electronic ignition

coverton — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:41:06 +0000

I am considering building a reluctor wheel for a 308 flat head six.Use of the exisitin distributor shaft and fitting the wheel to the extended rotor slot should be no problem nor should mounting a sensor magnet to "see: the wheel turn. A GM waste-fire three coil module has speed sensor built in to sense and cause spark advance.Have any of you done this ? I think it woill be a cool move if i can pull it off.

Wanted gas tank for 53/54 JET; thanks

m6ride — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:40:41 +0000

please send PM with contact information; thanks

Also need windshield replacement rubber.

Bob

Disc Brake Kits

BloodSweatandWhiskey — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:10:54 +0000

Hello all,

I picked up a 50 pacemaker a few months ago and jusst been driving it around. Looking to do some work on it over the winter. I see a bunch of old posts on various sites on disc brake conversions. Not looking to by the overpriced Kanter and other kits. There were some that modified the the original hubs but does not appear that anyone is still doing this. Does anyone have any current info on these kits?

Thanks

BSW

flathead advice

51coupe — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 08:52:14 +0000

I have a 51 ford 2-door coupe with the flathead in it. I currently have the motor and trans out. id like to supercharge it and other things like cams roller rockers ect. any advice or help would be greatly apreciated. thanks.

1949 Hudson Super 6 custom build

MrSpade13 — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 20:29:57 +0000

SO i'd been chasing this car for over a year, when i finally gave up she showed up.
It was my hair stylist that owned the car, the reason i hadnt seen it in forever, motor was blown. So i helped her replace the (sad but true) chevy 350 in it. I was happy i got to work on it but low and behold the motor blew along with the trans and boom my time came. I got this ride at about 1500 and put her back together problem is now im not satisfied with the run of the mill chevy motor in her. I picked up a cadillac 472 with the turbo 400 trans to drop in. Ordered a set a mounts from a buddy on the hamb, suddenly im worried about the kinda power this motor puts out. Far as i know the rearend is now a ford 8.8 i'd have to check the gears. Anyone have experience in this motor/trans combo?

Back together for now

essex supersix — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:53 +0000

I pieced her back together just to see.
I'll have to play with it and figure out how to post pics. until then you can see them in my album. sorry

Hudsons on the H.A.M.B.

Jon B — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:54:58 +0000

Someone may already have mentioned this, but there's an interesting "Show us your Hudson" thread on the H.A.M.B. that's been running for 4 years now and is quite a few pages long...

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=214976

Cool Rides on Line

essexcoupe3131 — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:15:05 +0000

Hi All,
got an email from from Augie Delmonaco from Cool Rides on line and told me they wanted to do a feature for member of the week feature on the coupe
Live all the way down under and they are interested in the old girl
would would have thought
Must be good for our membership
Mike

substitute frame for my 31 essex

essex supersix — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 08:03:10 +0000

OK, I'm going back and forth between restore and rod. I heard a while back that a certain year and body style cheverolet S-10 pickup frame would fit with little mods. Anyone have any input on this?

NZHRA Show

essexcoupe3131 — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:10:59 +0000

Hi All, just a note to say that the coupe has been excepted into the National
NZHRA Show, will be spreading the word
I don't have any expectations for her as will be so many big buck cars on show
But its all about showing the old girl off
Show the people even the orphans are cool

Mike

51 H Hollywood for sale...

nash4088 — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:39:27 +0000

http://rides.webshots.com/album/557904790bMTfFV?start=36

32 Hudson For Sale

JHudson — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 06:00:05 +0000

Here is a link to an interesting 32 Hudson for sale if anyone is shopping.

http://dubuque.craigslist.org/cto/2630749144.html

Hi all, I new here...

Kiwi-27 — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:57:01 +0000

Hi guys, just thought I'd join up and introduce myself. I have just got my 27 tudor Essex on the road. I fully boxed the frame and fitted a locally made IFS in the front and four bars with a Salisbury diff in the back. disc brakes all round and running a Chev 350/TH350 combo.
It goes pretty good and we've done a few local runs to iron out the boggies, which included cracking the block on my fresh motor because of cooling issues:angry: .
Anyway hope to get some good info from the forum.
Cheers
Steve

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53 Hornet resto-sled

zombiescustoms — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:14:18 +0000

Here are some pics of my (wife's) 53 Hornet that has bee passed down to us from my father. It has been in my family for over 40 years. I pulled it out of my fathers back yard about 20 years ago when I was in high school and got it to run, and have been tinkering with it on and off since then. About 10 years ago my wife expressed an interest in have her own car to cruise, and she really liked the old ratty Hornet, so I got it functional and sprayed some sealer on it, and she loved it, but it was time for a face lift, so over the last 2 weeks I put some paint on it and put all the trim back on it (hasn't been on it in 30 years!) The car has 75000 original miles, it is a .100 over, (yes 1/10 of an inch!) 308 with Twin-H and a Clifford 1956 mechanical grind cam, and it a Hydro-matic. I have a long tube Clifford header to put on it but I'm not sure how to run the exhaust because it sits so low. The paint I used was from Hot Rod Flatz, a mixture of there gunmetal grey met. and black met. I was not real happy with how it sprayed, but after it cured we scotch-brighted it and it looks much more uniform.

