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  • Kevin C.Kevin C.
    Posts: 413Platinum Member
    The new WTN has arrived! ;)

    As always I'm looking forward to reading it cover to cover. :cheer:

    Kevin C.
  • hudsonsplasher1hudsonsplasher1
    Posts: 537Platinum Member
    Got mine today also!! Great as always.
  • TOM-WA-TOM-WA-
    Posts: 493Platinum Member
    GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.. I HATE WHEN YOU GUYS START THIS THREAD EVERY COUPLE MONTHS.

    BEING HERE IN WASHINGTON STATE I CAN EXPECT THE PONY EXPRESS TO DELIVER MINE IN "MAYBE" ANOTHER 3 WEEKS....EXPRESS MAIL GETS IT HERE ALL OF A WEEK EARLIER.
  • 46HudsonPU46HudsonPU
    Posts: 4,805Moderator
    Wow! A shiny shrink-wrapped delivery arrived today!

    New packaging Sam?
    Rick
    Hudson Essex Terraplane Club website
    HET Club on Facebook
    HET Club Forum
    My little webpage
  • SamJSamJ
    Posts: 1,405Platinum Member
    46HudsonPU wrote:
    Wow! A shiny shrink-wrapped delivery arrived today!

    New packaging Sam?

    We're trying it this issue. If anyone has a problem...damaged magazine, etc., please contact me. Thanks. :cheer:
    HETfortyqtpi@earthlink.net (drop the HET)

  • BrowniepetersenBrowniepetersen
    Posts: 2,438Platinum Member
    Check out page 48 with Steve & Bea holding their "Ugly Duckling." This could end up in the front seat of your car some day....
    Brownie
  • SuperDaveSuperDave
    Posts: 2,414Platinum Member
    SamJ wrote:
    46HudsonPU wrote:
    Wow! A shiny shrink-wrapped delivery arrived today!

    New packaging Sam?

    We're trying it this issue. If anyone has a problem...damaged magazine, etc., please contact me. Thanks. :cheer:

    Darn, Now I will have to buy my own bags for spare parts!
  • hudsontechhudsontech
    Posts: 4,077Platinum Member
    TOM-WA- wrote:
    GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.. I HATE WHEN YOU GUYS START THIS THREAD EVERY COUPLE MONTHS.

    BEING HERE IN WASHINGTON STATE I CAN EXPECT THE PONY EXPRESS TO DELIVER MINE IN "MAYBE" ANOTHER 3 WEEKS....EXPRESS MAIL GETS IT HERE ALL OF A WEEK EARLIER.

    First class, m'boy, first class all the way!!!! It's the ONLY way to go. Hey, look, man. I'm living on $2500 a month with half that going for rent and support payments. If I can find money each year for First Class then anybody should be able to!!!!!

    Hudsonly,
    Alex Burr
    Memphis, TN
    http://www.hetclub.org/
    http://hetclub.org/burr/lithomepage.htm
  • SamJSamJ
    Posts: 1,405Platinum Member
    I've been interested in the vapor lock issue for some time. Obviously, having your system set up properly is key, and Walt's books are great guides. That said,contributing factors to the problem are altitude and gasoline volatility. Gas, alcohol and everything else evaporates faster at higher altitudes. (Less air pressure on the surface of the liquid) Add ambient heat, and problems arise. I live at 7,000 feet. Norm Blackmer rebuilt my '40 carb with high-altitude jets. (Since there's a minimum of vacuum to move the vacuum advance, the timing is advanced considerably, too.) Members coming east on I40 will be running at 4,000 feet + from Flagstaff through Oklahoma, cresting at 7,000 or so a couple of times, notably when climbing out of Albuquerque to Santa Rosa. Of course modern fuel-injected cars and trucks have computers that make the necessary adjustments.

    As for volatility, today's gas is much more volatile than it used to be, so it evaporates faster. Thus the suggestion to add diesel or Marvel Mystery oil, which makes the gas less volatile.

    However, if it's high and hot when you pull over for a pit stop and your baby won't start, open the hood and go back for another coffee. Things will cool down, and she'll go. :cheer:
    HETfortyqtpi@earthlink.net (drop the HET)

  • jjbubaboyjjbubaboy
    Posts: 568Platinum Member
    TOM-WA- wrote:
    GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.. I HATE WHEN YOU GUYS START THIS THREAD EVERY COUPLE MONTHS.

    BEING HERE IN WASHINGTON STATE I CAN EXPECT THE PONY EXPRESS TO DELIVER MINE IN "MAYBE" ANOTHER 3 WEEKS....EXPRESS MAIL GETS IT HERE ALL OF A WEEK EARLIER.

