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Langs Old Car Parts?

faustmb — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:36:10 +0000

Has anybody here used them? A friend of mine is looking at a rebuilt transmission for his model T from them.

Thanks,

Matt

Source for Hudson (and other makes) Body Replacement Panels

HotrodHR — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:39:22 +0000

Check out C2Fabrication for reasonably priced body parts... found a front floor pan for my 1941 Hudson for $59 and a rear tail panel for my 1967 GTO for $228! On the GTO part we're talking about over a 100 bucks savings from some of the other sites!

http://c2cfabrication.com/

2 BAD IDEAS

TOM-WA- — Tue, 07 May 2013 23:34:47 +0000

THE WORST POSSIBLE THINGS YOU CAN DO ON THIS FORUM ARE:

1. SAY YOU HAVE A Carburetor PROBLEM

2. SAY YOU HAVE A COMPUTER PROBLEM

In either case you will get a flood of advice and in most cases the solutions you are given are interchangable for either issue!!!!

LOL

TOM

internet explorer

Rod — Fri, 03 May 2013 23:42:44 +0000

Why does internet explorer stop working every time I use this site?

Texas chemical plant explosion

hudsontech — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:05:02 +0000

Here's prayers that any of our members in the area are ok. We wish the same to all in the area and condolences for those who died and speedy recovery to those who were injured.

Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
Memphis, TN

Bomb terror attack

duncan — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:36:20 +0000

My wife and I send out or most synseer sorrows for all the people hurt in the 2 bombs today in Boston marathon
Ray & Frabcine from Canada .

NOS Parts

hudsn47 — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:42:16 +0000

These hoses are for a Model A Ford. Believe the high price is due to judging scrutiny of these cars and the desire for a high points car. Makes me glad the HET club doesn't judge or NOS parts would be much higher priced. These hoses have to be rock hard and not suitable for a driver. http://www.ebay.com/itm/380605551388?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

PARKARD PLANT

dummy — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:36:13 +0000

http://www.freep.com/article/20121202/NEWS01/120823062/The-Packard-Plant-Then-and-now-interactive-comparison-photos?odyssey=tab|mostpopular|text|SPORTS06 MOVE MOUSE BACK AND FORTH ACROSS PICTURE

Pepsi MAX & Jeff Gordon Present: "Test Drive'

Lee ODell — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 18:34:31 +0000

Couldn't stop laughing.

Forgot to add link:

O'Reilly Auto Parts has Valvoline VR-1 Racing Oil on sale through March 26 for $3.99 per quart:

Kdancy — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:47:33 +0000

Posted by Bob Palma over at the Studebaker forum.
http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?69812-Heads-Up-VR-1-Racing-Oil-Sale
This is an excellent price for an oil that already has enough ZINC/ZDDP in it for our Studebaker (and other) engines with flat-tappet valve trains. I'm not into recommending one brand over another, but I can't remember when I've seen adequate-ZDDP oil on sale for such a low price.

Most O'Reilly stores have it in straight 30, 40, and 50 weights and 10W30 and 20W-50 viscosities, so you've got a good choice based on your climate and preferences. I just got back from our local O'Reilly's with two 12-quart cases of 10W-30 for my Studebakers and other collector cars, as there is a limit of 24 quarts per customer.

'Don't know when we'll again see a price this low for the oil our flat-tappet engines need without having to add a ZDDP supplement, so stock up if you can afford it! BP

Question for the Aussies

MikeWA — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:04:58 +0000

I'm dealing with a person in Australia, and the present task seems fairly straightforward to me- she needs to get a cashiers check in US funds, and send it to me in USA as a retainer for some legal work. She seems to be having a very difficult time of it. Is it really that difficult?

She started out wanting my banking information so her bank could wire transfer it. I was born during the day, but not yesterday- no dice. She still "is working the problem", and I wouldn't be surprised if she gets back around to getting my banking info again. But we shall see.

A Newcomer to this site

carsforprostatecancergmailcom — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 07:29:22 +0000

Warm Wishes to Everyone,

A new member here!! really you have a great site and much informative ideas are available here. I am here to make some new friends, share experience and my knowledge.

Thanks and Regards,
Tim Boon

Warehouse 13

PaulButler — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:22:49 +0000

Okay I admit to liking this however in the UK showing of it is sporadic so I am only now catching Series 2.

