Hudsy Wudsy Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Here's a link to an F/B ad for a Hudson that's for sale in Kansas. Look it over and be the first to say what is the matter with it: Marketplace - 1951 Hudson Hornet | Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 It's Four Door, did they make a Two door? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 It is a parts car? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 (edited) No and yes. Edited June 13, 2022 by Hudsy Wudsy (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave39MD Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Chevrolet engine? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Well, that's certainly not a Twin-H Power in there!🙃 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, Dave39MD said: Chevrolet engine? Congrats! You win. You will be hearing from our prize dept in Medford, OR shortly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave39MD Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 I don't have to come and get it do I? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 I thought "Where's the engine" right off and I don't know squat about Hudsons...........Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Dave39MD said: I don't have to come and get it do I? Our last winner received the rear half of a 1928 Dodge Victory six frame, minus differential and suspension. So, you may want to find out what you won before you make travel plans. Also, it's unlikely that lunch will be provided. You'll notice that this Hudsy has Alaska license plates on it. That means that it's possible that some poor guy drove this old gal all of the way from Alaska to Kansas having to listen to all of the Chevrolet wrist pin and valve train noise. I think that I would have walked. Edited June 13, 2022 by Hudsy Wudsy (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 What's wrong with it? Pretty much everything... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 To have that amount of rust in the nose of that car. The rear frame sections have got to be toast. The 308 engine (motor) is the only thing that might have made this a good parts car. With that gone, this Hornet might have made its last lap.😪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Andrews Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Seems to be a mid-late 60's 230" or 250" (Chevy)engine. One thing interesting to me is the cable system on the firewall, apparently the cables work the windshield wipers. If so then that's another neat idea engineered back then; also the ID plate is cool by indicating "all steel construction." Can't use that phrase in the present. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickelroadster Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 I have never seen a windshield wiper setup like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 1947 Wiper motor was under the dash with connecting arms to the wiper bases. In 48 Hudson went to that set up. I am guessing that going around the pulleys. Reduces strain on the wiper motor. I think our 56 Corvette had a set up like that under the dash. Not sure when Chevrolet went to cables under the dash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 That 35 year newer Camaro doesn't look much better... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 What's the matter with it? The Chevrolet air cleaner is missing!😆 So is it a Hydromatic, Powerglide or turbohydromatic?😄 Might be a 194, but I doubt it. Not tall enough for a 292. I've seen 292 sixes in "street rods". i 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 11 minutes ago, Frank DuVal said: What's the matter with it? The Chevrolet air cleaner is missing!😆 So is it a Hydromatic, Powerglide or turbohydromatic?😄 Might be a 194, but I doubt it. Not tall enough for a 292. I've seen 292 sixes in "street rods". Frank, you are a nice person and I love Grahams, but who gives a crap about the details of a Chevrolet transplanted into a Hudson? i 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Hudsy Wudsy said: but who gives a crap about the details of a Chevrolet transplanted into a Hudson? I did the post in jest. However, the GM Hydromatic was a 1951 Hudson optional automatic transmission!😲 Yes, the bellhousing bolt pattern should not match Chhevrolet engine, but an "a-dapter" kit from JC Whitney just might make it possible.😉 But just having an original transmission might not make it a $1K value..... Edited June 14, 2022 by Frank DuVal (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 11 hours ago, Dave39MD said: Chevrolet engine? Looks to be so. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 14 hours ago, nickelroadster said: I have never seen a windshield wiper setup like that. I think you are looking at the antenna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pont35cpe Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Maybe the rear skirts are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 I was about to say to many tires, then the hood opened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 Xander and pont35cpe, you're missing the $200 steering wheel. That is assuming that it will clean up well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 The maroon wheels are hard to find. It would crack at the top. I had five extra wheels at one time. A mix of colors. The ivory 49 wheels are the tough ones to find. Funny thing about step downs. The only difference between them is a 232, 262 or a 308. Same car in every way. Different trim, different grill, different dash and a longer front end on some models. Drive the same, handle the same and brake the same. If you are driving a 49 super six, you are driving a 53 Wasp. Same thing. I did leave out the 8 cylinder, 254. Who would put that in when the 262 six is bigger. They are great cars. With the visors.😃 I still look for a 52 Hornet club coupe. Will find one some day. I am really picky, picky, picky on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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