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Bwight52Pcmkr

Hi guys
I felt it was time for an update. Here are some pics of the progress. There has been too much done to list it all, but it looks like I will be able to make it to the Nationals!
Also I am missing a few parts if anyone can help it would be much appreciated.
52 pacemaker hood prop rod, in the group parts book on page 30 the d2-7 and d2-6 clutch link pedal assist spring and return spring, shift lever knob, and one front leaf spring eye bolt keeper.

Bwight52Pcmkr

Here are some more pictures of the progress. I currently have over 2000 pictures of the progress and much much more finished than what is here. Everything mechanical has been fully cleaned, inspected, rebuilt, adjusted, and painted. I am almost done with the engine, and I will start making the wiring harness soon too. Getting closer everyday.

Richie

Great work, be proud. !! Richie

hudsonsplasher1

Looking good!!!

54SuperWasp

Very talented! Thanks for the pics! Can't wait to see that car! Michel

Val

NICE!! Great pics!

Tallent R

I have the spring you ask about , but what do you mean by "Eye Bolt Keeper" ? Do you mean the bolt /pin that secures the front of the rear leaf spring to the frame? If so I have one also.
Lookks like the car is coming together nicely,
Roger

Bwight52Pcmkr

Roger
This is the part that I need. I have one however the other is missing. Also included are pics of the two clutch parts I need as well as the shift knob.

Also I wanted to thank everyone for the kind comments, I am looking forward to driving this car as a daily, so I'm trying to get all of the mechanicals in tip top shape before I finish the cosmetics.

Kdancy

Great! Very good project ! Where are you located?

Bwight52Pcmkr

I am currently in Kansas as of now, attending the Mcpheson College auto restoration program. On my spare time I work on the Hudson south-east of Wichita in Clearwater.

hudsn47

This is a great post and I can tell you are enjoying your labors and doing great work. Try stepdownplastics.com for your turn signal knob. I see Roger above has weighed in already on the springs. Again thanks for taking the time to post your progress. Doug

Tallent R

As far as the spring goes there are a few variations all of witch are interchangeable for all practical pourposes. Some had that link some did not ,some had that link and one or two small ones on the other end. I have the long one piece one currently in stock. As stated the knobs are being reproduced and you can find original ones if you look. I think Eshelman has them also . I jsut sold one of those little metal clips dont think I have one right now.
Roger

Bwight52Pcmkr

That sounds great, I would be interested in the one piece spring. Also I am missing the speedometer cable for the car. Now I have looked on ebay and other sources and since I have the overdrive on a short wheelbase Hudson the typical plug in style of cable that is widely available will not work, since I have an angle drive in the place of the plug in fitting. Do you know any one who might have this part?
Also I have looked at stepdownplastics for the shift knob, though the style of shifter knob that my car came with is longer and more pointed than what looks to be available.

Ric West IN

Your shift knob appears to be the 41-47 type, possibly a replacement or previous owner preference. Knob should match your steering wheel color for this era.

You are doing beautiful work!

I know I shouldn't ask, but why black on bell housing and trans ?

Keep having fun!

"Ric"

Bwight52Pcmkr

I have looked at a few other 52 Pacemakers, all of which had the same shift knob. On top of that the dealership brochure shows this as well. THOUGH I DO KNOW THAT IS NOT ALWAYS AN ACCURATE RESOURCE. The black on the bell housing and trans is because I didn't know any better. What color is it supposed to be, silver? I do try my best to do my homework on these details because it is important to me; so If you see something else odd please let me know.
Thank you for the input. :)

Ric West IN

Yes, siver like the engine. :)

"Ric"

Tallent R

Is there room for a speedometer cable to go straight in ? That item looks like an adapter to correct for speed being off.

Bwight52Pcmkr

It is used to clear the frame. It is a one to one ratio angle drive. The base is the same as a normal speedometer cable but a normal speedo cable would have trouble fitting. When I looked around I believe that I found that a normal Hudson Speedo cable is somewhere around 71 in long. A Wasp or Pacemaker should be around 86 in long; though the O/D trans has this angle drive which is making it very hard to find the correct cable.

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