49 Commodore 6 Convertible - Bill Albright

[46HudsonPU]

Bill Albright asked me to post this. Please direct any questions or inquiries to directly to him -

Address:
Vintage Coach
16593 Arrow Blvd.
Fontana, Ca 92335

Phone:
(909) 823 9168

Email:
HETalbrighthudsons@adelphia.net
(Take out the "HET" first)


ALBRIGHTS TWIN H RANCH
FONTANA, CA

OLD THREAD IS GETTING TOO LONG. STARTED THIS RESTO IN JUNE, ALMOST READY FOR UPHOLSTERY AND ALL THE WOODGRAINED PIECES, SEP 20.

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[dummy]

All I Can Say Is "wow", Great Looking Hudson.

[bill a]

just changed 54 wasp hubcaps for correct ones, back from plater and all stainless around the top back BILL ALBRIGHT

[DaveFury]

Wow, that looks great!!


Dave W.

[bill a]

Thanks Dave Have To Build A Lh Rocker Panel From Two One Rusted On Front And One Rusted In Back Will Weld The Two Together And Make A Good One, Have To Align Hood And Front Fenders As Top Tie Plate Is Not On Yet, Seats Are Dark Red Leather Waiting At The Uphol Shop. Chris Davis Of Ill Is Doing The Orig Type Woodgraining On All Interior Pieces.

[Steve E.]

This is the car that had the 57 Olds engine and trans in ti also the 57 olds instruments!

[harry54]

Bill, What drivetrain is going in ? 262 overdrive ? I assume ? Drivemaster ?

[46HudsonPU]

Bill, What drivetrain is going in ? 262 overdrive ? I assume ? Drivemaster ?Here is the previous thread on this car, There is additional information on the build here -
http://www.classiccar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9630&highlight=Albright

[bill a]

It Has A Freshe 56 308 With Stick, Od, See Previous Thread As Rick Suggested. Had To Set It Back For Awhile And Get Caught Up On Customer Work

[BJ__TN]

I know it is correct for the car but those yellow wheels would have to go.
Body color would have looked better.
Bob

[bill a]

i like them and when i put on the new trim rings, it will only be a slight accent to the gold and tan top. WHAT DO YOU OTHER GUYS THINK?????? BILL A.

[Dave53-7C]

I second that. The yellow has to go. How about red?

[hudsonkid]

show some pics with trim rings and caps, I think it will change the opinions....

[Harry Hill]

Bill;

I like them, leave them like that, then if it bothers me when it's mine I'll change them.

Harry

[Hudson308]

I don't know, guys... the cream wheels are kinda striking. I'm curious about the black inner fender extensions where the ends of the grille are. Was this factory? I've seen that treatment on a couple other cars.

[bill a]

I Think That It Is Correct The 46/47 Had Black Under Grill Bars On The Sides. The Only Orig 49 I Have Is Black Anyhow And It Is All The Same, Any Opinions Out There From Guys Who Have An Original Paint Car????

[Driveshaft]

I will have to say the wheels would look much better if they were closer to the original color. Those wheels are entirely too yellow. Just my 2 cents worth.

[faustmb]

I like the yellow wheels. Beautiful job on the car. It is amazing what you can get done in such a short time. I struggle to find time to change oil, let alone fix the other things that need attention :(

Keep up the great work, and thanks for posting the pics.

Matt

[royer]

The yellow rims look good. Is that the same yellow you used on that last convertible?

[stateline]

The yellow wheels hit the spot for me !!!

[nick s]

I Think That It Is Correct The 46/47 Had Black Under Grill Bars On The Sides. The Only Orig 49 I Have Is Black Anyhow And It Is All The Same, Any Opinions Out There From Guys Who Have An Original Paint Car????
suprisingly two-tone. the part that would make sense to be black should be black and the segment that fills the fender is body color. apperently it made more cents ;) to mask than to use two pieces

[bill a]

hey nick, send me those pieces, looks almost the same gold as my car LOL. NO, JUST KIDDING, I WILL KEEP THE BLACK AND GIVE ALL THE NIT PICKERS SOMETHING TO PICK OUT, BILL A.

[46HudsonPU]

I Like it... Gives me the impression (at least from the pictures) that the grille is 'floating' within the space... Also, my preference would be to keep the yellow wheels...

Bill - When you finish, you can ship that 'beast' to right to me!

(Honestly, I don't have space now, and couldn't afford it if I did!) :D :rolleyes:

[nick s]

here you go bill, the nitpickers will always be able to find something anyway.

[bill a]

amazing, HOW YU DO DAT??? WILL CHECK CAR AND SEE IF IT WORKED OUT IN THE SHOP lol

[Tom Drew]

While we're at it let's just go Candy Orange on the whole thing!

Tom

[Harry Hill]

Eeeeewwwww, can you make me a pearl royal blue one?

Harry

[Harry Hill]

I was at Bill's today and saw the progress he is making on the Commodore, wow, what a job. Bill has taken it down to bare bones and is bringing a beautiful car back to life. His grandson Jay was installing the trunk handle and mechanism and Edgar was working on one of the doors. Jay said they are getting close to sending it to the upholstery shop to get the insides put back together, this is going to be one beautiful car when they are done with it.

Harry