The Ford Barn

WABOOM · 07-20-2021, 10:36 PM

In a moment of weakness, I was seduced by another orphan. Unfortunately I cannot keep both. The Mercury is being shipped 1500 miles to a 79 yr old gentleman in Florida.
I sincerely appreciate the fellowship and help I've gotten here at the Barn. I was in the garage all evening tying up some loose ends on the Merc and actually felt a little sad. I didn't plan to send it down the road. But I fell head over heels for this Hornet. The A/C and P/S will be nice.

Again, thank you very much.

Darrell S · 07-20-2021, 10:50 PM

Nice looking Hudson, looks like fun. Be sure and tell the new owner of the Mercury about the barn if he doesn't already know.

WABOOM · 07-20-2021, 10:53 PM

I definitely will.

Lanny · 07-20-2021, 11:14 PM

Sometimes, you got to do what you got to do.

You sure found a nice, extremely rare, great looking Hudson there...
Hope you have a lot of fun with it, I bet you will.

.

Brian · 07-20-2021, 11:26 PM

Turncoat?!! when I read that I thought you'd gone to a Chev....nah, that Hudson is nice with a capital N....Great move. You're forgiven, lol

Ggmac · 07-21-2021, 05:08 AM

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Twin H , I had one and you will enjoy the ride .
Good luck

Mac VP · 07-21-2021, 05:48 AM

The Hornet is absolutely beautiful! I own one of its later descendants (OT 73 hatchback). Your new set of wheels is just stunning.

tubman · 07-21-2021, 05:57 AM

Look at it this way : It's still a flathead! And 53 ci larger with dual carbs to boot!

I'd have made the change in a heartbeat.

19Fordy · 07-21-2021, 06:01 AM

It's great to be stung by that Hornet. Beautiful car. Enjoy.

Charlie ny · 07-21-2021, 06:18 AM

Good move....A/C power steering. Hydromatic dual range trans ???
Charlie ny

mfirth · 07-21-2021, 07:16 AM

X2 on what Tubman said. I sure wish that Merc was headed for my garage. Had an uncle that drove nothing but Hudsons till he couldn't find one any more. Sweet ride, specially the TWIN H ! You're forgiven & I AM JEALOUS !

Als48 · 07-21-2021, 09:02 AM

The family name may be different, but they look like cousins to me. Nice Hudson.

Al H

JM 35 Sedan · 07-21-2021, 09:11 AM

You can always come back when you buy your next Early Ford V-8!!

aussie merc · 07-21-2021, 09:17 AM

All is forgiven that just drips class [im jealous]

Zeke3 · 07-21-2021, 09:20 AM

Great looking Hudson. I think you made the right decision. Enjoy your new ride.

V8COOPMAN · 07-21-2021, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JM 35 Sedan

You can always come back when you buy your next Early Ford V-8!!

Hell .....Who told you that you had to leave? DD

..

Tim Ayers · 07-21-2021, 12:09 PM

Count me as a black sheep, but I prefer the Hornets over the Mercs. The Hornets look like factory lead sleds or customs.

JimNNN · 07-21-2021, 12:30 PM

I've grown to like the looks of the '54 Hudson as much as the '48-'50 models, and much more than the iconic '51-'53 models. IMO, the '54 ranks as one of the best automotive styling facelifts ever. A real improvement over the '53 Hudsons, which are pretty, too.

Despite the V-8 fever that was starting to explode at the time, if it was 1954 today, a new Hudson is what I'd want.

Sorry you had to say goodbye to the Mercury, though.

tubman · 07-21-2021, 12:33 PM

Don't think of it as losing 2 doors, but gaining a carburetor.

Tim Ayers · 07-21-2021, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubman

don't think of it as losing 2 doors, but gaining a carburetor.:d

lol

FortyNiner · 07-21-2021, 01:03 PM

I absolutely understand how that beauty turned your head. She's stunning. Enjoy.

Anteek29 · 07-21-2021, 05:48 PM

OMG...I'd find a way to keep em BOTH!

WABOOM · 07-21-2021, 08:38 PM

Charly Ny , it's the Borg DG-200 "3 band".

