Hudson "Woody" Junker

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Also factor in that its going to cost between 50 and 100K to restore this car. Unless someone is doing all the work themselves even then more than 50K. Looking at the pics I would say its value as it sits is no more than 2k and thats what I would charge you to come pick it up. :ohmy:
  • Browniepetersen
    Browniepetersen Senior Contributor
    There is a gentleman near to me that has a restoration shop and builds nothing but woody wagons, convertibles and coupes. I have shared with him the posts on this forum and his comments were very simple"

    1. He could not find anywhere in the reference books that stated that Hudson built an 8 for their woodies. That does not mean that they didn't. But without factory documentation he would insist that any customer of his return it with a 6 cyl engine.

    2. He told me that judging by what he saw in the photos it would be very difficult to bring this one back. If a customer wanted to do it his rate is $60 per hour and he would expect that with the parts that it would need, $100 K would be just a starting point.

    3. He said that all woodies are rare--even the most common ones (Ford, Mopar) bring well over $100 K when they are properly restored and sold.

    His estimate of value of what currently exists is aroune $4K...

    Another shop down in SLC said that they would not touch it. He said it was beyond being able to be brought back to concours condition.

    This is a major build but would make someone a very nice car when done.... Cost would have to be forgotten if someone were to build this car.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Thank you, sir, for taking the time to run this string by the restoration shop near you. Your information is refreshing and honest, comes from a knowlegeable source, and means a great deal to me as I ponder the fate of this old relic.

    BW
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Am I wrong in thinking that what my uncle told many years ago is that a 7car fire will reduce the strength of the metal meaning some will have to be re-manufactured. Also this car has been sitting in a damp snowy area for almost 50 years which doesn't help the restoration process. The restorer who looked at the pictures must know the value of this car, but $4k seems high, but if someone is willing to spend $100k on a restoration it is a minor amount. The engine would be a big problem unless you get another one that is running.
  • MikeWA
    MikeWA Senior Contributor
    The other "elephant in the room" here, that nobody has wanted to mention, is that us Hudson guys are getting OLD. There are some guys on here that are capable of such a restoration, and might have taken it on 20 years ago- but not now. Unfortunately, "time marches on." :dry:
  • frank spring
    frank spring Expert Adviser
    Well stated ...I would say a whole herd of elephants!
    Mike (WA) wrote:
    The other "elephant in the room" here, that nobody has wanted to mention, is that us Hudson guys are getting OLD. There are some guys on here that are capable of such a restoration, and might have taken it on 20 years ago- but not now. Unfortunately, "time marches on." :dry:
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    I would think someone locally might want to play with it, but I learned a long time ago that showing interest and yakking about something doesn't always equate to wanting to possess it. Man, I only have sooo much space, time, and $$$ to deal with my stuff, but I enjoy a lot of other guys' junk...slim
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    denverslim wrote:
    I would think someone locally might want to play with it, but I learned a long time ago that showing interest and yakking about something doesn't always equate to wanting to possess it. Man, I only have sooo much space, time, and $$$ to deal with my stuff, but I enjoy a lot of other guys' junk...slim

    Thanks Slim!

    Couldn't have said it any better myself.


    Kevin C.
  • faustmb
    faustmb Senior Contributor
    Mike (WA) wrote:
    The other "elephant in the room" here, that nobody has wanted to mention, is that us Hudson guys are getting OLD. There are some guys on here that are capable of such a restoration, and might have taken it on 20 years ago- but not now. Unfortunately, "time marches on." :dry:

    My brother & I discussed this car this evening... I guess all things considered, age is on my side but I don't have the skill/ time/ or funds to do atything with this car as far as restoration. However, I would love to retrieve and store this car until the right person comes along to take on a project of this magnitude. I think the car is only 3 hours or so from my brothers house :whistle: If it sits for too long with no offers we may pursue something along this route.
  • lsfirth
    lsfirth Expert Adviser
    edited October 2011
    That is very "white triangle" of you Mike(Wa)!!!

    I think everyone that's been following this post would feel relieved to see the decaying process slowed/halted as one more winter might "push it over the edge" so to speak. Bravo FAUSTMB!!!

    Lee
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Gentlemen:

    This is to those of you who have made offers regarding the 1942 Hudson Woody of this topic and posting, or who have procrastinated doing so. It is just a reminder that the car has not been sold as yet, and most probably won't be sold until the transferrable registration is received from the NY State DMV. That could be any day.

    As those who have spoken to me are already familiar, I have not made known any offers that have been made, thus no one's bid has been compromised. If you haven't made an offer as yet, or if you would like to increase your offer, I suggest that you do so as soon as you can, because when the transferrable registration is received a decision will be made as to whether or not any of the offers will be accepted.

    The email address for purposes of making contact and offers is: deerflyguy@gmail.com

    BW
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    why don't you put it on ebay to open it up to the "world"?
  • faustmb
    faustmb Senior Contributor
    hornetlover wrote:
    why don't you put it on ebay to open it up to the "world"?

    I think that has already been covered earlier in the thread...

    Bill -

    I'm glad you decided to start this thread and bring this car back into daylight. I hope to hear of an acceptance offer soon, can't wait to see recovery pics :)
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Gentlemen:

    Yesterday, I received the transferable title for this vehicle from the NYSDMV. Should any of you have been waiting to place a bid on the 1942 Hudson "Woody" wagon, please do so now so that you will not be shut out on this latest, and perhaps last, find of a rare Hudson varient. You now have no worries about the ownership of the vehicle, and can be sure that the law will not be confiscating it should you spend your hard earned money on it. I will allow for the last bids to arrive and then make my decision to sell it to one of you, or take other steps to dispose of it through alternative means.

    Thank you all for your assistance and various considerations and suggestions.

    You can reach me through the email address: deerflyguy@gmail.com

    Bill Weber
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