http://www.classiccar.com/forum/categories/offtopic/p7/feed.rss Tue, 21 May 13 13:49:55 +0000 Off Topic Discussions on Classic Car Forum en-CA http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/137606/success Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:14:36 +0000 SamJ 137606@/forum/discussions ...defined over a lifetime...]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/136691/seasons-joy-and-thanksgiving Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:53:07 +0000 hudsontech 136691@/forum/discussions
I'm not so lucky, with family, as most of you. I left my family in New England. Oh, I love and miss my "kids" (who are now grown up and on their own, more or less) and I am going miss not seeing my grand-kids and great-grandkids over the holiday, but that's the way life is sometimes.

But I have another family to give thanks to - I won't mention names here. If they read this they will know who they are. And that is my Hudson family. We all know deep down this Hudson thing is as much about family as Hudson cars. But what is it that makes it family;

It's the lady that came up to me when I was leaving New England for Memphis after my marriage fell apart and told me "Just remember, Alex - you always have your Hudson family!!";

It's the club members who, even if they haven't met me, trust me with their literature collections so I can scan the material and put it on line;

It's the club member who sent me money, unasked, because he wanted to help with expenses in my projects;

It's the Hudson family who has invited me to Thanksgiving dinner and have become my "adopted" family - an anchor that I probably needed, but didn't realize it;

It's the many friends I have made over the 40+ years I've been an HET member who come up for a howdy and a shake when we cross paths at a national or local meets;

It's the people who trust that I know what I'm talking about when I try to the best of my ability to answer their questions. As I say, I really don't know that much about Hudsons - but I know where to find the material and answer;

It's, with pride in HET, that I sign my emails, and letter, Hudsonly.

It's all the above, and much, much more.

Yes, this is my Hudson family - we are one and united in our love of family and Hudson cars. I know that HET is one of the best car clubs going - it's been that way since Merritt gave us this gift over 50 years ago.

So, as you sit down for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner this year give Thanks for your family's - both.

Happy Holidays.

Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
Memphis, TN]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/138099/found-a-1937-hudson-terraplane-pickup-now-ineed-pa Fri, 10 Dec 2010 07:43:16 +0000 bln55 138099@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/137779/new-guy-with-46-pick-up Mon, 06 Dec 2010 05:20:36 +0000 Cruzer Dog 137779@/forum/discussions

and have "stolen" this Hudson from another friend :evil: t]


I will be having a few questions as I get deeper into this new ride ...

first thing I can see that needs to be found is new rear view mirrors ... the black ones have to go

John

"Lone Dog .. No Woof"]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/137387/thanksgiving-algebra- Sun, 28 Nov 2010 22:04:27 +0000 Uncle Josh 137387@/forum/discussions
It's s'quiet here you can hear your hair grow!

Much to be thankful for. All 4 kids got here, 3 from NYS and 1 from GA

All but 1 of the grandkids, mostly from around here, and 1 from LA, CA

GA girl couldn't make it. 21 people at the turkey table.

6 dogs at one time. Ours is dog tired, har har and curled up in front of the woodstove.

All home or enroute now. Planes, trains and automobiles.

Getting impossible to get everyone together at once as they're scattered to the 4 winds, and getting harder.

I suppose Adam couldn't get all his kids together anymore either.

Rims for the 40 painted yesterday. Look for it in Gettysburg. Life is good.]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/136332/has-this-forum-died Sun, 07 Nov 2010 09:23:29 +0000 oldhudsons 136332@/forum/discussions "Attendance" & posting have drastically declined in what used to be an energetic & frequently visited site - too bad.
What do you guys think????????]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/137226/timing Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:57:40 +0000 superwasp912 137226@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/116743/kalispell-mt-anyone Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:11:37 +0000 rambos_ride 116743@/forum/discussions
I have a second phone interview with an IT company in Kalispell, MT next week.

I'd have to relocate for this job and I don't know anything about the state/area and was wondering if any of you fine folk out there know of the area - like cost of living or any other information you could share.

Thanks]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/136815/headlight-circuit-breaker-03951-hornet Thu, 18 Nov 2010 01:56:27 +0000 DocHornet 136815@/forum/discussions
I'm wondering if I have some sort of a short in the system? I noted that the condition persists whether on high or low beams, so if a short exists, it would have to be between the headlight switch and the floor dimmer switch.

Has anyone had problems with these C.B.'s malfunctioning? Anyone know where I could get a replacement?

UPDATE.... Well, I discovered the problem. As usually, it was a case of "fix-one-thing .. break another"
During my A/C installation, I had apparently crushed the wire going to the little light in the emblem on the front bumper, and it had shorted out.

I rarely drive the car at night, so the problem didn't pop up until last week coming up late. Yes, it WAS the "auxiliary" circuit breaker popping and resetting, not the headlight one.

Unfortunately, I didn't track it down until it had fried that wire, all the way through the (almost new) harness. Now I have to unwrap the entire harness, make sure there is no other damage, replace the offending wire, and rewrap the harness, all while hanging upside down underneath the dash. (sigh..)]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/136507/veterans-day Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:24:56 +0000 Uncle Josh 136507@/forum/discussions
SP 6 CRAMER
ER12470784
330th DPU
Endicott, NY
(Retired)]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/136430/metal-shaping-gathering-on-13th Wed, 10 Nov 2010 03:55:18 +0000 mrsbojigger 136430@/forum/discussions
GATESVILLE METAL SHAPING GATHERING NOVEMBER 13th 2010



PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION!
There will be an informal Gathering of those that are interested in metal shaping in Gatesville Texas on November 13th 2010.