In episode 3 there are some nice shots at the start of a '39 Hudson ; anybody know whose it is?

allen engine analyzer/ tuner from early 50's

hoggyrubber — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:47:38 +0000

i picked this up a couple of weeks ago because it was just to neat to pass up. it's a old engine analyzer from the fifties. it has a large knob with lots of the older makes and models with a huge section on hudson going back to 40's. it powered up and i am replacing some of the leads before i test it out.

Nash

derbythesurfcom — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 22:43:46 +0000

i am looking for 1937 nash lafayette 400 taillight lenses and i was wondering if 1940-41 willys taillight lenzes will work.

any help will be nice, Nick Hansen

Fun Time Buying Tools

51hornetA — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:17:27 +0000

So the big ol bench grinder I inherited from my Dad finally gave up the ghost. Its a US made Black and Decker Pro series. Its from the 70's. So me thinks I can just jump in the car head to the local tool house and get me a nice US or Canadian made replacement. Well what a bunch of horsecrap it is looking for tools nowadays. I got a strict policy of only buying US or Canadian made tools. It means I pay more but I get more plus I keep us employed. I go through the whole store and everything in it is Chinese made crap. I luck out and talk to the old dude at the counter who sends me off to a speciality tool store where lo and behold I was able to buy a 8 inch bench grinder that was made in Canada. Now here is the kicker it cost three times what the top model at the tool store was selling.

So you might think is this guy a moron buying this thing?? Well I almost herniated myself getting it into the car. Damn thing was so heavy. It has a heavy duty motor and everything is just so well made. I get it home and bolt it up to my grinder stand. Turn it on and the darn thing is near silent until you start grinding. Has power to spare and damn there is something satisfying about using a well made tool. I was lucky my Dad was a mechanic and I inherited all the tools from his restoration shop. Everything is Snap-On, Mac or Craftsman. These are quality tools. I have added tools as I go and I always add US and Canadian made tools. Proud to say my tools are ALL North American, except for my Dad's British made motorcycle tools and my german wood working tools(all passed down).

Needless to say folks it hard to buy tools made over here unless you are willing to pay the price. I am lucky in I am stubborn enough and have enough money to buy them. My view is if I cannot buy North American I look on eBay for old tools. I will not buy these cheap tools and I know a lot of guys are in no position to be choosey and think I will buy this cheap stuff to do the job.

This is just a general lament for what we have lost over the years with offshoring manufacturing. Talking to the speciality tool store guy he said he only stocks 2 North American grinders there are no others.

So one thing I would like is if you have experience with tools made in US or Canada maybe you can list here for others like me to find them.

Here are some I know

Hand Tools -- Snap-on, Mac
Grinders -- Balder, General

Looking for Chevy 350 cheap? plz read

carcruncher760 — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 05:22:34 +0000

Hello, I am currently a high school student. Me and my team entering a competition on May 5 and need a Chevy 350 to practice on. I live in Barstow, CA and attend Barstow high school. Our after school automotive programs budget was cut severely. my team and i are fundraising so if you can be merciful with the price we would appreciate it. we can come and do the work of engine removal anywhere in southern Cali or Las Vegas. I really need this. It can lead to furthering our future in the automotive field.

Kano is running a special on Kroil--

Kdancy — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:15:59 +0000

https://secure.cnchost.com/kanolabs.com/orders/order_msn-deal.shtml
I just called and placed my order----

Rambo went under the knife today...

rambos_ride — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 02:13:56 +0000

Rambos been having some breathing issues for the last 1-2 years anytime he gets too excited, its been manageable mostly just coughing, but it's gotten progressively worse and last week he started having some panic attacks where he could barely draw a breath and was tough to calm him down from doing even the smallest things.

He was diagnosed with Laryngeal Paralysis, and I really had only 2 options, 1) have the surgery or 2) put him down - this condition just gets worse and it was already scaring both of us.

Because the surgery is expensive, I did get a 2nd opinion and was confirmed the Lar-Par, and had the surgery done today.

He's awake and resting comfortably so far without any issues, but is at the hospital tonight for 24hr Observation.

Seems like everytime I get an inkling to re-surrect the Hudson, something hits me financially to stop my motivation in its tracks...this time it was Rambo vs. the Hudson and Rambo rightly won this one.

If all goes well, he'll still be around and in way better shape come summer, by then maybe I'll have recovered enough to get the Hudson going.

1930's Part Need help Identifying.

