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I have a chance to get a 1952 Hudson Hornet, I have always liked these cars and last night after looking under the bottom of it I realized that it has uni-body frame, I was planning on clipping the frontend with either a camaro or Malibu front frame but just wondering if it is more difficult to do because of the unibody
I had Hornets while in my "restoration period" so never did a clip, but look at some of the aftermarket Nova stuff for inspiration, should be similar in concept. Since you're unfamiliar with them here's a hint/warning. The rear "frame" members go outside the rear wheels and have the bottoms of the quarter panels bolted on with a thin insulator strip between them. These are VERY prone to rust through. Make sure you refab the rear "frame" members, not just the outter panels if this is an issue for you.
Check this link - re: 1952 Hudson manual..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1952-...25151002r16969
I have been on the computer any free chance I get reasearching these cars and the fame on those are VERY unusual, this is a mint 2 door post car and it is beyond mint, hate the thought of cutting it up for a hot rod. Have to still hold out for my 50' Chevy Styleline