Off Topic Discussions on Classic Car Forum

Hudson powered and original hudson steering and suspension Mexican Road Racer????

hudsonkid — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:19:59 +0000

I got this sent to me, and was asked to post it, so here it is...

Here's what I was told about the car...

The car was in the Mexican Road Race (orginal division) in 2000-- owned and driven by Bobby Johnson from Unalaska. Stock Suspension and powered by hudson drivetrain except for a 742 chrysler rear end.

heck it even looks like original colors!

Pretty cool if you ask me.

ClassicCar.Com Primaries.....

hudsonkid — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:43:53 +0000

Okay, with election time coming up, figured it might be fun to see who the board would have as the next president of the US of A. I have a theory that hudson owners lean towards the conservative side of politics, but it is just a theory. Anyway, here's the low down. I'm gonna list 8 front running candidates, no specific order, just the Democrats as the first 4 and the Republicans as the second 4, to make the bar graph easier to read the results. Poll is anonymous, so no one knows who you vote for. We'll let this run for a week, and see who the voice of the hudson board feels like electing.

Please do not open this up for a thread of political debate. I think it might just be a fun poll. If you don't want to participate, then don't. If you don't like it, stay away. No need to comment.

Fantasy Hudson

SuperDave — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:28:35 +0000

Not sure if this is the place to post this thread, but since it doesn't really relate to a real hudson.. Here goes nothing...

Several times over the years there have been some sugestions as to what the 55 Hudson might have looked like if Nash hadn't entered the picture. Some appeared in the WTN and some had some pretty good ideas. Some looked worse than any reality.. 55-57 guys please don't take offense.

I thought I would start a thread to see what ideas are out there floating around.

I'll start it off with what I would have liked to see..

A two door station wagon based on the 54 Hollywood (imagine the Nomad) . A Targa type roof band similar to Fords crown Victoria. V8 and Hydramatic. Front Grille with the egg crate design similar to the 55. And a resurected name "Commodore Eight" Wish I had the talent to draw it..

here is some fun stuff to read

nash4088 — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:08:00 +0000

Got together a pile of old White triangle news magazines and here are a few of the ads. Jan 1968 52 Psd all new chrome , paint and seat covers 47000 orig miles no body rot or rust . 350.00 Rich Venza Md. And this 36 H8Cv complete with single side mount , rumble seat (very rare according to Merrit Marks) plus 36H8 rebuilt eng. and a 36 Hcp with good running gear &poor body.Cv. has not run in 12 years but has been inside. make fair offer , moving. Henry Schmitt Algona WA. ****(can somebody please go see if it is still stuck in some shed there). Bill Geward offered a 48 C8sd for 100.00 . Nelson Vickery of MI offered a 50Pch with near mint interior for 350 or 300 without the good fender it needs. Duane Bennett (Ohio) had a 52Hcp that had no rust but needed a valve job. 125.00 FIRM. and Jack Clifford offered a 1954 super wasp 262 engine and standard trans all custom rebuilt including all accessories Twin H bored .060 and stock cam. 295.00 plus crating and shipping.

Everyone wish Hudsondad a Happy Birthday today!

hudsonkid — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:37:36 +0000

Happy Birthday, hudsondad! :cool:

Poll: Ebay Sux!

rambos_ride — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:57:55 +0000

I just had a Wonderful experience that is just solidifying my opinion Ebay is a POS and nearly not worth the time anymore.

I won a wire harness to move my duallies primary injector module to a remote locatation because of heat issues for a set price, free shipping.

I did the "Buy It Now" option and during the checkout process was taken to some off-site custom checkout web. During the custom checkout process the very first screen showed a higher total that included shipping with no options to "de-select"

Since the amount didn't match what I had agreed to pay in the auction I immediately sent a message to the seller telling him of the problem, that the total discrepancy voids the auction and that I had already purchased the harness elsewhere.

I also added that if the seller ever fixed their "custom" checkout site I'd be willing to buy from him in the future.

