(1929 Hudson Super Six)
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“Blown Lone Wolf”
Owned by: Mike Ward
Photos by: John Mumaw
Some rides just have that attitude — the kind that makes you stop in your tracks when you hear it rumble. That’s exactly what happens when Mike and Tina Ward’s 1929 Hudson Super Six rolls up. Known by two names — “Lone Wolf” and “Blown Wolf” — this grey, chopped, bagged beast is as raw and real as it gets.
From Marketplace Find to One Mean Machine
Like any good car story, this one starts with a little luck and a lot of patience. Mike wasn’t the original builder — the Hudson was first put together in Howell, Michigan, then finished out by a couple in Florida. They drove it for a few years and eventually listed it on Facebook Marketplace.
“I talked with them for about a month before we made a deal,” Mike said. “We met halfway at Summit Racing in Georgia for the handoff.”
The car looked great but didn’t ride worth a damn. “It still had leaf springs and old lever shocks that did nothing,” Mike laughed. “And the first time I stood on it, I blew the rear end apart. That’s when the rebuild started.”
Over the last three years, Mike and Tina turned the Hudson into a completely new animal.
They raised the engine and transmission two inches, rebuilt the rear suspension with a four-link setup and a Ford 9-inch, and added full air ride. The front end? Completely redesigned. “We built a bagged cantilever setup that rides smoother than anything from the 1920s has any right to,” Mike said.
Now, thanks to dual Viair 480 compressors, a VU4 valve block, and 2500# air bags, the car can go from six inches of lift to laying frame with the flip of a switch.
Big Power for a Big Wolf
The name Blown Wolf isn’t just for looks — it’s for what’s under the hood. Powering this Hudson is a 502 cubic-inch Chevy Big Block, stuffed with CNC-ported aluminum heads, roller rockers, JE forged pistons, a billet crank, and a Stage 2 blower cam.
A massive 871 BDS blower sits on top, forcing air through a pair of Holleys (soon to be replaced with Holley EFI). A Coan Racing 280mm Pro Street converter connects it all to a built Ford 9-inch rear with 3.70 gears.
In short: this thing doesn’t just growl — it howls.
Instead of going with a flashy paint job, Mike went the opposite direction. The Hudson wears a weathered grey patina with Lone Wolf graphics and slick pinstriping from Layin Licks Pinstriping. It’s raw, rugged, and fits the car’s old-school hot rod personality perfectly.
The six-inch chopped roof, wood-lined floor with metal panels, and roll-back canvas top add just the right mix of vintage cool. When the car’s aired out, the frame sits flat — just like a true hot rod should.
Wheels, Stance, and Street Swagger
Rolling on SSR Spike wheels — 15x4s up front, 15x10s in the rear — with 25-inch front tires and 30.5-inch rears, this thing looks like it rolled out of a 1930s time machine built for drag racing. The stance is mean, the proportions are perfect, and when it’s parked, people swarm around it like moths to a flame.
Inside the Wolf’s Den
The interior is just as custom as the exterior. The 1950 Ford dash, detachable four-spoke steering wheel, and Lokar shifter topped with a wolf’s head give it that hot-rod soul.
Custom seats wrapped in grey and black leather with red piping tie the look together, keeping things simple but classy. The mix of metal, leather, and old-school touches gives it that “built, not bought” vibe.
What’s Next for the Wolf
Even after all this work, Mike’s not done yet. “The plan is to ditch the carbs for Holley EFI and rewire the whole car,” he said. “I want it running as smooth as it looks.”
And knowing Mike, that’s exactly what’s going to happen.
Mike gives props to Mike Howe from Remus, Michigan, for helping him dial in the suspension setup. “He really helped me get the geometry right — that made all the difference in how it rides.”
Lone Wolf Meets Blown Wolf
Whether it’s laying frame at a local show or howling down the highway, the Wards’ 1929 Hudson Super Six is the perfect mix of grit, attitude, and old-school cool. It’s part rat rod, part street freak, and 100% heart.
