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In this Discussion
- 464Saloon July 2006
- 46HudsonPU June 2006
- 53jetman June 2006
- 66patrick66 July 2006
- bob ward June 2006
- Dave53-7C June 2006
- Geoff C., N.Z. June 2006
- Nevada Hudson July 2006
- nhp1127 June 2006
- PAULARGETYPE July 2006
- Sarah Young July 2006
- vmike June 2006
Jet Liner
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Now this is one Jet that anyone would be proud to drive.
http://www.hymanltd.com/search/details.asp?stockno=3262&recordCount=48
Bob -
That would be the most expensive Jet 4-door on the planet, that's for certain!
Nice car."The time has come", the Walrus said, "to speak of many things. Of shoes and ships and sealing wax, of cabbages and kings. And why the sea is boiling hot,
And whether pigs have wings..." -
Dave53-7C wrote:Is the radiator overflow hose connected to the glass washer jar a Hudson
innovation? Must have kept window clean but smeared with coolant.
That was indeed a very rare $15,000 option on the Jet. It took the hot coolant and smeared it on the front windshield. They called it the "Hudson Steamer". That is why they want almost $20,000 for the car..... And yes waiter, I'll take another double scotch.... -
Anyone know this car, or where it came from?Dave53-7C wrote:Good thing I visited the bathroom before I read your post. LOL
But could this mean that the car used washer fluid as coolant?
Just a WAG (Wild -A..-Guess), but could it be that this car was in some type of display, and they didn't want the overflow dripping onto the floor/carpet?
My guess is that the 'washerfluid container' is being used to catch the overflow from the radiator, period.
Typically, cars of this era did not have a 'closed system', and any overflow just ran out and down the side of the radiator - and onto the ground. -
Most people during that time period used an alcohol based coolant mix for antifreeze, therefore some may have tried usinig it also as W/S washer fluid. I would not think it would have been the best for the finish of the car tho, and as soon as the outside temp warmed to the mid 50's, it was very easy to boil over during slower driving in heavy traffic. 53jetman (Jerry)Jerry
email: HudsonJetman@mail.com
2nd Generation Hud-Nut
HET Tech Adviser on Hudson Jets 1953 & 1954
HET Registrar of all Hudson Jets -
Also - if you take a close look, there is only one hose running to or from that 'fluid' container - coming from the radiator. No other hoses, going anywhere else.46HudsonPU wrote:Anyone know this car, or where it came from?
Just a WAG (Wild -A..-Guess), but could it be that this car was in some type of display, and they didn't want the overflow dripping onto the floor/carpet?
My guess is that the 'washerfluid container' is being used to catch the overflow from the radiator, period.
Typically, cars of this era did not have a 'closed system', and any overflow just ran out and down the side of the radiator - and onto the ground.
Don't think there is any intent to use the contents of that container for 'washing windows'... -
46HudsonPU wrote:Anyone know this car, or where it came from?
Just a WAG (Wild -A..-Guess), but could it be that this car was in some type of display, and they didn't want the overflow dripping onto the floor/carpet?
My guess is that the 'washerfluid container' is being used to catch the overflow from the radiator, period.
Typically, cars of this era did not have a 'closed system', and any overflow just ran out and down the side of the radiator - and onto the ground.
Come on people, lighten up a tad. No need to get huffy. I was just joking. I'm fully aware of how automobile cooling systems work. With that being said, I doubt this car was driven around the showroom enough to cause the coolant to expand to the point where it release, as you say, onto the floor/carpet! :rolleyes: -
Assuming this Jet is as good in the flesh as it is in the photos - always a doubtful proposition I know - $20k is not too expensive.
If you were to buy a straight and solid but sunburnt Jet (or just about any car), then do the paint, chrome, interior, engine, brakes, wiring, door rubbers etc etc, I doubt that there would be little if any change from $19,950 -
Went back and read my posts on this - you're right, I do sound a bit 'uptight' on this... Didn't mean to make it appear that way - guess I need to focus and re-read my posts before hitting the "Submit Reply" button.Dave53-7C wrote:Come on people, lighten up a tad. No need to get huffy. I was just joking. I'm fully aware of how automobile cooling systems work. With that being said, I doubt this car was driven around the showroom enough to cause the coolant to expand to the point where it release, as you say, onto the floor/carpet! :rolleyes:
Anyway - Maybe the previous owner didn't like the radiator dripping onto his garage floor (who knows?). In any event, it would probably be a good idea to make sure that it had the the correct radiator cap, and that there were no problems with the seat/seating of it (if you decide to purchase).- I'll bet this little car has a lot of 'Get up & Go'! - -
bob ward wrote:Assuming this Jet is as good in the flesh as it is in the photos - always a doubtful proposition I know - $20k is not too expensive.
If you were to buy a straight and solid but sunburnt Jet (or just about any car), then do the paint, chrome, interior, engine, brakes, wiring, door rubbers etc etc, I doubt that there would be little if any change from $19,950
$20,000 would be a world record price for a Jet sedan. At best, IMHO, well more than twice what it is worth. A proven concourse winning Jet might approach that price but that would be an aborition. -
Concours-winning Jet??? That means it would have to be...judged??? Noooooo! (insert laughter here)
I'm with you, Niels. $20K for a four-door is about twice what it's worth."The time has come", the Walrus said, "to speak of many things. Of shoes and ships and sealing wax, of cabbages and kings. And why the sea is boiling hot,
And whether pigs have wings..." -
Have any of you guys been in a Jet? From what I have heard they drive very well and with Twin H can give a Hornet a run. Don't know if this is true, but there has been enough going around on Jets lately that I would like to drive in one sometime. I have got quite curious.
