Off Topic Discussions on Classic Car Forum http://www.classiccar.com/forum/categories/offtopic/p12/feed.rss Wed, 19 Jun 13 03:27:38 +0000 Off Topic Discussions on Classic Car Forum en-CA Uses of Forum http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/101477/uses-of-forum Tue, 05 May 2009 01:45:12 +0000 bigboy308 101477@/forum/discussions


Number one--Are there any specific rules about selling cars or parts? Could I list a few Hudson items I might want to part with on the General Forum? Also, I have seen many cars for sale, so am assuming that is OK. Please let me know if there is ANY problem.



Number two: I see postings that include albums from Photobucket. I finally mastered the procedure for posting pix on Craigslist, don't and can't find any clues about posting a Photobucket album.



Number three: I can't seem to find any specific rules for use of the Forum since I perused the Registration form when I signed up.



Number four: Should I have posted this in the general Forum or is here in the Discussion OK? If this has to be moved, how do I do that?



I hope the people reading this understand the I am not computer-wise. I can type my name and sometimes get it right. Any help or info will be appreciated!!



THANX!!]]> I don't care who you are - this is Good! Susan Boyle http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/100226/i-don039t-care-who-you-are-this-is-good-susan-boyle Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:48:03 +0000 rambos_ride 100226@/forum/discussions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luRmM1J1sfg

Truly Amazing and insprirational!

Here's another audio link from a charity recording she did in 1999 someone found - pretty cool since they only pressed 1000 copies!

http://www.inquisitr.com/22139/susan-boyle-cry-me-a-river-audio/]]> Another Orphan Joins our Ranks... http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/100968/another-orphan-joins-our-ranks- Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:19:35 +0000 nhp1127 100968@/forum/discussions Old WTNs http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/100954/old-wtns Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:18:32 +0000 hornettwinh 100954@/forum/discussions
I am researching a car I own. It is my understanding that in 1975 WTN carried a story about the car. Does anyone have the WTN editions from 1975?

Thanks,

Mike

(435) 657-0443]]> The new math http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/98606/the-new-math Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:48:38 +0000 Old Bird 98606@/forum/discussions


What Makes 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%? Ever wonder about

those people who say they are giving more than 100%? We have all been to

those meetings where someone wants you to give over 100%. How about

achieving 103%? What makes up 100% in life?



Here's a little mathematical formula that might help you answer these

questions:



If:

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z



is represented as:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.



Then:



H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K

8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%



and



K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E

11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%



But ,



A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E

1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%



And,



B-U-L-L-S-H-I-T

2+21+12+12+19+8+9+20 = 103%



AND, look how far ass kissing will take you.



A-S-S-K-I-S-S-I-N-G

1+19+19+11+9+19+19+9+14+7 = 118%



So, one can conclude with mathematical certainty, that While Hard work and

Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will get you there, its the

Bull**** and Ass kissing that will put you over the top.]]> Yet another scam http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/99268/yet-another-scam Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:00:56 +0000 faustmb 99268@/forum/discussions


She answered the call, it was automated " This is Visa debit account services calling to let you know your account had been locked for security, press 1 to proceed and re-activate your account. " She cautiously pressed 1 to hear " Enter your 16 digit card number to proceed."



At that point she hung up and called our bank. They confirmed this very common scam where the automated system will prompt you for all of your information and take you to the cleaners.



BEWARE if you get these calls. It makes me sick that people earn their living stealing from people with these kind of scams. I wouldn't have posted this but I have never heard of this one before. The crazy thing is within 20 minutes, all three of our (mobile) phone lines received the same call...



Matt]]> 49C8.Com Online! http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/99964/49c8-com-online Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:35:13 +0000 rambos_ride 99964@/forum/discussions
I've got my website offline tonight while I'm moving to a new webserver.

Thanks]]> what guage metal for patch work? http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/99412/what-guage-metal-for-patch-work Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:58:14 +0000 Smasher O'Brannan 99412@/forum/discussions 5 million Dollar Tucker Conv? http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/97042/5-million-dollar-tucker-conv Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:07:06 +0000 Hud1105 97042@/forum/discussions


Check out the ebay link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250376617340



I dont think this car is what they say it is, check out the following link to read my take on what we are seeing and I have pictures so check it out:



http://hudsonandrods.blogspot.com/]]> radiators and heater cores http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/98856/radiators-and-heater-cores Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:07:28 +0000 Aaron D. IL 98856@/forum/discussions


I need it for a 1946 Chevy Fleetmaster. Main thing is that it's reasonably priced stuff preferably below $300.

Even re-coring seems to be expensive these days even IF they'll touch it.



A hotrod universal type might be a viable alternative.



Barring all of that can anyone recommend a good process for soldering up the cores? What flux do I use? How hot should the flame be? etc. Any help is appreciated as always.]]> Making door paneling http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/91048/making-door-paneling Sun, 07 Dec 2008 19:07:18 +0000 usgrant7 91048@/forum/discussions


The old door paneling is pretty much shot. I have purchased a bolt of nice fabric, but I need to know a few things.