    HA HA, I am with ya there Tom. Takes another day on top of that to get over here on the Peninsula! OH the anticipation........

    Jeff
  • Jon BJon B
    Posts: 4,802Moderator
    The shrink wrap protects just fine, but it was a bit of a hassle to remove. Any suggestions? How about a pull string, like they used to put on the old Band-Aids? (Of course, that string never worked...)

    I always liked the old resealable WTN bags, 'cause I could use them to store lettuce in my ice box (being basically a cheapskate).
  • TOM-WA-TOM-WA-
    Posts: 493Platinum Member
    Not worth the additional expense....It gets to me about a week earlier and it's already LATE....Why spend the money.

    Oh I'll take $1200 a month after EXPENSES.......And I bet I'm NOT the only one.
  • Lee ODellLee ODell
    Posts: 1,853Platinum Member
    My WTN just arrived and what a surprice to see the front cover has my friends Mark & Nellie LaBouef's 46 Hudson PU and 1946 all Aluminum camper trailer. Way to go. Actually Nellie claim the truck as hers. Can't wait to read it all.

    Lee O'Dell
  • MikeWAMikeWA
    Posts: 1,459Platinum Member
    SamJ wrote:
    46HudsonPU wrote:
    Wow! A shiny shrink-wrapped delivery arrived today!

    New packaging Sam?

    We're trying it this issue. If anyone has a problem...damaged magazine, etc., please contact me. Thanks. :cheer:

    Well, I've got a problem already, and I haven't even received mne yet. I used the ziplock bags to put eviction papers in to tape to the door, so they don't get wet. You mean now I've gotta buy my own? Thats just sad. . .
  • hudsontechhudsontech
    Posts: 4,077Platinum Member
    TOM-WA- wrote:
    Not worth the additional expense....It gets to me about a week earlier and it's already LATE....Why spend the money.

    Oh I'll take $1200 a month after EXPENSES.......And I bet I'm NOT the only one.

    So would I - but that's $1200 AFTER I pay rent and support payments. That leaves me $1200 to pay the bills and buy food and gas. Bills run close to $900 so that leaves me about $50 a week for groceries.

    Hudsonly,
    Alex B
    http://www.hetclub.org/
    http://hetclub.org/burr/lithomepage.htm
  • hudsontechhudsontech
    Posts: 4,077Platinum Member
    Jon B wrote:
    The shrink wrap protects just fine, but it was a bit of a hassle to remove. Any suggestions? How about a pull string, like they used to put on the old Band-Aids? (Of course, that string never worked...)

    I always liked the old resealable WTN bags, 'cause I could use them to store lettuce in my ice box (being basically a cheapskate).

    Any object, preferably a jack knife or kitchen knife, will poke a small hole in the shrink wrap and then it comes off very nicely.

    But maybe Jon isn't to be trusted with sharp objects. :lol:


    Hudsonly,
    Alex B
    http://www.hetclub.org/
    http://hetclub.org/burr/lithomepage.htm
  • bobdriveshudsonbobdriveshudson
    Posts: 582Platinum Member
    WTN arrived in Florence, AL today, in good shape. Thanks, Bob
  • WildWaspWildWasp
    Posts: 412Platinum Member
    Lee ODell wrote:
    My WTN just arrived and what a surprice to see the front cover has my friends Mark & Nellie LaBouef's 46 Hudson PU and 1946 all Aluminum camper trailer. Way to go. Actually Nellie claim the truck as hers. Can't wait to read it all.

    Lee O'Dell

    Lee: Next time you see Mark... tell him the Hudson guy who lived in Victorville in the early 1990s and drove the Green Wasp ... Says HI! We were both friends of Bob Hackel, At the time Mark's nursery was a few blocks from our house.
  • Lee ODellLee ODell
    Posts: 1,853Platinum Member
    WildWasp wrote:
    Lee ODell wrote:
    My WTN just arrived and what a surprice to see the front cover has my friends Mark & Nellie LaBouef's 46 Hudson PU and 1946 all Aluminum camper trailer. Way to go. Actually Nellie claim the truck as hers. Can't wait to read it all.

    Lee O'Dell

    Lee: Next time you see Mark... tell him the Hudson guy who lived in Victorville in the early 1990s and drove the Green Wasp ... Says HI! We were both friends of Bob Hackel, At the time Mark's nursery was a few blocks from our house.

    WildWasp: I'll be glad to do that for you. Will be seeing Mark Saturday. He and Nellie are hosting the Calif Inland Chapter Picnic at their home.

