Street Rods Discussions on Classic Car Forum

Street Rods Discussions on Classic Car Forum http://www.classiccar.com/forum/categories/street-rods/p21/feed.rss Wed, 22 May 13 21:24:40 +0000 Street Rods Discussions on Classic Car Forum en-CA '48 Kustom Sled from Australia http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/30701/03948-kustom-sled-from-australia Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:38:11 +0000 jsrail 30701@/forum/discussions
Chaz, check this one out, it was a 4 door turned 2 door.

He's even had "Hudson" painted on the valve covers, which I was considering trying to put small metal Hudson on my Vette covers. This one runs a 454 BBC.

It has some features well out of my price range, like scooped rear fenders, but it sooooo swweeeettt!!!!

Should be a darker color with ghost flames though!

I tried the website but couldn't find any pics to download. Maybe someone better than can do it, but the website probably sdoesn't allow it anyway. For you rodders, even buying the magazine this issue is worth it.

Jay]]> WTN Articles Needed!!!!! http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/30346/wtn-articles-needed Tue, 22 Aug 2006 23:49:44 +0000 jsrail 30346@/forum/discussions
"Okay guys, lets see about getting some articles together. Sam, if you are reading this, how is your editorial staff? If we can put some paragraphs together, can your staff make them into a sensible coherent article? Most of us are writing deficient and couldn't write an article if we tried. Or we are only beginning our projects.

Or maybe those of you who have done some of your own websites might like to contribute some words and pics from your web pages as a start?"

I think there is probably alot of great info and tips relating to Hudson rodding or customizing out there and it has been stated that if we get some of this together, they will print it in the WTN. I like some of the WTN, but would like to see some articles on modifieds and tips and tricks in the mag. As I stated above, maybe some of you who have already set-up your own websites with narrative and pics could get something together for an article for the WTN. You could focus on one item only, saving others for future articles. I'm sure the WTN staff could do some grammatical editing for those of us without great writing skills. My car is not ready for major steps yet, but maybe I could write some on "why you don't buy a stepdown out of the Northeast sight unseen!"

I think we could get more exposure for customizers in the Club and attract more potential members if we could do some of this.

Jay]]> Remember This Car? Why build when you can Buy @ 1/2 the Price http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/30007/remember-this-car-why-build-when-you-can-buy-12-the-price Sun, 13 Aug 2006 05:10:57 +0000 rambos_ride 30007@/forum/discussions
http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/8/9/85252489.htm

Seems like a good price - any takers!

]]> Wheels Something to Think About... http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/29037/wheels-something-to-think-about- Wed, 26 Jul 2006 03:17:06 +0000 rambos_ride 29037@/forum/discussions
Q, Has anyone run an aluminum wheel within the confines of having the skirts on and without other significant mods? If so what type of wheel was it?

But...wouldnt these look cool with a Moon Disc Center?

and just a little icing on the cake...17.5 lbs each :eek: AMAZING! Add some carbon fibre disc brakes - then really see what the Hudson could do!

"The Dymag carbon/magnesium wheels have nearly half as much rotational inertia as forged aluminum wheels," says company founder Warren Mosler. "And, of course, pursuant to our imperative for total performance, the large savings in unsprung weight improves handling and ride qualities as well as our already extreme acceleration, braking and cornering."

]]> Smooth Rear Bumper http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/29599/smooth-rear-bumper Fri, 04 Aug 2006 14:03:59 +0000 52 kahuna 29599@/forum/discussions
Terry]]> Custom 1940 Hudson Pickup - on Ebay - http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/29676/custom-1940-hudson-pickup-on-ebay- Sun, 06 Aug 2006 16:19:05 +0000 46HudsonPU 29676@/forum/discussions
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-1940-hudson-pick-up-1940-hudson-pickup-rat-rod-phatty-flames_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6472QQihZ014QQitemZ330015395064QQrdZ1

