Off Topic Discussions on Classic Car Forum http://www.classiccar.com/forum/categories/offtopic/p8/feed.rss Thu, 20 Jun 13 10:57:40 +0000 Off Topic Discussions on Classic Car Forum en-CA My Newest Non-Hudson Acquision http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/132399/my-newest-non-hudson-acquision Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:45:55 +0000 nhp1127 132399@/forum/discussions 1960 Chrysler Unibody http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/131570/1960-chrysler-unibody Fri, 20 Aug 2010 02:09:09 +0000 Hudson308 131570@/forum/discussions


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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHxpQiOuzWI&feature=related]]> New Zealand Earthquake http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/132454/new-zealand-earthquake Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:31:46 +0000 Sarah Young 132454@/forum/discussions


Click here for earthquake coverage.]]> Need car picked up in Bay City Michigan and delivered to So Cal http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/132406/need-car-picked-up-in-bay-city-michigan-and-delivered-to-so-cal Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:45:26 +0000 nhp1127 132406@/forum/discussions
please feel free to forward this info to those who maybe interested in the biz. My cell is three one zero 502-5335. Thanks, Niels

e-mail is HETnptelcel@aol.com (drop the HET)]]> I will take full blame. http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/132207/i-will-take-full-blame- Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:55:30 +0000 Stitchenlady 132207@/forum/discussions
Since 99 % of KGAP falls on my shoulders I will take full blame for all the bad services, the lousy communication etc. It has never been our intention to let things get as bad as they have. I have learned alot in the last 5 years and I feel bad that the mistakes I've made have hurt so many people.

In the last 5 months we here at KGAP have made quite a few changes. We have updated our product ordering system, which will result in fewer back orders and back order waiting time. We have updated our order system, this will track orders better and things will ship faster.

I am not writing this to change any ones mind about KGAP, nor am I offering excuses. I am writing this to say, I am 100 % to blame and I am giving it everything I have in restoring KGAP back to where it was when Press and Janet owned KGAP.

I am not asking anyone to take my word for anything, I am say actions speak louder than words.

The only thing I am asking is; if you have a problem please come to us and we will make it right.

Thank you for reading this message.



Kaylene Spring]]> One Sad Terraplane http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/132277/one-sad-terraplane Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:14:32 +0000 51hornetA 132277@/forum/discussions


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dl7DMmydLU]]> LQQKS like a High school project/Not A Hudson http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/131891/lqqks-like-a-high-school-projectnot-a-hudson Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:28:52 +0000 VicTor Z 131891@/forum/discussions http://public.fotki.com/wackydave/cruise_nights/cruise-nights-2010/08-24-10-tuesday-ni/082410-fuddruckers-083.html

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:confused:]]> "Oliver" (36 Terraplane coupe) and I are outta here http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/132180/oliver-36-terraplane-coupe-and-i-are-outta-here Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:34:35 +0000 denverslim 132180@/forum/discussions
I have gotten a lot of good from this site and it is with mixed feelings that I let it go. That being said I cannot continue to be any part of any forum that is led around by an administration like a bull with a ring in his nose.

To me, the act of deleting posts and steering conversation does nothing but stir up controversy, resulting in unsettled debate.

The adminstrator points out that he "owns" the site and can do what he wants, but he doesn't "own" me and I cannot abide by his conditions. He may have the power to direct conversation, but I have the right to go elsewhere.

Big deal, you say, "Who cares", but I will be removing the site from my favorites and no longer continue to contribute.

Good luck, and thank you to all the members who have helped me, but the knowledge that someone is looking over all of us and deciding what we should think and discuss is more than I can take and I will be taking my Terraplane toy to different sand boxes...slim

:mad:]]> Reply from Kaylene at Kgap http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/132140/reply-from-kaylene-at-kgap Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:38:11 +0000 hudsontech 132140@/forum/discussions


Hudsonly,

Alex Burr





Alex



Thank you for your concern. At least you are taking the time to find out the facts and ask questions. We stopped going on the forum along time ago because people sit behind their computers and say whatever they want whether it's true or not. We even had people trashing us who had never ordered from us.



