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**Ol Blue K20** · 12-13-2021, 10:53 AM

If it wasn't for the problems we couldn't appreciate the victories. The steering wheel looks great.

**KFF 1** · 12-25-2021, 09:23 PM

Merry Christmas to all ! ..... Today while preparing " Christmas dinner " on the grill I started to strip the Hudson with a razor

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-25-2021, 10:56 PM

You were energetic...

**KFF 1** · 12-30-2021, 08:01 PM

More progress made the last couple days. The other day I finished stripping the paint off the Hudson. The roof of the car is an absolute mess ( riddled with dents coming up from the inside ) will post pics of the roof in the next couple days. Today I stripped the RF fender and began to repair the caved in portion between the headlight and park light. Dent was twice the size of my fist but I managed to get most of it out and now I have a spot the size of a 50 cent piece to mud up at a later date

**Ironhorse** · 12-30-2021, 09:50 PM

Again, some real progress being made. You should be ready for the trial run, break in cruise by late Spring at this rate, LOL. Stripping by razor blade I have heard of but never seen it done. How did that go? Wouldn't work for me, I don't own a razor blade, LOL. Haven't been clean shaven for a good number of years. Don't think my beard trimmer would have the same results.

Curious about the dents coming up from the INSIDE? That's odd to say the least. My '57 2dr had the usual dents in the roof and am thinking kids at a drive in movie in the fifties/sixties while Mom & Dad watched the movie from the front seat.

Will say you are an energetic fellow for sure. Love the progress your making!

**KFF 1** · 12-30-2021, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Again, some real progress being made. You should be ready for the trial run, break in cruise by late Spring at this rate, LOL. Stripping by razor blade I have heard of but never seen it done. How did that go? Wouldn't work for me, I don't own a razor blade, LOL. Haven't been clean shaven for a good number of years. Don't think my beard trimmer would have the same results.

Curious about the dents coming up from the INSIDE? That's odd to say the least. My '57 2dr had the usual dents in the roof and am thinking kids at a drive in movie in the fifties/sixties while Mom & Dad watched the movie from the front seat.

Will say you are an energetic fellow for sure. Love the progress your making!

The razor blade method works quite well in some cases. I used my razor blade gasket scraper but they do sell razor blade holders for stripping paint. In the pic of the fender after its stripped you can see the paint on the floor, it comes off in sheets (sometimes ) As far as the roof goes, the only explanation that we can come up with is that it looks like someone had there feet up in the roof either repairing or installing the headliner bc the dents go the length of the roof from front to back down the outside of both sides, the middle of the roof is perfect

jjzepplin · 12-31-2021, 11:36 AM

Great work there! I am confused about the razor blade method. Like a window scraper? Those roof dents look they are going to be difficult.

Warrens69GMC · 12-31-2021, 12:28 PM

nice work.

**cwcarpenter98** · 01-02-2022, 07:23 PM

Wow, that's a lot of individual pieces. I never would have though a razor blade would be a good way to remove a layer of paint. Is that an old lacquer paint job?

**KFF 1** · 01-08-2022, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Wow, that's a lot of individual pieces. I never would have though a razor blade would be a good way to remove a layer of paint. Is that an old lacquer paint job?

We believe it is an old lacquer paint job. The original paint is in fact lacquer and when I tried to remove it with the razor at the top of the firewall it was pretty stubbborn and did NOT want to come off at all.

**KFF 1** · 01-08-2022, 08:10 AM

Just a little side note with a back story on the Hudson. A good friend of mine suddenly passed away just before Thanksgiving. He and I had been engaging in a friendly war of words about who was going to blow whos doors off in a grudge race for pinks. 50 Hudson vs 51 Buick. He never got to actually see the Hudson in person before his sudden passing so I decided to honor him and I bought a set of 53 Buick Roadmaster hubcaps for the Hudson. I think they are going to look really good with the wide whites.

**KFF 1** · 01-09-2022, 03:03 PM

Started working on the front bumper yesterday to get it disassembled and one of the bumper guards had some rust holes so i spent a little time to repair the guard this morning

**KFF 1** · 01-09-2022, 03:08 PM

Didnt come out to bad

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-10-2022, 08:51 AM

Looks good to me.

**KFF 1** · 01-22-2022, 06:45 PM

Today I started playing around with the hood a little bit. It needs some reconstruction work up front at the bottom where the top grill molding bolts to the hood. Part of the inner brace for the front of the hood is going to need some work as well so I removed it. After removing the brace I discovered someones previous patch job. Wow, what a mess but I will get it fixed up.

