TIPTON REPAIR SHOP STUMBLES ON...

By Renee Lapham Collins

Hudson model. Hoover said he wasn’t sure why that engine had been replaced, but he doesn’t anticipate replacing it again. “It runs and it even runs good,” he said. “We shouldn’t have to replace the interior seats, either. There are companies that reupholster over the existing metal frames with new foam and fabric.”

The car had last been serviced in August 1970, and it had 41,441 miles on its odometer. When it was pulled from Mr. Hargrave’s barn, according to the notes, it had traveled only 80 miles since 1970.

In July and August 2009, new brake lines, brake shoes, a wheel cylinder, fuel lines, fuel pump, tires, battery cables, and a battery tray were added. The distributor was rebuilt and Hargrave had done some rewiring in the engine compartment. As the author of the notes wrote, “Many improvements have been made to the engine to make it dependable. Many parts have been loaned to make it have life.”

Other work also was completed, including replacing a timing chain, crank seal, and fuel pump, and rebuilding the carburetor. The car didn’t leave the barn until June 2013, when the fuel line was replaced, and an overdrive transmission installed. Hoover said Cory had picked out the car, and that’s what brought them to Hargrave’s estate auction on June 15, 2019.

Hoover has always loved working on cars. His father, Dick Hoover, owned Quality Auto Care in Adrian and his grandfather had three automotive parts stores, so he’s been around them all his life. It’s a passion he shares with Cory. The 15-year-old is wrapping up his sophomore year at Clinton, where he is playing baseball. But, he said, he really enjoys taking things apart and putting them back together. He recently built a minibike in between working on the Hudson Super Six in his dad’s shop. “I’m thinking of studying engineering,” Cory said as he worked on the right rear quarter panel of the Super Six. The Legion Blue paint is being peeled away as he sands down to the steel core of the car.

Once the mechanical work is completed, the pair will work on getting it repainted and the trim replaced. Hoover said some of the trim can be salvaged, but some may have to be made-to-order since there aren’t many manufacturers who carry after-market parts for the Super Six. Hoover spends as much time as he can with Cory on the car. “I’d like to get it finished soon,” Hoover said. “But we’re probably at least a year out, maybe two.”

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JUNE 24 • 11AM-3PM

9415 Tangent Rd, Tecumseh • 517-423-5659 indiancreekcampingmichigan.com

The Indian Creek Campground will host its second Indian Creek Car Show with proceeds benefitting the Ridgeway Fire Department. ICC’s Jamie Mercer said there will be music, food, raffles, and outdoor entertainment. Cars, trucks, and motorcycles are all welcome. Registration is $10 per vehicle in advance or $15 at the door and the first 35 entrants will receive dash plaques. The registration table will be staffed from 9:30 to noon. “Last year, we had 50 cars, and it was really well attended,” Mercer said.

Kona Ice, Tuckey’s Big Boy, and Little Caesars are all sponsors for the event. There will be plenty of oldies blaring from speakers and fun activities for everyone. Angela Harris, manager of the campground, said she looks forward to the car show. “As we like to say, we’re working to benefit our local heroes at the Ridgeway Fire Department.”

Call 517-423-5659 for more information or to register in advance.

AUGUST 26 • 8AM-3PM

610 S Maumee St, Tecumseh • ididit.com

Ididit’s Annual Car Show and Open House is set for Saturday, Aug. 26. Kelly Tuttle, who is organizing the event, said the show is open to all vehicles that are “show worthy,” whether they are classic cars or new rides. Nine trophies will be awarded to those who have registered either the day of the event or in advance. The Tecumseh Rotary Club will cook a pancake breakfast the morning of the event, and Musgrove and Co. will be serving up the coffee. For lunch, patrons can choose from a variety of food trucks, including Randy’s BBQ, Funky Dog, Taco Truck of Clinton, and Kona Ice.

“WLEN will be broadcasting live, and we’ll have a vendor’s tent as well,” Tuttle said. She added that she hopes to have a “Touch a Truck” display for kids, which would include a fire truck, police car, tractor, ambulance, and perhaps some type of heavy equipment vehicle. “Unofficially, this is the 30th year of the show,” she said. “Last year we had 400 registered vehicles, and the event prior to that we had more than 450. It draws hundreds of spectators.”

The entry fee is simple Tuttle said. “Just bring a nonperishable food item we can donate to the local food pantry.” n

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