Blenheim Hudson key case

Richie
Richie Senior Contributor
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Just realized the other day after taking the keys out of the 51 Pacemaker that the key case is an original Blenheim Hudson key case with the address on it. Nice piece of history to go along with the car. I don't know if the pics will come out but I'm posting them anyway. I believe Mark Hudson said his Wasp was purchased from that dealer. Pretty cool !!! Richie.

Comments

  • How cool that a 57 year old leather key case is still quite serviceable. Back in the day, these were quite popular. Nice original piece.
  • 37 CTS
    37 CTS Senior Contributor
    HI

    could you pleae post the address, I cannot quite read it.



    Will include in "World Wide Hudson Dealers" book update

    thanks
  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    That is a nice piece to have. Our car still has the original dealer logo plate on the back . . . I'm sure it will stay there indefinately. Ain't nostalgia grand?:rolleyes:
  • Richie
    Richie Senior Contributor
    Dave53-7C wrote:
    How cool that a 57 year old leather key case is still quite serviceable. Back in the day, these were quite popular. Nice original piece.



    Dave yes it is pretty cool, it even has the Hudson logo on the back. Richie.
  • Richie
    Richie Senior Contributor
    37 CTS wrote:
    HI

    could you pleae post the address, I cannot quite read it.



    Will include in "World Wide Hudson Dealers" book update

    thanks



    Sheldon, the address is 3628 Walnut st. Phila. 4 Pa. Richie.
  • Richie
    Richie Senior Contributor
    RL Chilton wrote:
    That is a nice piece to have. Our car still has the original dealer logo plate on the back . . . I'm sure it will stay there indefinately. Ain't nostalgia grand?:rolleyes:



    Yes it is a nice piece to have Russell and I am going to clean it up and treat it with some leather conditioner. It will be cool when people look inside the car and see it at cruise-ins and local car shows. Richie.
  • Fred
    Fred Expert Adviser
    My 48 Hudson Commadore eight came from that dealer also. It was in center city Philadelphia. I used to have the matching plate for the trunk, but it got lost in one of the three retorations. I'll have to look in the "Parts" cabinet and see if it is still with us.

    Fred
  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    Fred wrote:
    My 48 Hudson Commadore eight came from that dealer also. It was in center city Philadelphia. I used to have the matching plate for the trunk, but it got lost in one of the three retorations. I'll have to look in the "Parts" cabinet and see if it is still with us.

    Fred



    Matching dealer plate, original owner's manual in the glove box and a 'lectric razor accessory just so you can shave on the way to the cruise-in!:D
  • Richie wrote:
    Yes it is a nice piece to have Russell and I am going to clean it up and treat it with some leather conditioner. It will be cool when people look inside the car and see it at cruise-ins and local car shows. Richie.



    Richie, don't put anything on that key case except for a leather conditioner named Black Rock. I use it on all the saddles I repair and all other leather products. Most other leather products will cause your case to deteriorate quicker than if you just leave it alone. Black Rock is a creme that won't stain the leather or break down the fibers. I use it on new and antique saddles and our leather furniture. I've seen lots of old leather ruined by neatsfoot oil and similar products. If the leather is dirty a little saddle soap won't hurt but don't over do it, then treat with Black Rock.



    Harry
  • Richie
    Richie Senior Contributor
    Fred wrote:
    My 48 Hudson Commadore eight came from that dealer also. It was in center city Philadelphia. I used to have the matching plate for the trunk, but it got lost in one of the three retorations. I'll have to look in the "Parts" cabinet and see if it is still with us.

    Fred



    That's cool Fred. Richie.
  • Richie
    Richie Senior Contributor
    Harry Hill wrote:
    Richie, don't put anything on that key case except for a leather conditioner named Black Rock. I use it on all the saddles I repair and all other leather products. Most other leather products will cause your case to deteriorate quicker than if you just leave it alone. Black Rock is a creme that won't stain the leather or break down the fibers. I use it on new and antique saddles and our leather furniture. I've seen lots of old leather ruined by neatsfoot oil and similar products. If the leather is dirty a little saddle soap won't hurt but don't over do it, then treat with Black Rock.



    Harry



    Harry where do I get Black Rock conditioner ? And thanks for the advice. Richie.
  • Richie wrote:
    Harry where do I get Black Rock conditioner ? And thanks for the advice. Richie.

    http://workingperson.com/products/22_101/1/971/BLACKROCK_Leather_N_Rich_Leather_Conditioner__4oz.html?utm_content=971&utm_campaign=ci&utm_medium=comp&utm_source=froogle&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=971



    I just copy & paste to Google and this is the first pick. Ron
  • Richie
    Richie Senior Contributor
    Ron P wrote:



    Thanks Ron, you are fast. I might have thought of that in a few days or so !!! Richie.
  • Richie, that's the stuff. When you first put it on the leather it will seem sticky but that goes away quickly. This is great stuff, I swear by it.



    Harry
  • Richie
    Richie Senior Contributor
    Harry Hill wrote:
    Richie, that's the stuff. When you first put it on the leather it will seem sticky but that goes away quickly. This is great stuff, I swear by it.



    Harry



    Thanks Harry.
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