anyhow here are some pics of the exterior redo:
before:
before:

Done:
tune up:

Finally Shooting Some Paint

wkitchens — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 11:46:29 +0000

Haven't been on here in FOREVER, but I haven't forgotten you guys....and gals. Just thought I'd post a few pictures of my '48 I took apart, installed chevy motor,tranny, Ford rear-end, and 4 wheel disc breaks, drove for a couple of years, and then took "COMPLETELY" apart again, to paint, chrome, and polish everything, and re-assemble. I changed the color from Silver and Dove grey, to Brown Metallic Pearl, and Cream Beige. It took a lot of block-sanding to get it smooth, and so far all I've gotten painted is the hood,trunk-lid, and 4 doors. I only get to work on it in my spare, spare-time.

Modified 47 Hudson Pickup - on eBay -

46HudsonPU — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 16:55:11 +0000

Posting this in Street Rods, as it is a modified.

I've seen this one many times, both on eBay and on the web. It had/has been offered for years. As I recall, the seller last wanted around $50K for it. Can't tell now, as it is a reserve auction...

Some nice lines, features - but a lot of stuff that aren't my 'cup of tea' (metal bed for one, dash for another).

It is registered as a'46, however has a '47 SN and grille piece. I have photos of the previous listing(s) around here somewhere which show the serial number plate. Seems that at the time the vehicle was registered, if it was sold in '46, it was a '46...

[ebay]300605301170[/ebay]

Hudson drag car

Ol racer — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:28:57 +0000

FYI

Picture of my Hudson Drag Car I recently debut at Summit Motorsports Park Drag Strip after a decade of building as an 'on & off' Project. My second time out today, at Thompson Raceway Park in Oh. ran about 10 - 12 mph shy of my 100 mph goal. More work in progress is planned with F/Inj, NOS, and Trans Brake. The Hudson drew a lot of interest even from the faster Pro Mod guys along with guys that had one back in the day hardly leaving time to make couple Runs.

I had a similar Hudson street/Strip car back in high school using the late Jack Clifford's equipment. Today, 50+ yrs later, I owe a thanks to Randy Maas for his research & development program that provides modern Speed updates for Hornets's along with a lot of advice that helped re-create my car.

One Hudson at BJ in Las Vegas -

46HudsonPU — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 04:13:24 +0000

A modified '47 Hudson Pickup at BJ - Went for $27,500.00 including buyer's commission.

47 Hudson Pickup @ BJ

35? Hudson Street Rod on E-bay

dustymaxhudson — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:53:53 +0000

There is a Hudson on eBay advertised as a 35. It looks more like an older Essex to me. What does everyone think?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/35-1935-hudson-street-rod-/320761025791?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4aaed8d4ff

brake linings

essexcoupe3131 — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:02:34 +0000

Hi All,
I don't know about you guys up there in the States but down under we are no longer using asbestos based products for brake linings,
I have been looking at doing a major brake up grade on my coupe and had 1 of my
new hot rod club members(1 of them worked in racing brakes supply for years) around checking her out (coupe)
He was indicating if I could find the old sort of linings material the brakes I have would be as good as up grading to Wilwoods
especially since there is so much air movement around the old girl and all the rotors are already vented etc
He said if I could find the right material, he has got someone that could bond it for me and save a bucket load of money
interested in feed back
the rears are disc 9", front are Holden disc (GM)
I can go to some soft shoes but they make a helova lot of mess especially to polished mags etc
thanks
Mike

Orphaned 1951 Canadian Pacemaker

segajeep — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:21:35 +0000

Long story short, I know a guy who knows a guy who lets me get first crack at the stuff that comes in to the local wrecking yard.

While in the middle of picking up the wife's new car(which is on her dime)

I spotted this.

1951.The Car is Canadian built,model 11a. I've been having a time looking up info on it ,as the US and Canadian serial numbering systems differ.
As I mentioned in another post, it has a 318 Poly in it. NOW, having 6 other cars is already a handful, She couldn't go to the crusher,so, for the scrap value of it, She's commin' home with me.

Floors are crunchy,complete mouse and moth eaten interior and a random drive train( misc. transmission, barnyard engineering motor mounts),but it's all there and reasonably solid. first order of business is to hunt down some front wheels so it's not sitting in the dirt. It's gonna be a slow project, probably not gonna be in full swing for a year or two, but I can chip away at her on the side.Pending the sale of one of my Beetles may give this a small financial boost,however

I was never hankering for a Hudson,but being a Jeep man, I respect the Hudson/Nash/Willys/AMC/Jeep bloodline.And there are few enough Hudsons that it's not a belly button tri five Chevy or shoebox Ford.
I'm also looking for pearls of wisdom about the model and the Canadian-ness of the car.

