50 Hudson Pacemaker Project

51hornet · Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 12:36 am Post subject: 50 Hudson Pacemaker Project

Here is a nice looking project car the frame looks good as does the body. Needs new floors in driver and passenger I think but not a big deal and for BIN of $750 is a pretty complete car. A lot nicer starting place than some of the projects people are working on. And for that price a good deal.

cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotor...dZViewItem

Dave53-7C · Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 8:45 am Post subject: Re: 50 Hudson Pacemaker Project

Looks like it was a nice color combo. I wonder how long the engine and trans have been apart and exposed.

51hornet · Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 2:11 pm Post subject: Re: 50 Hudson Pacemaker Project

Just looks like one of those rare instances when you find a solid car for cheap. Everything else is just resto. I was laughing Jay Leno was talking about a Fraser he was restoring he said when I am done it will be worth $5,000 and I will have spent 25K to get it to that price. Only restore them if you want to keep them and drive them he says. And he is 100% right.

I would never buy a car just to restore it. I have to love the car and want to keep it. I have passed up some nice cars but I think life is too short to be doing it for money. I have a day job this is a hobby I only do it for fun and to drive the end result.

Dave53-7C · Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 3:01 pm Post subject: Re: 50 Hudson Pacemaker Project

I agree. Unless you have money to give away, restore them only if you're going to keep them. Personally, I'd rather someone else go though all the hard work and expense. Indeed, life is too short. So, let someone else spend their time and money so you can spend your time enjoying the end result. Very Happy

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