Davethesandblaster — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 00:18:33 +0000

Hello, Can anyone help me identify this part. It says Delco and I believe it's from the 30's. I was told it could be an early cruise control or possibly an airplane speedo but no one was really sure. Any help or thoughts would be appreciated. thanks

Dave
I have a few other pics I can post if you think it might help.

Unable to identify old hood ornament

nippercharternet — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:14:55 +0000

I have what I believe to be an old hood ornament and have not found anything like it during my 3 weeks of internet searching. It is a chrome bust of Mercury wearing a bronze helmet. The helmet has straight back wings. The item is approximately 5 inches long, 2 inches wide and 4 inches tall. The only lettering I can find is FMC A. It has a valley on the bottom as if it were to conform to a chrome strip down the center of a hood. The valley has an oblong hole on the front of the valley and a large screw at the back of the valley. I have searched Ford, ornament, mascot, vintage, rare, antigue, cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats and even planes. I have also done an image search. Any one have any other ideas?

Thanks - Daryl

Slow site ??

Richie — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:47:55 +0000

It takes me forever to get onto this site and forever to go from post to post. Is it my computer or the site?

WARNING WARNING WARNING

hudsontech — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 17:10:57 +0000

This morning I rcvd an email from someone called contactus. This email was titled Webmail Account Warning and said, basically, that Failure to upgrade my email account would result in email account deactivation within 24 hours. There is a link (isn't there always) to go to where you could update your email account size to 4.8gb.

So having fallen off the turnip truck many years ago and being the suspicious type I googled Webmail Account Warning and went to this site - which confirmed this is phishing scam.

http://www.hoax-slayer.com/webmail-account-phishing-scam.shtml

Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
Memphis, TN

E15 (may have to cut and paste below link)

Ray — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 04:16:20 +0000

FYI (Haven’t seen it marketed locally yet but will definitely keep an eye out for it)…WOW

Watch video about E15 gas if you have a car older than 2012.

http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/2000862202001/

Funny video

Lee ODell — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:54:02 +0000

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/drive-thru-prank-leaves-workers-questioning-reality-214808352.html

When is hot too hot??

Huddy42 — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:35:04 +0000

Temperature in Sydney Australia at the air port today reached a staggering 42.5 deg celcius (112-114 deg)

This is the third highest reading since they started recording, first was 1939, next was 2006 on New Years day.

Over 100 bush fires burning with in our state of New South Wales alone. Expecting a cool change around mid night. Phew it was warm.

How do I PM?

mdwhit — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 02:27:15 +0000

I just responded to a discussion, asking someone to PM me. Then I realized that I do not even know how to PM. I have answered PM's, but have never attempted to PM someone (in a discussion) myself on this new forum format! - Michael

Anyone near Chatillon in Belgium?

PaulButler — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:28:05 +0000

An interesting article here about cars left behind by USA Servicemen over the years:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2256470/Haunting-pictures-Belgian-car-graveyard-US-soldiers-hid-beautiful-vintage-motors-WWII.html

Anyone's Hudson packing...? (Guns that is!)

rambos_ride — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 03:39:13 +0000

Hopefully we can keep this discussion about packing firearms in our hot-rods and not devolve into politics... :D

First off, I'm no noob to firearms..have had them all my life and taken several safety courses.

God love the hard working men and women of law enforcement..but they can rarely respond in time, or are in the right place to prevent a violent crime.

Even with my proven 100% reliable REWS Alarm System (the Rambo Early Warning System) Given my age (and Rambos), usually being alone and with Bad Guys seemlingly aplenty (freaking idiot shoplifter was shooting up the goodwill in Port Orchard just last week!) I had finally decided to get my Conceal Carry License earlier this year and arm myself.

Since there are places you cannot conceal/open carry..I need a safe compartment for the Hudson where I can store a weapon and spare ammo/mags.

I'm working hard out in my shop and hopefully just a few more weeks away from moving the 49 back into the shop..
So, I want to start planning on doing the additional fabrication for a firearms containment system of some type.

Just wondering if anyone has seen any 3rd party automotive vaults, safes or other types of containment systems for a firearm(s) or is currently using one in their vehicle and can give me some feedback on likes/dislikes.

Antique clip on headlight

fullmoonmusicyahoocom — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:49:29 +0000

can anyone give me some info on this light it says Darsie Los Angele Calif. and if possible what would the value be