Street Rods Discussions on Classic Car Forum http://www.classiccar.com/forum/categories/street-rods/feed.rss Sun, 19 May 13 21:21:01 +0000 Street Rods Discussions on Classic Car Forum en-CA '28 essex Sedan http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/128606/03928-essex-sedan Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:27:52 +0000 28essexNQS 128606@/forum/discussions


S-10 Blazer 4WD rear end



4 wheel disc brakes



Heidt's front



More pix to come.

Any comments or suggestions are welcome.

Dan]]> Ford Dual Master Cyl for '30'40's Hudson (Safety Upgrade) http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/46320/ford-dual-master-cyl-for-0393003940039s-hudson-safety-upgrade Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:19:11 +0000 Ol racer 46320@/forum/discussions
If anyone is interested Rather than cutting holes in the firewall for a dual cyl and swing pedal, I am installing a '72 Ford Torino (drum brake) dual master cyl #10-1519 (Advance Auto) onto the '37 to '47 Hudson under floor brake pedal assy by doing the following...Cutting a 1/4" mild steel plate 3 3/4 H X 5 1/2 W, countersinking 3 perimeter holes using button head (flush) allen bolts (to retain the adapter onto the original Hudson pedal bracket), then hole sawing a 1 3/4' center hole and drilling one hole on the left & right side of the adapter to bolt on the wider flange Torino cyl.

The Master Cyl comes with a new push rod that needs shortened to aprx 4 1/8" .The stock clevises will need re-adjusted for pedal height. The mechanical rear brake feature can still be retained if desired. (If you dont want to make an adapter you can buy one from ECI Inc.) (www.ecihotrodbrakes.com). Its Listed for old Fords, but the Hudson Master cyl is identical.

Naturally you need to seperate your front & rear lines and if Disc are utilized the Master would be a different number. Addittionally, I discovered the larger Hornet 11 x 2/ 1/4 front brakes hubs & back pl;ates will interchange with swapping one brg race/cone providing greater braking.]]> What Pertronic to use in a 37 Terra http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/163017/what-pertronic-to-use-in-a-37-terra Wed, 01 May 2013 13:25:29 +0000 barrysweet52 163017@/forum/discussions Do I need to keep the firewall support braces? http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/160981/do-i-need-to-keep-the-firewall-support-braces Mon, 06 Aug 2012 21:39:45 +0000 50Commodore 160981@/forum/discussions
Dan ]]> '37 Hudson '8' Cpe Project http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/119359/03937-hudson-0398039-cpe-project Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:32:59 +0000 Ol racer 119359@/forum/discussions
I began St Rodding an elegant '37 Hudson '8' Cpe last fall (to pass time until my new Hornet Drag Motor is machined after finding an unrepairable water leak in my last motor just built), then I plan to take a break to assemble & install the new motor in my Stepdown Racer.

I always thought about chopping one of these but hate to destroy the originality, so I stripped the body and had it softly sandblasted, repaired, and painted in Hot Rod Black Sealer (for now). This car came from Jim Wildrick and was'nt real bad. Jim was nice enough to woodgrain the dash & mouldings for me. So far, I have installed the following updates....

Installed Bronco XL Trip Speedometer, all 12V Instruments into original cluster, Narrowed 9" Ford Traction Loc Rear, dissembled, lubed, & re-arched the rear leaf springs with nylon sliders, then Installed Lowering Blocks, Bronco rear Sway Bar, and Lakewood Ladder Bars. Additionally, I had bumpers rechromed, fuel tank ReNewed, installed an Impala Tilt Wheel & P/B Pedal Assy, bent a Roll Bar to 'bolt in', and currently installing a 2000 Bonneville Power Seat to the original Hudson 'swivel' bracket.

Next, I will begin on the front end... I have a Pr of Carrerra Coil Over Shock/Springs, and Monti Carlo Rack & Pinion to install onto the straight Axle eliminating the leaf springs or Torque Arms (TBD). Attached are a few pictures as it comes together ...]]> Super Charged Hornet 6 ! http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/157863/super-charged-hornet-6- Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:55:03 +0000 Ol racer 157863@/forum/discussions Butch Smith has been building a modified Hornet Motor the past few yrs with Billet Stroker Crank, Large valves, Isky Cam, Randy Maas T/Chain&, Clifford Head, Spring Trans Adapter, Custom Built Headers, etc, for his '46 Hudson Cpe that Butch has owned forever.