    Lee O'Dell
  • MikeWAMikeWA
    Posts: 1,459Platinum Member
    TOM-WA- wrote:
    BEING HERE IN WASHINGTON STATE I CAN EXPECT THE PONY EXPRESS TO DELIVER MINE IN "MAYBE" ANOTHER 3 WEEKS....EXPRESS MAIL GETS IT HERE ALL OF A WEEK EARLIER.

    You're just gonna have to spring for first class, Tom- Mine came today.
  • LanceBLanceB
    Posts: 675Platinum Member
    When I got home from work yesterday I found mine in the mail. Beautiful truck on the cover and a great publication as always. As for the wrapper, yes I'm cheap and used the old ones to hold things also, but the new one is fine, I found a hole in the wrapping and used that to start the rip to open it.

    And thanks Sam!
  • Richard E.Richard E.
    Posts: 774Platinum Member
    Sam and Mary Ann, great publication as always. Thank you for the great coverage of our Western Regional! Richard.
  • HornetSpecialHornetSpecial
    Posts: 185Gold Member
    I still like the zip lock version.I like to use to put Hudson paper memorabilia in them. They are a little stronger than the new ones.
  • 46HudsonPU46HudsonPU
    Posts: 4,805Moderator
    HornetSpecial wrote:
    I still like the zip lock version.I like to use to put Hudson paper memorabilia in them. They are a little stronger than the new ones.

    I actually re-use the bags for my Hudson magazine & newsletter storage. Guess I'll need to find some ZipLocks that will fit (probably the gallon size).

    If you are looking for a 'little stronger' storage bag, get the ZipLock freezer bags - they are a bit thicker and stronger than the regular zip-lock storage bags... My wife knows 'where they went' when a box of them go missing - :P
    Rick
    Hudson Essex Terraplane Club website
    HET Club on Facebook
    HET Club Forum
    My little webpage
  • SamJSamJ
    Posts: 1,405Platinum Member
    The new packaging saves the Club about $300 per issue...:cheer:
    HETfortyqtpi@earthlink.net (drop the HET)

  • 37 CTS37 CTS
    Posts: 515Platinum Member
    Am enjoying the WTN issue and

    at $300 a month savings every month, I am a GREAT! fan of the new wrapping.
    I can buy my own zip bags as needed.
  • hudsontechhudsontech
    Posts: 4,077Platinum Member
    SamJ wrote:
    The new packaging saves the Club about $300 per issue...:cheer:

    Hmmmmmmmm - $300 x 3500 (round figure) = $1,050,000 WHAZOOOMBA!! :woohoo: Enough savings to pay everybody's dues, 1st class, for a couple years at least!!!

    Sam, did you forget a period somewhere - or does your computer just like big numbers!!!


    Hudsonly,
    Alex Burr
    Memphis, TN
    http://www.hetclub.org/
    http://hetclub.org/burr/lithomepage.htm
  • SamJSamJ
    Posts: 1,405Platinum Member
    Okay, Alex...make that $300 per edition. $1,800 per year, give or take. :cheer:
    HETfortyqtpi@earthlink.net (drop the HET)

  • hudsontechhudsontech
    Posts: 4,077Platinum Member
    Oh, Darn - and here I was thinking our editor had found a money machine. :lol:

    Hudsonly,
    Alex B
    http://www.hetclub.org/
    http://hetclub.org/burr/lithomepage.htm
  • jjbubaboyjjbubaboy
    Posts: 568Platinum Member
    OK,
    This bites! I think mine got jacked AGAIN! No sign of it so far and I do have first class postage....but maybe not a first class postal person somewhere along the line!
    WIll wait ONE more day....and then beg for another one to be sent out. :angry:
    Jeff
  • J HaugoJ Haugo
    Posts: 51Greasemonkey
    I'm stiil waiting for my WTN. Am I now the only one?

    J Haugo
  • RichieRichie
    Posts: 911Platinum Member
    No, you are not the only one, I haven't seen mine yet either. Richie
  • ESSX28-1ESSX28-1
    Posts: 998Platinum Member
    J Haugo wrote:
    I'm stiil waiting for my WTN. Am I now the only one?

    J Haugo

    I also have yet to get mine -- hopefully this week & I have sprung for 1st class postage!!
    Dave Y
    New Zealand
  • Geoff C., N.Z.Geoff C., N.Z.
    Posts: 2,273Platinum Member
    ESSX28-1 wrote:
    J Haugo wrote:
    I'm stiil waiting for my WTN. Am I now the only one?

    J Haugo

    I also have yet to get mine -- hopefully this week & I have sprung for 1st class postage!!

