Off Topic Discussions on Classic Car Forum http://www.classiccar.com/forum/categories/offtopic/p3/feed.rss Sat, 25 May 13 04:22:48 +0000 Off Topic Discussions on Classic Car Forum en-CA The Deville is in the details... http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/159826/the-deville-is-in-the-details- Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:07:28 +0000 SamJ 159826@/forum/discussions but there ain't no Coupe de Ville hiding at the bottom of a Cracker Jack box...

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[attachment=13654]coupedeville.jpg[/attachment]]]> Brake Fluid - Synthetic or Mineral? http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/159561/brake-fluid-synthetic-or-mineral Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:41:09 +0000 joe53HH 159561@/forum/discussions
I want to flush out the old fluid from the brake system in my 53 Hornet. I know enough to stay away from the DOT-5 silicone fluid but I wonder what your thoughts may be concerning the DOT 3 & Dot 4 fluids. I see all contain various formulas of glycol but some are synthetic and others are mineral based. Your opinions will be appreciated. Thanks, Joe]]> Perfect Bathroom for a Guy http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/159185/perfect-bathroom-for-a-guy Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:40:25 +0000 51hornetA 159185@/forum/discussions [attachment=13570]Guys-Can.JPG[/attachment]]]> HAPPY SAINT PATRICKS DAY http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/159273/happy-saint-patricks-day Sat, 17 Mar 2012 18:40:05 +0000 hudsontech 159273@/forum/discussions
My former spouse was the quintessential Irish cook - Not that she was Irish, you understand, it's just that everything she cooked turned us green!!!!!!

Everybody have a nice day - paint your Hudsons green for the occasion.

Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
Memphis, TN]]> Harold Holmes - Spoof mail - beware http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/158937/harold-holmes-spoof-mail-beware Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:34:33 +0000 Kdancy 158937@/forum/discussions Just got this from a Harold Holmes address but I think it is fake--
I really hope you get this on time. I didn't tell you about my visit to Spain for a short vacation, but unfortunately i was robbed at the hotel where i lodged along with other folks.
My phone was also stolen and the hotel telephone lines were disconnected during the incident. So I have access to only emails.

Please I'm going to need some sort of loan from you for me to relocate to another hotel close to the embassy and also to get another flight ticket.

Those thieves made away with my credit card as well which is why this can't be resolved instantly.I have been to the Police and they directed me to the embassy but they're not helping issues at all and my flight leaves tomorrow,i will pay back as soon as i return.
Western Union transfer is the best option to send money to me. Let me know if you need my details(Full names location) to make the transfer.
Please, Let me know if you can help me out?
I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
thanks

HAROLD F BUD HOLMES
]]> Kay Gap http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/157673/kay-gap Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:46:06 +0000 badpig 157673@/forum/discussions looking 4 email http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/157635/looking-4-email Sun, 19 Feb 2012 04:53:11 +0000 Aaron D. IL 157635@/forum/discussions 1950's 4speed OD gearbox for 1939 212" http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/157351/1950039s-4speed-od-gearbox-for-1939-212 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:02:36 +0000 Krille 157351@/forum/discussions I was thinking about getting a 4speed overdrive gearbox from a 50's hudson and putting it in my hudson six from -39.
I was wondering how much modification is needed to get this to work properly?
The gearbox i was looking at is from a -53 hornet with a 308" engine in, and i have the 212" engine in my car.
The things i think i know is that i will need another (I don't know what they are called in english, but the axle beetwen gearbox and differential, "Kardan" in swedish, and maybe som modifications to the gear shifter linkage. But is the shaft from the gearbox to the engine going to fit? Or may i have to change to the bigger clutch? And what more may i have to change?]]> Hornet Radio repairs http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/157691/hornet-radio-repairs Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:47:25 +0000 RamblinHornet 157691@/forum/discussions Scanning Hudson documents and manuals http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/156378/scanning-hudson-documents-and-manuals Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:32:53 +0000 hudsontech 156378@/forum/discussions
It has come to my attention there are some people that say I shouldn't do manuals that are in the club store. And there are pro's and con's to that, as with any issue.

One argument in favor of scanning and putting online says not everybody wants to take the time to download and print an online manual when they can purchase one already printed. Another is that, and this point has been discussed with Aaron Cooper, the manuals are available to anyone, member or not. That's a whole different kettle of fish.

On the other side of the coin there is the argument that the club store will lose sales because the online library is available. It's like going to your local library and checking out a Chilton's manual and copying what you need. How many do this??

I will say in all honesty that some of the manuals I scanned were done before they made it into the club library. Walt Noreem has told me that my manuals are, in some cases, better than what is in the store. I've told him to download mine any time he wishes.

I'd be interested in comments, pro and con.

Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
Memphis, TN]]> Fun pictures of Movie Stars and thier cars http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/157221/fun-pictures-of-movie-stars-and-thier-cars Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:35:56 +0000 ralpie 157221@/forum/discussions Copying eBay photos http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/141669/copying-ebay-photos Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:08:36 +0000 ESSX28-1 141669@/forum/discussions Help please]]> Gas prices http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/155834/gas-prices Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:21:22 +0000 DaveFury 155834@/forum/discussions
http://www.veteranstoday.com/2012/01/09/the-gasoline-export-scam/]]> Safest Place in Canada... http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/155716/safest-place-in-canada- Sun, 08 Jan 2012 06:04:30 +0000 SamJ 155716@/forum/discussions Not Hudson, Giant Studebaker sign http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/155675/not-hudson-giant-studebaker-sign Sat, 07 Jan 2012 04:49:27 +0000 VicTor Z 155675@/forum/discussions
http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2012/01/05/preservation-effort-under-way-for-giant-studebaker-sign/ :woohoo: :ohmy:]]> 47 Stars - Trivia http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/155654/47-stars-trivia Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:59:56 +0000 SamJ 155654@/forum/discussions Driving a Classic http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/155602/driving-a-classic Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:56:49 +0000 51hornetA 155602@/forum/discussions
http://video.nytimes.com/video/2011/07/08/automobiles/collectibles/100000000895665/two-classics-one-car.html?WT.mc_id=NYT-E-I-NYT-E-AT-0104-L25&nl=el]]> New Dodge will not be called "Hornet" http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/153733/new-dodge-will-not-be-called-hornet Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:13:30 +0000 37 CTS 153733@/forum/discussions http://www.detnews.com/article/20111118/AUTO01/111180340/1148/auto01/New-Dodge-won’t-be-called-Hornet

This is a story I have been following for some years.
It started with a show car called the "Hornet" and there was some hope the name could be utilized as Chrysler does own the name.]]> And so ends 2011 http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/155390/and-so-ends-2011 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:01:22 +0000 hudsontech 155390@/forum/discussions
Those of us either hardy enough - or crazy enough - made the National in Oklahoma City. I went because my bank was crazy enough to float me a personal loan and because it was close enough to Memphis to be feasable.

A joke going around sums up the year - 10 years ago we had Steve Jobs, Bob Hope and Johnny cash. We end 2011 with no jobs, no hope and no cash!!!

However, that said, I've been on this planet (and mabye a few others on those lost weekends when I was young and foolish) for 74 years - I have seen good times, bad times and times in between. I'm here to tell you things will get better - sooner or later. (So says the eternal optimist!!)

HAPPY NEW YEAR everybody.

Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
Memphis, TN]]> Interesting little film... http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/155298/interesting-little-film- Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:10:24 +0000 SamJ 155298@/forum/discussions http://www.autoweek.com/article/20111227/VIDEONEWS/111229943?utm_source=DailyDrive20111228&utm_medium=enewsletter&utm_term=missedarticle4&utm_content=20111227-American_Pickers_finds_gold_in_Michigan__Autoweek_TV&utm_campaign=awdailydrive]]> 7/8" spark plugs for 25 Willys Knight http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/155247/78-spark-plugs-for-25-willys-knight Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:56:30 +0000 ESSX28-1 155247@/forum/discussions Can someone point me in the right direction to find some.
I know it's not HET related but I'd like to help him.
Thanks]]> merry christmas to all http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/155198/merry-christmas-to-all Sun, 25 Dec 2011 10:27:23 +0000 PAULARGETYPE 155198@/forum/discussions Christmas Card http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/155204/christmas-card Sun, 25 Dec 2011 19:16:08 +0000 mrsbojigger 155204@/forum/discussions Peace,
Chaz


[attachment=12775]MerryChristmas312-24-2011.jpg[/attachment]]]> Merry Christmas http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/155063/merry-christmas Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:42:21 +0000 Spencer Yarrow 155063@/forum/discussions
Spencer & Wendy Yarrow

Queensland

Australia.]]> Visitors to our 'yard' this morning.... http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/154712/visitors-to-our-039yard039-this-morning- Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:17:17 +0000 SamJ 154712@/forum/discussions

[attachment=12669]coyote121411.JPG[/attachment]]]> fenders?? http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/154796/fenders Sat, 17 Dec 2011 09:41:55 +0000 98truck 154796@/forum/discussions
Thanks George


[attachment:2]C:\fakepath\IMG_0228.JPG[/attachment]]]> Futuristic Custom Hudson http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/153963/futuristic-custom-hudson Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:36:15 +0000 mrsbojigger 153963@/forum/discussions
Peace,
Chaz


[attachment=12570]BBRR3.jpg[/attachment]]]> Non-Hudson, but a great story - http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/154201/non-hudson-but-a-great-story- Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:55:44 +0000 46HudsonPU 154201@/forum/discussions
Dad's Old Car - ]]> Jim Rathmann dies http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/153995/jim-rathmann-dies Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:29:36 +0000 SuperDave 153995@/forum/discussions I am sure they have an "on line' version at www.floridatoday.com.]]> Rambos_Ride http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/152290/rambos_ride Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:06:08 +0000 mrsbojigger 152290@/forum/discussions Are you out there?
Chaz, Artist
www.themodernartist.com]]>