50 Pacemaker Coupe

51hornet · Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 4:04 pm Post subject: 50 Pacemaker Coupe

Nice looking 50 coupe that has chevy powerplant. Has rust he says and I love the trunk accessory.

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Dave53-7C · Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 5:32 pm Post subject: Re: 50 Pacemaker Coupe

Great. So, with that seemingly nice paint job, is he telling us that they painted over rust? Nice trunk lid prop rod...not! Great car if you want a mutt Hudrolet.

Seriously, it "looks" like a clean car and some aspects (fog lights) are dead on correct. You could probably deconvert this car without too much effort. Notice I did not say without spending too much money.

I'll never undertand why some people must destroy history and make things into something other than they were meant to be. IMO, it takes much more talent to do the research and find parts to restore something back to what it originally was.

The auction heading should be redone to read, "Starting bid $10,000.00. Reserve will not be met."

51hornet · Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 6:37 pm Post subject: Re: 50 Pacemaker Coupe

I really like the 48-50 stepdowns I wasn't too keen on them at first but they have grown on me and I have added them to my list of cars to have. The front end of this car looks really straight. Very nice job.

Dave53-7C · Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:13 pm Post subject: Re: 50 Pacemaker Coupe

IMO, the convertibles (drool) and 4dr sedans are the best examples of the step down design. However, I do like the look of the Brougham sedans. Although I've always prefered a coupe, the step down design on the coupe just doesn't do it for me. This car "appears" to have lots going for it. I'd be afraid of getting stuck to those vinyl (?) seats. $10k for starters and no A/C...come on. Rolling Eyes

51hornet · Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 11:44 pm Post subject: Re: 50 Pacemaker Coupe

I like the coupes. Hudsons have the best looking coupes of any car company of that era.

Dave53-7C · Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:31 am Post subject: Re: 50 Pacemaker Coupe

Well, at least you get a decent sized front door window with a coupe. Regardless of body style, the stepdowns are the best looking cars of the era.

51hornet · Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:57 am Post subject: Re: 50 Pacemaker Coupe

Preaching to the choir Dave, preaching to the choir....Stepdowns rule all others are number 2 or lower....

Dave53-7C · Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:56 pm Post subject: Re: 50 Pacemaker Coupe

I'm amazed everytime I look at my Hudson. After 54 years, the design still looks cool. Compared to other cars ofthe day, people must have thought that the stepdowns looked so futuristic.

51hornet · Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 6:39 pm Post subject: Re: 50 Pacemaker Coupe

When it came out in 48 as a production vehicle is was way ahead of its time. Oh yeah we saw the concept cars but Hudson actually produced the car. When you look at the lineup for 48 the Stepdowns looked so far ahead its scary. Then of course everyone scrambled to catch up.

Zephyrmec · Hornet Joined: Aug 19, 2007 Posts: 623

Not a bad custom, not a $10K custom either. It likely would have been a far better car had he just converted to discs, maybe an eight or a later big 6, better bodywork and correct trim, he'd have an $8-10K driver. Somebody will grab it and have fun with it, (after they spend the $1200 for add on air)

Dave53-7C · Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:44 pm Post subject: Re: 50 Pacemaker Coupe

I often wonder if the stepdown was just a glitch or if Hudson could have gone onto greater things, providing things had been different in 1954. Based on the 54 redesign, I think a nice V-8, A/C and some power options could have turned things around.

At least this coupe is not totally jazzed. Some fine tuning, good A/C and you should be good to go.

hudsonkid · Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:07 pm Post subject: Re: 50 Pacemaker Coupe

yeah, this one isn't that bad. If the frame is all there, I bet the asking is right about fair. It would be an easy sell at 8K. I think this one, once you get up on it, would be an amateur job, everything would need to be redone, and detailed. The engine transplant would make a great driver. I bet Jay, who's doing a "similar" car would have thought this a better starting point.

Dave53-7C · Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 10:50 pm Post subject: Re: 50 Pacemaker Coupe

If you're buying anything name brand and want to save some money, shop for the best price wherever you need to. You'd better start shopping at Wal-Mart and show your alliegance because they just bought Canada's Ministry of Finance.

Yes sir, climbing up the pole to use the telephone, visiting with Arnold, Mr. Ziffle and Mr. Haney...life's good. Sean's acres is the place to be...farm livin' is the life for me...

Irish, aye. You must toast up nice when you're in Brazil.

51hornet · Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 12:53 am Post subject: Re: 50 Pacemaker Coupe

When I go to Brazil in our winter their summer its in the 40's C and I have to wear a suit as thats how all business is done...I am in pain man real pain...most of the time I am in a t-shirt and shorts but when I do business I wear the clothes its crazy.....if not for A/C I would be out one of the windows...

Dave53-7C · Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 8:24 am Post subject: Re: 50 Pacemaker Coupe

I know exactly what you mean. I have a shrine to Mr. Carrier, father of modern air conditioning.