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Source for front end parts
  • edhamlinedhamlin
    Posts: 75Senior Contributor
    My big project this spring will be a total rebuild of the front end of my '41 Traveler (10T).

    I'm looking for a source for the replacement parts - I'd say just about everything has to be replaced as it's never been done and what's there is in pretty poor shape, except for A-frames and spindles/backing plates etc. which I can recondition.

    I've looked at Kanter but am leery of using them, as I've had mixed results with their parts. I'm totally unfamiliar with the front end components and could easily try to fit the incorrect part without knowing better. In other words, I need a "Heathkit" approach.

    Who besides Kanter would be a good source for the parts, and would know which ones I would need?
  • walts garage-53
    Posts: 1,486Platinum Member
    Talk to Jason at Albrights, he may be able to help you or direct you to the right direction. Closed Sunday and Mondays. Walt
  • Tallent RTallent R
    Posts: 1,602Platinum Member
    Get yourself a Hudson mechanical procedure manual and parts book for your year. Then you can check what parts are worn or out of spec's. Don't rely on generic books like Motor's or Chiltons for in depth rebuilding. The books will also give you original part number's you can watch for on E-bay and at swap meet's.
    Hudson did a lot of thing's thier way regardless of how everyone else did things. So a Hudson manual will be a value to you. They made a seperate manual for the body. Hope this helps,
    Roger
    Retired Tech.
  • hudsonguyhudsonguy
    Posts: 754Platinum Member
    I believe Dale Cooper has most of what you need. He sells replacement front end bushings, tie rod ends, etc. He advertises in every WTN, and is a great guy to deal with.
  • BrowniepetersenBrowniepetersen
    Posts: 2,438Platinum Member
    [attachment=8272]HudsonMVC-001F.JPG[/attachment]

    Hudson Guy, I love your car.... Is it a 50 or a 51? I just finished the two tone paint on mine and am in the process of putting the bright work back on....
    HudsonMVC-001F.JPG
    800 x 600 - 31K
    Brownie
  • SuperDaveSuperDave
    Posts: 2,414Platinum Member
    Looks like a 48-49 Super
  • hudsonguyhudsonguy
    Posts: 754Platinum Member
    Thanks Brownie, Super Dave is right. 49 Super Six

    Yours is looking pretty fine as well!
  • edhamlinedhamlin
    Posts: 75Senior Contributor
    I've bought stuff from Dale in the past and he's great. Thanks for the tip!
  • edhamlinedhamlin
    Posts: 75Senior Contributor
    Thanks, very good suggestion. I have both those books. Wouldn't change a spark plug without looking the Book. You're right, Hudsons are different.

    Now I wish I could find the parts cross-reference that someone put on the web a couple of years ago...
  • hudsontechhudsontech
    Posts: 4,077Platinum Member
    Tallent R wrote:
    Get yourself a Hudson mechanical procedure manual and parts book for your year. Then you can check what parts are worn or out of spec's. Don't rely on generic books like Motor's or Chiltons for in depth rebuilding. The books will also give you original part number's you can watch for on E-bay and at swap meet's.
    Hudson did a lot of thing's thier way regardless of how everyone else did things. So a Hudson manual will be a value to you. They made a seperate manual for the body. Hope this helps,
    Roger

    Don't know what the differences are between 1940 and 1941, but I have a 1940 shop manual on my on-library web site @ http://hetclub.org/burr - scroll down to Manuals at the bottom of the 1st page, then down to 1940 on page 2.

    Hudsonly,
    Alex Burr
    Memphis, TN
    http://www.hetclub.org/
    http://hetclub.org/burr/lithomepage.htm
  • OttobethereOttobethere
    Posts: 92Senior Contributor
    I have a 41 C6S and have a couple of 41 books if you would like to pm me your phone number or email and I can get you the information that you need. My old girl could use the same treatment I'm sure.:)
  • edhamlinedhamlin
    Posts: 75Senior Contributor
    Thanks for the offer. I may take you up on this if I don't already have the information, but if I have it already it would save your time & effort.

    Could you tell me which '41 books? I went on an info-binge a couple years back and tried to get all the relevant books I could find, including the Hudson parts & Mech Procedures books, Motors manuals, carb manuals, etc.

    Thanks again
  • OttobethereOttobethere
    Posts: 92Senior Contributor
    The book that I would think would be most helpfull is the 41 illustration parts book. Inside it has detailed pictures of the front suspension, tie rods and center arm, spindle and support, and autopoise. This book has been my saving grace. Hope this helps.
  • edhamlinedhamlin
    Posts: 75Senior Contributor
    OK, thanks for the offer. I have the '41 Illustrated Parts Manual, so I will study it better and figure out what parts I will need.

    Again, thanks for the offer. Since it appears that I already have the book, I won't need you to send me the pages.

    Hudsonly,
    Ed
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