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Pics of the elusive 36T glovebox springs.
  • jjbubaboyjjbubaboy
    Posts: 568Platinum Member
    Hope these come through OK.

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  • rambos_riderambos_ride
    Posts: 3,123Platinum Member
    This is going to be a tough one to find, because of the extra x-wrap from the torsion wind to the mounting screw, but these could be fabricated.

    They're not that difficult to make with some simple homemade tools, gloves, safety glasses and an oven.

    For anyone interested - I most likely have the right size spring wire already in my toolbox, but I would need at least 1 spring to get the size right.

    I take it there is a left and right hand side that are opposite of each other?
  • jjbubaboyjjbubaboy
    Posts: 568Platinum Member
    Hey Dan,

    Yes, you are correct in the left and right side springs.

    T Jeff
  • ScottScott
    Posts: 371Platinum Member
    You want to sell those? :D
  • jjbubaboyjjbubaboy
    Posts: 568Platinum Member
    Scott wrote:
    You want to sell those? :D



    NO SIRREEE!:p



    But if Dan and Rambo could make them~~he could be busy until next 'spring'!
  • ScottScott
    Posts: 371Platinum Member
    I'm not too sure about Dan, But I think Rambo has a little 'Springer' Spaniel in him and would do a great job. :eek:
  • terraplane8terraplane8
    Posts: 357Platinum Member
    I'm a starter for 3 pairs of springs, 2 for the two cars and 1 spare pair!! Where do I send the money.........
  • rambos_riderambos_ride
    Posts: 3,123Platinum Member
    terraplane8 wrote:
    I'm a starter for 3 pairs of springs, 2 for the two cars and 1 spare pair!! Where do I send the money.........

    Someone needs to send me a donor set of spring(s) first - maybe even send the glovebox door too and I can mount it to a piece of wood for testing - that'd be even better!
  • bent metalbent metal
    Posts: 1,348Platinum Member
    Dan, could you go into detail as to how you make a spring? Alloy to use, and what is the oven for, etc.:)
  • rambos_riderambos_ride
    Posts: 3,123Platinum Member
    bent metal wrote:
    Dan, could you go into detail as to how you make a spring? Alloy to use, and what is the oven for, etc.:)

    Ask and you shall receive!

    There's a small write up on my website under Custom HowTo -> Torsion Springs but I got my basic information from this site I found years back...

    http://home.earthlink.net/~bazillion/torsion.html

    I made my own tools to make the gas door windings.

    Just keep in mind making springs is not without some potential physical peril - ie. you have to be really careful handling the wire while you're doing the winding.

    The oven is used to "relax" the springs after winding - as you know anytime metal is bent it creates heat so you have to re-temper the wire afterwards.
  • timbersmith
    Posts: 53Senior Contributor
    I'll have to look in my box o' parts, but I think I have a glovebox door that I could send ya (don't remember condition, though). I don't have any springs, though.



    I've also got an entire '36 dash cut out of a parts truck, but shipping that would be prohibitively expensive, I bet.



    And if we're lining up for "orders", I could go for 2 sets (one to use and one as a spare) :D At your leisure, of course.
  • Howardspu
    Posts: 63Senior Contributor
    I have an extra door and both hinges that I would be glad to loan for this

    project. The springs on my truck used .080 wire. If this works out, I would

    like to get 1 left and 2 right hand springs.

    Howard
  • rambos_riderambos_ride
    Posts: 3,123Platinum Member
    Yes - I should qualify "donor" - in this instance this is only for measuring and visual reference..nothing will be destroyed and all returned!

