Mods
1964 Buick 401 nailhead engine and trans. Ford Explorer drum brake rear. Lowered the steering box two inches to clear the starter.
Build story
This is my 40 Hudson Eight,aka Buxom Betty. She is basically my around town daily driver. I like different and cheap. I grew up poor and still dont have a lot of money so I have learned a lot out of necessity. The motor and trans I bought recently from a friend and was originally installed in a Buick Wildcat by my high school auto shop in 1988,so they are the only relics of my younger days with cars. I bought the Hudson two years ago as an unfinished frame off restoration basket case for 1200.00. I sold the original driveline and some odds and ends,probably making half my money back. This is the most work I have done to a car. I have made a lot of cars run and also engine swaps but never so much assembly or modifications. I had to learn to weld and have spent a ton of time researching this and that. I've made a few mistakes too but good lessons for the next build. I'm not really sure how far I will take it,it may just stay just like this or who knows what next year will bring.