OUCH! 52 Commodore 8 convt WRECK

EssexAdv
EssexAdv Expert Adviser, Member
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Well, I almost got the car done...then ... some nice young lady decided to run a stop sign and ... you guessed it... KABOOM!

Car is not too bad, but I need a NOS right front fender as well as a few other parts. Can anybody help???

EssexAdv@comcast.net

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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    OMG! this really upsets me. I hope everyone is okay. That is devastating. I feel bad for you Lew, hope someone can help put the convertible back together. I was telling hudsondad, it was my one of my favorite cars we came across this year at all of the car shows.



    Best!

    Rick
  • EssexAdv
    EssexAdv Expert Adviser, Member
    One of the real kickers it that one of the NOS headlamp rings I put on the car (after I had it re plated) is now JUNK!, The fender is beyond repair, grill needs a bunch of parts, the hood will need a bit of work, also one of the NOS hubcaps is now shot. Bumper is in need of some work. It really isn't too bad, but it will take a bit to get it back together. And you should see the Tarus....it ain't pretty!
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Sorry to hear about the accident... or run in as it may be. Check the normal case of characters... remember that Gene and Myrna in Idaho have lots of sheet metal! Possible that the Falks may have good used if the NOS does not show... there was a fella in Houston a few years back who was selling NOS sheet metal... do not have contact information at this time. NOS bright work maybe easier? to find... due to the interchangeability....



    In all cases, GOOD THAT you are well LEW... even with the superior metal... we are all taking a risk when we point the nose of the car into traffic.



    Cheers from HOT
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Lew,



    Sorry about the car. Good thing noboby was injured. But, that's the price you pay for being a chick (car) magnet.
  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    What a BUMMER! Hard to find any silver linings, except: 1) you apparently weren't hurt and 2) it's the end of the season and at least you had a brief moment of glory this summer (though if you were planning to show it at Hershey that's a REAL bummer!).
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    EssexAdv wrote:
    Well, I almost got the car done...then ... some nice young lady decided to run a stop sign and ... you guessed it... KABOOM!



    Car is not too bad, but I need a NOS right front fender as well as a few other parts. Can anybody help???



    EssexAdv@comcast.net

    I have a NOS right front fender and a NOS hood for the car. i also have the lower front right fender filler. these were to make a complete front end for a future vert project. i was still missing the left fender but had everything else. would consider selling these i guess,to help you and the vert out.
  • hudsontech
    hudsontech Senior Contributor
    Here in Memphis most drivers seem to be, I think, color blind. If you look at the stats here, intersection collisions seem to be the rule, rather than the exception.

    What you do is, if on a 4 lane street, let the car beside you start out - let him get hit. Or if 2-lane street or no car beside you, count to 10 before you start across.

    I had one about a week ago - young lady came out of a 2-lane side street, crossing from left to right, stopped in the middle of the 4-lane street I was on, so I started to go around her - and she starts moving across my lanes!!!! Fortunately she decided descretion was the better part of valour, and stopped as I went around her.

    I'm gonna go back to 1960's pickup trucks, I think.



    Hudsonly,

    Alex Burr

    Memphis TN
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    First of all, I am glad that you are OK. Cars can be repaired (given enough money) from almost any condition. People unfortunately sometimes cannot. Good friends cannot just be replaced, so again, I am glad You are OK.
    Contact Hudzilla, I know he has some sheetmetal.
    Bob Hickson
  • Hudsy Wudsy
    Hudsy Wudsy Senior Contributor
    Amongst quite a few other Hudson parts that I'll be listing on ebay next week are four pieces (NOS) for a '51-'52 grille. I'll give you a heads up.
  • EssexAdv
    EssexAdv Expert Adviser, Member
    Well, A bit of an update. Things ain't as good as they first appeared. I have a mild case of spina bifida. As a result, I have a week back. On Tuesday I developed a pain in my back, then my left leg went numb...no fun. I'm not one to make a fuss over this as I was born with the problem, but it has slowed me down. I haven't been able to work a full day since Monday. I haven't done much other than work and take pills...such fun Weeeeeeee! Anyway. I think I'm down for a while. NOt complaining as I have gotten used to dealing with this. Should be good as new in a few days...taking it a bit easy.
  • Hudsy Wudsy
    Hudsy Wudsy Senior Contributor
    I'm sure that I speak for everyone on this forum when I say that we all wish you a speedy and thorough recovery!
  • EssexAdv
    EssexAdv Expert Adviser, Member
    Hey Gearhead, I've sent a few emails maybe they didn't get through. Can you send me an email I could really use those parts

    Thanks

    EssexAdv@comcast.net
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Lew, you going to Carlisle on Sunday?
  • EssexAdv
    EssexAdv Expert Adviser, Member
    Nope HK. I have to go into the office on Sunday. This will be the first time I have missed it in 30+ years. I've been going to the Post Hershey get together since before it was relocated to Carlisle....
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