Street Rods Discussions on Classic Car Forum

Street Rods Discussions on Classic Car Forum http://www.classiccar.com/forum/categories/street-rods/p26/feed.rss Sun, 19 May 13 05:43:29 +0000 Street Rods Discussions on Classic Car Forum en-CA 254 and a 700r4 http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/85573/254-and-a-700r4 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:14:43 +0000 unique1963 85573@/forum/discussions
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mike]]> alternate stepdown suspension http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/85979/alternate-stepdown-suspension Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:45:53 +0000 unique1963 85979@/forum/discussions
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mike]]> Eldebrock carb tuning http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/87823/eldebrock-carb-tuning Fri, 17 Oct 2008 02:45:39 +0000 29 Essex rs 87823@/forum/discussions

Does anyone any info on setting up a V6 with a Eldebrock intake manifold, cam and 500 cfm, I have a rebuild Buick V6 sitting in my garage, ready to put in the 29 Essex, and I need some input on the subject

Peter:)]]> Mechanical to Electronic Speed Signal http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/36485/mechanical-to-electronic-speed-signal Thu, 23 Nov 2006 05:18:26 +0000 rambos_ride 36485@/forum/discussions
On another forum I was lurking around trying to help this other rodder (and myself) and found out some information I thought I'd share with you hot rodders.

Many of you know I am putting a Heads Up Display in the 49.

Since I'm using older 454/TH400 the TH400 didn't have a VSS signal output to hook into the HUD computer.

I'm sure there are other manufacturers that make these units but Dakota Digital has a VSS pulse generator for under 50.00 that hooks into a standard speedo cable output and generates the VSS signal.

SEN-01-1 - 8K pulse generator with adaptor cable for GM transmissions with cable drive speed output.

The cool thing I noticed was that they also make a "pass-thru" device so that you could still run your analog speedo but have the VSS signal for additional goodies or your own Heads Up Display to augment your mechanicals!

Good stuff to keep in mind as you are planning your build!

]]> Transmission Tunnel/Firewall Clearance http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/37151/transmission-tunnelfirewall-clearance Sat, 02 Dec 2006 13:39:47 +0000 mrsbojigger 37151@/forum/discussions Just had time to get to your reply. YOU CAN keep your bench seat along with the platform that the seat sits on AND the cross brace that goes across under the seat platform. You must remember the history of what I was doing. I first started out with replacing the firewall, front floors and trans tunnel with the idea keeping the original drive train. At mid-stream I changed my mind and wanted to go to a late model drive train. This is when things went weird. All that fabrication was for nothing. Then I wanted comfort so I wanted bucket seats. Things got weirder. So with all this said, I lowered the seat area for the Lincoln Town Car bucket seats to fit, I raised my engine about an inch and then set it back as far as I could. The combination of all these modifications reeked havoc on the stock trans tunnel at the firewall . Rambo's Ride Pics show what can be done without altering the seat platform and cross brace. I would hold off cutting anything at the firewall and trans tunnel until you get the new clip in place and try to shoehorn in the engine/trans. At that point you can start "carefully" cutting away any sheet metal that hinders the installation and build from there. Re-welding what you just cut out is a bummer.
Just a suggestion.
Peace,
Chaz]]> Rodders Digest: No Sway the Easy Way http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/43421/rodders-digest-no-sway-the-easy-way Tue, 13 Feb 2007 09:31:31 +0000 rambos_ride 43421@/forum/discussions
They get into just enough of the reasoning behind the panhard workings, some basic math on setting it up and how to set it up.

The article is referencing a panhard bar with a 4 link setup but I think the basics work for setting up a newer panhard bar for a stepdown rear.

The article also references www.welderseries.com which looks to be a pretty neat site for some pre-fab-post-welded kits for anything from motor mounts, gussets, panhard bars... tons of stuff...I'm saving the link to my favorites!

Heres a link and some pictures of building the panhard bar mounts... http://www.welderseries.com/instructions/panhard_rear/rear_panhard_assembly.htm]]> Sweet '52 Coupe auction ends Friday http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/44379/sweet-03952-coupe-auction-ends-friday Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:38:26 +0000 Hudson308 44379@/forum/discussions

In case the link below doesn't work, go to eBay's home page and search on the item #230096402563

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-Pacemaker-1952-Hudson-2-door-coupe-streetrod-custom-project_W0QQitemZ230096402563QQihZ013QQcategoryZ6472QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem]]> 605 power steering box http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/44720/605-power-steering-box Tue, 06 Mar 2007 06:11:24 +0000 44720@/forum/discussions Update: Lightening Front Seat "Seat-Pan" http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/46348/update-lightening-front-seat-seat-pan Sun, 01 Apr 2007 20:25:24 +0000 rambos_ride 46348@/forum/discussions
The seat back itself is a fairly thin sheet metal on the curved portions and then there are 2 large voids in the center covered with a cardboard/fibreboard type material like used in the door panels.