    I'll be glad to see what I can do - just send me an email and will exchange contact info.
  • terraplane8terraplane8
    Posts: 357Platinum Member
    Rambos, any update to report on this little project?
  • skipsterskipster
    Posts: 195Gold Member
    count me in on ordering some,if you need another donor lid,i have one.
  • Rocket
    Posts: 92Senior Contributor
    Just thought I would let you know that a friend of mine and I are having a company make these and hope to have a 100 sets right and left sides in our hands within the next 60 days.
  • 4Hud4Hud
    Posts: 149Expert Adviser
    Rocket wrote:
    Just thought I would let you know that a friend of mine and I are having a company make these and hope to have a 100 sets right and left sides in our hands within the next 60 days.[/quote



    Yee-haw, I won't need to set up that bungee cord after all.
  • terraplane8terraplane8
    Posts: 357Platinum Member
    rocket that's great news, let us know as soon as you have them!
  • jjbubaboyjjbubaboy
    Posts: 568Platinum Member
    Yes that is super great news!
    Hope 100 is enough, as the Terraplanes take 2 sets each!
    Count me in for em.
    Thanks,
    Jeff
  • dave sdave s
    Posts: 1,178Moderator
    I'll take 2 sets when they are done for our panel delivery.
  • Bruce E.
    Posts: 15Hitchhiker
    Expect to have reproduced glove box springs around February 1.
    Reproduced on CNC Machines .080 SS302 Spring Steel.
    Quantities limited.
    Will send along more information/update when available.
    Happy Holidays!!
  • Bruce E.
    Posts: 15Hitchhiker
    Were still on schedule to have the Glove Box Springs
    available early February.
  • 2manyprojects
    Posts: 120Expert Adviser
    there is a nos set of 36 glove box springs:) on ebay right now!!!!!!
  • Jon BJon B
    Posts: 4,770Moderator
    Do these fit other years? If you have the part number I could check to see if at least it fits 1937.

    Once they're in production, I'd be happy to list 'em on my Hudson Repro Parts list http://www.detailedconcepts.net/Repro_Table.pdf . I'd need a photo, the original part number if available, and the name, address, phone number and e-mail of the seller. Thanks!

    Jon Battle
    Xdetailed@verizon.net (drop the X before sending)
  • Bruce E.
    Posts: 15Hitchhiker
    Am not sure about the 37 vehicles but will get the information on correct
    part numbers and let you know.:)

    Bruce
  • Bruce E.
    Posts: 15Hitchhiker
    The springs for the 36 Hudson/Terraplane Glove Box Doors shoud be finished
    by February 7. Pricing will be around $20.00 per pair. Will confirm with
    further information when we have received them from the manufacturer.
  • Bruce E.
    Posts: 15Hitchhiker
    The Glove Box Door Springs are now available. Manufactured on CNC
    machines, .080 Stainless Spring Steel. Manufactured in the USA by
    ISO Certified company. We are making these available in pairs,
    one Left Hand and one Right Hand spring. The price per pair while
    supplies last is $25.00, which includes shipping in U.S. Fits all 1936's.
    Original Hudson Part Numbers are: 116468 for Right Hand and 116469
    for the Left Hand Spring. Bruce Wylie, 4091 Irvin Circle No. Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Phone: 651 770-8334
  • 4Hud4Hud
    Posts: 149Expert Adviser
    Many thanks for seeing this project through. What will it cost to ship a pair up to Alberta, postal code T8A 4R4? Bob Callfas
  • Bruce E.
    Posts: 15Hitchhiker
    Bob:

    I will check and let you know.

    Bruce
  • jjbubaboyjjbubaboy
    Posts: 568Platinum Member
    Bruce E. wrote:
    The Glove Box Door Springs are now available. Manufactured on CNC
    machines, .080 Stainless Spring Steel. Manufactured in the USA by
    ISO Certified company. We are making these available in pairs,
    one Left Hand and one Right Hand spring. The price per pair while
    supplies last is $25.00, which includes shipping in U.S. Fits all 1936's.
    Original Hudson Part Numbers are: 116468 for Right Hand and 116469
    for the Left Hand Spring. Bruce Wylie, 4091 Irvin Circle No. Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Phone: 651 770-8334

    Hey Bruce,
    Great job!
    Count me in for 2 pair. Do I make the check out to you?
    Thanks,
    Jeff
  • Bruce E.
    Posts: 15Hitchhiker
    Jeff:
    A check will work.

    Bruce
  • Bruce E.
    Posts: 15Hitchhiker
    Bob:

    We should be able to ship to you in Alberta, postal code T8A4R4 for
    price as shown. Priority Mail may be more.