All I can say is, back in Jan. and Feb we had a computer virus that caused us to lose files, then in March our computer went out completely and we had to buy a new computer. At that time we went on the forum and placed a notice in the WTN asking people to please let us know if there were items that were ordered that were not received. We heard from 5 people. We are going through all our orders dating back to May of 2005, to make sure nothing has been missed.That takes time. In April our home was broke into, among the items stolen was our laptop, this was our backup computer which put things in a bind when our main computer went out . In June we had the video card go out on the new computer, the hard drive worked but we could not see anything on the monitor. We had to take orders and do shipping by hand. We have found that a couple orders did not make into the computer when we received it back. Customers called us and we immediately fixed the problem.

This past year we have had a few supplier problems such as:

1. The company that makes the red grille emblem blanks. The acrylic they could no longer get, therefore it took them over a year to find a compatible product. We now have red grille emblem blanks. This issue was out of our control.

2. Another supplier we placed an order back in 2007 for 100 items that we have paid for, as of today we have received just a few more than half.

3. Calif. is losing 14,000 small business a month, we are lucky to find companies that will do small runs, and the large companies we deal with are struggling also and fit our orders in when it is cost effective for them.

4. One business closed up and took our molds with them.



This is just a few of the issues we have faced just this past year. This does not include, moving in to a new place which took 6 months just to have a livable place, and a place to organize all the rubber, nor does it take into account Dany has a regular job , he leaves the house at 12:30 pm and gets home at 12:30am, This places all of KGAP on myself and our daughters. Sara, paints our grille and trunk emblems, this is a very time comsuming and delicate work. Ashley has quickly learned the product line and has been doing great with answering phones and taking orders. This leaves packaging, shipping, all computer work, picking up product from suppliers, etc. to me. We have tried so very hard in the last 6-8 months to stay on top of phone calls, calling people back and answering email. We were closed from July 24 to Aug 15 due to traveling to and from nationals and conducting inventory. We arrived home on the 8th of Aug. and Dany had to be to work on the 9th. That left little time to unload 2,000 lbs of rubber and a trailer.



We have also had problems calling people back due to:

They leave no phone number and they are not in the roster.

Leave a msg from a cell phone and the msg is so garbled we can't understand it.

Leave no msg at all.

We call them back and we get a busy signal or no msg machine at all.

We call back and leave a msg but we don't hear back from them.



Dany and I will admit we have made our fair share of mistakes, we have not stayed on top of things in the past but we made a vow 6 months ago to turn things around. To better communicate, get orders out faster, etc. We feel except while we were away we have done this. We have already installed a new program to better track and keep track of orders, Ashley makes it a point to check voice mail a couple times a day, along with return those calls.In the last 2 weeks since we have returned from Nationals, we have shipped out close to 200 orders and we have received from suppliers 7-8 thousand dollars worth of inventory which was immediately shipped out to Hudson Members.



We have also had to deal with good upstanding Hudson members not paying for orders in a timely manner, breaking parts and blaming on the product, ordering the wrong item and telling us we sent the wrong thing. . We have not said anything about the bad members to anyone. We are polite and courteous when and all complaints come in whether they are in the right or not. We send out a new part and take the loss with out question.



Alex, thank you again for your concern and interest in KGAP. We are keeping our noses to the grind stone and giving the Hudson community 110% of ourselves.

We are striving to make KGAP better and better everyday.



Thank you

Kaylene

KGAP]]> Contoversy silenced.... http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/132110/contoversy-silenced- Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:47:20 +0000 denverslim 132110@/forum/discussions
Did the censors get to the Kgap thread?:confused:]]> Aussie Junkyard Art http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/131899/aussie-junkyard-art Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:17:49 +0000 Hudson308 131899@/forum/discussions


http://www.jamescorbettart.com/]]> PM Direct Link No Worky http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/131315/pm-direct-link-no-worky Sun, 15 Aug 2010 15:44:35 +0000 Hudson308 131315@/forum/discussions ]]> problem staying logged-in http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/128785/problem-staying-logged-in Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:13:07 +0000 super-six 128785@/forum/discussions Meeting Hudsonites in interesting places http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/130566/meeting-hudsonites-in-interesting-places Tue, 03 Aug 2010 23:59:24 +0000 Kevin C. 130566@/forum/discussions


What are the odds?



I saw a total of 8 people while ascending and descending the mountain. His name was Alex (I believe his last name was Joyce). He saw my 2009 National T shirt and asked if I owned a Hudson. He bought a 47 PU 3 years ago and is in the process of building a garage to work on his truck.



