Mike's '39 Hudson 112 Convertible Rebuild -
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This was quite a while ago, however just in case you missed it..
https://fantomworks.com/project/1939-hudson-112/
It was actually one of 'FantomWorks' shows, and I've watched it at least 2-3 times (the program was discontinued a while ago, however it is continually in re-runs, so all you need to is be on the lookout for it to be shown again).
It is very interesting to watch, however as an owner of a couple of '39 Hudson 112s (both 'level 4' condition pickups - essentially 'rolling parts' that require EVERYTHING), I would like to have seen this as a 2-3 episode, bumper-to-bumper, detailed show of the restoration (I know & knew THAT would never happen).
Essentially, they BEGAN with a more than decent vehicle to begin with, given it's age. See several items in the episode & in the website link that brought up questions (as an example, I wasn't aware that Hudson had any convertible model that was called a 'Hawk' (?)), etc..
Amazing work, done by an excellent 'crew'. If I somehow fall into a BOATLOAD of $$, who knows..
https://fantomworks.com/project/1939-hudson-112/
It was actually one of 'FantomWorks' shows, and I've watched it at least 2-3 times (the program was discontinued a while ago, however it is continually in re-runs, so all you need to is be on the lookout for it to be shown again).
It is very interesting to watch, however as an owner of a couple of '39 Hudson 112s (both 'level 4' condition pickups - essentially 'rolling parts' that require EVERYTHING), I would like to have seen this as a 2-3 episode, bumper-to-bumper, detailed show of the restoration (I know & knew THAT would never happen).
Essentially, they BEGAN with a more than decent vehicle to begin with, given it's age. See several items in the episode & in the website link that brought up questions (as an example, I wasn't aware that Hudson had any convertible model that was called a 'Hawk' (?)), etc..
Amazing work, done by an excellent 'crew'. If I somehow fall into a BOATLOAD of $$, who knows..
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The first time I set eyes on the second '39 was when it was offered for sale, from the Eastern Shore of MD. It had been sitting outside in a field for at least 25-30 years, and very, very rusty (I think I have pictures, if I can find them);
From there, it made its way to PA, becoming a 'stalled project' and offered for sale again;
At that point, it was acquired (Cambridge, MD (?)), with the planned purpose of 'rodding' it - however, it again became a 'stalled project', and was offered for sale;
It was sold, and found its way to Colorado, where a lot of work was done, including replacing the hopeless '39 frame with a '38 from a donor car out of Canada. The owner didn't have room for two projects, so when they acquired a running '36 Terraplane pickup project, he decided to 'donate' the truck to me, for the cost of shipping. The thought was to contribute to my '39, and hopefully have enough parts from the two trucks, to complete one..
BTW - Unless something has changed, there is a third '39 Hudson 112 Model 90 pickup within MD state boundaries. James Wible ('Teeny'), in Hollywood, MD is the proud owner of a restored 1939 Hudson 112 Model 90 pickup. Most unusual feature of his truck? It has door 'wing windows', which NO '39 Hudson 112 pickup ever had, at least not from the factory - doors and hardware acquired from a donor '39 Hudson sedan.
Here are the pictures of it, when it was offered from the Eastern Shore of MD. A lot of what you see is gone, either discarded or just 'fell away', 'going back to earth'..
Rick
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As if
Rick
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I could tell them it's a rock solid investment
Rick
Hudson Essex Terraplane Club website
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Looking forward to it