JSeery · 07-21-2021, 09:26 PM

Nice!

GB SISSON · 07-21-2021, 11:14 PM

I love that thing! I know very little about auto racing but I have heard those hornets gave the big three a run for their money.

Brian · 07-22-2021, 12:35 AM

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I love that thing! I know very little about auto racing but I have heard those hornets gave the big three a run for their money.
yes, famous for racing, but look at the style; look at the low profile side on; almost looks like they're chopped. COOL

corvette8n · 07-22-2021, 06:47 AM

Nice looking Hornet, from the side it looks like a Merc.

pistonbroke · 07-22-2021, 08:15 AM

So you made someones day with the Merc and your own with the Hudson. To me that's the best kind of deal. Everybody wins! Find a good road and follow it,Tim

Bigmac48 · 07-22-2021, 10:47 AM

She is stunning as Mac V P said . A good looking car is a good looking car ! Find as I get older I learn to appreciate many things In life I often overlooked or took for granite in the past ! Enjoy that beauty . That rear quarter shot is the one that is my favorite ! Wide whites when there needed .

flathead 39 · 07-22-2021, 10:58 AM

Great looking Hudson.. gotta love twin H Power!

Als48 · 07-22-2021, 01:03 PM

Weren't those straight eights? About 327 C I?

Al H

Zeke3 · 07-22-2021, 01:23 PM

The Hudson Twin H engine is an inline, six cylinder engine 308 cubic inches in displacement.

Jeff/Illinois · 07-22-2021, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anteek29

OMG...I'd find a way to keep em BOTH!

I second that!

Nice cars both are beautiful

Tinker · 07-23-2021, 12:23 AM

I think you did good. One thing I learned from buying cars and other things is once you have it you have it. No need to sell it, It's a lot easier to have it, then buy it again. Less you can't care or house it properly and use it, then sell it. Don't let it go to a chop shop guy. Really dig the hudson ya trader. hahahaha. Enjoy!

tubman · 07-23-2021, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Als48

Weren't those straight eights? About 327 C I?

Al H

I believe you are thinking of Packard. They had 9 main bearings and later they punched them out to 356 ci. (I've always wanted one of those.)

WABOOM · 09-05-2021, 05:19 PM

Hudson did make straight 8's in some models until '52.

tubman · 09-05-2021, 08:14 PM

Interestingly, the Hudson eights were smaller than the later sixes at 254 ci. The new six was initially 262 cci and ended up at 308 ci in the Hornet. The eights were relatively archaic designs stemming from the Hudson Greater Eights of the early 30's. It was Packard who made the "other" 327 ci 8 cylinder engine.

38 coupe · 09-05-2021, 08:17 PM

The Hudson straight 8s were old design, I think splash lube motors that were getting very long in tooth by '52. The 232 - 262 - 308 motor was another story altogether.

Looks like Tubman beat me to it.

blucar · 09-06-2021, 12:03 PM

During the late '40's, early '50's when Jalopy/Stock car racing was the rage Hudson's pretty well ruled the tracks. The Hudson six cylinder was very reliable and fast, which was very important in stock car racing.
Hudson, Packard and Studebaker barely survived The great Depression, however, they came out of WWII flush with money due to all the war contracts they had. Unfortunetly they wasted a large portion of their new found wealth on dividend's to their stock holder's in lieu of R & D to modernize their product line.

tubman · 09-06-2021, 04:54 PM

So nothin's new.

07-20-2021, 10:36 PM	#1
WABOOM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Minnesota Posts: 347	I'm a turncoat... In a moment of weakness, I was seduced by another orphan. Unfortunately I cannot keep both. The Mercury is being shipped 1500 miles to a 79 yr old gentleman in Florida. I sincerely appreciate the fellowship and help I've gotten here at the Barn. I was in the garage all evening tying up some loose ends on the Merc and actually felt a little sad. I didn't plan to send it down the road. But I fell head over heels for this Hornet. The A/C and P/S will be nice. Again, thank you very much. Last edited by WABOOM; 07-22-2021 at 11:57 AM.

