Vehicle Description
This multiple award-winning 1951 Hudson Wasp was customized by
Kenny's Rod Shop (KRS) of Boise, ID. Based on a KSR-built custom
frame, this classic Hudson rides on Fox front coilovers plus
RideTech Shockwave air shocks and a custom 4-link setup to the
rear, with stopping via Wilwood 13-inch disc brakes. Body
modifications include shaved trim and hardware plus subtly reshaped
body panels, added driving lights to the smoothed front bumper,
modified headlight rings, frenched '37 Ford taillights and
flush-mounted rear-fender skirts. Deep black paint was applied by
Shawn McNally of Regenerated Rides in Nampa, ID, enhanced by
Cerakote Bronze ceramic coating to the grille, bumpers, engine
components and Schott billet wheels. Power is delivered by a 2004
Dodge Viper V10 engine mounting an aluminum Hogan intake and
big-bore throttle body and breathing out through a KRS-fabricated
exhaust system. A Lokar-shifted 6-speed manual transmission
delivers the power to a 3.89:1 Ford 9-inch rear axle. The
full-custom interior features Chrysler 300 bucket seats, with brown
leather and gray Alcantara upholstery from Interior Revolutions.
Vintage-appearing storage cases replace the rear seat, and the
matching trunk houses a 28-gallon custom fuel tank. Other
highlights include a '55 Hudson gauge cluster with Classic
Instruments gauges, a late-model Corvette steering column and
wheel, a custom console, Kenwood audio system, GPS, Restomod Air
air conditioning and fully upholstered rear-wheel tubs. Following
completion, the Hudson created a sensation everywhere it appeared,
earning multiple honors in 2019, including a Top 5 Pick at the
Goodguys Pleasanton, CA, show, plus selection as a Custom Rod of
the Year Finalist at the Loveland, CO, Goodguys show. At the Reno,
NV, Hot August Nights festivities, the Hudson took Best of Show at
the Atlantis Casino Resort, and it was inducted to the Gold Cup
Award Top 5. The subject of many online articles and a video fully
documenting the no-holds-barred build, this stunning full-custom
1951 Hudson Wasp was also featured by Hot Rod magazine in 2020.
**TITLED AS 1952 HUDSON WASP**