So the yo-yo has now filed a non-payment dispute against me - here is my response

danwthompson
Jan-10-08 at 06:45:22 PST

I've already told you during your 'custom' checkout process the totals where incorrect - you responded that I picked the wrong shipping option this is incorrect I was never given then option to choose. As the total didn't match the amount I had agreed to when I won the auction - this is a violation of ebay rules and I will not pay for your item. I consider this transaction to be null and void - soif you want to ding my reputation because of your mistakes go right ahead, I was prompt - contacted you ASAP and notified you I was not going to pay due to this violation of the auction agreement.

1949 Auto Show

Jon B — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:27:22 +0000

Some of you OLDER Hudsonites may recall seeing this Volkswagen TV commercial back 1969. (Notice something vaguely familiar about the Packard pitch-man?)

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4569123340438433488&q=volkswagen+commercial+1949&total=10&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=2

Of course, when you think about it, VW was beating a dead horse. The ad pokes fun at the overblown, gas-guzzling, chrome-laden barges of 1949 that were the exact opposite of the thrifty, common-sense VW, by pointing out that the marques that represented these sins in 1949 were all defunct 20 years later.

Ironically, it was because Hudson, DeSoto, Studebaker and Packard weren't good enough at selling pizazz that they were discontinued. The winners in the 50's and 60's were the Oldsmobiles, Mercurys and Plymouths, with tailfins, 400-horsepower engines, and tons of chrome. And back in '69 (when the TV "spot" came out) these brands were doing very well, thank you!

Thanks ClassicCar.com

hudsn47 — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 12:37:27 +0000

I got up this morning and enjoying some quiet before everyone gets up, hot beverage, computer time, the usual feeding my Hudson Obsession. Opened up my email and the first message was a happy birthday from classic car.com. It hadn't registered yet that this was my birthday so what a nice surprise. Born Feb 3, 1959, 8 yrs after our Pacemaker. Thanks ClassicCar.com for such a great site and building this thoughtful feature into the service. Good Work!!

Forum Members' Rides Section suggestion

50C8DAN — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 16:12:38 +0000

Here is a suggestion concerning posting members' cars and projects due to the recent blow up we seemed to have had over John's Super Wasp project. What about having a forum section for members to post links and pictures of their projects. Only positive comments will be allowed, if you don't have something nice to say they don't say it.

What do you guys think?

Stay On Topic ~ Please!

rambos_ride — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 00:17:20 +0000

"Stay on Topic, Stay on Topic...Stay on Topic..."

Blue Leader ~ Star Wars

It seems like many threads get off topic these days and we end up losing a lot of good information because it's too painful to dig thru the 'chaff to get the wheat''...or the thread is deleted by a moderator.

So, Honestly guys and gals - how about trying to stay on topic from now on...?

Or if you just must respond to something or someone that enrages you ~ move your comments to the discussion area and quit hi-jacking threads on the Hudson or Street Rod forum for those of us who want to use this forum as a resource and are interested in real work going on with CARS.

I'm not saying we shouldn't have spririted discussions - but this continual hi-jacking of threads to push personal opinions or attacks by either the thread starter or thread responder alike really needs to Stop!

Age Check May Help Us Understand ?

Ron P — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 22:06:01 +0000

I will be 57 April 1st. I Know..April Fools. I do understande about doing some upgrades as far the internet goes for the HET club. Hell I just bought my first computer last week. LOL.Still waiting for Verizon to DSL me. Said 7 days. Is Verizon in the 21st century for Gods sake ? 7 DAYS ???????

O'Riley AutoRama

mrsbojigger — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 01:11:49 +0000

I just completed working for 5 days at the San Antonio O'Riley's AutoRama. Boy am I wiped out! I belong to the Gear Grinders Car Club of San Antonio which is the single longest running car club in Texas. We have been in continual service to the community since 1951. We are the host for this show every year.
We had over 200 cars and ONE HUDSON. Pretty cool car! It belongs to Chester Steel here in town. Chester's son Dan entered it for him.
Peace,
Chaz

They Dont Makum Good Anymore

drivergo2 — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 01:27:03 +0000

Well we had our winter snow storm today,About an inch in most places. Two or three in the hills. Got hit by a honda, she went to go in a left turn lane jumped the concrete barrier hit my rear duals. Spun her twice tore her fender allmost off, Her air bags never went off. And all I got was a small scuff on the tire, If that had been a hudsunI would have been the one going aro und. Do I like heavy metal He-- yes You can keep the light small cars. Thanks for the vent John drivergo2:(

Not a Hudson - but interesting anyway!

rambos_ride — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:16:53 +0000

I found this on CL in Washington.

