So glad you kept this car mechanically stock, but it would have been nice if you kept it 6 volts and just made that system work well. It can easily be done, but most people under a certain age nowadays think that it just doesn't work well.
For the upteenth time to you younger guys, THAT IS NOT A HANDHOLD!!! That is a lap robe cord. They weren't actually needed in post war cars, unless it didn't have a heater, but before the 40s, heaters were recirculating units, and they didn't do much to give heat to the back seat passengers, not quickly anyway, so there was often a blanket hung on those cords for the back seat passengers to use to keep their legs warm. Especially the ladies, as most women wore skirts or dresses.
"All this wood . . ." -- That's not wood, it's steel painted to look like wood. The is the first time I've ever heard of someone thinking it's really wood
Good catch! It’s amazing how much effort went into painting the steel to closely resemble a veneered finish. When viewed from several inches away, only then can you see evidence of being painted. 🙌 Thank you for watching!
What a fantastic car!!!!
My Dad's first car was a '39 Hudson Coupe.... sweet!
An excellent presentation.
Much thanks.
So glad you kept this car mechanically stock, but it would have been nice if you kept it 6 volts and just made that system work well. It can easily be done, but most people under a certain age nowadays think that it just doesn't work well.
Groovy 👍
The grille kind of reminds me of mid-50s Packards.
I've heard the sunshield above the windshield called a Dagwood. An old cartoon character, with big eyebrows...
For the upteenth time to you younger guys, THAT IS NOT A HANDHOLD!!! That is a lap robe cord. They weren't actually needed in post war cars, unless it didn't have a heater, but before the 40s, heaters were recirculating units, and they didn't do much to give heat to the back seat passengers, not quickly anyway, so there was often a blanket hung on those cords for the back seat passengers to use to keep their legs warm. Especially the ladies, as most women wore skirts or dresses.
"All this wood . . ." -- That's not wood, it's steel painted to look like wood. The is the first time I've ever heard of someone thinking it's really wood
Good catch! It’s amazing how much effort went into painting the steel to closely resemble a veneered finish. When viewed from several inches away, only then can you see evidence of being painted. 🙌
Thank you for watching!
What's up with the home depot weatherstripping on the doors? Wildrick definitely didn't do that I hope.