Hudson Discussions on Classic Car Forum

My little helper

JMed — Thu, 09 May 2013 23:55:44 +0000

I thought you might enjoy this. My 3 year old said 'dada the hudson is dirty, let's wash it'. How cool is that?

Jairo

51 Pacemaker in VA

Ghost Chaser — Sun, 12 May 2013 11:06:54 +0000

http://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/cto/3791256788.html
$17,500

Day One of "Doc's Meet"

Jon B — Fri, 10 May 2013 01:56:10 +0000

The first official event of the 50th annual Doc's Apple Blossom Meet (which has been designated this year's Eastern Regional Meet) took place this afternoon under partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the low seventies. We met at a shopping center just outside Winchester, Virginia, and convoyed to a large private collection of autos and automobilia. I think about 15 Hudsons were involved in the caravan. We then convoyed over 26 miles of scenic roads to the Museum of the Shenandoah, a regional museum complex outside Winchester that includes an old mansion and 6 acres of gardens, as well as a large, modern museum building with extensive exhibits on life in the Shenandoah Valley. We had a luncheon in a banquet room there, then toured the museum and grounds. Although the skies were cloudy, I drove with the top down all afternoon and didn't get wet!

Tomorrow, meet attendees will take self-guided tours around town, or to various vineyards in the country surrounding Front Royal, Va. We're expecting temperatures to hit 81 degrees. There may be a thunderstorm or two, here or there. In the evening we'll have the traditional pot luck dinner.

There's more on Saturday and Sunday! If you happen to live anywhere within driving distance of Front Royal, do come out and join us sometime this weekend! There's a flyer online at http://cbc.hetclub.org/images/CBC_Events/2013DocsMeetflyer.pdf

Our Hollywood is progressing

duncan — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:19:58 +0000

Our 54 Hornet Hollywood is finally progressing. The headlinner is installed but need to finish arounf windshield and install ss bows and alluminum 2 inch strips that go around above doors. I had to pick up the last little bit of pieces from our nephew to take to another upolstery shop because he was just to busy to finish the job. All the lower ss strips and interior 7/8 wide strips that cover the seams on interoir door and quarter panels are fixed and are at a pollishing place . The bumpers are all chromed and ready to install. Our friend of 40+ years is doing this for us. When I have the car ready for inspection he is also buying me 4 www tires. Finally after 11 years it will be finished. Hudsonly Ray

Water temp.sender

herm — Fri, 03 May 2013 03:42:44 +0000

Help - Does any one have a current part # for the water temp. sender for a '51 to '54 Hudson. Thanks. Norm

Stepdown motor mounts

Edwardjohnsr — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:48:29 +0000

I know this topic has been covered before but the search feature on the forum won't return anything. Can anyone remind me which AMC motor mounts will fit on a 53 Hornet.

Best Way to Start a 6v System Hudson for the "first time"

carsofchaos — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:14:43 +0000

Hi All,
So it's time for me to try and start the Hudson for the "first time" (meaning, first time since I've purchased it). Had the gas tank removed, boiled, sealed, I reinstalled it. Oil is fresh, plugs are fresh, etc etc etc. I know the car was driving within the last 2 years before i bought it, so it's not one of those "sitting for 10 years" situations.
I have Drive Master, and I'm not sure if it's hooked up or not, but it SEEEMS like it is from everything i can tell. The car is still also a 6v system. I know there's some charge to it because i can get the headlights and tail lights and brake lights to work (though no other lights or accessories seem to come on, I'm guessing/hoping blown fuses).
From what I've read, with a 6v system (of which I've never had any experience with) when you connect the battery you need to wait a few hours before trying to start up the car. I also sprayed some carb cleaner over the carb (not in it). How do you guys suggest I go about firing this baby up for the "first time"? Anything particular I should do or not do?

Hal Denman's cars

StillOutThere — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:36:04 +0000

Who purchased the following two from Hal Denman and is there restoration progress on either of them?

'32 Hudson convertible
'33 Essex-Terraplane 6 (KU) roadster.

Original Interior Versus Mild Custom Interior

carsofchaos — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:23:02 +0000

Hi All,

Getting ready to start the next (and probably biggest) phase of the work on my 46 Hudson: the interior. The car's interior was completely gutted by the previous owner. I still have all of the pieces (front seat is installed and in nice shape) have all the door panels, rear seat, etc. My car had the factory leather (which I am not going to duplicate because it's just too expensive). What I'd like to get from you all is your opinion on which way to go with the interior:
I could do it "very similar" to the original....same color scheme, as close to possible as the same patterns, and materials would now be either simulated leather and cloth, or cloth and a decent vinyl.
Or I could just do it my own way, probably using a different color scheme, not really following the material patterns too closely, and again using either simulated leather & cloth or good vinyl and cloth.