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Actually, I have driven several Jets. They do drive nice, granted. They just don't have the visual impact or the desire of the Stepdowns. That high roofline just kills the looks of them, to me, anyway. Chop a coupe down a few inches, and maybe...!"The time has come", the Walrus said, "to speak of many things. Of shoes and ships and sealing wax, of cabbages and kings. And why the sea is boiling hot,
And whether pigs have wings..." -
A lot of people have misconceptions about Jets. I don't think comments should be made unless you have owned and driven one, as I have for 35 years. Okay, the looks may not be to everyone's liking, but the build is to the same standard as the Step-downs, and the performance, handling, and riding are equal, and in the economy stakes they win hands down. I took an American visitor for a tour in my Jet earlier this year. His jaundiced view of Jets was immediately changed. He had been fed the misconceived view that the Jet was inferior, and had never riddenin one, let alone drive. Please, if you have no "hands-on" experience, din't present your jaundiced views. There is no "Best" Hudson. Let's remember the slogan that used to be recognized by the H.E.T. Club - " Dedicated to preserving the great cars built by Hudson". This includes Jets.
Geoff.If you're stuck in a hole, stop digging. -
Geoff C., N.Z. wrote:A lot of people have misconceptions about Jets. I don't think comments should be made unless you have owned and driven one, as I have for 35 years. Okay, the looks may not be to everyone's liking, but the build is to the same standard as the Step-downs, and the performance, handling, and riding are equal, and in the economy stakes they win hands down. I took an American visitor for a tour in my Jet earlier this year. His jaundiced view of Jets was immediately changed. He had been fed the misconceived view that the Jet was inferior, and had never riddenin one, let alone drive. Please, if you have no "hands-on" experience, din't present your jaundiced views. There is no "Best" Hudson. Let's remember the slogan that used to be recognized by the H.E.T. Club - " Dedicated to preserving the great cars built by Hudson". This includes Jets.
Geoff.
Great point Geoff ! Too many people are set in their ways concerning Jets and 55-57 Hudsons! Drive them and you will believe ! I own a Jetliner, a '56 Hollywood .and 2 stepdowns, and they are all wonderful cars! Cheers! -
And I had a very nice '56 Super Wasp that I picked up in North Dakota, and later sold to a HET member in SoCal; also very nice."The time has come", the Walrus said, "to speak of many things. Of shoes and ships and sealing wax, of cabbages and kings. And why the sea is boiling hot,
And whether pigs have wings..." -
You could get a Hudson built Hornet 308 in the 55-56 Hornets-Unavailable in Nash--- A Hudson Built 202 In the Wasp--- Unavailable in the Nash ! Interiors in Hudson Not like Nash. Dash is completly different ! Performance and turning radius is different ! Lots of sheet metal will not interchange ! They were trying to have one body, different cars, like GM, Ford and Chrysler. Ask Paul Shuster,he is the club expert. Now the Rambler, that is a rebadged Nash!
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As a former '56 Wasp owner, you are absolutely right, NH. The things that DO interchange within years are the glass, regulators, suspension, rear axle, and other small parts."The time has come", the Walrus said, "to speak of many things. Of shoes and ships and sealing wax, of cabbages and kings. And why the sea is boiling hot,
And whether pigs have wings..." -
464Saloon wrote:I've never been in a 55-57 but they are just a rebadged Nash and not a true Hudson like the Jet. Not saying they might not drive well, but there is just something about how Hudsons were designed and built.
WELL I HAVE HAD A FEW 57 HUDSONS OVER THE YEARS I OWN 3 57 HOLLYWOODS NOW AND BODY WISE NOTHING FITS FROM NASH TO HUDSON I'M ALSO THE 55,56,57 TEC ADVISOR FOR THE CLUB AND 567 CARS ARE JUST ANOTHER CHANGE JUST LIKE A 46/7 IS NOT THE SAME AS A STEP/DOWN YES THEY WERE BUILT BY AMC BUT STILL HUDSON TAKE A RIDE IN MY BLACK 57 HOLLYWOOD IT WILL BREAK THE TIRES LOOSE AND RUN 100MPH FOR HOURS AND ON REGULAR GAS GETTING 17+ MPG
http://hometown.aol.com/Hudson1957/Hashville.html -
Way to go Paul !
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If I hadn't already started on my restoration, I'd pay the price in a heartbeat!
That's what I want mine to look like when I'm done!Take a Ride in a Hudson Jet! -
I would like to ride or drive in one, just like I would with a Jet. The only point I was making in favor of the Jet was whether you like the looks or not, it was still designed and built by Hudson, the 567 cars were not. I am not saying that is necessarily good or bad since I most of my knowledge is of the stepdowns and I still have plenty to learn there.PAULARGETYPE wrote:WELL I HAVE HAD A FEW 57 HUDSONS OVER THE YEARS I OWN 3 57 HOLLYWOODS NOW AND BODY WISE NOTHING FITS FROM NASH TO HUDSON I'M ALSO THE 55,56,57 TEC ADVISOR FOR THE CLUB AND 567 CARS ARE JUST ANOTHER CHANGE JUST LIKE A 46/7 IS NOT THE SAME AS A STEP/DOWN YES THEY WERE BUILT BY AMC BUT STILL HUDSON TAKE A RIDE IN MY BLACK 57 HOLLYWOOD IT WILL BREAK THE TIRES LOOSE AND RUN 100MPH FOR HOURS AND ON REGULAR GAS GETTING 17+ MPG
http://hometown.aol.com/Hudson1957/Hashville.html
