Complete it or Scrap it?. Thanks to all

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edited November -1 in HUDSON
I really appreciate the feedback from everyone who responded to my Thread. Some very helpful perspectives and insights. I really want to complete this car. I already have alot of sweat and toil in this thing not to mention a few drops of blood. I have wire-brushed until my arms were going to fall off.



I realize it is cheaper to buy an already restored car than to start from scratch but not nearly as much fun. I enjoy working on it and I will try see it through.



I am going to Portland later this week to look at a 54 sedan that has been offered to me, price to be determined. The bad news is that this car has been setting out and it rains alot in Portland.



Thanks to all again,

Doug

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  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    Doug-



    That's good. Glad to hear you decided to stick with it. One of the added benefits is that you now know where to look on the Hudsons for the bad areas. Should help you evaluate the one in Portland.



    Good Luck and keep us posted!
  • rambos_ride
    rambos_ride Senior Contributor
    Doug,

    Given you're doing a complete strip-down restoration, I'd really try to find a "rust free rolling shell". You'll have a better base for your bodyman to start with which should cost less overall - even if it wasn't you'll have a better product in the end.

    Whether it be your car or another "rust free" shell - the real issue to remember is that once rust gets into the frame and sheet metal pinchwelds - it doesn't stop.

    Acid dipping will not even get into these areas. The best you can do is cut out the bad stuff and replace it when it gets too much to bare!

    Take a look at my website (link in signature) I wish I had parted my 49 and gotten a more solid car to restore/rod - I really think I'd be driving it by now instead of 4 years and waiting :mad: :p

    Hey - doesn't look too bad eh?

    TrunkExterior_1sm.jpg

    Uh...Oh...

    TrunkRearRust_21sm.jpg

    Leads too this...

    TrunkRepair_4sm.jpg

    And too many hours later...

    TrunkFabFinal_1sm.jpg
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Dan,



    I admire the work you are doing...very tight! Niels
  • rambos_ride
    rambos_ride Senior Contributor
    nhp1127 wrote:
    Dan,

    I admire the work you are doing...very tight! Niels

    Thanks Niels!

    Sadly the trunk pan was done about 2 years ago in my carport at my old house ~ :o ~ currently the 49 is sitting outside on the trailer while I'm trying to finish the "2-week" remodel on my shop I started on June 16th :p

    Maybe someday I'll learn to let go and hire the work out ... I just hate paying people to do work I think I should be able to do then it takes me 3-4x longer!
  • barrysweet52
    barrysweet52 Expert Adviser
    "I have wire-brushed until my arms were going to fall off"



    Doug, there are easy ways and hard ways to restore. Sounds like you may have copied me and done things the hard way. Im no expert. I do recommend restorers talk to other local restorers for various options and names of people who can do good work. Wish you well with your search & restoration, Barry
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