The reason I hesitate on which way to go is that I don't want to turn off Hudon buffs when I eventually decide to sell, but at the same time I don't want to spend a year's worth of college tuition on this interior trying to make it as original as possible if it's not going to make much difference in the overall appeal.

Thoughts/opinions/criticisms welcomed

found this hudson dealership reciept fron 1937

hoggyrubber — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 07:22:32 +0000

i thought this was too cool to pass up while i was in a flea market the other day. $340 for a de soto coupe!

Parts for 33

33kc1989 — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:52:05 +0000

Looking for the hood side chrome pieces for 33 8 cylinder also horns, fender marker light, and mascot. Thanks John 314 922 0041 email jkclifford@att.net

Hudson matches?

JMed — Sat, 11 May 2013 23:52:44 +0000

Just came across this...

A HUDSON INVADER ENGINE ON EBAY

PAULARGETYPE — Wed, 08 May 2013 06:19:47 +0000

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hudson-Invader-168-Marine-Engine-Rare-Antique-Engine-/300902424732?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item460f2ea09c

On-line library update

hudsontech — Sun, 12 May 2013 16:18:01 +0000

Just finished scanning a 1950 Hudson parts book - will let everybody know when it is uploaded to the on-line library along with several other pieces.

Now that I'm caught up I am looking for more material to scan. Again, I can scan most anything as long as it isnt' two thick - generally anything under 50 or 60 pages can be scanned flat. Anything over that needs to be taken apart. I usually return disassembled manuals in a 3-ring binder. I just love single page material, like bulletins.

So, any contributions will be welcome. I will treat all of it as I would if it were my own and return as promptly as I can. One note - older manuals that can be laid flat have a tendency to shed the middle pages as the staples aren't quite long enough. We try our best but it does happen.

Thanks to those who have contributed lately - Roger Tallent, Paul Schuster, Ric Pinder and the SoCal chapter who loaned material from the Crasweiller Estate thru Jon Cronk.

Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
Memphis, TN

51 commodore 8 in Maine

Ghost Chaser — Sun, 12 May 2013 10:42:09 +0000

http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/3793398268.html
$12,500

PAGING Alex Burr Memphis, TN

TOM-WA- — Sat, 11 May 2013 21:43:21 +0000

ALEX:

I was informed of an estate sale in my area that contains alot of written material that belonged to a one time
Hudson Dealer.

Can you give me your contact information so that the person who is in charge of the estate can talk to you about
the material that he has?

Thanks in advance<

TOM BARRETT 206 351-2649

'53 in NM

46super6 — Sat, 11 May 2013 19:45:53 +0000

http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/3795084283.html

1951 Pacemaker Coupe Project for sale in GA

Snailslayer — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:36:31 +0000

I'm posting this on behalf of a gentleman who contacted me to help sell a a Hudson coupe to clear a relatives estate. Ive seen pics, and will post them if he emails to me.

Its a rough project thats been sitting in the GA woods for a while. Good parts vehicle. Has rust - No title. has 232 engine single carb looks complete. missing front seat frame, other misc interior.
Has rear quarters, rockers, doors, truck lid, bumpers, front grill assy, glass etc. has front suspension but only on 2 tires i think. Hes a car guy, but not into hudsons, and would like to see it go to a good home.
ID tag says 4A, has a pacemaker emblem in the glove box and has a 232 head.

Make serious reasonable offer and be willing to come drag it away. otherwise he will strip it and crush it out.

Randy - 404-409-55 two nine. call or texting OK. he can probably text you pics.
tell him you saw this on the forum.

NOS speedo.

segajeep — Sat, 11 May 2013 01:59:28 +0000

Picked up a pile of Hornet bits at a swap meet, trunklid, some trim, straight hubcaps. Some stuff is decent, some is pretty rough, but the one piece that caught my eye in the bundle was this zero mile speedo. There are no marks around the holes indicating it's never been mounted.Inside of the lens is kinda dirty but overall it's pretty great.

308 Rebuild

DavidC — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:01:56 +0000

Finally getting back to Hudson resto, delayed due to a complete CJ7 resto for my youngest. A few questions have come up as I begin to clean parts and prep for motor rebuild:
Do any of you have a part number for 308 valve keepers? (machine shop lost them)
What is the sealant used between the flywheel, crankshaft and what looks like a splasher plate (small tin plate that fits snugly within the inner circle of the flywheel)? It looks like indian shellac or some other type of gasket compound.

I am fortunate to have a friend who built motors in his younger days, Buicks mostly, so I will have some experienced hands.

Thanks for any info.
Dave

Hudson Hornet - My Classic Cars - Tonight 5/7/13 on Velocity at 10:30 PM ET

firestone 79 — Wed, 08 May 2013 01:40:08 +0000

Hi everyone,

Hazel Robinson, a long time member of the New England Chapter, will be on TV tonight with her beautiful and all original Hudson Hornet. She has sold the car to Wayne Carini, host of Chasing Classic Cars.

