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Looking for Garage space in So Cal

nhp1127 — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 21:14:19 +0000

I've got a couple Hudsons that I need to find covered / garaged parking for here in So Cal. These are restored, driving stepdown cars and insured. Not projects. If someone knows of a situation (cheap or free) that would allow one or both, then please let me know. Thanks, Niels

Wanted '52 IH L110 truck grille

2345.coupe — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 03:34:41 +0000

looking to buy a good or repairable grille for a '52 IH L110 truck.....pm me

Gas Cap

drivergo2 — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 10:23:40 +0000

Was someone looking for a 29/31 hudson or essex gas cap.There is one on ebay. Or did someone loose one. Thanks John

'39 Coupe

dave kastelic — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:11:08 +0000

There is a guy in Concord that has a '39 Coupe that he plans to restore. I went down to get a few parts from him a couple of weeks ago. I took only one picture of his car, then my camera battery gave out. Here is the picture I took. If anyone would like to see more pictures please let me know. I will make another trip down there to take more pictures.

overdrive unit on ebay

44todd — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 03:52:54 +0000

Hey All..
Just a heads up..
I will be putting a complete overdrive unit from a 52 WASP on ebay later this evening.
I was told it is correct for other years and makes as well??
The ebay item # will be 260702208515

Todd

PRESS RELEASE - NORTH POLE

hudsontech — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 23:20:21 +0000

Found this one on the internet this morning!!

PRESS RELEASE NORTH POLE 12/06/10 11:10:43
Press Release, North Pole:
Santa Claus announced this morning that he is being forced to cancel his annual toy flight.
He cited the current business recession, lack of corporate donations and government environmental rules and security regulations enacted since Sep. 11, 2001. He also said that part of the problem is the failure of the Obama administration to provide bail out funds.
In addition Santa also pointed out he has had to shoot the reindeer to feed his elves, thus making his annual trip a near impossibility.

1932 Restored Hudson on Ebay

Browniepetersen — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:35:44 +0000

Bidding on this 1932 Hudson last week was a no-sale just about $6,000 below the buy-it-now price. It was relisted this week and yesterday, after ten bids, it dropped of Ebay. I hope that means that one of our loyal Hudson nutz picked themselves up a great looking car. Anyone heard anything?

Need interior door and window handles 28 Essex

28essexNQS — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 01:26:21 +0000

I need 2 interior door hasndles and 4 window crank handles for my '28 Esesex sedan. Will consider othes models if they fit.
Thanks
Dan
dlmarx@bellsouth.net

apologizing

Hudsonrules — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 09:35:13 +0000

:ohmy: I want to apologize to all who have corresponded about my '49 Hudson tudor broughm that I picked up in Reno last week. I have been swamped this past week and just to busy to even spend time on the computor, other than scanning my e-mail. Hopefully I will be able to take some pictures of the car and post them this weekend. Arnie in Nevada

1976 Ford F100

corey_andrews — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 22:54:11 +0000

Just recently found out my engine needs to be replaced on my truck, Anyone know of what steps I should take and what kind of engine I should look for as a replacement?

Wanted Skinned Knuckles Magazines

Anson2077 — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 08:51:35 +0000

I am looking for any skinned knuckles magazines. I am disabled and living on disability so having a project of my own is out but I greatly enjoy reading these mags as they contain some rather obscure information. Unlike your typical car mags. I am also interested in any similar mags like auto restorer. Thanks.

Need a grease monkey?

Anson2077 — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 08:53:54 +0000

Anyone need a helper on their project that lives near Fort white Florida? I'm disabled so I can't do a lot but I'm free so if you have a project your workin on and need a extra hand sometimes let me know. I'm very good with all things mechanical and electrical. Not so good with body work but would love to learn.

1936 T panel delivery update

dave s — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 03:37:44 +0000

I took panel delivery to my friends shop. We have side panels on and are working on making rear doors.
Here is inside of lower rear panel mide from 18 gauge steel
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test

carlaf — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 03:02:11 +0000

thisisatest

Gremlins

HudMotCarCo — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 04:12:13 +0000

After reading about Geoff Clark's experiences with a 1929 Essex which he reported in detail in the recent WTN, I decided to attack a problem that sidelined our 54 Hornet several months ago. While driving in Washington state the car started running erratically and then would simply quit. Each time I found that the timing had changed. :S Removing the oil pump revealed the likely culprit ... the gear was in sad condition. So I installed a new gear, established compression stroke on #1 cylinder, and the car started but labored. Having my hands full restoring a 52 Hornet I ignored the 54 until I read Geoff's article. I quickly discovered that sufficient fire was reaching the plugs to shock the heck out of me, :ohmy: but no spark was observed across the plug's contacts. New plugs and as readers already know, the car started and is now running great. I still don't know much but I am a whiz at timing this car.

