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07-20-2021, 10:36 PM | #1 |
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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 |
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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.
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07-20-2021, 10:53 PM | #3 |
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Re: I'm a turncoat...
I definitely will.
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07-20-2021, 11:14 PM | #4 |
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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. .
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07-20-2021, 11:26 PM | #5 |
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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
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07-21-2021, 05:08 AM | #6 |
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07-21-2021, 05:48 AM | #7 |
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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.
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07-21-2021, 05:57 AM | #8 |
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Re: I'm a turncoat...
Look at it this way : It's still a flathead! And 53 ci larger with dual carbs to boot!
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07-21-2021, 06:01 AM | #9 |
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It's great to be stung by that Hornet. Beautiful car. Enjoy.
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07-21-2021, 06:18 AM | #10 |
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Good move....A/C power steering. Hydromatic dual range trans ???
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07-21-2021, 07:16 AM | #11 |
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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 !
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07-21-2021, 09:02 AM | #12 |
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The family name may be different, but they look like cousins to me. Nice Hudson.
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07-21-2021, 09:11 AM | #13 |
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You can always come back when you buy your next Early Ford V-8!!
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07-21-2021, 09:17 AM | #14 |
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All is forgiven that just drips class [im jealous]
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07-21-2021, 09:20 AM | #15 |
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Great looking Hudson. I think you made the right decision. Enjoy your new ride.
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07-21-2021, 11:58 AM | #16 | |
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07-21-2021, 12:09 PM | #17 |
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Count me as a black sheep, but I prefer the Hornets over the Mercs. The Hornets look like factory lead sleds or customs.
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07-21-2021, 12:30 PM | #18 |
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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 |
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Don't think of it as losing 2 doors, but gaining a carburetor.
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07-21-2021, 12:35 PM | #20 |
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