The Chassis has 4 wheel Discs, Ford 9' rear, and top shelf all the way, but the large Blower is destined to be the 'Ultimate Hornet Power plant' Thanks to Rich Thompson of the 'Hudson Boys' for machining the Head, and fabricating the manifold, Pullys, adaptor, and Blower drive assenbly,....

[/b][/u]Belive it or not, This Motor Combo is for a St Rod!!! However, with Butch's Drag Race Background a 'Fun Run' (or two) may become a reality......TBD]]> 1953 Coupe http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/162753/1953-coupe Fri, 29 Mar 2013 01:53:50 +0000 bigboy308 162753@/forum/discussions
http://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/3675131339.html

Might be a good starter for someone---]]> Throttle Body on a Hudson http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/162679/throttle-body-on-a-hudson Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:05:52 +0000 SuperDave 162679@/forum/discussions I think I read a thread about this a long time ago, but couldn't find anything on a search.
It looks like an easy and cheap ..conversion..To put a GM V6 throttle body on a stepdown six. A whole used car could be bought for what the aftermarket stuff would cost.. Considering I will have 12 volts.And my labor is cheap!
Any ideas?]]> Another Terraplane St Rod http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/160172/another-terraplane-st-rod Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:25:26 +0000 Ol racer 160172@/forum/discussions Just found another '37 Terraplane under construction. Dont have a good picture yet but just practicing Posting.This car is Chevy Power with a lot of interesting updates....]]> External Sunvisor 52 Pacemaker http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/160897/external-sunvisor-52-pacemaker Tue, 24 Jul 2012 02:12:30 +0000 THEHUD 160897@/forum/discussions cheers Darren]]> '37 Terraplane Slant Back http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/160876/03937-terraplane-slant-back Sat, 21 Jul 2012 22:27:09 +0000 Ol racer 160876@/forum/discussions Seen a rare 1937 Terraplane 2 Door Sdn 'Slant Back' today that has been under construction for several yrs and very near completion. Its a very meticulous & detailed build with many unique features. It has a 350 Chevy & 350 Trans with Ford 9" Rear. Below are a few pictures]]> Need a 37 Terraplane engine and rear end http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/162241/need-a-37-terraplane-engine-and-rear-end Mon, 21 Jan 2013 02:58:16 +0000 frank spring 162241@/forum/discussions 308 Hudson Engine http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/80256/308-hudson-engine Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:41:43 +0000 billjharris 80256@/forum/discussions


308 HUDSON ENGINE fairly complete, missing generator/the engine has the TWIN H DUAL CARB set-up I am asking $2000.00 for the engine, I will listen to all reasonable offers/the engine does not run and does not turn. I will separate the TWIN H carb set-up from the engine and part the rest of the engine out if it does not sell complete.]]> My 1937 Hudson Terraplane http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/161842/my-1937-hudson-terraplane Sun, 25 Nov 2012 19:26:24 +0000 Disciplemgaolcom 161842@/forum/discussions Hudson 308 header flanges http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/151236/hudson-308-header-flanges Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:02:37 +0000 hudsonjet 151236@/forum/discussions NZhra Nationals http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/160887/nzhra-nationals Sun, 22 Jul 2012 15:29:12 +0000 essexcoupe3131 160887@/forum/discussions just took the old girl to our 50th National NZHRA Show in Auckland this week end in conjunction with the week of speed show
Managed to get a second place in the Stock Modified Coupe bracket
there were 71 world class cars on display including the John Reid Roadster that did extremely well in the States at all your National shows I believe it got a place at Sema and Good Guys, not too bad for a country down under
had a fully polished Keith Black Engine in it
Mike]]> 34 Coupe Progress http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/106472/34-coupe-progress Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:54:42 +0000 dustymaxhudson 106472@/forum/discussions v8 swap with original trans http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/160663/v8-swap-with-original-trans Sat, 16 Jun 2012 17:30:55 +0000 my48hudson 160663@/forum/discussions
interested in putting a v8 in 48 hudson. has anyone done this using the original 3spd trans? which motor did you use? any info appreciated!]]> Brad's 52 Hornet Sedan Build Thread http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/144567/brad039s-52-hornet-sedan-build-thread Tue, 10 May 2011 23:50:05 +0000 Snailslayer 144567@/forum/discussions
I set out to find a 52 Hornet last year to use as a family commuter for summer months, and to have a car that was big enough, and safe enough to haul myself, wife and toddler to car shows or other functions. I chose 52 as I like interior color and style, the body style, trim and running gear the best of the stepdowns. A 4 door was the chose becsue of price, user friendliness to tote a family around in and I never really understood why coupes are more sought after in the first place.

