Hudson 6 powered altered

[Karl LaFong]

I admire drag racers who use non-OHV powered cars.  When I was researching the Hudson 6, I was surprised to learn that the racing version was bored out to 308 CI, which puts it in the neighborhood of small block V8s.  While it seems that most racers used Chevy/GM inline sixes,there were a few Hudson powered drag cars.

The engine is from the Moebius 1952 Hudson.  The only non-kit item is a magneto from the Tony Nancy drag kits, which also supplied the front tires & wheels.  The rest is a mixture of Revell & Atlantis parts - the chassis and Austin body are 1962 Parts Pack pieces, the front axle and rear tire/wheels are from the 90's issue Miss Deal, and the rear axle is from Atlantis; so this build will encompass parts from the past 62 years.

  

 

  

[Scott8950]

Very cool piece 

[Bainford]

Interesting project. For some reason, in my later years, I have come to really enjoy projects employing an inline 6.

[M W Elky]

That’s a great mix of parts you have going there. I can’t wait to see the finished product.

[dust collectors]

I love where your head's at. 

[250 Testa Rossa]

There was also an Anglia that race with a Hudson engine called Little Toad

[Karl LaFong]

Got some more work done on the altered.  The color is Tamiya Metallic Orange.  The engine is basically stock, except for the Replicas & Miniatures carb velocity horns and 2 sets of exhausts from the Revell Tony Nancy Plymouth engine.

 

  

    

[W-409]

This is a very cool project. The Hudson straight six is a great idea and in my opinion, it makes this build stand out from the rest. Keep the pictures coming.

I've had a bit similar plans, but with a Plymouth Flathead six from the '41 Plymouth kits.

[Karl LaFong]

Almost done - I just need to add some details.  Next stop: "Under Glass"  

  

 

 

 

 

[Andrew McD]

Can't say why but I've always had an affection for drag cars that were a bit unconventional in their power plants.  This one is very cool!

[Stanward VonDiederichs]

On 3/13/2024 at 3:50 PM, Karl LaFong said:

Almost done - I just need to add some details.  Next stop: "Under Glass"  

  

 

 

 

 

This is very nice I to can't wait to see it finished I'm a big fan of the Hudson 308 Forever club and been collecting unusual Hudson things and and I thought you might like in case you're going to do another one you could use or if you didn't know about. One of them AMT or I don't think any company has produced it yet but here is the engine from a 1957 Hudson high performance this guy's parents bought this guy this car for a graduation present.

[Stanward VonDiederichs]

On 2/29/2024 at 3:59 PM, 250 Testa Rossa said:

There was also an Anglia that race with a Hudson engine called Little Toad

I kind of had to laugh reading your comment the reason I know the car you're talking about I actually was trying to find the article and the photographs of the Little Toad so others could see what it look like.

[250 Testa Rossa]

[Stanward VonDiederichs]

Hey Karl

I don't know if you've ever seen this before but it's also something I've had for quite a while because I too like Hudson's this is a 1930 Hudson with 2 blown Hornet V8. If one of the model car companies ever build a Hornet with V8 here's a good example which you can do.

[Karl LaFong]

1 hour ago, Stanward VonDiederichs said:

Hey Karl

I don't know if you've ever seen this before but it's also something I've had for quite a while because I too like Hudson's this is a 1930 Hudson with 2 blown Hornet V8. If one of the model car companies ever build a Hornet with V8 here's a good example which you can do.

Wow, just wow!!!