I don't need any projects, just thought this one might be rare and for some reason it doesn't look too rusty? !

Anyway - a nice looking wagon, it would look cool restored.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/bar/552943698.html

1957 Buick Cabellero Station Wagon

Off Topic: Hudson Hauler - We're Long!

rambos_ride — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 03:32:34 +0000

I finally got to test the new dually out today with a load.

I thought the Hudson was long @ 124" - the CCD is 165" :eek: add the 23' of trailer and this thing is LONG!

I know there are trucks with bigger diesel engines but the 6.5 Turbo was pretty impressive, even with 140k miles.

I didn't go over the speed limit by more than 5mph on the way back - but was constantly having to pass people so I didn't have to slow down to 40mph just to leave enough distance. It sure was fun passing people towing that rig though - kinda scares the you know what out them!

We might need to start a rant about how inconsiderate and idiotic other people are when you are towing a trailer :mad: - but It's never failed to amaze me at the amount of drivers who just don't have a clue as to what your stopping distance is when towing a trailer - I was constantly having yo-yo's just lane diving right in front of me :mad:

And you can see by the inset of the picture Rambo Dog - Loves the new truck...he just wants to see a running Hudson on the back of that trailer he can go for a ride in!

Pridemore front disc brakes kit for sale

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:36:16 +0000

Here is a front disc brake conversion kit for 48-54 Hudson that I purchased from Mr Pridemore and it is brand new...still! (ZERO miles)

It also has the new calipers & pins, disc pads, rotors (Hudson, Ford & Chrysler pattern), support brackets, new hubs, i.e., everything in the photo.

Kit was installed and without any driving of the car I decided to put an

after-market stub on the front of the car; so, this kit is available for sale.

If you go to this website you will see the current status of the car, & the work began in December. The new frame has been installed and in a few days it will be rolling on the floor again.

http://www.bridgeracing.com/1954_hudson_hollywood.htm

If any of you have any interest please send me a "concrete" offer by e-mail or call, because by Monday or Tuesday of next week, if NOT sold, I will list it on ebay. I package very well and do not charge for packing and delivery to Fed-Ex; you pay only actual shpg cost to your location.

The Pridemore kit was $ 350

calipers 169.23 (Lane Automotive, MI; 1/29/07)

pads say ~ 30

rotors say ~ 50

hoses say ~ 40

___

~ Total 640

All offers considered.

Thanks

John G Williams (I'm in the Hudson Club Roaster)

HETjgw262@earthlink.net (to e-mail, remove the HET)

Germantown, Tn 38138

PS: ALSO, 4-sale the original '54 complete rear end (DANA 44) w/DISC BRAKES (brand new) installed; 47K miles on differential, with new seals. Excellent condition. Please make offer. $ ____

questions => 901 753 1130

Photos of the differential will soon be available after it is removed from the car-see URL above; will put on a pallet, tied down securely, delivered to the shipping terminal, & to be delivered to your location.

Be ready for the wild drivers, hills, valleys & mountains (BE SAFE in your Hudson)!

Value of a complete 67 GTO tri-power unit?

nhp1127 — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:38:21 +0000

A buddy of mine just called me. He has a complete tri-power unit from a 67 GTO for sale. Any of you guys know what these are worth?

Speed Racer Movie: May 9th

rambos_ride — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:38:28 +0000

A'right I'm showing my age - I used to watch this cartoon Sat mornings as a pup - I haven't seen any trailers to the movie, but seeing this picture of the car makes me hope it won't be a dud...

Hudson Pets - Let's See Em!

rambos_ride — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 18:19:13 +0000

Rambo says with this new "discussion" forum this is a perfect opportunity for him to virtually meet his other Hudson mascots - lets see some pictures!

