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Street Rods Discussions on Classic Car Forum http://www.classiccar.com/forum/categories/street-rods/p24/feed.rss Fri, 24 May 13 00:42:20 +0000 Street Rods Discussions on Classic Car Forum en-CA '47 Hudson Pickup Street Rod - 'for sale' again... http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/15464/03947-hudson-pickup-street-rod-039for-sale039-again- Fri, 16 Dec 2005 14:29:38 +0000 46HudsonPU 15464@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3354&highlight=Pickup

Hemmings Advertisement -
http://www.hemmings.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/classifieds.cardetail/id/2286126/xfa_returnpage/classifieds.carsearch-make-Hudson/

Pictures -
http://www.xanga.com/chevywagon51

Update - According to the owner, it is not the same truck... A second look indicates that the colors on the truck are slightly different, and 'reversed'.

Here's the one that was on Ebay -

]]> '36 Hudson http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/13458/03936-hudson Mon, 14 Nov 2005 04:26:58 +0000 springspeeddemon 13458@/forum/discussions webers http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/13826/webers Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:47:07 +0000 rodder 13826@/forum/discussions 'Old School' 1951 Pacemaker 'Lead Sled' - on Ebay - http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/14705/039old-school039-1951-pacemaker-039lead-sled039-on-ebay- Sat, 03 Dec 2005 14:04:32 +0000 46HudsonPU 14705@/forum/discussions http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-Pacemaker-Coupe-1951-Hudson-Pacemaker-Streetrod-Leadsled_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6472QQitemZ4595122969QQrdZ1

]]> Ebay 49 Commodore 2dr http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/15267/ebay-49-commodore-2dr Tue, 13 Dec 2005 04:14:59 +0000 rambos_ride 15267@/forum/discussions
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1949-HUDSON-COMMODORE-COUPE-MERCURY-LOOK-A-LIKE-RAT-ROD_W0QQitemZ4597476032QQcategoryZ6472QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

]]> Difficulty Chasing Down Parts???? http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/15202/difficulty-chasing-down-parts Mon, 12 Dec 2005 04:02:52 +0000 jsrail 15202@/forum/discussions

http://www.classiccar.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=1807&password=&sort=1&cat=500&page=1

Jay :-)

]]> 50 Flathead "Not Wanted" http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/15036/50-flathead-not-wanted Fri, 09 Dec 2005 16:02:05 +0000 jsrail 15036@/forum/discussions

I am in the process of rodding my 50 Pacemaker. I do not need the flathead, tranny, or drivemaster unit. Its a matching number motor, but isn't going to do me much good. Anyone want to make an offer? I'm a diet pepsi addict! lol I'd like to see it go to someone who could really use it (maybe its their first car and they don't have alot of money) and isn't just stock piling them. It supposedly (according to the guy I bought it from) has 2 or 3 broken head bolts (they have been left in the head so I'm not sure which ones are busted off. It has brackets for a GM alternator and a/c compressor (also have. but probably no good) and the aftermarket a/c unit inside. Car sat non-running for 10 years, but in a garage. I am keeping the dash switch for the drivemaster tough.....I'll use it to operate something.

Just as a side question.......I have rust thru on the front splash of the front fenders were they turn down behind the front bumper. Can one get replacement pieces for the fenders or do you have to repair the fenders as is? I see that there seems to be a different piece to the lower front section of the front bumpers, but mine was repainted and the seam was filled in.

Jay]]> Drivelines - One or Two Piece???? http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/14378/drivelines-one-or-two-piece Mon, 28 Nov 2005 19:07:32 +0000 jsrail 14378@/forum/discussions

Jay]]> Model Hudson Old School http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/14687/model-hudson-old-school Sat, 03 Dec 2005 04:03:17 +0000 Heart Of Texas 14687@/forum/discussions

]]> Score! Thanks JSRail for the Link! http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/14671/score-thanks-jsrail-for-the-link Fri, 02 Dec 2005 19:00:02 +0000 rambos_ride 14671@/forum/discussions
I had been to the site before but never looked around.

They have a forum called Hot Rod Art and a guy in Spain that goes by the user name Malc does some nice line art drawings so I posted a 4dr Commodore ad out there last night and this morning this is what I was pleased to find!

I know - no bumpers, etc...! But close enough to do some playing around in Photoshop for colors and layouts.

This was the first Hudson anyone ever asked him to do. I'm sure you guys with the 2doors could ping him with a good side view picture and he would fix you up right!

Please! If you like these images make sure you go out and give the guy some props as they are free to use but don't try and make any money off this guys hard work!

If you are someone who wants a higher quality profile concept art done this person may be able to do it for pennies on the dollar...