]]> 51 Hudson 2dr Project For Hot-Rod http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/29279/51-hudson-2dr-project-for-hot-rod Sun, 30 Jul 2006 16:11:33 +0000 rambos_ride 29279@/forum/discussions

http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/4/5/84629045.htm]]> Modified 1936 Hudson Sedan - on Ebay - http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/29063/modified-1936-hudson-sedan-on-ebay- Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:20:24 +0000 46HudsonPU 29063@/forum/discussions http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Packard-Hudson-Terraplane-1936-Hudson-Terraplane-SB-Chevy-Street-Rod-Custom-36_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6389QQihZ009QQitemZ190013117454QQrdZ1

Notice the headlights? Looks like the brackets are just flat metal, bolted to the side of the nose!

Looks like it has airconditioning... (well, at least the compressor). Another look at those headlight brackets (lower left)...

No air vents showing here, but the picture is a bit dark...

]]> Hot Rod Potential Hudson on other forum http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/28895/hot-rod-potential-hudson-on-other-forum Sun, 23 Jul 2006 02:03:45 +0000 junkcarfann 28895@/forum/discussions MoPar heavy duty rear axle that can handle up to 450 Horsepower.

I put the axle in the car for the gear ratio (3:55), so it is like new. But that axle will fit all Hudson cars and pickups from 1937 to 1947.]]> Modified '46 Hudson Pickup - on Ebay - http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/28513/modified-03946-hudson-pickup-on-ebay- Mon, 17 Jul 2006 18:22:30 +0000 46HudsonPU 28513@/forum/discussions
I moved it from another thread -

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-HUDSON-PICKUP-1946-OTHER-MAKES-1946-HUDSON-STREET-ROD-PICKUP_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6472QQihZ002QQitemZ120007901258QQrdZ1

Here it is on another site - $32,900 OBO.
http://www.hotrodhotline.com/classifieds/classifieds.php?a=2&b=10354]]> "Wicked" Little Hudson - http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/28590/wicked-little-hudson- Tue, 18 Jul 2006 15:52:47 +0000 46HudsonPU 28590@/forum/discussions http://www.hotrodhotline.com/classifieds/classifieds.php?a=2&b=9866

]]> An yone know of a Hudson/Caddy 500 combo? http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/25260/an-yone-know-of-a-hudsoncaddy-500-combo Sat, 03 Jun 2006 13:16:04 +0000 mooney 25260@/forum/discussions

Herb in PA]]> 327 in 51 pacemaker http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/28165/327-in-51-pacemaker Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:15:20 +0000 rdmontez 28165@/forum/discussions Wanted:photos Of Custom Hudsons http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/27556/wantedphotos-of-custom-hudsons Sun, 02 Jul 2006 10:48:43 +0000 51ROB 27556@/forum/discussions
THANKS ROBERT

shellrobert@bigpond.com]]> nashville goodguys event http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/27108/nashville-goodguys-event Mon, 26 Jun 2006 01:32:54 +0000 billjharris 27108@/forum/discussions "Make a Wish" & 1932 Essex Custom http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/27603/make-a-wish-1932-essex-custom Mon, 03 Jul 2006 10:49:31 +0000 46HudsonPU 27603@/forum/discussions

MT46 Hudson wrote:

Looks like I might get to meet a few Hudroders at the Goodguys show .We wont be bringing my 46 as I have spent the last four months working on a Make A Wish 54 Chevy PU. Very rewarding work and will show it at the local race track and all Flathead Valley car show on July 1 weekend. See ya there.
Sonny

Sonny's been working hard! Here's that truck that is mentioned above, and the happy owner -

Sonny also sent along some pictures of the 32 Essex he built -

]]> Another Pacemaker Update......really!!!! http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/27304/another-pacemaker-update-really Thu, 29 Jun 2006 02:19:10 +0000 jsrail 27304@/forum/discussions

Here's the donor sitting at Al Saffrahn's yard. We spent this morning stripping all the parts off he wanted. Managed to get it all done before it really got hot! When we stopped it was only 100 degrees in the shade @ 11:00am!

