Bill Albright is Building a 41 Hudson Convertible

[46HudsonPU]

From Bill, who asked me to post these pictures:

"RESHOT THE 41CV AND PUT ON SOME TRIM TODAY. ALMOST READY TO
GO TO UPHOLSTERY. HAVE A SET OF NOS FENDER LIGHTS TO GO ON MONDAY."

BILL ALBRIGHT

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[46HudsonPU]

One more picture -

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[dermott]

very cool................... thanks for posting these pics.:)

[bill a]

Still Need A Set Of Running Boards For Tis Car Have One Side From A Pickup, Which I Can Cut Down, If I Find The Other Side Bill Albright

[bill a]

fender lights on yesterday will send more pics when outside isd completed. bill a.

[53jetman]

Bill - Why not set it up with the "no runningboard" option. They were available in 1941 with or without RB

53jetman
Jerry

[bill a]

If I go no running boards, I need a 4 pice set of moldings plus 2 rear black fender rubber spats. thats 6 pieces. IL only need on emore running board to make it work, what would you do???

[53jetman]

I see where you're coming from!

Jerry

[hudsonkid]

Bill - Why not set it up with the "no runningboard" option. They were available in 1941 with or without RB

53jetman
Jerry

geez... shows you what I know... I thought you were trying to be funny...

I would think this caliber of vehicle gets running boards....

nice car.

[46HudsonPU]

"Correct steering wheel on, running boards on and all outside stainless on, almost ready to go to upholstery." BILL ALBRIGHT 12/14/06

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[46HudsonPU]

One more...
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[bill a]

dash wireing, radio and radio grill going in today BILL ALBRIGHT

[bill a]

Picking This Car Up Fri Am. Interior Pics Coming Soon, Bill Albright

[boozoo]

That is fantastic looking!

[46HudsonPU]

Bill sent me a couple of more pictures - "Rick, please post on 41 cv thread."

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[bill a]

orig seat pattern very plain, opted for pleats, I like it, what say you???? BILL ALBRIGHT

[hudsondad]

Yeah, The pleats were a great added touch!! Good decision, Bill!

[bill a]

hqve entered this car in the second annual rose bowl convour de eelegance on june 3 07

[harry54]

Bill, I hope you win best in show... That's gorgeous......

[46HudsonPU]

More pictures from Bill Albright -

"...THE 41 IS ABOUT FINISHED EXCEPT FOR SOME LIGHT WIRING AND
DETAILING, ...".

BILL ALBRIGHT

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[46HudsonPU]

Two more...

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[rambos_ride]

I think all these new car "designers" need to look more at cars like our Hudsons

Look at the lines and trim on this car - there is nothing like it on the road today.

Nice job getting all the parts and the work looks outstanding - how long has it been now start to finish? (if they're ever finished :p )

[bill a]

About 18 Months, But Did A 52 Cv At The Same Time As Well As All Lour Service Work For Customers And Maintain My Fleet, Bill Albright

[KEL 39]

Visit to Bill Albrights
Two weeks ago while in Palm Springs I made a side trip over to Fontana to see Bill. It was the first time I met him and told him I was a long time member of the HET club since 1978. He showed me all his "stuff" and especally the '41convert which now has the upholstery done and is looking great!
I was treated like a long time friend and really enjoyed my visit!!
Bill is one great guy and the HET Club is like one great family.
Thanks for the tour Bill.
IVAN

[46HudsonPU]

More from Bill Albright on this car:

HERE IS THE 41 CONV DONE AND READY FOR ITS FIRST SHOW
TOMORROW AT THE ROSE BOWL IN PASADENA.
HOPE YOU ALL LIKE IT,

BILL ALBRIGHT

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[46HudsonPU]

One more picture:
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[faustmb]

[QUOTE=46HudsonPU;50616]More from Bill Albright on this car:

HERE IS THE 41 CONV DONE AND READY FOR ITS FIRST SHOW
TOMORROW AT THE ROSE BOWL IN PASADENA.
HOPE YOU ALL LIKE IT,

BILL ALBRIGHT

Awesome job Bill! Have fun at the show. Thanks for sending the pics our way.

Matt

[jsrail]

Sweet Bill A! Now thats a nice looking convertible. Notice the forehead is not as large as the step-down 'verts...a much better look.

Jay

[THEGREENHORNET]

Hey Bill How Is That White Stepdown Conv. Coming Along? When I Saw It Last You Were Doing Frame Repairs. That One Will Be A Beauty!

[bill a]

WE ARE READY TO DROP IN 308 WITH REBUILT od, BUT THINK i WILL SANDBLAST THE FILREWALL AND SELECT A FINISH COLOR TO PAINT FIREWALL BEFORE INSTALLING ENGINE, jUST GOT BACK FROM THE SHOW, dID NOT WIN BUT HAD A GREAST TIME, CLASSS WINNERS WERE A 40 slINCOLN zEPHER CONV, 38 bUICK CV WITH DUAL SIDEMOUNTS AND A RUMBLE SEAT, 37 4 DR BJUICK CONV. PRETTY STIFF COMPETITION, SPREAD THE hUDSON WORD AND MADE A LOT OF CONTACTS, FRED ROTH WAS THERE WITH HIS PEBBLE BEACH WINNIN ITALIA, BUT DIDNT STICK AROUND FOR HIS CLASS RESULTS, BEST, BILL A.

[46HudsonPU]

From Bill Albright:
Here are the final pics of the 41 taken by a proffesional photographer at
the Rose Bowl concours last Sunday.

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[hornet53]

Man, I wish I had the money and time to zip through a resto like that! Excellent job Bill and co.