07-20-2021, 10:50 PM	#2
Darrell S Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Everett WA Posts: 346	Re: I'm a turncoat... Nice looking Hudson, looks like fun. Be sure and tell the new owner of the Mercury about the barn if he doesn't already know.

07-20-2021, 10:53 PM	#3
WABOOM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Minnesota Posts: 347	Re: I'm a turncoat... I definitely will.

07-20-2021, 11:14 PM	#4
Lanny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mn Posts: 2,411	Re: I'm a turncoat... Sometimes, you got to do what you got to do. You sure found a nice, extremely rare, great looking Hudson there... Hope you have a lot of fun with it, I bet you will. . __________________ If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. But if daddy ain't happy...RUN

07-20-2021, 11:26 PM	#5
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,834	Re: I'm a turncoat... Turncoat?!! when I read that I thought you'd gone to a Chev....nah, that Hudson is nice with a capital N....Great move. You're forgiven, lol __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

07-21-2021, 05:08 AM	#6
Ggmac Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Lake worth Florida Posts: 1,101	Re: I'm a turncoat... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Twin H , I had one and you will enjoy the ride . Good luck

07-21-2021, 05:48 AM	#7
Mac VP Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,361	Re: I'm a turncoat... The Hornet is absolutely beautiful! I own one of its later descendants (OT 73 hatchback). Your new set of wheels is just stunning. __________________ VANPELT SALES LLC Cincinnati, Ohio Office: 513-724-9486 www.vanpeltsales.com www.classictransmission.com

07-21-2021, 05:57 AM	#8
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,319	Re: I'm a turncoat... Look at it this way : It's still a flathead! And 53 ci larger with dual carbs to boot! I'd have made the change in a heartbeat.

07-21-2021, 06:01 AM	#9
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,950	Re: I'm a turncoat... It's great to be stung by that Hornet. Beautiful car. Enjoy.

07-21-2021, 06:18 AM	#10
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: I'm a turncoat... Good move....A/C power steering. Hydromatic dual range trans ??? Charlie ny

07-21-2021, 07:16 AM	#11
mfirth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: ohio Posts: 986	Re: I'm a turncoat... X2 on what Tubman said. I sure wish that Merc was headed for my garage. Had an uncle that drove nothing but Hudsons till he couldn't find one any more. Sweet ride, specially the TWIN H ! You're forgiven & I AM JEALOUS !

07-21-2021, 09:02 AM	#12
Als48 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Paducah Ky Posts: 279	Re: I'm a turncoat... The family name may be different, but they look like cousins to me. Nice Hudson. Al H

07-21-2021, 09:11 AM	#13
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: I'm a turncoat... You can always come back when you buy your next Early Ford V-8!! __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

07-21-2021, 09:17 AM	#14
aussie merc Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: sydney australia Posts: 1,034	Re: I'm a turncoat... All is forgiven that just drips class [im jealous]

07-21-2021, 09:20 AM	#15
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,407	Re: I'm a turncoat... Great looking Hudson. I think you made the right decision. Enjoy your new ride.

07-21-2021, 12:09 PM	#17
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,181	Re: I'm a turncoat... Count me as a black sheep, but I prefer the Hornets over the Mercs. The Hornets look like factory lead sleds or customs.

07-21-2021, 12:30 PM	#18
JimNNN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 522	Re: I'm a turncoat... I've grown to like the looks of the '54 Hudson as much as the '48-'50 models, and much more than the iconic '51-'53 models. IMO, the '54 ranks as one of the best automotive styling facelifts ever. A real improvement over the '53 Hudsons, which are pretty, too. Despite the V-8 fever that was starting to explode at the time, if it was 1954 today, a new Hudson is what I'd want. Sorry you had to say goodbye to the Mercury, though.

07-21-2021, 12:33 PM	#19
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,319	Re: I'm a turncoat... Don't think of it as losing 2 doors, but gaining a carburetor.

