1948 Hudson Rat Rod Coupe

[Chuck Most]

This started out as a way to get rid of some cast-off parts from other projects and some leftover odds and ends. The engine was fitted with a Morgan Automotive Detail finned head, and a three-carb turbocharger setup. The body was an abandoned phantom business coupe idea- I decided to make the car look like an old/unfinished custom job that was unearthed and reborn as a ratty rod. I modified the dash to resemble a '48-'50 style dash, but retained the '51-'53 style windshield and side window trim, modified to work with the new roof line, of course. The grille is a cut down Terraplane piece from RatrodzRus, fitted with a '52 hood ornament. The taillights are '54 pieces. Those, the hood ornament, and the rear bumper, are about the only parts on the model that weren't reworked in some way or another. 

 

[espo]

Very interesting hodge-podge of parts and left overs. The exposed engine area really makes the front tire look like something off of a much larger vehicle. I like your creative engine and turbo setup. I sometimes wish I had your creative mind after looking at some of your builds.   

[bobthehobbyguy]

Very cool. Rat rods have given us a way to utilize parts for some very imaginative builds.

[Jantrix]

Very cool build. An interesting draw through turbo idea. I like it.

[Lunajammer]

You are a mad scientist Chuck. Since anything different is good, then this qualifies as awesome.

[Kris Morgan]

Very apocalyptic looking.  I dig it. Thank for the mention of the cylinder head. I'll introduce ya to the dude that mastered it some day.