58L-Y8 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 (edited) 1955 Hudson Super Wasp - $6500 - Somerset, MA https://southcoast.craigslist.org/cto/d/somerset-1955-hudson-super-wasp/7157109663.html I have for sale my 1955 Hudson Wasp, it has a flat head 6 with a Hydra-matic transmission, runs and drives, car is all original, interior is in very good shape, front seats lay flat and turn into a bed for a drive in movie, car has 46k original miles, drivetrain is matching to vin, looking for $6500 . Not interested in trades. Contact (508) 6-four-2-5-zero-8-seven Copy and paste in your email: eddb1f76843f32728b02983e9cddfb5b@sale.craigslist.org I have no personal interest or stake in the eventual sale of this 1955 Hudson Super Wasp. Edited November 2, 2020 by 58L-Y8 SOLD (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebowski Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 A good coat of McGuire's Cleaner/Wax would really bring back that paint job. If it wasn't so far away I would check it out..... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 (edited) People laugh but I use Mother's mag and Aluminum Polish. Here is a clear coated fender I wet sanded out with 2000 Grit first, then hand buffed with Mother's. Clear coat is much harder and takes more work than this would to get a shine. I finished up then on clear coat with Adam's Polish to get the very fine scratches/ scuffing out. This would probably be fine with just the Mother's like I did my Auburn as it's a single stage paint. The last photo is before the Adam's polish final buff. Edited July 12, 2020 by auburnseeker (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 And, eventually they resurface, but now on the used car dealer's lot with a bit of mark-up... https://southcoast.craigslist.org/ctd/d/north-dartmouth-1955-hudson-wasp/7176967380.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W_Higgins Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 On 7/12/2020 at 9:56 AM, auburnseeker said: People laugh but I use Mother's mag and Aluminum Polish. Here is a clear coated fender I wet sanded out with 2000 Grit first, then hand buffed with Mother's. Clear coat is much harder and takes more work than this would to get a shine. I finished up then on clear coat with Adam's Polish to get the very fine scratches/ scuffing out. This would probably be fine with just the Mother's like I did my Auburn as it's a single stage paint. The last photo is before the Adam's polish final buff. Do yourself a favor and use Final Inspection instead. Quick Detailer has silicone in it. You will hate yourself (or your body man will) if you ever find yourself needing to respray something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercub Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I just brought this Wasp today. It was on Craigslist. Its solid and runs well. Needs some sorting but not bad. Funny how someone chose red with a blue interior. I'll try the McGuires on it. I'll start a thread on it soon. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 Hi Supercub Thanks for informing us your bought the '55 Wasp. It looks to be a good example, we'll be interested to follow your progress as you reactivate and being enjoying this fine Hudson! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Congrats on your purchase of that cool new old car. The post-'54 Hudsons don't get the respect they deserve, in my opinion. They had distinctive looks and represent mid-fifties styling pretty well. And if this kind of price is typical, they seem to be great values nowadays, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercub Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I paid $5900 for it. Someone had recently replaced the rear shocks, brake flex lines, exhaust, head gasket, plugs and wires, radiator probably recored, and the carb was rebuilt. It needs tires. The radio, clock, heater fan and temp gauge arent getting power or are disfunctional. All else works. The car ran for about 20 minutes, maybe not enough to register on the temp gauge. The wiring diagram I found online shows various fuses. Included in the trunkare the FSM, parts book, and another repair book, look to be dated about the same as the car. Havent got it delivered yet, cant wait to get into it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercub Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 The Wasp has been a good runner, took it out for an afternoon run, wound the clock, cranked that big steering wheel, felt the funky 3rd gear shift. Going to drive it until the hubcaps fall off. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearheadengineer Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 18 hours ago, supercub said: Going to drive it until the hubcaps fall off. 😀 I’ve done that several times with my Lincoln. Luckily I’ve always been able to find them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercub Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 I had one fly off while taking the car for a spin after a repair last winter, it landed in a snow bank. I noticed it when I pulled over to check for leaks under the car. Luckily it was sitting right there, the caps are in nice condition and it would have been a challenge to find a replacement. Since I painted the rims, I haven't put them back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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