1. What type of material is used for the "still cardboard" like backing?

2. What can I use for clips?

3. Where would I get such things?



Thanks again;

-Chris



Back working on the Super Six after 6 months of doing other things.]]> We Surround Them! http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/97621/we-surround-them Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:40:59 +0000 rambos_ride 97621@/forum/discussions
I was wondering if any of you listen to Glenn Beck and might be participating in the "We Surround Them" event planned for this Friday?

http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/21018/
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We surround them.

So, how do we show America what’s really behind the curtain? Below are nine simple principles. If you believe in at least seven of them, then we have something in common. I urge you to read the instructions at the end for how to help make your voice heard.


The Nine Principles
1. America is good.

2. I believe in God and He is the Center of my Life.

3. I must always try to be a more honest person than I was yesterday.

4. The family is sacred. My spouse and I are the ultimate authority, not the government.

5. If you break the law you pay the penalty. Justice is blind and no one is above it.

6. I have a right to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness, but there is no guarantee of equal results.

7. I work hard for what I have and I will share it with who I want to. Government cannot force me to be charitable.

8. It is not un-American for me to disagree with authority or to share my personal opinion.

9. The government works for me. I do not answer to them, they answer to me.

12 Values
  • Honesty
  • Reverence
  • Hope
  • Thrift
  • Humility
  • Charity
  • Sincerity
  • Moderation
  • Hard Work
  • Courage
  • Personal Responsibility
  • Gratitude

I'll be honest I'm not a really religious person - but I agree with at least 7 of the 9 principles and COMPLETELY agree that there are more of us than them.

Basically We Surround them premise stems from his belief that if you look at the real political divisions in this country its more like 15% Far Left Liberal, 15% Far Right Conservatives and the remaining 70% is made up of you and me as a mix of democrats, republicans, indies!

There's a get together in Gig Harbor I think I'll attend, it's at 2PM pacific time - but hey, I got no job to go to - maybe I'll go meet with some like minded people!

Comments?

PS> Being unemployed my posts-per-day average is going to go way up :p]]> hudson,IKE http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/98530/hudsonike Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:42:20 +0000 rsmith 98530@/forum/discussions Who is Your Real Friend? http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/98348/who-is-your-real-friend Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:25:39 +0000 ESSX28-1 98348@/forum/discussions [B]Who is your real friend?[/B]





This really works...!

If you don't believe it, just try this experiment.

Put your dog and your wife in the boot of the car for an hour.



When you open the trunk, which one is really happy to see you?]]> Snow Mobile Anyone ? http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/98122/snow-mobile-anyone- Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:33:15 +0000 Ron P 98122@/forum/discussions




http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=568_1233111054]]> New HET Club Web Site http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/97974/new-het-club-web-site Sun, 15 Mar 2009 13:23:06 +0000 hudsontech 97974@/forum/discussions www.hetclub.org - how simple to remember is that???) and signed up for an email account - NEChudsontech@hetclub.org ) drop the NEC) - it's up and running and I've used it a couple of times. Real simple to do - fill out a form, have your HET membership number handy, because it asks for it.



2nd thing was there is a "members only" classified section - you have to have an email account to access this area. You have to use the user name and password you used to set up your email account. Right now there are two ads posted - the web master has a nice looking 1953 Super Jet for sale (under cars) and I put an ad for my handbook under Hudson Collectibles, then sub-folder "Books (Magazines)".



Thruout I've found the new site to be pretty much user friendly - there will be improvements, I'm sure - some of the links are out of date. But that's to be expected as the web master is picking them up from other sources and the owners of said links need to work with the web master to get them fixed.



So, drop on over and wander around.



Hudsonly,

Alex Burr

Memphis, TN

NEChudsontech@hetclub.org (Drop the NEC)]]> Change-O-Plans... http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/97448/change-o-plans- Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:22:45 +0000 rambos_ride 97448@/forum/discussions
I really loathe people saying that this mess was caused by Bush and/or Republicans because the House and Senate have control over the budget and the Democrats have had that power for the last 2 years... in which they have presided over the deterioration in the economy and consumer confidence - their answer tripple the budget!

I'm not going to FREAK out yet - but I may need to change some plans if a new gig doesn't present itself sooner rather than later.

Mostly - to start - I'd probably need to off the 50 Super and parts I've gathered for it

Which is...

The Car
Pridemore Disk Brake Kit
TwinH Intake.Exhaust and 2 WA 1 carbs
(optional TH400)

So keep me in mind if you find someone looking for a decent project car - more for a resto-rod than a restoration IMHO.

If anyone out there knows of some remote contract (1099) programming work out there have them shoot me an email (Windows, web you name it, I can do it!)

