Senior Contributor
edited November -1 in HUDSON
We took the train to Southern California and drove back in our "new" 47 Commodore Coupe. Now, after 25 years, I have 2 Hudsons. No problems on the 850-mile trip from Brea, CA to Santa Fe, except it was HOT! This car is a "resto-rod"...all stock except for a Ford 300ci inline 6, Ford automatic tranny and rear-end. (yeah, I know, the steering wheel is from a stepdown). Anyway, I'm a happy boy. :cheer:




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  • Browniepetersen
    Browniepetersen Senior Contributor
    I can see why you are happy. It is a very nice looking Hudson.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    edited June 2011
    Congratulations Sam...

    Really nice car...

    Add AC and your resto-Hudson will be comfortable as well as a sporty ride in NM.

    I just found a picture of this car I took at a Cal Inland Chapter meet in 1992.

  • faustmb
    faustmb Senior Contributor
    Nice looking car. I love the 46-47 coupes. Good drivetrain choice too.
  • hudsontech
    hudsontech Senior Contributor
    Nice set of wheels Sam - enjoy!!!

    Hudsonly,
    Alex B
    Memphis, TN
  • 37 CTS
    37 CTS Senior Contributor
    Happy Hudsoning in your new ride!
    I really like the interior.
  • onerare39
    onerare39 Expert Adviser, Member
    Very nice! Don't you just love the fact that you now have to decide which Hudson you want to drive!


    John
  • GrimGreaser
    GrimGreaser Senior Contributor
    Very nice! Let us see some more pictures, I wantvto see that Big Six Ford. :)
  • hudsontech
    hudsontech Senior Contributor
    onerare39 wrote:
    Very nice! Don't you just love the fact that you now have to decide which Hudson you want to drive!


    John

    I don't see a problem, John - one for Sam; one for Mary Ann. And we all know the wife has first choice!!! :silly:

    Hudsonly,
    Alex B
  • SamJ
    SamJ Senior Contributor
    A California black plate car...(brag, brag) :cheer:


  • VicTor Z
    VicTor Z Senior Contributor
    One of Newton Ray's !
  • Ol racer
    Ol racer Senior Contributor
    FYI
    Very Nice Coupe...Its something about us Hudson affectionato's, that it seems the majority of us cant own just one....
    Ive found an economical way to cool my Hudson's is pick up a '60'S Under Dash A/C Uinit' at local Swap Meet.(I like the older Units because of larger evaporator than newer Units).I look for Unit's with 3 or more wires (3 Spds) running from the Fan Motor. Two wire Unit's(+ & -)require a an old style reostat switch) Then get a 'Ford Compressor' & any Condenser that will fit from a Salvage Yard and have hoses made to length. Special 'old style'fittings to connect modern Evaporator & condenser using R134 can be obtained from Old Air and Southern Rods.. Always buy a new Dryer though. If your handy you can charge Unit yourself with the Kits readily available, if not, a local radiator Shop will re-charge your System.
  • Clutchguy
    Clutchguy Senior Contributor
    Hi Sam, your new toy looks real sharp. Are you planning on driving it to Ok?. We look forward to seeing you there.D
  • oldhudsons
    oldhudsons Senior Contributor
    congratulations Sam - looks like ????'s car (can't remember his name, LOL) which he frequently drove on the Laughlin Economy Run.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Very nice Sam! I always liked that car.
  • Richie
    Richie Senior Contributor
    Sam, the Ford 300 engine is a very good one,(its not a Hudson, but it is a good engine just the same). Great looking car.Richie.
  • SamJ
    SamJ Senior Contributor
    Rubbed out and waxed...Independence Day Show on the Santa Fe Plaza tomorrow...


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