For the upper portion of the seat I don't see much use in trying to lighten this area any further given the thin sheet metal used and the large spaces from the factory.

The bottom of the seat pan is another story. The outside "sides" have a 3'x2' 10-12 gauge support piece then the lower seat pan (approx 14 gauge) is sandwiched ontop of those pieces + at least 2 thin sheet metal c-channel pieces (thin metal like the top) that give it additional support.

Both lower side pieces in my seat have stress cracks in the steel (Not from my fat bum!) so I think I am going to tear out the bottom and make a framework from 3/4" box thick wall tubing.

I REALLY roughly and approximately estimated the size and weight of the significant lower seat pan pieces and compared them with the minimum and maximum length of 3/4" in feet that I would need (25' min - 50' max)

Depending on how it all works out I think I can shave somewhere between 10-25 lbs out of the seat pan by doing this.

]]> steering colomn http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/47358/steering-colomn Tue, 17 Apr 2007 10:21:22 +0000 essexcoupe3131 47358@/forum/discussions
Thanks Mike]]> Good weather driving http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/48512/good-weather-driving Sat, 05 May 2007 02:57:30 +0000 faustmb 48512@/forum/discussions

Where are all of the driving stories and spring start up issues?

Matt]]> SubFrame Swap Information http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/50272/subframe-swap-information Tue, 29 May 2007 09:07:47 +0000 rambos_ride 50272@/forum/discussions
I got this link from another forum and thought some of the information my be useful for determining a boneyard replacement subframe for whatever ???

http://www.50chevy.freeservers.com/Subframe.htm]]> Paint Quality?? http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/52549/paint-quality Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:26:53 +0000 SRCraftsman2 52549@/forum/discussions
My question is, has anyone used these Restoration Shop paints, are they a quality paint? Or are they a cheap paint for a cheap price?

I am not building a top show car, but I also do not what to repaint in one to two years.

Pat]]> trim pieces for 49 Coupe http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/52998/trim-pieces-for-49-coupe Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:31:02 +0000 commodore8 52998@/forum/discussions Trying to track down a rod http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/54981/trying-to-track-down-a-rod Sat, 04 Aug 2007 17:01:43 +0000 Aaron D. IL 54981@/forum/discussions
I got an Email of someone trying to track down a Terraplane as follows:

I am looking for a 1934 Hudson Terraplane 5 window coupe, we built the car in South Dakota in the mid 80's it was sold to a gentleman in Utah(1988). He sold it in the mid 90's to someone in the Northeast. After that I lost track of the car. It had a 350 chevy, with a powerglide. Corvette white paint, cyclone wheels, gray interior with "Hudson" stitched in the fabric below the rear window. 2 box jump seats & a Wood dash panel. It was our first car and I would love to know where it is now if you have any information I would appreciate and email. Thanks Ann

> GO PHAT OR GO HOME

> John and Ann Hovdenes

> Lophat Kustoms Inc.

> lophatkustoms@msn.com

> 2455 Carter Drive

> Rapid City, SD 57702

> tel: 605-737-7897

> mobile: 605-431-9120

> www.lophatkustoms.com

Anyone got any info you can Email me, post to this thread, or contact directly. I wouldn't like to know the results though simply so I don't have to bug anyone else about it if it's located. I don't think these folks are HET members so they probably don't have access to a roster. I did tell them to supply a serial number if they have it..]]> '48 coupe project http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/58704/03948-coupe-project Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:09:33 +0000 MikeWA 58704@/forum/discussions Anyone have an Accurate Weight on Hudson Engines? http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/14421/anyone-have-an-accurate-weight-on-hudson-engines Tue, 29 Nov 2005 14:37:47 +0000 46HudsonPU 14421@/forum/discussions
And, to go along with that - the weight of the various transmissions Hudson put into their vehicles...

Have been looking for some time, but haven't yet found any accurate listing or table on this...

My thanks in advance, for any assistance...]]> Performance build-up of a Splasher 6... http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/14755/performance-build-up-of-a-splasher-6- Sun, 04 Dec 2005 13:36:23 +0000 PaceRacer50 14755@/forum/discussions
I am about to rebuild a 46 212 for the 42 and am looking to find some extra power (read as TORQUE!). There are several things I am going to do while its appart that you would do to any other engine like smoothing the ports, 3-angle valve job, convert the distributer to magnetic trigger.

My question is has anybody tried the higher compression 175 cid cylinder head, performance re-grind of the camshaft, port or extrudehone the exhaust manifold, use the 308 Hornet Carter 2bbl over the stock 212 Carter WDO carburetor?

I'm looking to find about 40lb extra of torque and make it look stock at first glance.

Any of you Hudson engine guys have any other ideas?

