Ken Cates' Hudson Stepdown Restoration Resources

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Hudson Carpets and Tops are Available

Providers of Hudson Upholstery

Proper fasteners and other materials for interior restoration - Restoration Specialties 

Aro convertible tops

ARO - Providers of Hudson Convertible Tops 

Hudson Stepdown Headliners  -  Hudson Forum and Facebook users noted the use of Newstalgia Parts to obtain sewn headliners. 

HOW TO UPHOLSTER An Online Upholstery Class Detailed Instruction on Furniture Upholstery, Auto Upholstery, Marine Upholstery, And Slipcovers

RECOVER A DOOR PANEL - Online step-by-step instructions... modern vehicle, but methods same

Window Regulators Dave Sollen Punch out rivets, for gear replacement. You can also reverse left and right side gears, to get full closing. Of course, you cannot open fully, that way.

Reproduction Stepdown vent window gears made with zinc alloy, higher in aluminum than the Zamak alloys. The company claims it's about as strong as cast aluminum.  Sold each of your regulators can be rebuilt e-mail  Gene, Myrna, or Gregg Eshelman for pricing.

Kanter Obsolete Auto Parts - Takes you directly to the interior and carpet area of the catalog

Checker Board Material for Step-down Interiors: The address of the provider of almost the same as the original checkerboard material it's the following: Duralee Fabrics Ltd ., 1775 Fifth Avenue, Bayshore, N.Y. 11706

Early Ford Mustang interiors also have Checkerboard weave fabrics.  Check with your Auto trim shop for those cars to find a near match for your car.

Learn to wood grain and develop other talents needed to restore your STEPDOWN with videos from Fred and Ray.

Wood-graining instructions - Do it yourself!  From Mac In Florida -
Painted all 11 pieces with primer, and next painted a light cream on them. The first step was to take a 3' ceramic brush and spread out a medium oak paste on a piece of Formica, brush all 11 pieces very lightly, next, clean brush, do the same with dark oak stain, next, do the same with a light oak liquid stain. After all three stains have been applied, clean the brush, dampen it with thinner, lightly brush over all three coats, and be careful not to blend them. Let dry, and put a medium coat of Min Wax, clear acrylic satin 'spray'. Next day, do the same, 3rd day, spray on a heavier, coat, 4th day, spray on a heavy coat. 5th day, go over all pieces with #4 steel wool. You will be surprised at what you will achieve.' Successes if you have any trouble, just let me know. You can print this if you want. It has worked perfectly for me.

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