Hudson Sheetmetal -

[46HudsonPU]

Came across this, while corresponding with an eBay vendor.

Floor pans, and some 55-57 2dr Rocker Panels...

http://www.c2cfabrication.com/store/index.php?manufacturers_id=12

Hmmm... Would seem that they might be persuaded to make some earlier rocker panels maybe?

Possibly some other Hudson sheetmetal that might be needed as well?

[RL Chilton]

Rick-

Isn't this the same outfit that sells those floor pans on E-Bay all the time?

[46HudsonPU]

Rick-

Isn't this the same outfit that sells those floor pans on E-Bay all the time?
Yup, I believe it is. Looks like the sheetmetal is a bit less expensive thru their website.

[RL Chilton]

Yep, I've noticed that, too. They're probably open to new ideas as far as manufacturing. It's the same old song, if the demand is great enough, the supply is a distinct possibility. I'm curious how they do with the pans they've got for Hudsons.

[46HudsonPU]

Yep, I've noticed that, too. They're probably open to new ideas as far as manufacturing. It's the same old song, if the demand is great enough, the supply is a distinct possibility. I'm curious how they do with the pans they've got for Hudsons.
Asked them the question, their reply -

"All of our product is manufactured by us and machine formed."

[RL Chilton]

Well, allrighty, then. :confused:

[46HudsonPU]

Well, allrighty, then. :confused:
Yup, my thought too (?)... Not too much bio or background info in their website either.

From what I've seen of their product line, it appears that they focus primarily on floorpans and rockers. They also appear to be widening/adding-to their line.

[PAULARGETYPE]

I WONDER IF THEY COIULD MAKE ROCKER PANNELS FOR STEP/downs THEY ARE GETTING HARDER TO FIND

[46HudsonPU]

I WONDER IF THEY COIULD MAKE ROCKER PANNELS FOR STEP/downs THEY ARE GETTING HARDER TO FIND
I would suggest contact & coordination - possibly by someone who has some real good or NOS sets (2 Dr, 4 Dr) to make copies from.

Just based on the threads I have read (and if well done/made) these would move very well...

[rambos_ride]

If you are not interested in a quality restoration these panels are ok and are very cost effective.

Personally I think the Hudson products offered are pretty poor quality/workmanship and not something I'd want to use on my cars.

Bottom line - you get what you pay for.

Feel free to "flog away" - but it's my opinion and I'm sticking to it!

:eek::D

[roy chapin]

I agree with Rambo's Ride on this one. These floors pans look more like a junior high school shop project than some thing I would want to use on my car! I might add, I wouldn't want to buy a car that had that poor of a quality panel welded on it. Even if it is only the floor.

I wonder if they stamp a guarantee on the box?;)

[rambos_ride]

I wonder if they stamp a guarantee on the box?;)

Awesome - a Tommy Boy reference!

[46HudsonPU]

As I indicated with the beginning of discussion on 'rockers', I am all for a quality product.
According to the mfr, the floorpans in question are made from 18 Ga steel (although they indicate that 20 Ga steel are used in some instances, or with some products).

- Is the 18 Ga sufficient/adequate?

- From previous thread(s) on this, the issue is with fitting/quality on the 48-54 floorpans, is this correct?

- Have the issues/problems been addressed to the mfr? If so, were they receptive?

- Is anyone else making these floorpans? I seem to recall that Bill Albright was offering floorpans for the 48-54 Hudsons (not sure). With his talent, 'Bent Metal' could surely produce them.

- Has anyone bought, examined or used the 34-41 floorpans? If so, any input or observations about them?

[51hornetA]

Bentmetal does produce floor pans and they are top quality.

[stbryson]

Hello,

I had looked at the Classic 2 Current Fabrication website to see if they had 1946-47 floor pans, but saw that they only have ones for the 1934-41 Hudson. I wasn't sure of they would also fit the 1946-47 Hudson (I have a 1947 Cab Pickup). I had read the other thread about the pans that Bent Metal made fabricated for RL Chilton, and figured I would be better off seeing if Bent Metal would fabricate a set for a '47 pickup. I like to save money as much as the next guy, but I like quality, and don't mind paying for quality work. Just my two cents.:)

Take care,

Steve Bryson

[46HudsonPU]

Well, I am in need of some floorpans for my '39 Hudson 112 pickup, and currently have some time on my hands...

First I've got to 'pull' the engine/trans, and what is left of the seat, and maybe the doors, running boards & supports - to give me a bit of room to move around...
Then I'll contact the vendor and order them - on the condition that they can be returned if I am not satisfied.
About the only thing I would be 'out' is a bit of my time to look them over, and the shipping.

Of course, this is my secondary project. The primary is my tan '46 Hudson - so it may be a while... :rolleyes:

[RL Chilton]

It's good to keep things in perspective. It IS a floor pan, afterall, and really, how often do you look at them after your project is finished? Especially from the topside?

I tend to "over-do", rather than sacrifice quality, whenever possible. That's just my personal preference. I felt this particular car I'm working on deserved to be put back as close as I could get to factory specs. As some of you know, I chose to have bentmetal here on the forum make my floor pans for me. Reason: Superior quality & built just like the factory made them (with one small concession).

We even went out of our way to locate 19-gauge sheetmetal, which technically isn't made anymore (Hudson used 19-gauge, as did a few manufacturers back then). 18-gauge is a few thousandths thicker, so is quite adequate. 20-gauge is probably fine too, as it is only a few thousands thinner. One probably wouldn't suffer "oil-canning" until you got around the 22-gauge mark, or so.

More importantly than the thickness is the fit and finish. Bentmetal's work excels in this area.

A lot of restoring cars boils down to asking yourself, "Why am I building this car?" Is is for yourself? Is it for re-sale? Is it to show professionally . . . or show for fun, but mostly drive and enjoy?

Hey, if you can cut up tin cans, rivet them together and super glue them in your car to use as floor pans and have a hoot of time doing it, MORE POWER TO 'YA! I'm happy for you that you're happy. I personally can't do that, because I would never be satisfied that I didn't give it my "best", regardless if it was for me or for re-sale or for a customer.

Afterall, it IS just a floorpan, and I tend to "over-do" . . .

[46HudsonPU]

I understand where you are coming from Russell.

The 18 Ga steel should probably be fine. If there is a 'bead' that needs to be added, some holes that need to be cut, or some trimming that needs to be done - I don't see that as a 'biggie'.

I wouldn't exactly put these pans at the level of cutting and patching with tin cans. Rather, it is probably a good step-up from an individual acquiring the sheetmetal & making the floorpans themselves - well, anyone other than Dan, 'Bent Metal' and a select few anyway... :rolleyes:

I won't order them unless they can be returned for a full refund, minus shipping. And if any obvious defects are found - and they should pay shipping, both ways, and/or replace them. And if I am not satisfied, they will go back...
I don't think it will come to that, as they appear to be an honest & reputable company.

[nhp1127]

I agree with Rambo's Ride on this one. These floors pans look more like a junior high school shop project than some thing I would want to use on my car! I might add, I wouldn't want to buy a car that had that poor of a quality panel welded on it. Even if it is only the floor.

I wonder if they stamp a guarantee on the box?;)

FYI: I bought a pair of these from this vendor and they fit perfectly. They are relatively inexpensive and they shipped fast. IMHO, no reason to spend twice the money for the same result. The photo shows the results.