49 For Sale Craigslist

bull_islander
bull_islander Expert Adviser
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Not my ad. Just posting from our local craigslist. I didn't copy the photos from the ad as they were not actual photos of the car for sale. Norfolk is a NAVY town, the son must be stationed here. The asking price on the ad is $12,500. I'm not in the market, but if it turns out to be a 'vert, someone can send me a finders fee. :silly:



"I am stationed here in Norfolk and My dad is in Myrtle Beach SC. He is selling his 49 Hudson. I am trying to help him out. He never drives it and it has less than 10k ORIGINAL miles on it. The car is incredible and is clean inside and out. I know it is a 6 hour drive but it is definitly worth the trip if you are looking to buy an awesome old car. It is worth around $40K to $50. His number is 843-365-3569"
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  • Wow,that is amazing if its true. Thats very unusual if it is actually less than 10,000 original miles. If its as nice as he says it would be $12,500 for a new Hudson!
  • 54SuperWasp
    54SuperWasp Expert Adviser
    Thanks B.I., I just left a message. My brother is on vacation in Myrtle Beach. As soon as I have some news, I will ask him to get some pictures of the car and more info. If it's as nice as described, even if it's not a vert, you'll have your finder's fee for sure. If I'm not too late of course.. Michel.
  • bull_islander
    bull_islander Expert Adviser
    white pages reverse lookup shows that phone number belongs to a Harold Johnson in Aynor, SC
  • harry54
    harry54 Senior Contributor
    did anyone hear if this car sold ?
  • Hi everyone--- I talked to this gentleman the other day & it seems that this Hudson has two carbs. When I advised him that the 2 carbs. were not an available option until 1951, he told me that this Hudson could be a 1951 for all he knew. Since it is in South Carolina, it is too far away from me to check out. Good luck.---Cliff Minard
  • hudsontech
    hudsontech Senior Contributor
    I had, for a brief time, a 1949 C6ClCpe with Twin-H. Well, it did have a 1956 Hornet 308 in the engine compartment.

    Hudsonly,
    Alex Burr
    Memphis, TN
  • hudsontech
    hudsontech Senior Contributor
    hudson8 wrote:
    Hi everyone--- I talked to this gentleman the other day & it seems that this Hudson has two carbs. When I advised him that the 2 carbs. were not an available option until 1951, he told me that this Hudson could be a 1951 for all he knew. Since it is in South Carolina, it is too far away from me to check out. Good luck.---Cliff Minard

    I had a 1949 C6ClCpe with Twin-H setup. Of course there was a 1956 Hornet 308 in the engine compartment. ;)

    Hudsonly,
    Alex Burr
    Memphis, TN
  • At this point in time its not unusual to find a motor has been swapped out for a newer one,
    Roger
  • 54SuperWasp
    54SuperWasp Expert Adviser
    hudson8 wrote:
    Hi everyone--- I talked to this gentleman the other day & it seems that this Hudson has two carbs. When I advised him that the 2 carbs. were not an available option until 1951, he told me that this Hudson could be a 1951 for all he knew. Since it is in South Carolina, it is too far away from me to check out. Good luck.---Cliff Minard
    Hi Cliff! I took a ride in your 54 last year in Albany ( Eastern Regional). We went to the Saratoga Museum. It would be my first choice for sure! I'm still waiting some answers from this gentleman in S.C. My brother is willing to go and get some pics for me. Will get them posted asap. Michel.
  • harry54
    harry54 Senior Contributor
    something is fishy here..... i found this online...

    http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/2884624515.html

    looks to good to be true...
  • 54SuperWasp
    54SuperWasp Expert Adviser
    harry54 wrote:
    something is fishy here..... i found this online...

    http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/2884624515.html

    looks to good to be true...
    Ho! Ho! Just talk to the guy. He says he have health issues. The car does not run actualy and needs to be hauled on a car hauler... The car pictured there I have seen somewhere else on some add lately. Will get my brother to see the car and get pics of it. Will post it. Thanks for the infos Harry. Michel
  • That pic he is using is off of Mark Hyman's auction website. So thats not his car. Maybe its as innocent as the car looks like this. But he should say this is not the actual car.
  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    51hornetA wrote:
    That pic he is using is off of Mark Hyman's auction website. So thats not his car. Maybe its as innocent as the car looks like this. But he should say this is not the actual car.

