Projects Hudson pickup

I recently came across a great deal on a Hudson pickup. Does anyone have an idea as to what they are worth and/or where to find parts such as a dash for these trucks.


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If it absolutely perfect, show room condition it is worth $18,000. Looks like you have a lot of work ahead of you.

There are quite a few Hudson fans at the AACA forum, and I expect there are a few Hudson forums as well. They would be the ones to ask about parts.

 

I wouldn't let concerns about the dash or resale value deter you from that project.

If you already think it's a good deal, there's your answer. I see what looks like most of what you need and what's not there you'd probably want to replace anyway.

It's a good shot at building a truck that most folks don't have or may have never seen for sure.

Online auction sites seem to have a bunch of dash parts and complete dashes since most of that stuff will ship. That would be one of the places I started looking.

I took a peek around and it looks like interior parts from a Hudson Super Six should work.

 

If your all fired up for a Hudson pickup, a guy had one for sale the classifieds a week or so ago. His was more complete and in better shape and I think he was asking around $1900 for it. It had what looked like a Ford 390 in it for an engine and a four speed.

 

Hello Jimmy,Get a hold of the Hudson club,they can help with parts,and dash stuff too!Nice bunch of folks!Uncle Bill

 

that's what they call a "big boy" Hudson p.u.

 

What's the diff?

Rich

 

Great project! Always liked those things but only rarely do you see one around here.
You get the front sheet metal and you'll be ready for one great adventure!!!
Keep us posted....

 

It's just a name. They were all "Big Boy" because they were all 3/4 ton, unlike those wimpy Ford F100 and Chev half tons.

 

I can tell you the tail gate goes for $3-400

 

Thanks guys for the great info. I'm debating on making it a rat and possibly restoring it later. I've been trying to decide what grill I would put on it.


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