I'm also toying around with starting a customizing business out of my shop here @ home - DogGoneCustoms.Com...specializing in hot-rod with an emphasis on alterations that make the rodding experience better for you and your pets, so if you've got money and want something done - contact me :)]]> Off Topic, house broken into. http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/97085/off-topic-house-broken-into- Thu, 05 Mar 2009 01:46:11 +0000 Richie 97085@/forum/discussions Trouble? Not Just at Generous Motors... http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/95885/trouble-not-just-at-generous-motors- Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:34:42 +0000 SamJ 95885@/forum/discussions


All of this is far more challenging than anyone at Toyota anticipated even a year ago. Early this month, Toyota forecast a $3.9 billion net loss for the 2008 fiscal year, which ends in March, the first time it has lost money since 1950. It expects an even deeper operating loss of about $5 billion, its first since it was founded.



http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/15/business/15toyota.html?th&emc=th]]> Slow Rollers gather moss... http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/97195/slow-rollers-gather-moss- Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:25:23 +0000 rambos_ride 97195@/forum/discussions

I just got the glass bead cabinet cleaned up - I bought the thing from a friends bodyshop that got tired of it "not working" correctly. It's a siphon feed and they were complaining about the media clumping up all the time and material not coming out of the gun nozzle.

Well it's no wonder...see the GREASE all over the inside
We can't clean the grease off before putting the parts in the :eek:

So I hosed the thing down with degreaser and hand polished the outside - I know...it's pretty AR...but I can't help myself..doesn't make sense to not clean it right!

I bought 100 lbs of glass bead and am now ready to start blasting the Twinh parts! Whoohoo!
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]]> Driving to 2009 National ? http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/89933/driving-to-2009-national- Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:35:40 +0000 faustmb 89933@/forum/discussions I'd love to take only the Hudson, but 6 people with luggage is a full load, even though a few of the people are small.



I need to do some work on the car first, the major items being steering work and fuel tank refurb and line replacement. Also, I need to finish putting seatbelts in.



I'm just throwing this out there to see what others are thinking. A caravan of Hudsons moving up I75 would be a cool sight too, maybe a "Twin H Power Tour". The latest WTN has a scheme in there regarding this, it would be great if it works out. At this point I'll say "I'm in!". Of couse, my better half is not sold on it completely yet.



Who's driving their Hudsons?



Matt]]> This is funny...I don't care who you are... http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/96248/this-is-funny-i-don039t-care-who-you-are- Sat, 21 Feb 2009 15:49:34 +0000 SamJ 96248@/forum/discussions :D:D



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XGJq8wrw5I]]> Senior drivers http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/95722/senior-drivers Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:55:51 +0000 bigboy308 95722@/forum/discussions


I'll start this with "Red" Burke, Fort Bragg, CA., who drives one of his Hudsons at least once a week. He can usually be found @ one of the local Grange Hall breakfasts most Sundays. Usually preaches the "virtues" of the Hudson Auto.



Red is ninety-three years young. Anybody know of someone older?]]> 40' vs '40 http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/92426/40039-vs-03940 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:02:10 +0000 66patrick66 92426@/forum/discussions 40' Hudson, meaning "forty-foot long Hudson", rather than a '40 Hudson, which is the proper way to abbreviate a year.



The apostrophe goes BEFORE the number if you are talking about a '37 Hudson, or if Gramps was born in '29.



The apostrophe goes AFTER the number if you are talking about your 40' motor coach, or the 30' embankment you rolled your car over in once!



I find it funny to see folks discussing their 36-foot-long cars!



Someone is bound to blow a cork over this, watch!:eek:



Happy New Year!:D]]> Shop Udate: Scissor Lift Pics http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/95818/shop-udate-scissor-lift-pics Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:54:22 +0000 rambos_ride 95818@/forum/discussions
r2.jpg]]> If you could only have one car, what would it be? http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/94530/if-you-could-only-have-one-car-what-would-it-be Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:09:28 +0000 Browniepetersen 94530@/forum/discussions Shop Update: Working Config #1 :) http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/95716/shop-update-working-config-1- Thu, 12 Feb 2009 03:50:55 +0000 rambos_ride 95716@/forum/discussions
I'm going to get the Super positioned on the lift tomorrow night

With all the tools I have my 4 car shop is pretty much cut down to a 2 car shop (or a VERY LARGE 1 car shop :D)

I need to do 1 more housekeeping chore...organize the toolboxes ~ then I'll start on this car with a vengence!

When I need to paint - I'll just roll everything over - hose the floor down and go for it!

I'll post some more pics later - batteries died!

Peace

shopout.jpg]]> Shop Udate: Clear it Already! http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/94516/shop-udate-clear-it-already Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:50:39 +0000 rambos_ride 94516@/forum/discussions
I've got the heat cranked up and when it dries for a couple of days - I'll need to move a bunch of stuff and finish around a 6' x 18' area of the floor to finish the "paint booth" side - so its going to yet take more time before I'm working on my cars!

it aint perfect but looks good for now!
ClearFloor1.jpg
ClearFloor2.jpg
]]> OT: The day the music died http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/95164/ot-the-day-the-music-died Tue, 03 Feb 2009 01:12:47 +0000 Old Bird 95164@/forum/discussions


Chantilly lace and a perty face . . . makes the world go 'round!]]> Off Topic ! http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/95080/off-topic- Sun, 01 Feb 2009 22:15:01 +0000 Nevada Hudson 95080@/forum/discussions
And Have Plenty of Iron City, beer that is!]]>