Stark Wrecking, Vintage/Classic Salvage Yard

500dana — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 22:21:05 +0000

Stark Wrecking, Vintage/Classic Salvage Yard has been in business since 1956. We have one of the largest inventories of classic and vintage cars and trucks in the United States. With 55 acres and 1,500 + vehicles ranging from the 1940's to the 1990's we are a popular favorite with car enthusiasts across the country!! If you are in need of any parts, big or small, please contact Dana at 937-620-1921 or starkwrecking@yahoo.com

7081 Germantown Pike/SR 4
Miamisburg,OH 45342

Reproduction Stepdown rocker panels??

DaveFury — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 02:23:55 +0000

Does anyone remember what member was working on repopping stepdown rocker panels? Was it Ron Fellows? Any info on these?

Thanks.

1942 Hudson Super Six gauges

majacmastr — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 19:24:26 +0000

Thanks for the help

1930 Essex 19" Wire Wheel Hubs & Hup Caps

bones1931 — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 08:48:08 +0000

Looking for hubs and hub caps for my 1930 Essex 19" wire wheels. Need one front hub and two rear hubs plus two hub caps.

My Hudson Christmas tale...

54SuperWasp — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 10:38:58 +0000

Just wanting to share this with you. Will try to make it short. Got the Hudson disease when I was 9 when my dad bought a 1951 Hudson Hornet Convertible in 62. Got that car on mind all my life. Last spring I found a 54 Super Wasp and bought it. And found a 53 Super Wasp quite restorable too that I keep for the interior pattern and motor ( 308 in it) and trans ( Hydramatic). Knowing that there is about a dozen stepdowns in my province ( Québec-Canada)I consider myself quite lucky. So, I wanted to realize that cherish dream of mine. Send the 54 to a body shop and they where honest enough to tell me that it would cost far more than I thought to do the body and paint the way I wanted. The car is not rough but needs a lot of attention and a lot of hours of sanding etc etc. So I put an add to sell the 2 cars for $5000 plus a lot of spare parts and books etc. Got 2 calls, from friends, and they were not very tender with me cause I was throwing away a dream. Something that I talked to them so much from year to year. One week before Christmas, I received the January copy of "Le magazine de l'Auto Ancienne" the monthly magazine from the biggest Antique Car Club from Québec (2000+ members)and on page 6, there was an article titled: My Dream Car. And that article makes two-third of a page. And there is a picture of...My son, my car and me. Reading the article ( submitted by a director of the club)my eyes went wet. And I finaly realized that, no, I would not sell the cars. I went with the copy to a friend of mine who is building a huge garage, well equiped, and reserved 2 spaces. I met a bodyman ( 40 years of experience) who is working alone in his shop and he is willing to teach me what to do, parts by parts. It will be long, but I decided I would do it. So, thanks to these friends, and a special thanks to the guy who wrote my story. Sometimes, you need a kick somewhere to get the things right. I am not good to post pics right now but I will put all the progress made month by month. The garage should be ready in 3 weeks so, I will pick the car in Montreal ( 200km from here) and get it in. Will begin the work in spring. With that, I wish you all a Happy New year! Michel. P.S.The 54 is a California car ( the 4th pic is from the frame area where I just passed a 0000 Bulldog on it. Quite nice. No floor to repair.

This is "General Topic" forum, not make-specific.

Jon B — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 00:35:26 +0000

I've noticed a lot of postings recently by Hudson guys in this particular forum. Please be aware that you're posting in the "General Topic" area of Classicar, so if you are directing your message to Hudson people, please post it in the Hudson Forum.

(Of course, if you meant it for ''all-make'' car enthusiasts, that's fine!)

Durant Motors Automobile Club

BlackStarOne — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:02:50 +0000

We Welcome anyone who are interested, or have Durant Marque cars, trucks...
That includes Durant, Star, Rugby, Flint, Frontenac, DeVaux, Dort & Durant Era Locomobiles.
check out our webpage

Join us!!

New National Geographic Show Casting in LA

fleamancasting — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 06:13:56 +0000

National Geographic's new and upcoming show is casting for a guest appraiser for vintage car parts in the LA a single episode!

We are looking for someone who knows specifically about the background, value, and just info about vintage YOM California license plates and a headlamp from a Ford model T. The person would be interested in talking about it on camera, and the focus will be on appraisal and value. You would be filmed appraising the items, pictures and more information can be provided if needed. The person must also have a STORE / AUTO MECHANIC GARAGE location we can film at.