    Dave, that means it comes by tramp steamer, rather than the tea clipper.
    If you're stuck in a hole, stop digging.
  • jjbubaboyjjbubaboy
    Posts: 568Platinum Member
    Well, glad to know I am not the only one! Was just considering to request another one to be sent, but I will wait until after the holiday and see what happens.....
    Jeff
  • pierre from francepierre from france
    Posts: 119Expert Adviser
    received no not more. But good I am in France:P
  • PAULARGETYPEPAULARGETYPE
    Posts: 1,292Platinum Member
    :) :) :) SAM MY WIFE STEFI HAS A COMPLANTE ABOUT THE WTN SHE SAID THAT YOU PUT STUFF IN THERE JUST FOR ME TO BUY SHE DIDN'T BLAME "BROWNIE" SHE BLAMED YOU LOL NOW THATS FUNNY IS THAT WHY I'M SMILEING :) :) :) :) :)
  • Ol racerOl racer
    Posts: 1,688Platinum Member
    FYI
    Regret not springing for 'First Class Mail' this renewal.... Probably missing great Deals, however, really dont need any more Projects because taking forever to get my two current Projects finished....
  • jjbubaboyjjbubaboy
    Posts: 568Platinum Member
    OK, its June 1st and no WTN! AAHH....
    Havent checked todays mail yet but not holding much hope :(
    Guess its time to beg for another issue to get sent my way.
    Jeff
  • MikeWAMikeWA
    Posts: 1,459Platinum Member
    Jeff, this has happened before, hasn't it? Have you talked to the Postmaster? I wonder if you've got a sticky fingered carrier? :ohmy:
  • SnailslayerSnailslayer
    Posts: 175Expert Adviser
    I havent recieved my WTN either here in WI. the post office has been really fast lately too. maybe something got messed up or overloading in the local USPS hub when they were mailed, or maybe a page of address labels didnt get printed out for some members?

    Edit: My arrived today, June 1st.
  • SamJSamJ
    Posts: 1,405Platinum Member
    we asked the printer to get over to the mailing service today and see if there were problems there. It's possible that they mailed some first class as slow boat to China. :(
    HETfortyqtpi@earthlink.net (drop the HET)

  • 51hornetA51hornetA
    Posts: 2,339Platinum Member
    Did not get mine either. Usually get it one week after its mailed in US. Has been solid like that for last 3 years so something must be up.
    www.hudsonmotorcar.org
  • Geoff C., N.Z.Geoff C., N.Z.
    Posts: 2,273Platinum Member
    Got mine yesterday, and it has a Auckland New Zealand Post mark on it. what gives????
    If you're stuck in a hole, stop digging.
  • J HaugoJ Haugo
    Posts: 51Greasemonkey
    I'm still waiting too. Maybe our copies also went to New Zealand?

    J Haugo
  • RichieRichie
    Posts: 911Platinum Member
    J Haugo wrote:
    I'm still waiting too. Maybe our copies also went to New Zealand?

    J Haugo

    I think you might be right, still waiting !!
  • TOM-WA-TOM-WA-
    Posts: 493Platinum Member
    J Haugo wrote:
    I'm still waiting too. Maybe our copies also went to New Zealand?

    J Haugo

    NOTHING HERE JIM....THEY THINK THAT WASHINGTON STATE IS NOW LOCATED LATVIA
  • ESSX28-1ESSX28-1
    Posts: 998Platinum Member
    Geoff C., N.Z. wrote:
    Got mine yesterday, and it has a Auckland New Zealand Post mark on it. what gives????

    You're doing better than me Geoff!! I'm still waiting!!!
    Dave Y
    New Zealand
  • jjbubaboyjjbubaboy
    Posts: 568Platinum Member
    Mike (WA) wrote:
    Jeff, this has happened before, hasn't it? Have you talked to the Postmaster? I wonder if you've got a sticky fingered carrier? :ohmy:

    Yea Mike, it sure has. I have a different carrier now than before and she could care less about cars and is divorced so dont think thats it. My thought is that its not even making it that far before it 'changes course'! I dont want to "assume" incorrectly but I do have to wonder.... and still waiting. :angry:
    Jeff
  • cpr3333cpr3333
    Posts: 116Expert Adviser
    I just got mine today. It seems like every month, I get mine weeks after the first posts about it are posted.

    Maybe the trucks carrying them overheat when they get this far south?
    Chris Reinman
    Grant, Florida
    1950 Pacemaker Deluxe Brougham
    (My father's first car!)
  • kamzackkamzack
    Posts: 407Gold Member
    Southeast Michigan-not yet
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