The driver's side.........

Here's the worst spot. A kink in the roofline above the driver's door. The jamb looked alright with the door installed, but the roofline is going to need some work, I may have to cut a section from my car the weld in place here.

Jay]]> 1952 Custom Hornet - on Ebay - http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/27320/1952-custom-hornet-on-ebay- Thu, 29 Jun 2006 11:52:40 +0000 46HudsonPU 27320@/forum/discussions http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-hudson-hornet-runs-tranny-needs-work-lowered-custom-grill-rewired_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6472QQihZ002QQitemZ120002856178QQrdZ1

From the side in this picture it looks like it has "buck teeth" & "google eyes" -

]]> GOODGUYS Puyallup WA event http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/26946/goodguys-puyallup-wa-event Fri, 23 Jun 2006 15:46:04 +0000 MikeWA 26946@/forum/discussions My new and first rat rod Hudson :-) http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/22706/my-new-and-first-rat-rod-hudson- Mon, 24 Apr 2006 20:02:48 +0000 mooney 22706@/forum/discussions

HELLO Custom Hudson World, I'm coming in

Hope to chat with everyone eventually here and here's a picture of my impulse buy:

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/6587/img0681sz.jpg

L8R,

Herb Mooney

Dillsburg, PA]]> GOODGUYS nasnville tenn event http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/26664/goodguys-nasnville-tenn-event Tue, 20 Jun 2006 21:30:25 +0000 billjharris 26664@/forum/discussions
I am and I hope to see some Hudsons/essex/terraplane originals and street-rods there.]]> 1950 Hudson 'Custom' - on Ebay - http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/23976/1950-hudson-039custom039-on-ebay- Thu, 11 May 2006 15:40:47 +0000 46HudsonPU 23976@/forum/discussions http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-KUSTOM-RAT-ROD-KUSTOM-HUDSON_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6472QQitemZ4639583017QQrdZ1

]]> Leaf Removal http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/25848/leaf-removal Sun, 11 Jun 2006 22:40:35 +0000 jsrail 25848@/forum/discussions
So how many and which leaves should I remove? I can't see them now as the leaf packs are all wrapped and undercoated!

And a side thought...........when I go with the 4 link, should I use chrome or powder coated arms? Its gonna be a daily driver and see alot of miles, so my thinking is the chrome would end up looking bad, and therefore, not worth the extra money. If its powder coated they won't looks so bad after awhile?

Oh, if only I could win the Powerball!

Jay]]> Suspension Rant: http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/25988/suspension-rant Tue, 13 Jun 2006 02:13:11 +0000 rambos_ride 25988@/forum/discussions center]

Here's something I really don't understand...Suspension changes...I know that the tech has changed in 50 years but it Seems to me like most people just look for something that will fit or is pre fabricated without any consideration for the differences in ride height, weight, weight distribution, or geometry between the "donor" and the Hudson. (donor here means new or used parts...)

For instance everyone just looks for a shock that bolts on and fits regardless of what car that shock was made for. That newer car could be +-200-1000+- lbs different in weight - let alone width, ride height, weight distribution, and basic stock handling charateristics

So Is a something like a Mustang II Suspension really a lateral swap for handling improvements - or just convienant? * Last time I drove a Mustang it was a lot different than driving a Cadillac...

At the least I beleive a "donor" car should match in size and weight/weight distribution and basic handling characteristics as closely as possible.

So if anyone is interested...my plan is to have new springs made front and rear to the ride height I want (Jay-note: thats 'ride height' not "parked height"

) and it will be based upon the actual running vehicle weight when completed - not what I think it is - and not what the owners states (too many mechanical and fabrication changes - I'm actually thinking the 49 will come in lighter than factory specs...)

Same goes for the shocks - rather than spend $100.00 and change for off the shelf "wonder what it really fits" shocks I will have some built for around $250.00 that AGAIN will be based upon the actual running vehicle weight when complete - not what I think it is - and not what the owners states - AND the shocks will either be adjustable or set to the handling preference I prefer.

