Fabrication of Hudson Fuel Tank

This post demonstrates our skills in fabrication of a Hudson fuel tank with the use of our Pullmax machine and die making.

Fabricated Pullmax dies to emboss fuel tank skin as per original.
Using Pullmax machine to emboss Hudson fuel tank outer panel.
Completed embossing of Hudson fuel tank outer panel.
Rolling embossed outer panel of Hudson fuel tank.
Interior structure installed.
All interior surfaces of Hudson fuel tank tin coated for protection as per original.
Fabricated end plate with fill neck.
Completed Hudson fuel tank ready for paint.
Completed Hudson fuel tank ready for installation.

Fabrication of 1947 Hudson Pickup Door and Completed Cab

This is the completion of our 1947 Hudson Pickup project demonstrating our fabrication, welding, and metal finishing skills.

Shaping new steel door skin for Hudson pickup door on vintage power hammer.
Newly fabricated lower Hudson pickup door box primed and ready for new skin.
New Hudson pickup door skin crimped and tack welded in position.
Metal finished Hudson door, lead finished seams for uniform gap and flush fit.
Details of completed metal work on 1947 Hudson pickup truck.
Partially fabricated left and right front fenders. Partial fabrication of front valance panels. Fabrication of lower door boxes and skins for left and right doors.
Partial fabrication of rear fenders. Fabrication of rear bed. Fabrication of fuel tank. All work is metal finished. All gaps and lines lead finished as needed for exacting flow and uniformity.