Re: Considering Packard v. Hudson

Posted by Eric Boyle On 2009/12/29 21:09:27

Thanks Kev. The body off the frame issue is one I take importance to. If you're buying a Stepdown Hudson, you HAVE to make sure that the chassis is not rotted out. If it is, you're looking at a ton of money to get it sorted. A Packard's chassis doesn't rust as easily, and if the floors are rusted, it's a simple fix compared to a Hudson.

Simply put, if I had to choose between the two cars, and I did exactly that earlier this year, I would buy the Packard. (which I did) My choices were my '48 Packard two door and a '51 Hudson Commodore 6 four door. Both were the same price, and it was a tough decision, but the two door won over the 4 door. If the Hudson had been a coupe, I would have went with it, as it had a rebuilt engine and trans. All other things considered, the two door will win over the four door every time for me.

Hindsight always being 20/20, I probably should have bought the Hudson, as it needed a HECK of a lot less work than my '48 does, but in the end, which one will be worth more?