Xander Wildeisen Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I am just posting this so you can see a model of a Terraplane a lot of people have not seen. I know it is a street rod. (please do not shoot) This is a 1937 Hudson Terraplane model 70 Utility Coupe. They came from the factory with a pull out truck bed in the trunk. The only difference from the outside of the model 70 is the commercial series hood ornament, painted cowl vent trim, painted windshield division bar and the gas cap comes out of the fender instead of the body. That is done so the gas filler pipe can run under the truck bed. Taking pictures to sell the car for my father. Just though you might like to see this model of a Terraplane. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46 woodie Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 There was also an aftermarket pull out truck bed available for different models. They were aimed at the salesman who traveled around the country carrying their goods. The Terraplane is beautiful, street rod or not. I don't know about no front and rear bumpers though, that grill looks too nice to ruin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 I think I found one for sale in CA when I was looking a couple of months ago. If I recall it was in pretty nice shape. Maybe not as spiffy as your Dad's. It was stock as well. They were asking between 15 and 20G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Great looking car, thanks for taking the time to post the photos. There is a great thread on the HAMB that features 1937 vehicles, a year were some really nice looking cars & trucks were built. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillOutThere Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Curious, if you know, what was the amount of the roof chop that was done. Most go way too far. This one looks good. Obviously a very high quality build. I have a page for ALL Terraplaniacs on Facebook, restored, custom, rod. "Terraplane SEVEN" Visitors and new members welcome. I own/drive a '34 Terraplane. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 The car is chopped two inches. My dad bought it in 1990, we pulled it off a old farm and then he started to build it. My dads first chop and second paint job. He did most of the car himself. Very nice build, car drives out nice. Has a Buick 455 in it, lots of power, smooth shifting with a nice exhaust tone.(not loud) It is on ebay for sale. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-Hudson-Terraplane-Utility-Coupe-Utility-Coupe-/182282970582?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2a70e965d6:g:miYAAOSwLF1X2y1D&item=182282970582 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Obviously the one I saw wasn't of the same caliber. Just a decent old car driver. Probably a number 3 ish type car. I agree this car is really tastefully done. I like the the interior in general has a somewhat period look to it. No ugly Weird Bucket or console combo. The only real change I would do if it were mine would be to woodgrain the dash and moldings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 The tail lights are from a 37 Hudson. The Terraplane tail lights had a flat lens. And the Utility coupes had one tail light that held the license plate as well, if I remember correctly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 Car has sold, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Studebaker called their version a Coupe Delivery. I know they did them in '39 but I don't know about other years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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