07-21-2021, 01:03 PM	#21
FortyNiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: u-rah-rah-Wisconsin Posts: 1,137	Re: I'm a turncoat... I absolutely understand how that beauty turned your head. She's stunning. Enjoy. __________________ 19 and 49 F1 - jes' like Henry II built 1946 Deluxe - as Henry built it

07-21-2021, 05:48 PM	#22
Anteek29 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 985	Re: I'm a turncoat... OMG...I'd find a way to keep em BOTH! __________________ Alan 1929 Special Coupe 1941 Pick-Up 1955 Victoria

07-21-2021, 08:38 PM	#23
WABOOM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Minnesota Posts: 347	Re: I'm a turncoat... Charly Ny , it's the Borg DG-200 "3 band".

07-21-2021, 09:26 PM	#24
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: I'm a turncoat... Nice!

07-21-2021, 11:14 PM	#25
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,940	Re: I'm a turncoat... I love that thing! I know very little about auto racing but I have heard those hornets gave the big three a run for their money. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

07-22-2021, 12:35 AM	#26
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,834	Re: I'm a turncoat... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I love that thing! I know very little about auto racing but I have heard those hornets gave the big three a run for their money. yes, famous for racing, but look at the style; look at the low profile side on; almost looks like they're chopped. COOL __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

07-22-2021, 06:47 AM	#27
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,952	Re: I'm a turncoat... Nice looking Hornet, from the side it looks like a Merc.

07-22-2021, 08:15 AM	#28
pistonbroke Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Perry Mo. Posts: 485	Re: I'm a turncoat... So you made someones day with the Merc and your own with the Hudson. To me that's the best kind of deal. Everybody wins! Find a good road and follow it,Tim

07-22-2021, 10:47 AM	#29
Bigmac48 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Dundalk Md Posts: 26	Re: I'm a turncoat... She is stunning as Mac V P said . A good looking car is a good looking car ! Find as I get older I learn to appreciate many things In life I often overlooked or took for granite in the past ! Enjoy that beauty . That rear quarter shot is the one that is my favorite ! Wide whites when there needed .

07-22-2021, 10:58 AM	#30
flathead 39 Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Azalea, Oregon Posts: 99	Re: I'm a turncoat... Great looking Hudson.. gotta love twin H Power! __________________ Much improved since Henry sold it.

07-22-2021, 01:03 PM	#31
Als48 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Paducah Ky Posts: 279	Re: I'm a turncoat... Weren't those straight eights? About 327 C I? Al H

07-22-2021, 01:23 PM	#32
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,407	Re: I'm a turncoat... The Hudson Twin H engine is an inline, six cylinder engine 308 cubic inches in displacement.

07-23-2021, 12:23 AM	#34
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: I'm a turncoat... I think you did good. One thing I learned from buying cars and other things is once you have it you have it. No need to sell it, It's a lot easier to have it, then buy it again. Less you can't care or house it properly and use it, then sell it. Don't let it go to a chop shop guy. Really dig the hudson ya trader. hahahaha. Enjoy! Last edited by Tinker; 07-23-2021 at 01:23 AM.

09-05-2021, 05:19 PM	#36
WABOOM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Minnesota Posts: 347	Re: I'm a turncoat... Hudson did make straight 8's in some models until '52.

09-05-2021, 08:14 PM	#37
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,319	Re: I'm a turncoat... Interestingly, the Hudson eights were smaller than the later sixes at 254 ci. The new six was initially 262 cci and ended up at 308 ci in the Hornet. The eights were relatively archaic designs stemming from the Hudson Greater Eights of the early 30's. It was Packard who made the "other" 327 ci 8 cylinder engine.

09-05-2021, 08:17 PM	#38
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,631	Re: I'm a turncoat... The Hudson straight 8s were old design, I think splash lube motors that were getting very long in tooth by '52. The 232 - 262 - 308 motor was another story altogether. Looks like Tubman beat me to it.

09-06-2021, 12:03 PM	#39
blucar Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 2,464	Re: I'm a turncoat... During the late '40's, early '50's when Jalopy/Stock car racing was the rage Hudson's pretty well ruled the tracks. The Hudson six cylinder was very reliable and fast, which was very important in stock car racing. Hudson, Packard and Studebaker barely survived The great Depression, however, they came out of WWII flush with money due to all the war contracts they had. Unfortunetly they wasted a large portion of their new found wealth on dividend's to their stock holder's in lieu of R & D to modernize their product line. __________________ Bill.... 36 5 win cpe