Engine and Transmission Complete

We picked up the engine a few weeks ago. Several months ago we located a NOS Borg-Warner transmission. I was contemplating making the switch to a hydro but was offered a deal that I didn't want to pass up. I know that most Hudson diehards hate the Borg-Warner as they are not as quick off the line---but I am going to be cruising around and not drag racing.

Below are a few pictures of the transmission after it was cleaned up, new seals put in it, filled with transmission fluid, and spun at the transmission shop.





Over the weekend we connected the engine to the transmission and did a little detail work. Below are a few pictures of the engine and transmission.





I have also picked up a media blaster that I am going to use to start cleaning the frame. I have spend a few hours working on it---and have created a huge mess in the garage. Over the new few months I hope to get the frame and undercarriage of the car cleaned and painted. I have been spending my free time reading up on all the different paint options. After a lot of consideration, we have decided that the car is going to be black.