Warrens69GMC · 01-23-2022, 12:57 AM

In reality, its not as bad as i would have thought 70+ years old.

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-23-2022, 01:02 PM

I have faith, you'll get it done....

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-24-2022, 01:08 AM

Cool car. I like the Buick Hubcaps

**Ironhorse** · 01-25-2022, 12:39 AM

Lots of work going on here but that is also showing lots of progress to go along with that. Keep it up and soon you'll be cruising down the road.

**KFF 1** · 01-29-2022, 09:15 AM

Thank you guys .... The sheetmetal on the car is in really great shape for being 70+ years old, I was surprised myself. Its going to take a few tricks to make the pieces I need to repair the hood but if you all followed my build on the 72 Suburban I rebuilt the hatch for it this time last year. That was quite the challenge but it came out really nice. Been to cold to go out there and do anything the past 2 weeks, plus with all the snow we have been getting hit with the railroad has been an absolute mess so that has slowed things down as well in the garage. Nothing worse than shoveling and blowing snow all day and night at work then you have to do it all over again at home lol.

LT7A · 03-26-2022, 08:29 AM

Really cool project. Also cool that you will be using the original drivetrain.

**KFF 1** · 03-26-2022, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

Really cool project. Also cool that you will be using the original drivetrain.

Thank you LT7A. Havent been working on the Hudson as of late due to the weather and other around the house duties. I plan on getting back at it here soon but will have to take another break at the end of May to start on the kitchen remodel. Once that is completed I will resume working on the Hudson. Would really like to have it wired and the drivetrain set back in it before winter this year, keep your fingers crossed LOL

**Ironhorse** · 03-30-2022, 05:38 PM

A little bit here, little bit there and as long as the project moves along there is progress being made. Life always has a way of throwing things in the mix to slow the process. My wife has been talking similarly, " Honey, I've been thinking, I sure would like a new kitchen with cabinets and flooring."

Can't say much after the cost of restoring the truck, 71 Chevelle and the 57, LOL.

**KFF 1** · 04-02-2022, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorse

A little bit here, little bit there and as long as the project moves along there is progress being made. Life always has a way of throwing things in the mix to slow the process. My wife has been talking similarly, " Honey, I've been thinking, I sure would like a new kitchen with cabinets and flooring."

Can't say much after the cost of restoring the truck, 71 Chevelle and the 57, LOL.

LOL !!! .... Hopefully the kitchen goes smoothly for both of us. Today I think Im going to go out and try to refresh my memory on what I was doing last so I can either pick up where I left off, or rethink my strategy.

**KFF 1** · 04-03-2022, 01:20 PM

Yesterday I started to disassemble some of the dash on the Hudson. I was under the impression that the clock in the dash was 6 volts, upon further disassembly it in fact is a wind up clock. So I carefully removed the cover to inspect the internals of the clock, then cleaned it a little and much to my surprise the clock still works!!!! So now I need to repaint the background on the face and reassemble the clock. Cant believe after 72 years that the clock still works but back then things were built to last

12-13-2021, 10:53 AM	#1
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: 1950 Hudson Pacemaker If it wasn't for the problems we couldn't appreciate the victories. The steering wheel looks great. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

12-25-2021, 09:23 PM	#2
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 294	Re: 1950 Hudson Pacemaker Merry Christmas to all ! ..... Today while preparing " Christmas dinner " on the grill I started to strip the Hudson with a razor Attached Images

12-25-2021, 10:56 PM	#3
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: 1950 Hudson Pacemaker You were energetic... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

12-30-2021, 08:01 PM	#4
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 294	Re: 1950 Hudson Pacemaker More progress made the last couple days. The other day I finished stripping the paint off the Hudson. The roof of the car is an absolute mess ( riddled with dents coming up from the inside ) will post pics of the roof in the next couple days. Today I stripped the RF fender and began to repair the caved in portion between the headlight and park light. Dent was twice the size of my fist but I managed to get most of it out and now I have a spot the size of a 50 cent piece to mud up at a later date Attached Images

12-30-2021, 09:50 PM	#5
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,285	Re: 1950 Hudson Pacemaker Again, some real progress being made. You should be ready for the trial run, break in cruise by late Spring at this rate, LOL. Stripping by razor blade I have heard of but never seen it done. How did that go? Wouldn't work for me, I don't own a razor blade, LOL. Haven't been clean shaven for a good number of years. Don't think my beard trimmer would have the same results. Curious about the dents coming up from the INSIDE? That's odd to say the least. My '57 2dr had the usual dents in the roof and am thinking kids at a drive in movie in the fifties/sixties while Mom & Dad watched the movie from the front seat. Will say you are an energetic fellow for sure. Love the progress your making! __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

12-31-2021, 11:36 AM	#7
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,566	Re: 1950 Hudson Pacemaker Great work there! I am confused about the razor blade method. Like a window scraper? Those roof dents look they are going to be difficult. __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

12-31-2021, 12:28 PM	#8
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,612	Re: 1950 Hudson Pacemaker nice work.