Thanks for your time
-Nolan

Diesel Power!

jsrail — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 14:55:11 +0000

Here's a link on a Cummins in a street rod:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVlov_t4fjg

Unique for sure, though I think a bit too much noise for my taste. Wasn't someone talking about diesel powering a Hudson around here? Might be a cool set up for a pickup with exhaust running out the back tough.

Jay

Any video or sound clips of a throaty 308?

Sambone — Sat, 14 May 2011 19:35:38 +0000

I did a search here and on youtube and have seen a couple videos that come close to fitting the description but like any good car junkie, I want more!

Here's the thing... I've never seen a 308 running in person, they just aren't that common around here.

I'd really like to know what my 308 might look and sound like running. I think it's incredible how sedate and quiet they are with full exhaust, but as mine will most likely be straight piped and possibly a little lumpy, I'm curious what sound I can look forward to.

Weird request I know... but its kind of sad that the closest I've come to hearing that is sitting in the dark playing that one scene from Cars where Doc Hudson idles on the dirt track over and over... PLEASE HELP ME! I know that I wont here French horns and strings every time I turn the key but I still get goosbumps every time. :lol:

'53 Hornet Under Construction

Ol racer — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 06:33:34 +0000

FYI

Came across this '53 Hudson Cpe under construction in NC during a recent Trip. Thought was neat the way he moved in the original Hudson Uniframe Rails to make 'Tubs' and inboard & outboarbed the rear shocks. The whole floorpan was removed by cutting spot welds so it can be re-used by someone....

41 hudson pickup update

bellbigdawg — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 21:15:30 +0000

I finally got a place to work on truck again! been about a year and a half since last time I touched it. got a newport wiper motor and alot of chrome work done in the last year, a new optional horn button in perfect shape on ebay, and some odds and ends. LS-2 motor just needs wire harness, computor, and some sensors. almost ready to drive, then paint and upholstory. anyway, I'll try to post more and get back involved here!

Aussie Hudson Hot rod from 1935

ESSX28-1 — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 08:57:04 +0000

From the Aussie "Restored Cars" magazine.

I used to be able to attach phtos & pdf's but not any longer, who knows why. So if anyone wantes a pdf of this illustrated article, PM me with your email address & I'll send it directly to you

Mission Impossible '39 112 Coupe

Gary — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 02:48:20 +0000

Hello all! I'm somewhat new to the forum, and now that I have a Hudson, I feel I can join the fun! I found the old girl on a farm surrounded by more than 500 vehicles, but she was the most interesting. If I can pop out the roof, she will make a cool ride! I figured that the possible outcome outweighs the risk of purchace. The pics are of my first glance at her and after loading her on a trailer for the long trip home. I will update this topic when I have made progress of sorts, but will be slow as winter is setting in and I have another project on the go.

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Making progress - Chopped 49 Brougham update.

hudsoncustom — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:07:48 +0000

I've been working on bodywork all winter. Just got it into primer this past weekend.

Next up, PAINT! It's going to be 53 Buick Titan Red. I tell you what, it was a HUGE amount of work to get this thing straight.

Here's a quick list of what I've done with the car:

Top chopped 2 inches.

Nosed, Decked, Shaved.

Custom grille opening.

Smoothed fenders and front clip.

Narrowed peaked and sectioned 54 Olds grill

52 Ford fender flares in front

VW Bus flares in rear

Custom rockers and door bottoms

53 Olds dash

1 piece rear bumper , sectioned the ends and filled the mounting holes

filled front bumper.

Here's what I started with:

Here's how it looked last summer in sealer:

And this past weekend:

Hudsons at the Lone Star Round Up - Austin Texas

WildWasp — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 06:11:44 +0000

Just got back from a day at the Lone Star Round UP . This is a huge Hot Rod meet being held this weekend in Austin Texas. Folks from across the USA and around the world are in attendence. I got to talk with visitors to Texas from California, Colorado, Arkasas, Florida, New York, Mississippi and Sweden. Most drove thier cars to the meet. Incredibily the Swedish fellow has several cars stashed in US Storage so he can come to US get cars out and attend these meets!

A sometimes poster on this BBS from West Palm Beach Florida drove his 49 Hudson Coupe from Florida again this year. The car is pictured below. It is powered by a Hornet motor backed by a dry clutch set up with a 4 speed trans. Really reliable and very nicely done Hudson hot rod.

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Can I get airbags with that chop job?

Swampy Meadows — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:31:52 +0000

A little too radical of a chop job and a little too much of a lowrider for my tastes, but hey, it's got airbags!

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/2456895949.html

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