    Bruce
  • skipsterskipster
    Posts: 195Gold Member
    hi,i would like to order a set,how much to post via usps ordinary mail to australia 3357? thanks,skip
  • Bruce E.
    Posts: 15Hitchhiker
    Skip:

    25.00 will cover one set and postage to your address.

    You can pay with PayPal. Address is pamwylie@msn.com

    Let me know if this will work.

    Bruce
  • Radster
    Posts: 5Hitchhiker
    I am not sure what happened but some of the previous posts have disappeared. Bruce I have made a paypal payment to the link that you put up and have sent you an email to confirm that you recieved it with no response. Can you please let me know if you recieved the payment?
    Thanks Konrad
  • Bruce E.
    Posts: 15Hitchhiker
    The Paypal payment has been received. Will ship the springs on Tuesday the 22nd. (Monday is a holiday..........for the post office).
    Thanks.

    Bruce
  • Radster
    Posts: 5Hitchhiker
    Thanks Bruce. Will wait for the arrival.
  • jjbubaboyjjbubaboy
    Posts: 568Platinum Member
    Hey Bruce,
    Sent a paypal payment today for a set!
    Thanks,
    Jeff
  • Bruce E.
    Posts: 15Hitchhiker
    Jeff:

    Will ship your springs on Tuesday, along with the other orders we have
    received. Thanks.

    Bruce
  • skipsterskipster
    Posts: 195Gold Member
    Bruce E. wrote:
    Skip:

    25.00 will cover one set and postage to your address.

    You can pay with PayPal. Address is pamwylie@msn.com

    Let me know if this will work.

    Bruce
    hi Bruce,tried to pay via paypal,but paypal said the adress you gave me was not registered.Any ideas?
    skip
  • Bruce E.
    Posts: 15Hitchhiker
    Skip:

    The PayPal is correct.

    pamwylie@msn.com


    Try it again and let me know.

    Thanks.

    Bruce
  • jjbubaboyjjbubaboy
    Posts: 568Platinum Member
    Hey Bruce,
    Got mine today and they look great!
    Cant wait to put em on!
    Jeff
  • skipsterskipster
    Posts: 195Gold Member
    Bruce E. wrote:
    Skip:

    25.00 will cover one set and postage to your address.

    You can pay with PayPal. Address is pamwylie@msn.com

    Let me know if this will work.

    Bruce
    Bruce,paid by paypal but you still havnt accepted payment,did you get it?skip
  • Bruce E.
    Posts: 15Hitchhiker
    I can try to send you a request for payment thru pay pal.
    I need you E Mail address.

    Thanks

    Bruce Wylie
    brucewylie@msn.com
  • Bruce E.
    Posts: 15Hitchhiker
    Skip:

    It worked this time. Springs are shipping tomorrow.

    Thanks

    Bruce
  • 46HudsonPU46HudsonPU
    Posts: 5,152Moderator
    Jon B wrote:
    Do these fit other years? If you have the part number I could check to see if at least it fits 1937.

    Once they're in production, I'd be happy to list 'em on my Hudson Repro Parts list http://www.detailedconcepts.net/Repro_Table.pdf . I'd need a photo, the original part number if available, and the name, address, phone number and e-mail of the seller. Thanks!

    Jon Battle
    Xdetailed@verizon.net (drop the X before sending)
    Bruce E. wrote:
    The Glove Box Door Springs are now available. Manufactured on CNC
    machines, .080 Stainless Spring Steel. Manufactured in the USA by
    ISO Certified company. We are making these available in pairs,
    one Left Hand and one Right Hand spring. The price per pair while
    supplies last is $25.00, which includes shipping in U.S. Fits all 1936's.
    Original Hudson Part Numbers are: 116468 for Right Hand and 116469
    for the Left Hand Spring. Bruce Wylie, 4091 Irvin Circle No. Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Phone: 651 770-8334
    Bruce - Will these fit other years? Don't think the question was answered, although the offer itself may be the answer to the question...

    I am looking for some springs for my 1939 Hudson Glove Box Door. Any help or assistance in locating springs for it would be appreciated -

    I recalled seeing this thread on the subject, and thought it would be a good place to start.
    Rick
    Hudson Essex Terraplane Club website
    HET Club on Facebook
    HET Club Forum
    My little webpage
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