The filming will be done on 1/08. Casting will be done in the next day or two!

If this sounds like something that would interest you, please contact fleamancasting@gmail.com

Thank you!

Free Car Finder Software

KnightRider — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:37:36 +0000

Tired of searching for cars on the internet? Download the Car Finder (http://www.motiont.com/carfinder.aspx), and search for cars from internet in a few seconds. Use HELP_ME_FIND_A_CAR as the license key to unlock the software. Setup alerts as well.

Clutch flush

herm — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:29:57 +0000

Hi - I decided it was time to flush HudsonL's clutch. I went to a hardware store to get some Carbo-Sol (tricloroethane). No longer available. What are we using to flush our clutches with now? Thanks. Norm:(

THERMOSTAT BOOKS

PAULARGETYPE — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 04:52:59 +0000

HI ALL I'M LOOKING FOR SOME ONE WITH A BOOK ON THERMOSTATS FOR OLD CARS I BOUGHT A BUNCH OF THERMOSTATS MOST ARE STANDARD # 8 STD. IS WHAT IT SAYS ON THE BOX I'M LOOKING FOR JUST WHAT IT FITS PLEASE THERE MADE BY BRIDGEPORT THERMOSTAT CO. BRIDGPORT CONN.

A LITTLE HELP
THANKS IN ADVANCE
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PAULARGETYPE

I CAN BE REACHED AT XHUDSON1957@AOL.COM
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53 Jet For Sale

SuperDave — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 23:35:48 +0000

http://www.antiquecar.com/index/listings/page28399.htm
I have a friend here in the orange Blosoom Chapter that has a serious interest in this car. It is a 53 that has been updated with 54 Jet liner interior and exterior. Restored by Ken Amman and sold to the present owner. He passed away and his widow consigned it to a broker. Anyone on the forum have any background and maybe recent knowledge of it's condition?

Corvairs of New Mexico

corsa1948 — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 02:13:22 +0000

Hello all,
New to this forum with a general interest in anything automotive but a specific interest late model Corvairs.

I am a member of a CORSA (Corvair Society of America) and own two at this time.
I am also a member of CORSA chapter 871 : Corvairs of New Mexico

I would like to direct you to my website which not only highlights my personal interest in this , what we think is an important American car, but also provides links to other Corvair related sites. So, if you are into Corvairs, ever owned one or just haven't thought about them in a while, I would like to invite you to take a look.

Our club has many fine examples. Some restored . Some not. At this time I would also like to direct you to our Featured Corvair of the Month, a beautifly restored 1962 Corvair 95 Rampside pick-up.

Hope you enjoy this site . If you have any comments of questions, there is a comment page or just email me. Thanks a lot ! www.corsaturbo180USA.com click on website below.

website

New venue for some cool cars www.EConPCH.com

Howdog — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:11:05 +0000

I like this new showroom on PCH in Newport beach. Got some cool stuff www.econpch.com check it out...

Introduction and Chroming

Magnacoat Inc. — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 01:24:37 +0000

Hey guys,

First let me apologize if I am breaking protocol here as I looked for forum rules but could not find any.

The main reason for my post is to introduce myself. My name is Brandon and I run a coatings company in North Carolina. We do a lot of performance coatings, but we specialize in re-chroming automotive parts in a unique way. True chroming processes are some of the most dangerous process in the world. Chemical baths are not only expensive to maintain, but hard to keep compliant with the EPA. We use a different process, whereby instead of Chromium we use pure silver.

This is a spray on chrome system but it is not your $5 a rattle can spray paint. This is a true basecoat, midcoat and urethane clear that is as hard and durable as a factory paint job on a car. This process is the same as what is used to create mirrors so you know it's reflective. As far as cost goes, we are a job shop that will price your part according to size and color finish that you are looking for. Typically I tell people that if you want it chromed by us, it will cost somewhere between 2 and 3 times what it would cost to paint the same part. We can do regular chrome as well as black chrome, match any color chrome and even do metallic colored chrome such as copper, bronze, gold etc.

One of the main things that we help people with is re-chroming old pot metal. As I'm sure you guys know, good old pot pits and is virtually impossible to replace with original pieces. Your often forced to pay a machine shop tons of money to reproduce your piece. Well with our system, we can restore your old pot metal pieces, fix the pits and chrome them in any color chrome you would like. All for a fraction of the cost to replace it with a new machined piece.

I would be glad to answer any questions you guys have or just talk about great classic cars. I appreciate your time reading this and hope to hear from you guys soon. I'll post a couple of pictures of our sample pieces below so you can see for yourself how it looks.

Brandon
Magnacoat Inc.
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