It's a small world especially with Hudson folks!:)



Kevin C.]]> No Nationals http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/129752/no-nationals Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:25:57 +0000 rambos_ride 129752@/forum/discussions
If I didnt have bad luck, I wouldn't have any luck at all

I cant believe after all these years and just 600 miles away - I dont see any chance of getting to the Nationals in spokane.

My truck literally broke down last week and is back in the shop for ANOTHER injector pump (of course no warranty on the one replaced 2 years ago)

Min. 2k in repairs. Since they had to tear down the intake to do the IP Im having them install new exhaust manifolds I bought over a 1-1/2 ago but couldnt afford to install.

Between the house in foreclosure, back taxes, and now my truck I'm starting to contemplate divesting myself of my Hudson and parts.

I havent touched the Hudson in over a year - dont and wont have extra money for most likely years to come.

I make 42% less than I did 8 years ago (gee have living costs and taxes gone down in that time?) I bought the car 5 years ago :() I dont even know if I can save the house...so working on the car doesnt make any sense to me at all

With all the work to fix up the shop quite honestly walking out to the shop is depressing to me now just knowing I cant afford or am confident enough I can start a project and not have to stop to pack!

I've got lotsa parts I can get rid of even if I keep the car body - twin-h parts - carb parts - suspension, rear axel, a-arms, all rear the wood pieces for a Business Coupe..probably others too!

Anyway - thanks for letting me vent!

Have fun at the Nationals - Rambo and I will be there in spirit

Take Lotsa Pictures!]]> Guard clips http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/125729/guard-clips Sat, 08 May 2010 01:39:09 +0000 essexcoupe3131 125729@/forum/discussions


A butterfly nob for the front seat adjuster 30-31 and may have the worm as well or its what I think it is

Set of 30 bonnets no hinge

chromed wooden wheel bolts I think

A 31 Radiator surround only needs a little work cracked on the bottom but all there and solid, also 90% of the grill

A pitted 31 grill frame

the clips to hold on the rear guards

a 30 +31 dash surrounds for the gauges

31 Dash

Gauges that look a bit tatty

valances for a 31 don't know if original or remade

31 running boards remade need minor work to finish

a Hand made 31 surround that would work good for a Rat rod

31 radiator surround rusty but maybe good for parts

31 front floor pans and front bulk head panel been altered a bit but easily taken back, nearly perfect, some plates have been tack welded in to fill holes

30 31 interior handle

front radiator valance solid but needs some minor work

Nobs for gear shift not sure what years

Walt ham speed o

rear window nob 28-31 not sure what year

red Essex grill badge

couple tatty 29-31 grill badges and some that were re chromed but need enameling



open to reasonable offers



thanks Mike]]> mapquest - error http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/129687/mapquest-error Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:57:48 +0000 Lee ODell 129687@/forum/discussions


Instead of going west about 50 miles to Oxnard, mapquest's direction went east about 3000 miles to New York City, NY.



Go figure. Lee]]> RIP Earl Sheib http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/129494/rip-earl-sheib Wed, 21 Jul 2010 02:09:16 +0000 37 CTS 129494@/forum/discussions http://www.earlscheib.com/



Oh MY, I can remember seeing Earl on TV, smilng and



"I'LL Paint any car , any Color"



Its so sad.]]> first trophy http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/124680/first-trophy Sun, 18 Apr 2010 03:34:26 +0000 124680@/forum/discussions Land Speed Streamliner http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/121506/land-speed-streamliner Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:00:05 +0000 Spencer Yarrow 121506@/forum/discussions & ultimately the outright record for wheel driven cars,but not with the engine curently installed.



To find out more check out their web site



www.slaughtermotorsport.com



Hopefully there are pic. attached





Spencer.]]> A Brand New Day http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/124944/a-brand-new-day Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:47:26 +0000 springspeeddemon 124944@/forum/discussions


KGAP gives its deepest apologies for not being at its best this past year or so. We have had our problems both personal and economical like most of you, and learning the rubber business has taken time. We have made our fair share of mistakes, the biggest being lack of communication on our part. We have taken steps to rectify this problem. We have also taken steps to help the economic issues by selling off some of our Hudson cars which means we can buy more product resulting in less back orders. We have also moved to a location that is closer to suppliers and work, which gives us more time to dedicate to KGAP.

We have been long time Hudson Club members and we hope to continue helping to keep Hudson cars on the road for many decades to come.

