Hudson Discussions on Classic Car Forum

Oil Pump Gear

51hornetA — Wed, 05 Oct 2005 08:06:25 +0000

I am replacing the oil pump gear on my oil pump. Its the original pump so the stock gear is pretty worn. The gear is held on with a steel pin. I removed this pin and can't find anyone that sells these pins. Guess I will have to hit a machine shop and get some made. Anyone I showed the pin to offered me the spring pin as a replacement. Kind of like to have a solid pin in there. Anyone else replace this pin and what did you use?

Thanks

Hudson lit on CD's

hudsontech — Sat, 08 Oct 2005 23:39:10 +0000

1949-1954 Hudson Service Merchandisers (2 CD's) - $15;

Technical Bulletins - 1977 to 2005 (In the 1970's Art Adams was editor of the White Triangle News and he inserted tech bulletins as center folds. In 1994 I picked up on Art's work and started building a set of my own - from 1994 to current. These are NOT Hudson issued service bulletins but are from the Hudson Service Merchandisers and other non-Hudson sources - they contain a lot of information;

1913 Hudson Instruction Book - $10. This is actually an assembly manual for the Model 37 Hudson;

1914-1916 Hudson Service Manual for Mechanics - $10;

1916 Hudson Reference Book - $10;

1916-1917 H, J & M Service Manual - $10;

1919 Hudson Sales Catalog - $10;

1920 Hudson 10-O, 11-O, 12-O Parts Catalog - $10;

In addition I have the following Parts and Instruction Books at $10 each -

1925 (Nov) Hudson Parts, 1925 (Sept) Hudson Instruction book, 1926 (Dec) Essex Parts List (1924-1926), 1926 (Dec) Hudson Parts List (1924-1926), 1926 (Mar) Essex Instruction book, 1928 (Jun) Hudson Parts List, 1928 (May) Essex Instruction book, 1931 Hudson 8 color catalog, 1931 Hudson 8 Instruction book, 1933 Hudson 6 Owners manual;

General Information Handbook - $10 - This is a year by year compilation of model numbers, serial numbers, engine sizes, body data, electrical and fuel system numbers along with factory weight sheets. Covers Hudson, Essex and Terraplane - tho the weight sheets only cover 1909 thru 1954.

Payment may be made by check, money order or PayPal - for paypal use (HET)pax2728ab@netscape.net for account (Drop the (HET).

Alex Burr

26 Gendron Lane

Kennebunk, ME 04043-6518

Terraplane trans. seal

remington — Sat, 08 Oct 2005 23:40:13 +0000

Does any one know the up to date current seal numbers in national seal or c/r seal for front and rear seals for 1937 terr? My supplier at work can get me them over nite if i have the numbers . Thanks Chuck

Local (PA DUTCH Chapter) Hudson Meet in Carlisle Report

hudsonkid — Mon, 10 Oct 2005 00:30:59 +0000

Well, I guess this is it for the year.

I don't know of any other car shows for me, until probably Doc's meet in May. The turnout was okay, considering the weather that was prevalant the days before. I imagine that Hershey on friday and Saturday was not fun. Good job to all of those that showed hudsons and braved the elements!

Anyway, the yearly ritual at Carlisle was what I waited for until the end of the year. I skipped Hershey, due to lack of funds (new baby, wife not working for a while... you all can understand) I was really hoping that the weather was going to hold out, and was pleasantly surprised to see that, in fact, it did!

There was a fair amount of vendors there this year, I would say, 7 or 8, that had hudson parts, even with the ominous weather hanging overhead....

You know that it is going to be a great day when you got Schuster thereno more than 30 steps into the day, shaking your hand welcoming you there! Talk about one person that goes out of their way to make you feel welcome, Paul's great!

I was able to let Frank Dhulhy talk me into one fine example of a 50 Hood ornament, that is without a question the finest example I will ever have. It was rechromed, and is a no excuse piece. I had two others that were NOS, but were "shelf worn" that now will become available, the nice thing is that I ran into someone from the club that said they were looking for one, and I got their e-mail address, so, hopefully I can help out another Hudson member.

I also got a NOS driver's side 48-50 Commodore rocker wide stainless molding. i had one at home that ws decent, but wasn't 100%sure what it was, so I bought that from Frank as well. Anyway, we all know what side I got at home, so we still need the right side....