Heres some pics of the car when I bought it and drove it home about 100 miles last October.

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$4000 w/ 53 Jet motor with Twin H & 3 spd w/OD
$3500 without
Price negotiable
Send PM or call 301-807-7428


Kevin C.]]> Quiet on the street rod side of the street http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/160608/quiet-on-the-street-rod-side-of-the-street Fri, 08 Jun 2012 01:23:12 +0000 essexcoupe3131 160608@/forum/discussions 1954 Hudson Hornet Coupe Street Rod Craigslist http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/158850/1954-hudson-hornet-coupe-street-rod-craigslist Sun, 11 Mar 2012 05:39:05 +0000 ralpie 158850@/forum/discussions 1954 HUDSON HORNET STREET ROD FOR SALE - $18500
(Saint Petersburg, Florida)

Link to Craigslist posting
Date: 2012-03-09, 11:37PM EST
Reply to: thvc6-2894201315@sale.craigslist.org


FOR SALE :::::::: Beautiful All Custom 1954 HUDSON HORNET . Color : Egg Plant Purple metallic with Tasteful Ghost Flames . Boyds wheels all the way around and Shaved door handles and trunck handle . Remote control door opening . Recessed radio antenna . The top looks like it was Chopped ,, BUT ,, It has NOT been Chopped . It has that Cool Led sled look from the factory . It has Comfortible White Tuck and Roll Upholstery and a Mint condition Dash with Tons of Beautiful Chrome . In the glove compartment , You will find a State of the art SONY AM / FM Stereo and CD player ,,,, Also ,, Remote controlled. It has a Custom Steering wheel that is made of Billit Aluminum AND it is half covered in the same white leather as the seats . Out in the engine compartment ,,, it has a Stock - HIGH PERFORMANCE - Flathead TWIN - H -POWER Straight in line 6 Cylinder Engine ,,, And Flow Master Mufflers. It has a MEAN - TOUGH Sound about it and the Whole engine has been completely Re Done ,, So it is like Brand New !! It runs Awesome and it gets Tons of Attention at the local car shows !! It has won MANY Trophies ,,As well as Top honor trphies too ! These HUDSON HORNETS were the Original BAD BOYS of Daytona !!! Back in the Day -- With their low center of gravity and the Powerful - TWIN H POWER Engines that they had installed in them at the HUDSON Factory. They were REALLY hard to beat !!! This car is a REALLY RARE CAR !!!! You Just Don't see HUDSON HORNETS too often Any more . At the car Shows ,, You see LOTS of all of the other cars like MERCS - FORDS - CHEVYS ETC. But these are far and few between !!!!!! Don't miss out on your chance to own Something Really Different and C O O L !! This Awesome led sled can be yours for Only $ 18,500 Dollars OBO . Hope You enjoy the pics ,,, I can send more to your Email address . I am Located in Saint Petersburg , Florida . Call Me for any Questions ,, My number is : 727-479-9863 ,,, Ask for ROYCE or BETTY THANKS !!!!


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This gave me an idea. Hey "Ron P", how about lambo doors on your twenty-nine?:D]]> new rat rod project http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/80749/new-rat-rod-project Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:47:49 +0000 bent metal 80749@/forum/discussions

She's about 80% there, it's a 1927 Essex. By the way, I'm just kidding about the rat rod stuff.:D Anyone have one of these? My Dad needs some info and a few parts.:)]]> My 39 Hudson Six - After 6 yrs Just gonna drive it http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/136546/my-39-hudson-six-after-6-yrs-just-gonna-drive-it Fri, 12 Nov 2010 07:45:21 +0000 39Fudson 136546@/forum/discussions New to form my SR terraplane http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/160224/new-to-form-my-sr-terraplane Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:58:54 +0000 terra37ptdnet 160224@/forum/discussions