Enjoy!]]> Hudson Radio http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/14774/hudson-radio Sun, 04 Dec 2005 22:51:14 +0000 billjharris 14774@/forum/discussions 34 hudson pictures http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/14590/34-hudson-pictures Thu, 01 Dec 2005 15:53:49 +0000 Rodbcda 14590@/forum/discussions Fuel Injection on a '308'? http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/14482/fuel-injection-on-a-039308039 Wed, 30 Nov 2005 13:51:35 +0000 46HudsonPU 14482@/forum/discussions
I understand that Clifford Performance has 'kits' for this type of thing... I don't recall having seen any threads on doing something like this, but may be mistaken. (It is said a person's memory is the second thing to 'go' with age, can't remember what the first item was...:rolleyes: ).]]> Hot Rod How to & suppliers web site http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/14567/hot-rod-how-to-suppliers-web-site Thu, 01 Dec 2005 04:17:37 +0000 arionrjw 14567@/forum/discussions

http://www.hotrodders.com/ an interesting web site]]> 34 Hudson 8 http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/14544/34-hudson-8 Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:57:53 +0000 Rodbcda 14544@/forum/discussions 49C8.Com 1 Year Old and Getting Bigger! http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/14351/49c8-com-1-year-old-and-getting-bigger Mon, 28 Nov 2005 09:01:32 +0000 rambos_ride 14351@/forum/discussions Website Progress:

Woohoo it's 49c8.Com's 1 year Anniversary!

600mb of pictures and growing!

2096 unique (and counting) page hits on the homepage alone - and the web site has never formally been registered with any search service! This is in part thanks to you folks on the forum frequenting the site and passing the url along - but also to many other Hudson lovers around the world...surfing the internet trying to find any information on our beloved cars.

I know it's the "World Wide Web" and all but its been fun getting emails from people around the world who have found the site just stumbling around out there!

Just last night I got an email from a guy in Sweden who just bought a 1950 Commodore...

Something old is something new...

Per some user requests I put together a "Custom How To" -> "Trunk Pan" page that basically takes and outlines why I did what the heck I did and how I did it.

This solution wouldn't work for anyone trying to retain the original trunk/fuel tank location - but turned out well enough to warrant the page.

Sorry there aren't any pictures of the actual fabrication work like you would see in "Street Rodder" but I can't take pictures during fabrication 'cause I need both hands and Rambo has no opposable thumbs to operate the camera:D

I also added just a few pictures here and there on other noted pages that I ran across that weren't posted before.

As far as progress on the 49 ...

Brrrr....it been a rainy cold month here in the pacific northwest and between the weather and the seemingly ever present "personal budget shortfall" - seems I haven't had the motivation to get outside and finish the remaining bullet points before going to media blasting and they are..

Money for the blasters (600-800.00):rolleyes:
Finish fit and weld and cleanup of the passenger front floor board (I just finished the drivers side but no pictures yet...)
Finish fit and adjustment of Cadillac Trunk pulldown - about 2 hours left on this one. Details should be in the next website update.
Remove remaining brake lines, gas lines, brackets that will not remain.
1 spot on the roof and rear interior floor pan that require some shrinking with a torch (this I'll do at the body shop on the trailer as it will eventually be towed to media blasting - someday...maybe...)

A big THANKS TO ALL of you who have visited the site and especially those who have given me feedback on what works and doesn't work for you - keep it coming!

]]> Total loss in Fire http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/14096/total-loss-in-fire Thu, 24 Nov 2005 16:53:04 +0000 hemiEssex 14096@/forum/discussions Modified '46 Hudson Pickup - on Ebay - http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/13784/modified-03946-hudson-pickup-on-ebay- Sun, 20 Nov 2005 23:06:34 +0000 46HudsonPU 13784@/forum/discussions http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1946-Hudson-Pick-up_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6737QQitemZ4592141159QQrdZ1

Not quite sure what to say about this... Looks like the cab has been extended, and there are major chages to the grille & front end, and it looks like the bed has been shortened as well.

I'm not too impressed with this one...]]> customizing and street-rodding a step-down http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/14210/customizing-and-street-rodding-a-step-down Sat, 26 Nov 2005 02:49:00 +0000 billjharris 14210@/forum/discussions
www.egbertsstreetrods.com/hudson]]> Rear end for a 46 Hudson?? http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/14263/rear-end-for-a-46-hudson Sun, 27 Nov 2005 00:04:03 +0000 jr38special 14263@/forum/discussions rear end gear ratio http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/13981/rear-end-gear-ratio Tue, 22 Nov 2005 23:55:12 +0000 billjharris 13981@/forum/discussions 29? Essex train wreck on ebay... http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/13900/29-essex-train-wreck-on-ebay- Tue, 22 Nov 2005 02:01:09 +0000 TwinH 13900@/forum/discussions
of those adjustable seats. Any guesses on what this brings? I hesitate to

post this on the other board enough though I don't think a purist is missing

out on anything on this particular ride. Truthfully, I like the stance and the

look,just chopped a little too hard to be practical and thats fine with me

as obviously practical isn't what they were after. Enjoy.

PS I'm guessing around 12K$

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-1929-essex-sedan-hot-rat-rod-deuce-1932-ford_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6057QQitemZ4592283629QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVWQQtcZphoto]]> Some Essex Rods http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/14033/some-essex-rods Wed, 23 Nov 2005 17:51:30 +0000 hemiEssex 14033@/forum/discussions

Steve]]> engine dimensions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/14038/engine-dimensions Wed, 23 Nov 2005 18:51:53 +0000 mrsbojigger 14038@/forum/discussions
Maybe this will help. This chart will also help others with different engines.