All told I should be into all new springs and shocks - made specifically for the application for well under 1k!

So there you go - Let's get a discussion rolling and see I can learn something new! (like maybe how to typo...) ]]> Step Down Rear End Widths http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/25538/step-down-rear-end-widths Wed, 07 Jun 2006 03:51:08 +0000 jsrail 25538@/forum/discussions
Does this seem to jive with other's measurements?

I have heard nothing regarding the Hudson Dana axle conversion yet (I emailed the Stude guy doing the research, but no response), and am now leaning more towards just getting a custom made Ford 9" (My MII uses the Ford 5 x 4.5 bolt pattern). Here is a website I found on custom built rear ends http://www.9inchfloater.com/index.asp . Take a look and tell me what you guys think. I don't need a racing rear end, but something to handle the SBC I'm running. Currie just seems to be very expensive (around $2,400) and this website seems to have them complete with pumkin for around $1,200 to $1,700. Yes, Currie uses Wildwood disc brakes and they can weld your spring pads exactly how the original is set up (hence a higher cost and you must ship them your original rear end). But I'm thinking more and more about a 4-link set-up w/ airbags, so I don't end up changing it later down the road.

Open for discussion gentlemen................

Thanks.....Jay]]> IHRA "Drag Strip" for sale - on Ebay - http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/25633/ihra-drag-strip-for-sale-on-ebay- Thu, 08 Jun 2006 12:54:17 +0000 46HudsonPU 25633@/forum/discussions http://cgi.ebay.com/IHRA-TRACK-FOR-SALE-OWN-A-PIECE-OF-RACING-HISTORY_W0QQitemZ4468187662QQihZ001QQcategoryZ15825QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem]]> Any hotrod Hudson's @ West Reg Meet? http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/25586/any-hotrod-hudson039s-west-reg-meet Wed, 07 Jun 2006 20:57:10 +0000 52 kahuna 25586@/forum/discussions

Terry]]> 41-47 Hudson Driveshaft Needed! http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/25150/41-47-hudson-driveshaft-needed Thu, 01 Jun 2006 12:02:26 +0000 46HudsonPU 25150@/forum/discussions WANTED/NEEDED!

I need a good driveshaft (not bent, dented or damaged) from a 1941-1947 Hudson car with a standard transmission - without overdrive. I am planning to install an overdrive transmission in the "Blue Goose" (see avatar), and will need a driveshaft that I can have shortened.

Can't really use the pickup's existing driveshaft - it is tapered, and not easily modified.

If you have a spare driveshaft you are willing to part with (or know of someone who does), please email me. I am in the Baltimore, Maryland area, within reasonable driving distance to areas of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia or West Virginia.

If not within driving distance, I would be more than happy to pay reasonable shipping charges.

As always, thank you for your consideration -

]]> 48-49 Pieces Wanted for Customization http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/24509/48-49-pieces-wanted-for-customization Sat, 20 May 2006 02:45:02 +0000 rambos_ride 24509@/forum/discussions
1 - Dashboard, I only need the main shell and not anything else - and I will be cutting it up so if that's a problem don't sell it to me

2 - Entire upper rear seat from a Commodore. Should be 3 pieces 1-left, 1-right and 1-center flip down console - and I will be cutting them up so if that's a problem don't sell it to me

[A Long Time Ago someone on the forum had a center rear console section but I didn't have the cash...maybe you still have it and the other 2 pieces?]

Anyway - that's it for now and no hurry...yet...]]> hudson parts for sale http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/24977/hudson-parts-for-sale Sun, 28 May 2006 13:36:50 +0000 24977@/forum/discussions
- an original outside sun visor

- two removable side mudguards (has to be removed to change wheels)

- petrol door

- dashboard door with Hudson emblem

- immacualte Hudson 1951 folder

- Hudson group parts catalogue

If you are interested in one of these items let me know. I can send you pictures of everything you are interested in.

Regards lubeck@worldonline.nl]]>