four hornets about to be crushed

Hi, HOW MUCH WILL THEY COST, AND WILL TWO MAKE ONE GOOD ONE? STEVE

rdmontez wrote:

There are four hornets and an early pacemaker in line for crushing if they are not adopted. Three 308's one with twin H but missing carbs and head. Complete cars that would make good parts cars. Hornets are 4dr but pace is a coupe. Call me at 210-383-1450 and I will give you info and number. These car are in Bertram, Texas...Roy

To all who are wondering what is up with the Hudsons, I visited the yard where these cars are located today. I took quite a few pictures and selected one each for each of the cars. These cars are part of a group of cars that have been for the time being saved from crushing. Many other desireable 40-60s cars have already been crushed. If the remaining cars do not sell they too will be curshed. The current time table for crushing is based on the response the owners get to selling the available cars. I will tell you there are a number of cars in this group that "brand X" restorers and rodders would like to have.. but I will stick to the Hudsons in this post.



Let me begin by saying the owners were very gracious to me and allowed me full access to all the cars. After speaking with them I have gained thier authorization to post pictures and state that they will deal on all cars with prospective buyers. I was asked to post a home telephone number but have not recieved same at this time. For current contact information the following is the business information:



All American Metals

1944 E State Highway 29

Bertram, TX

(512) 355-2071



Google the address for a map. The yard is on the north (right) side of Highway 29 on the east side of Bertram and is surrounded by a blue painted metal fence.



The best car of the bunch is a 1952 Hornet 4 Door sedan. 308 with Hydro. It appears to be rust free. Odd addition to the car is a add on Aircondtioning unit. The compressor is attached to the block with what appears to be Hudson mounts... bolt to the block and has a 6 volt clutch... car still has a 6 volt generator. Crank pulley is one of the elusive dual groove pulleys. Car needs complete restoration... has a dent in rear passenger door.







The second car is also a 1952 Hornet 4door sedan. It is pretty well rust free but suffers lots of dents, broken glass, fully destroyed uphostery. The front end sheet metal save the hood is good. It has a twin H intake and exhaust with linkage. No aircleaners or carbs. Head off engine... hydramatic















To get all the cars listed I will add another post

The third Hudson is a 54 Hornet 4door with all glass broken. 308 with Hydra, trashed interior. No apparent rust ... the hood is super as are the front fenders... no rust over the rear wheel wheels... restorable? Engine is a very desireable item.







Forth Car is a 1950 P Brougham. This car is definately restorable, albeit very weathered and with broken glass. The grill is in the trunk. At one time the car had supermatic or drivemaster installed.







Last Hudson is a 1953 Super Wasp 4door. The car would be a tough restoration. The front clip is rust free and straight. Car has a 2 lever 3 speed overdrive installed. The floor is out and this could easily be removed.







I have been around Hudsons all my adult life. These cars are probably all parts cars. The Green 52 Hornet will not be parted. All of the rest of the cars may be parts donors you will have to deal with the owner. These cars were saved due to requests from the classic car communities. If these cars do not sell soon they will be crushed like thier previous yard mates. The owners are very decent folks who are trying to make a living. I know it is easy to call and ask about the cars, but I ask that if you have no intentions of buying do not call. I will not be buying any of the cars nor any of the parts.



Good Luck