Chaz

http://www.carnut.com/specs/engdim.html]]> 2005 Good Guys Rod Run http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/13775/2005-good-guys-rod-run Sun, 20 Nov 2005 19:37:52 +0000 jsrail 13775@/forum/discussions

Pics are in my gallery (jsrail) at:

http://www.classiccar.com/photopost/showgallery.php?ppuser=1016

The show was for Pre-73 autos and trucks and there was some nice machines. A few nice show cars, but we didn't look much there as I'm not very interested in show quality, I like the ones which are driven on a regular basis. A nice lowered 68 El Camino 327 was there, as well as some cool 55 and 56 Buicks and Olds! One car I loved was a 55 Nash Metro convertible-tubbed, big block chevy, roll cage, etc. etc.-not sure how he stuffed all that in there (probably just connected the transmission directly to the rear end!) but it was very cool!

I'll post this on the Hudson general section as well.

Sorry I didn't get more pics but with a toddler you don't get to spend all day! But hey, a morning is better than not going at all!

Jay]]> It's all good... http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/13690/it039s-all-good- Fri, 18 Nov 2005 23:27:05 +0000 SamJ 13690@/forum/discussions About this Forum http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/13620/about-this-forum Thu, 17 Nov 2005 15:25:39 +0000 jsrail 13620@/forum/discussions

It is perfectly okay to have a different opinion/idea on anyone's car, but lets try to be civil about our comments. I am by no means thin-skinned, just trying to keep our forum on the upbeat side, unlike some of the comments you get on other forums.

So lets just have fun folks and enjoy everybody's machines without name calling. There is alot of you great people out there that are making this forum cool to participate in!

Keep-on-Truck'in!!

Jay "the rail"

But Its A Dry Heat, AZ]]> Paul's Kustom http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/13529/paul039s-kustom Tue, 15 Nov 2005 16:40:59 +0000 mrsbojigger 13529@/forum/discussions
You have GOT to check out this site if you are the least interested in modifying or customizing your Hudson. Great car!!!!

Chaz

http://carpoint.ninemsn.com.au/Tig/Minisite/Minisite.aspx?alias=carpointau&id=7338

This web address works because I tried it to make sure it works.]]> HUDSON - Modified windshield wipers http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/13225/hudson-modified-windshield-wipers Tue, 08 Nov 2005 21:00:24 +0000 mrsbojigger 13225@/forum/discussions

1. The windshield curve puts the two wiper transmissions at a greater angle from each other than on other cars which binds when using any type of mechanical linkage. I have tried using a New Port Engineering 12-volt motor and bracket with heim fittings at all 4 ends of the mechanical linkages but then everything gets "loosy goosey". Plus, the wiper motor doesn't want to go back to "park" when it is cut off. It has been sent back to the factory and readjusted but this only worked temporarily.

2. The trough below the windshield is so large it keeps me from placing any wiper transmissions up close to the cowl such as the Specialty Power Windows unit.

Possible solutions:

1. Notch the V-shaped trough up to where the windshield mounting rubber begins (about half way) and then try to use the Specialty Power Windows unit. This would hinder the trough from being used for what it was originally indended for, water drainage. I don't know if this notching would cause a problem when taking out or installing the windshield.

2. Use Russell Chilton's idea of 2 separate motors one for each side such as the ones used on T-bucket Rods. Might still have an interference problem with the trough the windshield sits in.

Any other ideas?

Chaz]]> This is what I am starting with Essex http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/13438/this-is-what-i-am-starting-with-essex Sun, 13 Nov 2005 21:37:55 +0000 hemiEssex 13438@/forum/discussions
2 x 3 tube frame (already built for the car)

9in ford rear with triangulated four bar

rear coil over shocks

4 wheel lincoln disc braking

Mustang 11 front end (better for highway crusing than straight axle)

front coil over shocks

1958 354 Chrysler Firepower hemi - 4 barrel carb, mild cam, headers etc.Finned aluminum covers, red engine block and red accents.

700R4 Automatic for cruising

Full Fenders and bumpers, no roof chop, small enough inside already

No hood

SS firewall to show off the hemi

Wide whites with red steelie wheels

Solid gloss black

Red and black tuck and roll interior, rumbleseat done to match, my daughters enjoy riding in it!

Skulls head shifter

All cowl lights, stock headlights and chrome wind wings

Chrome door handles and bumpers and rad shell with gloss black shutters and red pinstiping(hot rod style)

The idea is to keep the Essex looks, give it a nostalgia rod feel, make it look different (hemi powered instead of chevy) and build a nice highway driving car. But when you see it, you will know it is not a Ford or Chevy but an Essex. My dream is to do the hotrod power tour and enjoy the car with out breaking the bank to build it. It was a gift from my father, he wants to see it made into a nice rod as well. He even helped me get the hemi, which i found in an old military air compressor.

I am sure I will never see another one the same as mine!!! I hope you guys will be supportive and not negative as some purists are, but I think rodding a car is just as cool as restoring and believe that cars are meant to be driven and enjoyed and seen!!

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