1954 Hornet needed!

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edited November -1 in HUDSON
In need of a '54 Hornet to borrow for reference for a few hours in the Central Florida area. If you have one or know of one, send me a note and I can explain in detail. Thanks!

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  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    Moebius wrote:
    In need of a '54 Hornet to borrow for reference for a few hours in the Central Florida area. If you have one or know of one, send me a note and I can explain in detail. Thanks!

    Speaking of which, I would like to borrow a '42 Commodore 8 Convertible, a Hudson '37 8 Convertible coupe, a '48 or '49 C8Cv, a . . . oh, heck, that's enough for now. Can be anywhere in the continental US. Give me a call!!;)
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    That convertible looks so familiar!

  • bull_islander
    bull_islander Expert Adviser
    edited February 2012
    Moebius-

    Hopefully someone in Central Florida will hook you up. Is a 54 one of your next upcoming models? Which body style are you going for?

    Nice model of the convertible. Is that a special one you guys have done from your coupe kits?

    I can't help you with the 54. I'm in Virginia and the one in the background of my avatar would look like one of your kits with half the pieces missing!
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    54 is the next on the list to do. Hornet Special is what I'd like to do. The convertible should be out within a few months, this is a builtup of a test shot of the upcoming kit. Great build, I wish I could paint like that myself!
  • onerare39
    onerare39 Expert Adviser, Member
    Moebius, Beautiful model and great color combination.

    Russell, what's the story behind your Avitar?

    John Forkner
  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    Hey, I was just joking, before. Yes, that model looks like my car. Like to have one of those when available.
  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    edited February 2012
    O.k., John, you asked:

    In 2006, when I brought the first convertible back from the NW corner of the country, I stopped at Ken Cates house to show him the car, as he was the one who provided the lead. He asked me what my plans were for the car, as far as looks go. Originally, the car was maroon w/ red & white interior. I told him I had always wanted to do black on top, red on the bottom, below the beltline. Wire wheels, red interior, visor, continental kit on the back. I all ready had it all pictured in my head. After my description, he said, "Wait just a minute, I think I might have something for you." He went inside and perused the thousands of pictures he has of Hudsons and came back out with an album. In it was a picture of the same car in my avatar, but with a 6' White Rabbit behind the wheel. (Longer story about the rabbit). Anyway, I was shocked and a little disappointed that someone had all ready beaten me to the look I thought was going to be mine. Ken told me that he thought the car was gone, now, lost to a house fire.

    After several years of searching, I finally found the original owner (with Ken's help). Talked to him on the phone several times and we have e-mailed. He lives in CA, was a HLWYD photographer (now retired). He had the car restored in about 1989, I think and indeed, was the victim of a horrible house fire in 1992. The car was completely destroyed. He sent me 1/2-a-dozen pictures of the car (pre-fire, of course).

    The owner of the car in my avatar has told me he would like to make a trip to TX to see my completed convertible.

    After my car is completed, I will replace my avatar with a picture of my car, which will be nearly identical to the car pictured there now.
  • schillaz
    schillaz Expert Adviser
    good story, thanks
  • dave s
    dave s Senior Contributor, Moderator
    IMHO, Why Hornet Special, when there are so many more Hornet owners? If you are trying to sell them, I would think the demand would be greater for Hornets. I would be glad to lend you my 54 Hornet, but it is in PA. I can take whatever pictures or measurements in 2 weeks.





    Moebius wrote:
    54 is the next on the list to do. Hornet Special is what I'd like to do. The convertible should be out within a few months, this is a builtup of a test shot of the upcoming kit. Great build, I wish I could paint like that myself!
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Hornet Special is what I'd like to do, not sure it's what will get done. My Dad ran a 54 Hornet Special in Q/S back in the 60's, so it would be nice for that point. But either way, I need a '54 Hornet to scan in Central Florida. Pics and measurements are nice, but a full scan is so much more helpful to capture the body.
  • SuperDave
    SuperDave Senior Contributor
    Moebius wrote:
    In need of a '54 Hornet to borrow for reference for a few hours in the Central Florida area. If you have one or know of one, send me a note and I can explain in detail. Thanks!

    George Matt of Waldo has a 54 Hornet Spl. Brougham. I understand it is or has been recently painted. A very nice unmolested car. 352-468-2390. I have lusted after it since I sold one just like it back in 79 or 80.in Orlando.
    Good Luck, Dave
  • SuperDave
    SuperDave Senior Contributor
    Moebius, Sent you a PM with George's email address. George is a Hoot. Well worth just getting to know him. I will check around and see if there is another nice Hornet in the area. MI suggested to Dave Solon , thst he could take the Auto Train down from PA with his convertible.. LOL
  • mikeyb
    mikeyb Senior Contributor
    Are there any good models or kits of stepdown SEDANS, not coupes or converibles around? After all, the sedan is the most popular body style?
  • onerare39
    onerare39 Expert Adviser, Member
    edited February 2012
    Brooklin came out with this 54 recently.



    I like it!

  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    John-

    Was that a coincidence? Good looking model.
  • onerare39
    onerare39 Expert Adviser, Member
    Russell,

    Yep, just a coincidence.

    I never miss the chance to get a picture of my 54 out there though.

    John
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Thanks! We tried to get the 52 and 53 as close as we could, a few minor hiccups though. The 54 has been on the books, but we wanted to get through one complete cycle from idea to consumer before we started on another different body. The pickups would be interesting, but we have something else happening before those are in line for a kit. With any luck soon though! On the paint, I know that's a helpful way to do it, but I have so little time any more I haven't built a complete kit in years now. Thanks again!
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