Our host will be Clint Egger and held at his shop in Gatesville. The address is 3045 FM107.
For more information you may contact Gordon (Don) Bartlett at: stingshp@taylortel.net

Since the Gathering itself is free, we suggest contributing $20 each to offset Clint’s expenses for lunch, drinks, donuts/munchies, Ox/Act. Gasses, electricity, etc.

Besides your “small project”, please remember to bring your safety gear for hearing, eyes and hands, etc.

Remember! This Gathering is for learning metal shaping and having fun!

Motels:
Best Western Chateau Ville Motor Inn (254) 865-2281
Regency Inn (254) 865-8405
Holiday Inn Express (254) 865-1207

Restaurants:
Burger Boy, Stockyard, El Tapatio (there are two of them, go to the one by the hospital.), J&M Hill Country BBQ, Swindall's, The Feed Mill, Prima Pasta]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/136693/driveshaft-center-support-mounts- Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:19:09 +0000 Lee ODell 136693@/forum/discussions
Lee O'Dell]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/136597/no-more-cars-and-parts Sat, 13 Nov 2010 21:16:13 +0000 Nevada Hudson 136597@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/136119/51-commodore-8 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 08:05:57 +0000 bmcgill 136119@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/136046/gas-price-hikes Tue, 02 Nov 2010 01:38:59 +0000 hudsontech 136046@/forum/discussions
Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
Memphis, TN]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/134793/source-for-front-end-parts Tue, 12 Oct 2010 04:55:46 +0000 edhamlin 134793@/forum/discussions
I'm looking for a source for the replacement parts - I'd say just about everything has to be replaced as it's never been done and what's there is in pretty poor shape, except for A-frames and spindles/backing plates etc. which I can recondition.

I've looked at Kanter but am leery of using them, as I've had mixed results with their parts. I'm totally unfamiliar with the front end components and could easily try to fit the incorrect part without knowing better. In other words, I need a "Heathkit" approach.

Who besides Kanter would be a good source for the parts, and would know which ones I would need?]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/130943/not-a-hudsonit039s-a-what-ch-ma-kal-it Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:07:51 +0000 VicTor Z 130943@/forum/discussions http://public.fotki.com/wackydave/cruise_nights/cruise-nights-2010/08-07-10-cars--coffee/080710-cars-coffee-2.html

http://public.fotki.com/wackydave/cruise_nights/cruise-nights-2010/08-07-10-cars--coffee/080710-cars-coffee-90.html

http://public.fotki.com/wackydave/cruise_nights/cruise-nights-2010/08-07-10-cars--coffee/080710-cars-coffee-91.html#media

:cool::eek::confused::confused:]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/134159/rear-axle-seals-for-1928-essex Sat, 02 Oct 2010 04:10:57 +0000 pjwilko 134159@/forum/discussions Has anyone replaced the felt seals in the rear axle assembly with modern seals?
If so, any part description, sizes etc would be appreciated. Is it worth having the rear wheel bearing caps machined out to allow for a new neoprene seal to stop the grease as suggested by the bearing shop?

Regards,
Peter Wilkinson
Brisbane, Australia]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/135358/what-happened-to-my-photos Tue, 19 Oct 2010 21:18:27 +0000 Kevin C. 135358@/forum/discussions What gives?

Kevin C.

PS When I checked all the photo albums I noticed the same thing has happened to some other folks.]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/135295/klein-tool-identification Mon, 18 Oct 2010 19:39:43 +0000 SuperDave 135295@/forum/discussions [attachment=8328]Klein Tool 001.jpg[/attachment]
Another Antique tool question. This one is made by M.Klein& Sons. They have been around since the 1800's. Specialty is electrical trade tools.. But this one must be for industrial connectors. It's a wrench. 13 inches long fits two sizes of square nuts or bolts on each end.Largest is 1 1/18" smallest is 5/8". measured with a tape rule..not a precision measure ment. Picture attached. I wrote to Klein but haven't gotten an answer yet.]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/134698/have-i-been-kicked-off-this-forum Sun, 10 Oct 2010 19:25:25 +0000 denverslim 134698@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/135201/1064-error Sun, 17 Oct 2010 18:30:03 +0000 dustymaxhudson 135201@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/134985/brownie039s-03936-h8-sedan Thu, 14 Oct 2010 09:59:49 +0000 oldhudsons 134985@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/134396/karma Tue, 05 Oct 2010 08:49:40 +0000 J Haugo 134396@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/134624/log-on-problems Fri, 08 Oct 2010 23:30:49 +0000 superwasp912 134624@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/134442/time-zone Wed, 06 Oct 2010 02:56:32 +0000 Lee ODell 134442@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/133753/moved-to-vote Sat, 25 Sep 2010 13:06:32 +0000 rambos_ride 133753@/forum/discussions
However, watching the last decade as both the ruling parties have made a mess of things I am going to make a pledge to myself to get more involved.

I have watched politicians stay in office too long. I have seen too much graft and corruption across all phases of government.

I want people of character, who believe in small government, balanced budgets and fiscal conservancy voted into office regardless of political party affiliation.

The political elite are entrenched and have no fear because they have no term limits. It's time we give them term limits ourselves.

No matter what party you support, or none at all - we have to get out and vote this November. We must show politicians that they can no longer treat us this way, keep racking up debt and that they must answer to us.

Please check out my home page, I put up a link to a good video that should get you thinking at least.

http://www.49c8.com]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/133138/old-us-highway-signs Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:36:12 +0000 SuperDave 133138@/forum/discussions
I also posted a picture of a "SLOW" sign i restoerd that I found up there a couple years ago. That one is very old, but how old?]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/133618/cool-rides-online Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:43:19 +0000 Lee ODell 133618@/forum/discussions


How is that possible? Lee]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/133435/what-is-this- Mon, 20 Sep 2010 01:38:21 +0000 NSouza 133435@/forum/discussions