    He does. At the end of the ad, he says it's a stock photo, but the car looks identical to this one.
  • Which one the 49 or Doc :woohoo:
  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    LOL!!:lol:
  • Like the Abbot and Costello routine---"exactly like it, only entirely different"...slim
  • 54SuperWasp
    54SuperWasp Expert Adviser
    Hi guys, I told you I would be able to get some pics of the car, my brother being on vacation about half an hour from that place. I took some time cause he had no way to send me the famous pics. To make a long story short, I just bought the car based upon the pictures only and what was told by my brother. Still have a lot to know about and my brother will go to get some more pics before his vacations are through. I am getting ready to take the road and get the car home ( nearly 2000 milesround trip). I have an agreement with the owner that, before I put the car on the trailer and give the final payment, I will do a final inspection as to confirm what was told or was seen on the pics. her is the link to the pictures. Would like to know your best opinion on the car. Paint ( maybe a little rust near the fuel door), chrome and interior seems to be very nice. Questions: Is the interior done as the original one? I suspect this is an older resto. Twin-H: I know this is 51 or younger. My brother should get me the engine number to help. It needs a new fuel pump. Wind lace seems to be vey nice. Something I am wondering: What is that funnel on the right side of the motor? brake fluid, clutch fluid? Again, I asked my brother to look forward to it. Will get pictures from under the car near to driver's seat. Perimeter frame seems ok. I asked pics from the front wheels and driving components like the bushings etc.
    Here is the link anyway:
    https://www.dropbox.com/gallery/6705425/1/Hudson?h=0b2a80
    Please, feel free to comment ( good or bad) at the best of your knowledge. I won't take it personaly. Thanks again, Michel
  • ski4life65
    ski4life65 Expert Adviser
    WOW! Looks awesome!
  • Lee ODell
    Lee ODell Senior Contributor
    edited March 2012
    Congratulation Michel. Looks like you got a good deal. Looks very good.
    Lee O'Dell
  • MikeWA
    MikeWA Senior Contributor
    That's a clean an underbelly as I've seen in some time- looks like you got a winner! :cheer:
  • hudsn47
    hudsn47 Senior Contributor
    Someone did alot of work to this one and looks good. A little ebow grease may be all it needs. Looks like a keeper to me!
  • 54SuperWasp
    54SuperWasp Expert Adviser
    Thank you all for the good comments. Usualy, we see a lot of funny things on some cars. Like I said, there is some kind of a plastic jat with some fluid on the driver side of the motor. Any guess? And there must be some more you see that I don't,so, don't be shy my any comments! Michel
  • hudsn47
    hudsn47 Senior Contributor
    I'll take a guess and say auxillery brake fluid reservoir. Why not.
  • rambos_ride
    rambos_ride Senior Contributor
    Thank you all for the good comments. Usualy, we see a lot of funny things on some cars. Like I said, there is some kind of a plastic jat with some fluid on the driver side of the motor. Any guess? And there must be some more you see that I don't,so, don't be shy my any comments! Michel

    Given my vast experience with Hudsons - I'd say someone installed a wet-clutch reseveouir to make it easier to add clutch fluid?

    Really nice barn find, looks like its had several paint jobs on the exterior which could hide a lot of issues..but overall it looks pretty darn solid from the pics.
    Love the cobwebs on the inner tires..you know its been sittin a long time!

    Dan
  • 54SuperWasp
    54SuperWasp Expert Adviser
    Dan, I will ask my brother to check if there is any paint on the mouldings. When I'll be there I will bring a magnet. Hudsn47 & Dan: will get the brother again to check where does that reservoir goes. Thanks again, Michel.
  • oldhudsons
    oldhudsons Senior Contributor
    it's a '48-9 Super 6, and more importantly it's got O.D.!
    The Hyman photo is of a Commodore cp. (6 or 8 cyl.?).
    Odometer only shows 7K - if that's correct, WOW, you've got a great low mileage original car.
    Guy may not have swapped motors, just got a Twin-H set up & put it on 262 block as looks used & unmolested under the hood, just check of engine # will tell.
    Congrads!
  • I agree with Doug someone installed a remote reservoir for the Master Cylinder. The hose goes down to where the master cylinder is. Nice job on that. When you get it make sure the seal on the master cylinder cap is tight and the hose is plumbed in tight.
  • rambos_ride
    rambos_ride Senior Contributor
    I can tell by the pics, door jambs, cowl vent screen.. all look to have been painted. It wouldnt be a deal killer for me, but something to consider depending on your goals as even a sympathethic restoration would probably mean stripping the outside down to bare metal.
  • 54SuperWasp
    54SuperWasp Expert Adviser
    oldhudsons wrote:
    it's a '48-9 Super 6, and more importantly it's got O.D.!
    The Hyman photo is of a Commodore cp. (6 or 8 cyl.?).
    Odometer only shows 7K - if that's correct, WOW, you've got a great low mileage original car.
    Guy may not have swapped motors, just got a Twin-H set up & put it on 262 block as looks used & unmolested under the hood, just check of engine # will tell.
    Congrads!
    That was my first though,having read that they had 262 in 49 too. But I thought somebody had said you could not have these set up on these sixes. Was a bit surprised cause my 54 Super Wasp has a an original 262 with Twin-H. Can't wait to get the serial number and the engine number. I appreciate all these infos. Michel.
  • 54SuperWasp
    54SuperWasp Expert Adviser
    I can tell by the pics, door jambs, cowl vent screen.. all look to have been painted. It wouldnt be a deal killer for me, but something to consider depending on your goals as even a sympathethic restoration would probably mean stripping the outside down to bare metal.
    Will begin with a very deep cleaning and a good revisit of the mechanic. Will see after is there is some change remaining in my pocket.(My 54 wants some of that money too...:whistle: ) Michel
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