PaceRacer50]]> 47 motor change http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/15007/47-motor-change Thu, 08 Dec 2005 23:54:19 +0000 blaiser 15007@/forum/discussions
Specifics such as engine mounts and location, std trans crossmember and any other tips would be much appreciated.]]> 1951 Hudson Hollywood Quarter Glasses Help!!! http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/15562/1951-hudson-hollywood-quarter-glasses-help Sun, 18 Dec 2005 22:23:24 +0000 billjharris 15562@/forum/discussions
Do I have the windows installed wrong? they seem to work fine, there is just a very wide space between the glass frame and the trim.]]> HEI Distributor http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/15600/hei-distributor Mon, 19 Dec 2005 20:31:04 +0000 Jerry 15600@/forum/discussions 1953 Super Wasp http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/15781/1953-super-wasp Sat, 24 Dec 2005 00:57:23 +0000 Ray 15781@/forum/discussions
publication, see following ad:

$ 995 1953 Hudson Hornet Roseville, CA

Vehicles: HUDSON: 1953 Hornet 4-door, rust-free body, 6-cyl, auto, missing exterior trim, bumpers, grille, will run, $995. 916-899-0809, 916-496-0743, CA. Category: Collector Date Posted: 12/20/05

Car is exactly like the owner described in ad, I just received many pictures if anyone interested, Bob (gentleman I purchased from) informed me the car was driven to present location and parked with four relatively new WWW tires (probably not too good now)? Complete exterior front, four doors and quarter panel's had some body work and painted in primer, roof and trunk wasn't completed and from pictures has slight surface rust. Interior floor boards, trunk and frame real solid, car can be made into nice hot rod, however it has Hudson engine, dual range transmission drivetrain. I'll try and post a couple of the picture's I received from seller. Wasp presently is in Lake Tahoe/Placidville area. If anyone inerested, willing to buy and pick up from that area, cost will be cheaper, if not and I bring to Vegas, I'd expect to receive a little additional money for transportation. Personally I'm interested in 1953 Hornet complete car, reason I purchased car, I made a commitment and didn't want to back out of word.

If interested, my cell is (702) 285-8764 and home number is (702) 243-5406

Ebay listing: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8025020130&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1]]> Check out this yard http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/16140/check-out-this-yard Mon, 02 Jan 2006 09:14:01 +0000 Billy Clanton 16140@/forum/discussions
http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQfrtsZ0QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQsassZtrinketsandjunkseller

Lotsa neat stuff here, too

Billy]]> 1949 Hudson Custom - on Ebay - http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/16876/1949-hudson-custom-on-ebay- Mon, 16 Jan 2006 15:23:50 +0000 46HudsonPU 16876@/forum/discussions http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercury-Hudson-49-Hudson-Lead-Sled-428-2-4s-A-C-P-S-NOT-MERCURY_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6882QQitemZ4605349732QQrdZ1

]]> Transmission Gear Ratios http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/17554/transmission-gear-ratios Sat, 28 Jan 2006 21:34:14 +0000 wkitchens 17554@/forum/discussions
www.tciauto.com/tech_info/gear_ratios.htm]]> pLeAsE dEleTe tHiS! http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/18001/please-delete-this Sat, 04 Feb 2006 23:28:24 +0000 46HudsonPU 18001@/forum/discussions front end on a '41 truck http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/18502/front-end-on-a-03941-truck Sun, 12 Feb 2006 13:21:51 +0000 Ruth&Jerry 18502@/forum/discussions
Am now working on my third truck and this time I'm going with the following-

460 ford engine.

Another toploader from David Kee (what a great mod. he does on this box for these vehicles).

9' ford rearend on 4 bar set up.

Now I'm looking for ideas on the front end. I'm fitting a modified firewall and new floor to get the drivetrain where I want it but need some options/opinions /ideas for the front end set up. I've measured up and the front crossmember and old centre link steering has got to go. I want to use a steering box rather than a rack for a more period look, even am considering big drum brakes again for looks which would have to be Ford/Hudson wheel stud pattern, but don't know what to do for suspension.Someone even suggested a beam axle with coilovers could look good and function well but

I still fancy some form of independant set up with a conventional steering box. How about a front clip from something?

What's been done? anybody got any first hand experience with a similar project?.Although it's a big block set up it will be a mild build engine based around low end torque not rev the guts out horsepower, I'm not a gas,horn,brake driver whether that part is even relevant I doubt.

Anyway thanks in advance and any input greatly appreciated.

Jerry.(U.K.)]]> emergency cable assy. http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/19474/emergency-cable-assy- Thu, 02 Mar 2006 03:18:53 +0000 19474@/forum/discussions Homemade Fuel Injection - http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/20723/homemade-fuel-injection- Thu, 23 Mar 2006 20:14:57 +0000 46HudsonPU 20723@/forum/discussions
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There Is A Number Of Other Vehicles Also/fords/chevys/nash Metro

All These Vehicles Are In Jonesboro, Arkansas]]>