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Walt Mordenti hospital bound.
Walt, Hope your surgeon is as good with you as you are with Hudsons. Here's to a speedy recovery. Looking forward to seeing you in San Mateo, where you'll win the 'shortest' distance driven award! Doug Seals

Comment by hudsonguy April 24 permalink
262 Engine Question
I've noticed that Hudson added a large circular 'cut' to the top of the block in between the bore and valves on each cylinder. I assume this was to address the valve seat cracking problem. I believe this change was made during product…

Comment by hudsonguy January 25 permalink
Stepdown Lower Radiator Hose
Gary, I sent you a message. Thanks, Doug

Comment by hudsonguy November 2012 permalink
Clifford Research phone nunber ???
Larry Clifford (founder Jack's son) still has a soft spot for Hudsons. Their web page doesn't stay very up to date, but a phone call will verify anything you need from him. He is a great guy, too.

Comment by hudsonguy October 2012 permalink
hudsonguy
No, he got a hold of me. Email has been responded to.

Comment by hudsonguy October 2012 permalink
Are there other transmission options?
Also, you have to consider the starter and flywheel differences when making a switch from manual OD to automatic. I would concur you could easily spend a couple grand to do this. I've got the single lever OD mated with a 4.11 axle, and I love…

Comment by hudsonguy October 2012 permalink
Need info and parts for a single lever OD trans
When I did my single lever OD tranny several years ago, I used these part numbers; Front Seal; National P/N 62075 Rear Seal; National P/N 10684S Shift Shaft Seal; Federal P/N 240009 Rev. Lok-out Seal; Federal P/N 340797 Solenoid Shaft Seal; Nationa…

Comment by hudsonguy October 2012 permalink
Mice!
I've been battling critters for years where I live. Mostly mice, but every vermin you can think of is trying to get into my cars. These are cars 'outside' under shelters, but not in a garage. I gave up on moth balls. In my case, they …

Comment by hudsonguy October 2012 permalink
Looking for Hash continental kit part
Thanks for the replies. I've passed along the advice to look at a van conversion shop, which is I think the right response, based on what I know about the car and owner. It's for a recent barn find '55 Nash, not sure how much restorat…

Comment by hudsonguy October 2012 permalink
Looking for Twin H Air Cleaner(s)
Sorry, forgot to mention that I'm looking for the Dry type air cleaners, not the oil bath style.

Comment by hudsonguy September 2012 permalink
Recore 51 Pacemaker Radiator to look stock
Rob Fayette wrote: My Radiator guy told me this morning that he ordered a 3 row because that is what is in it now. I have to wonder why Hudson didnt put in the 4th if the Hudsons had problems overheating. There is room for the 4th row as Walt po…

Comment by hudsonguy October 2009 permalink
52 Hornet and 49 S-6 on California Speedway
hornet53 wrote: Imagine pulling into your local Lexus/Toyota dealer with that! "Hey, my 'Check Engine' light came on. Can you put this on the scanner?" ....makes me shudder! There oughta be a law.

Comment by hudsonguy June 2006 permalink
Fuel pressure regulator question
Another variable to consider, along with your elevation, etc. is whether you have a Visor or not. I have one on my car, and even though it looks great, it's bound to drop my mileage at least a little bit. Any thoughts on how much difference thi…

Comment by hudsonguy October 2011 permalink
Mustang II power steering?
Wouldn't a new steering box would be required for any ratio change? Sounds like a new column and box to me, which wouldn't be too minor.

Comment by hudsonguy May 2006 permalink
CLUTCH REMOVAL
I agree that it's much easier going through the floor. That's how I prefer to do it. Although I don't have a hoist, or a lot of space for that matter. So for me, going through the floor is not only easier, but safer.

Comment by hudsonguy September 2012 permalink
pinion seal
Looking in my Dana manual, it looks pretty straighforward. Just have to remove the yoke to access the seal.

Comment by hudsonguy August 2012 permalink
Hornet mechanical back up brakes do work
I haven't had to use Hudson's 'triple-safe' brakes myself, but witnessed their effectiveness on my first long road trip. In 2005, on my way to Reno, I met Jim and Louise Wildrick somewhere in Nebraska. Turns out the new master cy…

Comment by hudsonguy August 2012 permalink
Starter for a 1954 Hudson 232 Engine?
You mentioned the word 'planning', which makes me think to say that you should make sure the flywheel on the 232 you're putting the 'manual' starter on had a manual starter previously. In other words the starters are per �…

Comment by hudsonguy August 2012 permalink
Temp Gauge Accuracy
I believe most of the original gauges read hot, at least on my car that's the case. I've got an aftermarket Sun temp. gauge that will show it to be about 165 at idle (I use a modern 165 degree thermostat with one of Walt M.'s modified…

Comment by hudsonguy August 2012 permalink
Stepdown Trailer Hitch?
Thanks for the help and the great pictures, Dave! That's exactly what I had in mind. I'm sure it will come in handy. I'm able to build my own too, so that's officially 'on the list' for next winter's projects now!

Comment by hudsonguy July 2012 permalink
Mini starter for my Hudson
Isn't the 'lead-in chamfer' of the teeth wrong as well, as it currently stands? I think even if you were to turn the ring gear over on the flywheel, this chamfer would still be in the wrong place.

Comment by hudsonguy June 2012 permalink
Anyone Know this Car?
John is a member of the Chicago-Milwaukee chapter. He's also the HET Club Librarian, so you'll find his contact information in the White Triangle News.

Comment by hudsonguy June 2012 permalink
Starter Bendix Problem Here, Too
Well, the problem with my recently rebuilt starter became pretty obvious upon removal. It has way too much end play in the shaft. Instead of .010-.020" like most of my other starters, it had at least .125"!! It would start the engine fine,…

Comment by hudsonguy June 2012 permalink
Starter Bendix Problem Here, Too
Park, So you cut off roughly a half turn of that compression spring to gain about 1/4" more clearance at the gears?

Comment by hudsonguy June 2012 permalink
1953 Hudson Hornet clutch not releasing enough after warmed up
Like Jim suggested above, check those cross shaft bushings through the frame, especially if they've never been replaced. I remember measuring something like 1" of 'lost motion' at the pedal because of slightly egg shaped bushings…

Comment by hudsonguy June 2012 permalink
Starter Bendix problem
Park, Coincidentally, I'm having the same problem with a starter right now, although the situations are different. Yesterday, on my '49 262 engine, I installed a newly rebuilt starter that was done by Ken Warner at Classic Generator. He…

Comment by hudsonguy June 2012 permalink
Hey, Sam- Got my WTN
The only thing that bothered me about the picture of the Terraplane was that he needs some air in that right front tire!

Comment by hudsonguy June 2012 permalink
Big Fun on the Highway, circa 1931
If you ever get a chance to get a ride from Aaron Cooper (HET Pres.) in his '29 Hudson, you'll be amazed how fast the old ones can go! Of course, he's rebuilt the driveline, so everything is top notch mechanically, but it IS basically…

Comment by hudsonguy May 2012 permalink
Hood locking cable replacement - '53 Hornet
spinrack wrote: Thanks for the info. I'll be firing off an e-mail to Twin H to see if they have what I need. In the meantime, I'll just attach a short length of flexible cable to the locking mechanism and pull that from the front whene…

Comment by hudsonguy March 2012 permalink
making a new cardboard for the parcel shelf
When I did this in my '49 sedan years ago, I used clear polycarbonate sheet. In my case, I don't recall needing any major bends, just two separate pieces cut to shape, with maybe a slight bow in one of them. I covered these with a very thi…

Comment by hudsonguy February 2012 permalink

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