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.

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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

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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

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: 2,410	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: 3,829	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: 1,088	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: 10,303	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: 10,925	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: 1,030	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: 1,406	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: 6,177	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: 10,303	Re: I'm a turncoat... Don't think of it as losing 2 doors, but gaining a carburetor.