01-02-2022, 07:23 PM	#9
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,483	Re: 1950 Hudson Pacemaker Wow, that's a lot of individual pieces. I never would have though a razor blade would be a good way to remove a layer of paint. Is that an old lacquer paint job? __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

01-08-2022, 08:10 AM	#11
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 294	Re: 1950 Hudson Pacemaker Just a little side note with a back story on the Hudson. A good friend of mine suddenly passed away just before Thanksgiving. He and I had been engaging in a friendly war of words about who was going to blow whos doors off in a grudge race for pinks. 50 Hudson vs 51 Buick. He never got to actually see the Hudson in person before his sudden passing so I decided to honor him and I bought a set of 53 Buick Roadmaster hubcaps for the Hudson. I think they are going to look really good with the wide whites. Attached Images

01-09-2022, 03:03 PM	#12
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 294	Re: 1950 Hudson Pacemaker Started working on the front bumper yesterday to get it disassembled and one of the bumper guards had some rust holes so i spent a little time to repair the guard this morning Attached Images

01-09-2022, 03:08 PM	#13
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 294	Re: 1950 Hudson Pacemaker Didnt come out to bad Attached Images

01-10-2022, 08:51 AM	#14
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: 1950 Hudson Pacemaker Looks good to me. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

01-22-2022, 06:45 PM	#15
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 294	Re: 1950 Hudson Pacemaker Today I started playing around with the hood a little bit. It needs some reconstruction work up front at the bottom where the top grill molding bolts to the hood. Part of the inner brace for the front of the hood is going to need some work as well so I removed it. After removing the brace I discovered someones previous patch job. Wow, what a mess but I will get it fixed up. Attached Images

01-23-2022, 12:57 AM	#16
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,612	Re: 1950 Hudson Pacemaker In reality, its not as bad as i would have thought 70+ years old.

01-23-2022, 01:02 PM	#17
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: 1950 Hudson Pacemaker I have faith, you'll get it done.... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul



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01-24-2022, 01:08 AM	#18
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01-25-2022, 12:39 AM	#19
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,285	Re: 1950 Hudson Pacemaker Lots of work going on here but that is also showing lots of progress to go along with that. Keep it up and soon you'll be cruising down the road. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

01-29-2022, 09:15 AM	#20
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 294	Re: 1950 Hudson Pacemaker Thank you guys .... The sheetmetal on the car is in really great shape for being 70+ years old, I was surprised myself. Its going to take a few tricks to make the pieces I need to repair the hood but if you all followed my build on the 72 Suburban I rebuilt the hatch for it this time last year. That was quite the challenge but it came out really nice. Been to cold to go out there and do anything the past 2 weeks, plus with all the snow we have been getting hit with the railroad has been an absolute mess so that has slowed things down as well in the garage. Nothing worse than shoveling and blowing snow all day and night at work then you have to do it all over again at home lol.

03-26-2022, 08:29 AM	#21
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,615	Re: 1950 Hudson Pacemaker Really cool project. Also cool that you will be using the original drivetrain.

03-30-2022, 05:38 PM	#23
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,285	Re: 1950 Hudson Pacemaker A little bit here, little bit there and as long as the project moves along there is progress being made. Life always has a way of throwing things in the mix to slow the process. My wife has been talking similarly, " Honey, I've been thinking, I sure would like a new kitchen with cabinets and flooring." Can't say much after the cost of restoring the truck, 71 Chevelle and the 57, LOL. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

04-03-2022, 01:20 PM	#25
KFF 1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Belmont OH Posts: 294	Re: 1950 Hudson Pacemaker Yesterday I started to disassemble some of the dash on the Hudson. I was under the impression that the clock in the dash was 6 volts, upon further disassembly it in fact is a wind up clock. So I carefully removed the cover to inspect the internals of the clock, then cleaned it a little and much to my surprise the clock still works!!!! So now I need to repaint the background on the face and reassemble the clock. Cant believe after 72 years that the clock still works but back then things were built to last

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