There always lots of chrome to choose from on Frank's tables, Dave Kostensak (SPelling... sorry Dave) was there as well, offering his goods to help everyone to keep them running, and I got a chance to run into Dr. Doug Wildrick the king of all clutches. I spent some time chatting with him, asking about this and that, and got three bottles of Hudsonite as well, which you should always keep a stock of, don't want to run out.

The best deal of the meet was a 51 long wheelbase hood that was only $65, that looking back now, we wish we would have bought, but I think it might have sold. I learned today, that 51 hoods are one year only... Which is kind of a neat fact (Thanks Doug...) and I also learned that front bumpers can be grouped into three year ranges, 48-50, 51-53, and 54. I did not know this, either. I guess the mounting holes moved around somewhat, for the guards and the horse collars...

There was a complete twin H set-up there, both matched carbs, linkage, air cleaners ,and manifold. It was real clean. These seem to be hard to find, for some reason, or they are gaining popularity. My advice is if you buy one, buy it complete, with good manifolds, and linkage. Carbs turn up, and aircleaners turn up. That one piece of linkage that gets bolted to the head, you better hope you can find it..... It is very difficult to find.

Of the cars, there were several fine examples of Hudsons being represented,

there was a 1932, owned by Souers, which was out of this world, a 1938 coupe which, I am not sure of who owned, but it looked like either a real older restoration, or was an original, it was just a great car! Also there was a 48-9 drivemaster car, that was bought new by the current owner's father, which was really a neat ride, A 52 Commodore 6 hardtop, (super rare...) a 51 Hornet "plus" with a 350 chevy motor that sounded "healthy", two 54 coupes, Cliff's 54 Hornet 4 door (which is always one of my favorites, something about 54 4 doors...) A 54 SW brougham, Paul's 50 (baby) convertible was there, a 48-9 4 door in maroon, which was real nie, and a 48-9 in silver and charcoal, which in my mind is just a superb restoration, not sure who's this is... And a 54 convertible, and last but not least, a 52 Hornet coupe, which was owned previously by Russ Earle, and is a real nice ride. I am trying to think If I missed anything, and i am sure I did, I apologize if I failed to mention your car.

All in all it was a good day, we stayed about 2 1/2 hours, walked around talked to everyone, had a good time, got a few parts.

I have been saying this for several years now, and I will say it again...

Next year, it would be nice to take hudsons up for the show, instead of driving up in a brand x....

Let's see if it happens!

Best!

Rick

New - Mint grill Guard

silverone — Tue, 11 Oct 2005 02:13:41 +0000

If anyone needs a new - mint grill guard for his 1949-50 Hudson, one was just listed on my website www.hudsoncollector.com under Hudson Parts for Sale. Seems like a good asking price too -- although I must admit I'm not right up on the value of these units.

silverone

New Hudson site for previous Hudson info

hudsontech — Tue, 11 Oct 2005 19:58:39 +0000

I'm in the process of moving my Hudson sites off MSN to a central web page - just started so not all of it has been moved.

For the moment we are going to leave the Hudson photo site at :

http://groups.msn.com/HudsonMotorCarCompany/_homepage.msnw?pgmarket=en-us

The new site for tech info, etc, will be at:

http://www.freewebs.com/hudsontech/index.htm

Hudsonly,

Alex B

pax2728ab@netscape.net

Hudson Pickup The "Pin-up Girl"

SRCraftsman2 — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 00:31:12 +0000

Received an email from Hemmings about 2006 Calendars. No Hudsons in the "Cars of the 50's" or "Classic Car calendars". There is a 46 or 47 Pickup in the vintage truck calender.

If you are interested and did not get an email there is a link to the calendars off Hemmings web site.

1951 Bumber Jack

Scott — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 20:13:15 +0000

Does anyone have a picture or discripition of how the jack was secured in the trunk of a 1951 Hudson?

Thanks

Need '28 Essex Front Fender

essexrod — Sat, 15 Oct 2005 01:30:01 +0000

Need a decent left front fender for my '28 essex super six.