The episode is on tonight on the Velocity Channel.

Some of you already know, Wayne bought Hazel's Italia back in 2006.

http://velocity.discovery.com/tv-shows/chasing-classic-cars/tv-schedule.htm

Greg

'37 Terraplane brake rebuild kits

jtroberg — Thu, 09 May 2013 05:04:26 +0000

Hi, The brakes on my '37 are frozen after sitting for 20 years or so. Does anyone know if there is a NAPA part # for the master cylinder kit and the wheel cylinder kits? Or another source for the rebuild kits?

Thanks!
John

Funny Stuff

ski4life65 — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:46:03 +0000

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1942-Hudson-Grille-in-Original-Crate-/121107216390?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c328d7806&vxp=mtr

Besides the price, the best part is the statement about the original crate........NOT!

1933 straight 8 sedan for sale

tigermoth — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:32:17 +0000

I think the straight eights are pretty rare cars. Owner says complete car, no rot. 4 door '33 straight 8 sedan. Craigslist Sacramento, Ca. $5000 or offer. I called and spoke with the owners brother. We're all getting up there now..this guys brother has Alzheimer's and the car needs to be sold. He is also selling his brother's '32 sedan which he says is a very nice car. Here is the link for the ad. I have no connection to any of this, i just saw the ad and thought hudson types would be less likely to cut an 80 year old hudson than others might. Regards, Tom

http://goldcountry.craigslist.org/pts/3720477279.html

Simply put, THANK YOU!!!

JMed — Tue, 07 May 2013 05:30:16 +0000

Hello everyone,

Just want to say thank you for all the advice you have provided. And thanks in advance for the advice you don’t yet know will be providing :D

I am a home-mechanic-wanna-be that just loves the old cars, especially Hudsons. My wife and I got married in our ’46 (my profile picture) and our most recent acquisition is a ’52 that needs complete restoration. This forum has given me the confidence of taking the restoration project solo. Although good friends have been over to help me quite a bit and I’m sure I’ll get more help as I go.

So far the ’46 has been so reliable it could be a daily driver. That of course with advice from this forum.

The ’52 needs complete restoration but so far I started the engine after being parked for 45 years and I also installed a new brake system (master and wheel cylinders, lines, and shoes). I have done a lot of other work but mostly the disassembly required for a proper restoration.

I still need to remove rust and repair rust damage, some mechanical issues need to be addressed, then on to body work and paint, new electrical wiring, upholstery, and plating. It’s a big project when you have a day job but little by little it will get done. My wife also loves the cars and that buys me extra time to spend in the garage.

The '52 was very complete when I got it but here is a current photo, enjoy.

Thanks again,
Jairo.

1949 Hudson for sale

hotrodsbyray — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:32:41 +0000

As some of you know I've been looking at Jets but ran across this ad. Don't know if it's been noticed on here yet.
With the mods to make it a driver, with AC and all - I'm tempted even though it's a "biggie."
For those of you in the know - does it look like a decent price?

http://www.midwestclassiccars.com/Inventory/detail.asp?CarID=2975

Doc's Meet - Parts Vendors

Pacemaker500 — Sun, 05 May 2013 12:56:06 +0000

I can't make the drive in the Hudson but, I may be able to get out for a few.

Is any vendor bringing the exhaust pipes the will fit a '50 Pacemaker? OD Governor? OD Solenoid with Pawl? NOS OD Kickdown switch?

can someone tell me how to remove spindles/kingpins from 30 hudson axle

hoggyrubber — Mon, 06 May 2013 00:34:43 +0000

i have this 30 hudson front end i bought last year and will be starting on my 27 essex soon and want to use it. can anyone tell me how remove kingpins out of the axle. i see a location where a key may be but i don't know if it is just driven out or what? i already have the bracket to tie rod removed.
i just can't stand the thought of using a ford axle like so many do. i know this hudson axle springs are a little wider than the essex was but i still may try to use it if i can find a spindle/ kingpin/ drum combo that will work.

Eastern Regional Meet / Doc's Meet, May 9 - 12, 2013

Jon B — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 03:06:24 +0000

We've posted an "update sheet" with the latest information about the Eastern Regional to be held in Front Royal, Virginia in May. To see it, click on this link: http://www.cbc.hetclub.org/images/CBC_Events/2013Doc_Updates.pdf . There is also a brief history of "Doc's Meet" (this year's is the 50th edition) and the page has links to both the meet flyer, and to the flyer for the AACA show in nearby Winchester, Virginia.

I have also updated the flyer in terms of the motels (we took a couple off the flyer, and added four bed-and-breakfasts).

Lew Bird & ads???

oldhudsons — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:24:17 +0000

about a week ago I sent Lew an e-mail asking ques. about an ad I'd like to put in WTN but never got a response; would anyone know why?????