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WE WILL BE CLOSED 7/11/25 TO 7/21/25 SO EMPLOYEES CAN ATTEND THE INTERNATIONAL HUDSON MEET. ORDERS PLACED THEN WILL SHIP AFTER JULY 21.
Specializing in Hudson Motor Cars
OUR SHOP WILL BE CLOSED BEGINNING FRIDAY, JULY 11TH SO EMPLOYEES CAN ATTEND THE INTERNATIONAL HUDSON MEET. WE WILL REOPEN MONDAY, JULY 21, 2025. YOU CAN STILL PLACE ORDERS ONLINE; HOWEVER, THESE ORDERS WILL NOT BE FILLED AND SHIPPED UNTIL THE WEEK OF JULY 21st.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS!
DOUG AND TERRI WILDRICK
Picture of the overdrive transmission for Joe L's '46 truck.
Picture of the overdrive transmission for Joe L's '46 truck.
Not sure where we picked this character up from?
Not sure where we picked this character up from?
Assembling a '50 Commodore 8 sedan.
Assembling a '50 Commodore 8 sedan.
The chain was so loose that it was rattling against the timing cover.
The chain was so loose that it was rattling against the timing cover.
This is what a blown head gasket looks like.
This is what a blown head gasket looks like.
Greg Davis' pickup.
Greg Davis' pickup.
Greg's truck with a fresh 1956 308 Big Six.
Greg's truck with a fresh 1956 308 Big Six.
Just got the engine set back in as the sun beamed in!!
Just got the engine set back in as the sun beamed in!!
Most all the wiring and hydraulic system completed on Henry B. '51 Conv.
Most all the wiring and hydraulic system completed on Henry B. '51 Conv.
Most all the dash and instrumentation installed, including new dash vinyl.
Most all the dash and instrumentation installed, including new dash vinyl.
Another photo of under the hood.
Another photo of under the hood.
Starting the tear down on Joe L.'s overdrive transmission.
Starting the tear down on Joe L.'s overdrive transmission.
We removed the engine and trans from Greg D.'s truck. After removing the cylinder head, we found the head had been modified. We're not sure this provides any benefit when building a high compression Hudson engine? We did find all the pistons had galled/melted and ruined the all the bores. We also found the mains, rods and crank have heavy wear. This engine really looked new inside, but after inspection we found every bearing wiped out in this engine with very low miles.
We removed the engine and trans from Greg D.'s truck. After removing the cylinder head, we found the head had been modified. We're not sure this provides any benefit when building a high compression Hudson engine? We did find all the pistons had galled/melted and ruined the all the bores. We also found the mains, rods and crank have heavy wear. This engine really looked new inside, but after inspection we found every bearing wiped out in this engine with very low miles.
We also found the #2 cam bearing coming out of the block. Not sure what happened there, but we decided to start with another complete engine core.
We also found the #2 cam bearing coming out of the block. Not sure what happened there, but we decided to start with another complete engine core.
'54 Super Wasp of Jeff B.
'54 Super Wasp of Jeff B.
WRP performance head installed with our ARP head bolt kit.
WRP performance head installed with our ARP head bolt kit.
The head gasket had been leaking enough that it corroded #1 and #2 solid into place. A little patience and persuasion was required here!
The head gasket had been leaking enough that it corroded #1 and #2 solid into place. A little patience and persuasion was required here!
This old engine really didn't look that bad inside
This old engine really didn't look that bad inside
We figured the head never got torqued or re-torqued properly, thus leaked coolant into the bores from the start up. Damaged the engine and also cracked the block.
We figured the head never got torqued or re-torqued properly, thus leaked coolant into the bores from the start up. Damaged the engine and also cracked the block.
Block is cracked and fixed with "bondo"
Block is cracked and fixed with "bondo"
We started dis-assembly of our '47 C8 Cv. for a complete restoration. We removed the '56 license plate, which was the last time it ran and drove.
We started dis-assembly of our '47 C8 Cv. for a complete restoration. We removed the '56 license plate, which was the last time it ran and drove.
Joyce and Jim's '53 Hornet sedan. We had to do a few repairs just before the Great Race 2024. From here, it went directly to Owensboro, Ky., where the race started this year.
Joyce and Jim's '53 Hornet sedan. We had to do a few repairs just before the Great Race 2024. From here, it went directly to Owensboro, Ky., where the race started this year.
A little more attention to detail when installing this gasket probably would have prevented several issues.
A little more attention to detail when installing this gasket probably would have prevented several issues.
Good time for a clean up on aisle H. We usually find a long bristle brush, soap and water go a long way.
Good time for a clean up on aisle H. We usually find a long bristle brush, soap and water go a long way.
Tom wrapping some parts to ship.
Tom wrapping some parts to ship.
Tom sorting clutch pressure plate fingers.
Tom sorting clutch pressure plate fingers.
Jim and Joyce's car sat rather low, and after we inspected what was in the trunk, it should have! We ended up installing a pair of air shocks, which leveled it right up. Drives great too!
Jim and Joyce's car sat rather low, and after we inspected what was in the trunk, it should have! We ended up installing a pair of air shocks, which leveled it right up. Drives great too!
We started dis-assembly of our '47 C8 Cv. for a complete restoration. We removed the '56 license plate, which was the last time it ran and drove.
We started dis-assembly of our '47 C8 Cv. for a complete restoration. We removed the '56 license plate, which was the last time it ran and drove.
We found both rear bed corners needing a little attention.
We found both rear bed corners needing a little attention.
Lots of bag and tag ...
Lots of bag and tag ...
The cowl is kind of rough too.
The cowl is kind of rough too.
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