Thanks

dan

Otisville , MI

dmarx@voyager.net

41 cOMM CP/CV TRIM NEEDED

bill a — Sun, 16 Oct 2005 21:24:05 +0000

i NEED ALL HOOD TRIM (sTAINLESS AND CHROME FOR A 41 SUPER OR cOMMODORE HOOD. NOT THE TRAVELER MODEL, AM DOING A 4` COMM 8 CONVERT. ALSO NEED CONV VENT WING FRAMES AND GLASS FRAME FOR VENT, CAN ANYONE HELP , HAVE CASH OR HUDSON PARTS TO TRADE email me at albrighthudsons@msn.com or phone 909 823 9168, thanks for your help, BILL ALBRIGHT OH, ALSO NEED TOP BOW PIECES OVER DOORS AND WOODEN HEADER BOW TO TOP OF WINDSHIELD. STARTING WITH A BASKET CASE

1938 Hudson Grille - on Ebay -

46HudsonPU — Thu, 20 Oct 2005 14:15:06 +0000

What appears to be a 1938 Grille. '39 was quite a bit different...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=8008698878&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

BTW - If anyone has a nice (and complete) '39 grille, please send me a PM with pictures, detail, asking price, etc. - maybe we can work something out...

Step-down Steering Wheel

L17249 — Fri, 21 Oct 2005 04:05:36 +0000

Am looking for a 1950 or later Hudson steering wheel with horn ring in good condition that will fit my 1949 Hudson Commodore. Would like a red one, but any color will do. If available, please contact me at:

or phone at 252-636-2125. Thanks-- Lee Dunn

Looking For Nos Door Edge Gaurd

1952 Hudson Hornet — Fri, 21 Oct 2005 06:03:25 +0000

Hello Im looking for a set of new old stock stainless steel Hudson door edge gaurd for my 1952 Hornet 2 door coupe.Any help appreciated.Thanks Phill 408 292-5405

Ebay 51 4dr Hornet - Nice Looking Project Car...CA

rambos_ride — Fri, 21 Oct 2005 06:19:53 +0000

I don't see any pics of the underneath or engine compartment but the door jambs are as rust free as I have seen in any pics.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-Hornet-1951-Hudson-Hornet-4-Dr-1st-year-for-a-Hudson-Hornet_W0QQitemZ4583918782QQcategoryZ6472QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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Source for this windwo seal????

Dennis in NY — Sun, 23 Oct 2005 00:50:26 +0000

Ok kids, any thoughts on where to get this one for a 49 Comm Coupe (conv)? This is the INNER window seal, which screws onto the stainless belt moulding on the top of the door panel. It runs the length of the door glass. You will notice that it has a stainless bead running on the top. This was the only thing I could not get from Kgap....I am looking in restoration specialties now....no luck. If you know, please share the info. Thanks

Hudson Parts and Hudson for Sale

mars55 — Sun, 23 Oct 2005 08:14:39 +0000

If anyone needs the following. They are available at this web site.

1936 2-dr. sedan body less doors w/frame & fenders

1937 2-dr. sedan body, frame, & fenders

1941 4dr Body Shell W/Frame

1942 4dr

1946-47 4dr

1949 4dr

http://www.bhantiqueauto.net

There is also a '40 Brougham, a six cyl. I think, for sale on this web site.

http://www.dealsonwheels.com/database/cars/000457-200508-000005big.jpg

Visor

kim26hudson — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:18:10 +0000

Good Morning,

I'm looking for a windshield visor for my 26 Hudson. Any leads anybody has would be greatly appreciated. Thanks :o

Jet 2 Dr on Ebay

mars55 — Wed, 26 Oct 2005 02:02:36 +0000

There is 1954 stick 2 door Jet for sale on Ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1954-HUDSON-ALL-STOCK_W0QQitemZ4584961418QQcategoryZ6472QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

A pic to test my uploading abilities

hemiEssex — Wed, 26 Oct 2005 19:45:45 +0000

This was our derby car this year. 73 satellite with a 440 big block. Got second, won 1000.00. Sucker stalled and was too hot, otherwise would have got first as the first place car was very close to calving. Big Dodges make awesome derby cars. 2 doors best, like to get ones between 68-47 as we have loads of spares.

cheers

Dennis, NY

SuperDave — Thu, 27 Oct 2005 21:41:27 +0000

Dennis i sent you some private messages regarding the window channel.

Dave W. Fl

F/S 1936 Hudson Terraplane very nice

paws — Sat, 29 Oct 2005 14:46:25 +0000

Great American Classic, Has 56,000 miles on the car & 2000 on rebuilt & extensive drivetrain work( $5000 in receipts) Runs & drives fine. A real beauty 4 door all suicide. body & interior is in Great shape and all original. in Montana asking $14,400 OBO have photos paws@bmt.net ot 406-660-0115 Phil

1936 Terraplane - Parts

dspeer — Mon, 31 Oct 2005 06:14:25 +0000

Hi. about 12 years ago, I bought a 36 Terraplane, never got around to restoring it and finally sold it to somebody who restored it.