NOT A Member Of The H.E.T. Club ?

Ron P — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 22:44:04 +0000

Maybe More Not Then Are ?

Stock or Not?

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 19:57:35 +0000

I'm just wondering how many of us Hudson owners own both stock and modified Hudsons. I would like to hear from those of you who have both and what are they?

I'll start...I have a stock 54 wasp ( although I'm getting ready to do a few Hudson upgrades to her ) and am working on a 49 super six coupe which will be a resto rod.

The coupe will get a 350/400 with a 8"Granada rear end. Will probably be satin black for a while till I decide on a final color...probably a white interior.

New Ideas for the Hudson Club...

SamJ — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:06:52 +0000

Iâ€™m annoyed with myself for posting this, because Iâ€™m as sick of these threads as most of you are, but here goes.

There has not been one new idea posted on this forum in the past two months.

Every proposed â€œimprovementâ€ for the HET Club posted on this forum has been discussed within the Club leadership and membershipâ€¦some of them for a several years. There are even committees addressing many of these issues. If you are a member and you want to know whatâ€™s going on, have an idea, or you feel like volunteering, you may contact any officer or Directorâ€¦none of them are hiding in anonymity like some of those posting here; all have full contact information including email addresses published prominently in every issue of the WTN. If you are a non-member, I sincerely invite you to bite me.

To assume that the HET Club is not addressing new ideas or receptive to them is so incredibly arrogant it triggers my gag reflex. Get over yourselves!

Ideas are a dime a dozen. Implementation in a democratic, volunteer, international club is another matter. In addressing improvements, the first issue is always priorities, and the first priority is to maintain the existing benefits the Club offers and to make sure that it is run in a financially sound manner.

The next priorities will be determined by what changes are of most benefit to the most members. First and foremost, your leadership must keep in mind that most for most of us this is a hobbyâ€¦weâ€™re in it to have fun, to enjoy our cars and to have the pleasure of meeting like-minded people. The hobby releases us from the stresses of work, family, financial pressure and endless hectoring Internet postings like this one.

We have a good Club. It is far from perfect, and everybody knows it. After all, any enterprise run by people, especially volunteer people, is never going to be everything it can be. Thatâ€™s only a goal to strive for. Ever since Meritt Marks mailed out a few postcards in 1959 asking people if they wanted to form a Club, weâ€™ve been striving to better ourselves. Join us, respect the 50 years of effort that so many people have put in to benefit the rest of us, or buzz off.:cool:

WTN Classifieds Fun - 1977 Style

royer — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 20:47:57 +0000

I came across a 1977 WTN that I "borrowed" from my grandparents decades ago. Flipping through the classifieds, I found several familiar names with ads. I think it will be fun to see if the writers of these ads remember them 30 years later.

1977 Ad#1 - Parts for Sale

Parting out '37 Hudson 8 sedan, exterior sheet metal
very rusty, will sell any portion of car including any
usable metal sections, frame, etc, example: spedo
and instrument cluster $10; wheels $5 each; window
regulators $5 each; radiator $15; ornament (plastic
good, metal pitted) $10; no engine or electric hand,
car to be junked in one month after this ad appears

E-Z way to join the HET Club

royer — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 22:59:06 +0000

If writing checks and using stamps is not your thing, I'm going to donate some time to make your life easier. Call me (Matt Royer) at my piano store and I will process your HET membership for you. I'm typically here 10am to 6pm through the week and Noon to 4pm on Sundays (Pacific time). I try really hard to take one day off a week, so if I'm not here ask the person who answers (Candy) when to call me back. Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express are accepted.

1. Call Music World at 1-800-777-6874

2. Ask for Matt

3. We will fill out your application for membership over the phone

4. Have your credit card ready for a $30 charge (first class mail is worth it)

5. I will then send a check and your membership application to Charlotte Sargent, Membership director

Putting things in Perspective...

SamJ — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 21:09:50 +0000

From Eric Idle, one of the founders of Monty Python's Flying Circus...

http://dingo.care2.com/cards/flash/5409/galaxy.swf

Air it out thread.

hudsonkid — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 02:10:03 +0000

I think there has been some unnecessary, counterproductive, and negative posts made lately, that has made me unhappy with a few of the members of this forum, and I am sure me with them.