We have taken a long and serious look at KGAP and we are fixing the things that have not worked and we have rededicated ourselves to make KGAP a much better and friendlier company. We thank you for allowing us to serve you and we hope we can serve your Hudson needs in the future.



We appreciate your patience and support.

Dany Spring

KGAP]]> Transmission Issues http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/128632/transmission-issues Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:51:28 +0000 usgrant7 128632@/forum/discussions



I'm still gradually working thru issues with my 1948 Hudson Super Six.



At this point the car seems to have trouble going into 2nd and 3rd. I'm not sure if this is a linkage issue or a syncro problem. It does jump out of second when I let up on the gas (that is when I can get it into second in the first place).



I've had problems like this in the past, but playing with the linkage seemed to help. Now I've flushed the tranny (what came out was completely clean), and changed the Hudsonite in the clutch (is that just brake fluid or what?)



Worst case I'm suspecting is I may have to swap this tranny for a rebuilt one, assuming the syncros are out.



Any other tests I should run? Any ideas?



Thanks again for all the help!

-Chris



I live in Sunnyvale, CA.. close to San Jose for purposes of getting together or shipping a large part like a transmission.]]> Another end of an era... http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/128016/another-end-of-an-era- Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:01:48 +0000 Browniepetersen 128016@/forum/discussions Gas prices http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/127013/gas-prices Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:16:50 +0000 hudsontech 127013@/forum/discussions
Country's going to hell in a wheelbarrow!!! - but at least we can afford it!!! :D



Hudsonly,

Alex Burr

Memphis, TN

http://hetclub.org/burr]]> Cars and scrap http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/126740/cars-and-scrap Thu, 27 May 2010 02:03:56 +0000 faustmb 126740@/forum/discussions


Same guy also told me that he pulled the original motor out of an Italia that used to be in that area, and that he saved the block for years before letting it finally go to scrap as well. I forget where that Italia ended up...



Bummer, but I guess you can't save everything, although you wouldn't know it looking at my house:D]]> Making Front Fender from scratch http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/125198/making-front-fender-from-scratch Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:04:31 +0000 mrsbojigger 125198@/forum/discussions [ATTACH]8180[/ATTACH]

Subject:
Metalshapers Gathering in Granbury Texas

Message:
There will be an informal Gathering of those that are interested in metal shaping in Granbury Texas on May 15th. We will finish working on the motorcycle tank that was started in January, starting to build a front fender from scratch, some work/instruction on the e-wheel, your small project if you have one and just some good old armchair sharing of metal shaping information.

Our host will be at Jason Ferguson’s shop/Texas Bike Works. The address is 1208 Fall Creek Granbury Tex 76049. For a map showing this location see: http://texasbikeworks.com/googlemap.htm
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 Jason’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 and having mucho fun!]]> Check out this cool custom from '48 http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/125415/check-out-this-cool-custom-from-03948 Sun, 02 May 2010 00:09:47 +0000 RL Chilton 125415@/forum/discussions http://www.thecoolist.com/1948-buick-streamliner-by-norman-e-timbs/

VERY cool looking Buick. What a find (found in the desert in 2002) and restored by Dave Crouse. Will be attending the 2010 Concours d'Elegance, but not sure which one . . . probably Pebble Beach.]]> What wheels will fit a 1949 Hudson? http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/125423/what-wheels-will-fit-a-1949-hudson Sun, 02 May 2010 02:26:33 +0000 gr8race 125423@/forum/discussions
Zane Feitshans, Chesterton IN]]> Why join a car club? http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/124204/why-join-a-car-club Sun, 11 Apr 2010 22:57:16 +0000 Browniepetersen 124204@/forum/discussions


While there I had a soon to retire-new to the hobby, gentleman ask me the question: "Why should I join a car club? It gave me a moment for pause... Over the years I have been a member of several clubs. I have belonged to the oldest car club in Utah since 1959 (Bonnevills Rod and Custom) that other than put on a great car show each September, does nothing. I have been a member of a Chevy club (VCCA) for 35 plus years and a somewhat new member of the HET (10 years). It was a good thing that the HET Club came into my life because if not; I would have had nothing to tell him. There are the standard reasons: friends, resources, parts sources, research for knowledge and pride of ownership but other than that how do you answer this question?]]> Is it important to win a trophy? http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/124675/is-it-important-to-win-a-trophy Sun, 18 Apr 2010 02:24:44 +0000 Browniepetersen 124675@/forum/discussions