I just now found a box with 2 plastic trays full of original screws and bolts which I carefully collected from my car and 2 other rusty ones that I found in an abandoned junk yard. There are also: 1 door handle, 2 dome light housings, 2 of the body pieces that attach to the metal strip between the 2 front windows, 2 inner rear view mirrors (complete but not pretty), and - the highlight of this collection - an unused, very nice looking, plastic piece of the hood ornament (flying cigar). It has only very faint scratches on it. The back tip has a very small imperfection that you'll only notice when you move your finger over it and will not at all be noticable when mounted.

I don't usually read this forum, please email me at:

dspeer@mn.rr.com

NOS parts going up for sale

Cosmo@avaloncity.com — Mon, 31 Oct 2005 18:46:21 +0000

We now have over 350 items for Hudsons, Essex and Terraplanes on the HETparts.com store.
Well we are going to start selling some of our parts on ebay I am sorry to say. I have included the first few here if you want to buy them before I put them up. We will not be selling them for less than I have listed them for sale on the store.
Check them out and if you find anything you are interested in let me know. If you have parts you want to sell let me know and we can work out putting them up on the store.

42-47 Commodore LH Tail light assembly and lens cord gasket -Condition E -Serial Number unknown $60 We have several other bezels and lights

52-53 Hornet R H Parking lens -
Condition VG -Serial Number HUPDJ $40 each

48-50 Hudson glove box locks with keys -Condition E -Serial Number unknown $60 each

48-51 Pacemaker Speedometer black face white letters -Condition VG -Serial Number 665 $95

Good news but sad

uc4me — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 16:31:51 +0000

I sold my 46 pickup last week, I'm glad I sold it but will miss it when its gone. Its still sitting in the garage waiting for the shipper...its heading out west to CA.

Now I get to seriously look at that 33 essex thats in the barn

White Triangle News - Photos & Suggestions?

SamJ — Sun, 06 Nov 2005 00:22:34 +0000

We are currently looking for old family photos showing HET's. Also looking for period Hudson racing photos. If you loan them to us, you'll get them back. Otherwise, have a copy made at a photo store or scan them at AT LEAST 300 dpi. and save as a JPEG. Address listed in the magazine, or contact me at fortyqtpi@earthlink.net for more info.

Also, if you have any suggestions for the magazine, post 'em...we're always looking to make it better...

Sam - Editor

46 convertible

bumberw — Sun, 06 Nov 2005 01:34:32 +0000

now that a convert. will fit on my coupe running gear , I'm now looking for a covertible body I would like a complete body a # 4 or 5 something to get started with .

47 Hudson pickup plus parts car $4000

arionrjw — Sun, 06 Nov 2005 03:43:44 +0000

In our local Modesto, Ca paper there is a ad for a 47 Hudson Pickup and parts car for $4000. If someone wants me to check out the car and take pictures let me know. Modesto is in Northern Calif. The phone number for the person selling the pickup is 209-869-0419

Pigeon Forge Meet Photos

Bill Cox - TN — Sun, 06 Nov 2005 22:30:43 +0000

Pictures from the 2005 Edition of the Hudsons In The Heartland meet in Pigeon Forge, TN have been posted on the HudsonEssexTerraplaneBulletinBoard on MSN Groups:

http://groups.msn.com/HudsonEssexTerraplaneBulletinBoard/pigeonforgemeet2005.msnw

For those who weren't able to make the meet, you're in for a real treat. When was the last time you saw a Dover? There was a newly restored example on display.

Stop by and check it out.

Bill

Antique Benny

tombpa — Mon, 07 Nov 2005 00:24:03 +0000

Does anyone out there know the Email of Antique Benny in Wheeling Wva. The antique ignition fellow?

1932 HUDSON Eight - on Ebay -

46HudsonPU — Mon, 07 Nov 2005 11:30:14 +0000

Looks to be in very good condition - unmolested & original - Another from PA... What's going on in that 'neck of the woods'?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-SEDAN-HUDSON-1932-ALL-ORIGINAL-8-CYLINDER-NOT-FORD-OR-CHEVY_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6472QQitemZ4588005036QQrdZ1