One of the things I have decided this year, is I am going to make reasonable effort to resolve conflict. I did not take that approach today, and honestly, if you feel you have been wronged, let's get it out there, let's air it out. (specifically, today, to you Alex, and I'm sorry.)

I'm not looking for a bunch of crybaby posts here, I would like to see specific examples if you feel I wronged you, as well as be prepared, if you come here, looking to make a point, I will want the same respect, and same concession from you. I have several posts that I have earmarked as hurtful, and would expect the same response that I am offering you. This is not a heresay thread, if you got a valid issue, let's fix it.

This is my holding out the olive branch, to make amends going into the new year. Please post below, let's try to do something positive with this thread.

If you choose not to mend the bridge, then so be it, I want to have a clear conscious that I made a fair effort to solve some problems.

And if you are on my ignore list, I will read your post, in this thread and give it a careful and thoughtful response. I think this is fair.

Thank you

Hudsonkid.

Older Hudsons Need More Love Here

Ron P — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 20:21:03 +0000

Seems all that is talked about on here are a bunch of rust bucket step down crap and I am tiered of it. Need more talk about the real HUDSON...1929... Just Kidding...Am I the First ??? LOL

Off Topic: My New Hudson Hauler

rambos_ride — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:24:34 +0000

I've been looking for a particular color/optioned Chevrolet Crew Cab 4x4 Dually for quite some time - as the 1/2 ton 4x4 I've had for several years now just isn't "cutting the mustard" anymore. You can't really haul anything of substance without the headlight pointing to the trees!

And in the shorty there's no room for Rambo. :rolleyes:

This morning about 3:00AM ~ I finally found one on CL out of Portland Oregon and drove down to look at it. It was a long day today 12hours + driving but I now have a "new" truck!

It's got some cosmetic problems with some typical Chevrolet paint peeling but I got it for just above wholesale costs and paid cash - no payments

So here's my new "Hudson Hauler" - Rambo has already claimed the backseat, just like the Hudsons!

1998 Chevrolet 4x4 Crew Cab 6.4L Turbo Diesel, AC, PM, PDL, PWD, PB, DUAL BATTERY, TOW PACKAGE, ALARM, CRUISE, TILT, Cassette and CD, alloy wheels.

Stand Up and Be Counted...

SamJ — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:47:16 +0000

As editor of the White Triangle News, I stand behind everything in the magazine and my personal contact information is available for all to see. This is true of the hundreds of HET Club volunteers who have given so much to this hobby over nearly 50years. We are willing to stand up and be counted, whether we are right or wrong.

This Forum is a private enterprise not connected with the Club. A small percentage of the 3,600 Club Members Worldwide (<> 200) access it regularly. Since you may post anonymously, the Forum is the ideal vehicle for non-members and bullies to voice their opinions. Whether they like it or not, Members of the HET Club control at least 95% of all the cars, parts, services, expertise and repro items available for fans of Hudson-produced motorcars. Most members are in the hobby to have fun; most of us are willing to help fellow Members freely whenever we can out of the goodness of our hearts. Some Members have small businesses which the rest of us need. Their business practices are their own responsibility. Non-members are lucky if they are not shut out of the process completely, although some can always turn to daddy if they have a problem.

My name is Sam Jackson and my contact information is freely available in every issue of White Triangle News.

The Club's Web access and membership database is maintained by volunteers who give selflessly of their time. If you're one of the anonymous few who choose to stand outside the tent p**ing in rather than joining us in trying to make the hobby better, I can only hope that it blows back in your face.:mad:

How to add HUDSONKID (or any one else) to your IGNORE list

hudsonkid — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 05:17:27 +0000

since several of you have issue with ME, I want to give you thorough instructions how to add a poster to your ignore list.

Click on the poster's NAME

go to view public profile

click on the tab in the middle of the page that say "Add hudsonkid to your ignore list" DOn't click on "add hudsonkid to your buddy list"

there you go, done!

thanks.