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NEW ROSTER BOOK
mcollins - data set we used was effective 8/31/12. J Cronk

Comment by hudman51 June 12 permalink
Windshield Visor Mounting Instructions?
Radimagic - thanks for the offer; I already took pics of mine & forwarded; my present car was not necessarily assembled properly by prior owner(s), so that's why the info request. Hudnut - I'll attempt to PM you with address, etc. Hud…

Comment by hudman51 May 7 permalink
New uploads to the online library
Thanks go to Crassweller Estate & SoCal Chapter, not me. Jon Cronk

Comment by hudman51 April 14 permalink
54 Hudson Hornet on Ebay. Your impressions?
That very nice '54 car was sold by a member of the SoCal Chapter.

Comment by hudman51 November 2012 permalink
Stuck Engine Tips?
Thanks guys, great suggestions. Todays update - apparently car was at a shop, mechanic got engine unstuck, identified at least one piston to be replaced. Owner is considering complete rather than partial overhaul at this time.

Comment by hudman51 October 2012 permalink
Differential
I'm running the 3.58 in my 1 carb Hornet w/ OD and it is a real sweet freeway car. I think you will like the set-up. Jon C

Comment by hudman51 August 2012 permalink
2013 National Registration Codes and Parking Fees
I hope Ed and Bob can get Marriott to cut their prospective guests some slack. Forecasting rooms on a project this size is a very unappreciated, difficult task - whoever signs the contract is on the hook for the unsold rooms for any given nite, and…

Comment by hudman51 August 2012 permalink
PAINT AND BODY SHOP IN SO CAL RECOMMENDATIONS?
A chapter member in Ventura has a Hornet going thru paint & body now, either in Ventura/Saticoy/Santa Paula; He has had several cars doe by this fellow, but I know nothing of his work. I have the shop phone number, if you'd like to PM me, …

Comment by hudman51 November 2011 permalink
6V Alternator
Just looked at the web links you kindly provided. MUCHO thanks - just saved around $80!! Jon

Comment by hudman51 November 2011 permalink
6V Alternator
Thanks Guys! JC

Comment by hudman51 November 2011 permalink
Fuel Starvation on a Hornet
Personally, I just use starter fluid on cold starts so I don't have to crank & crank. I have used the 6V Carter rotary vane pump as an aux, and gas flows thru it quite well. It also fills the bowl for cold starts pretty well. I'm…

Comment by hudman51 October 2011 permalink
Remove door lock to open the door, Commodore '49
Even tho I have a little more upholstery in mine, whenever the inside handle isn't pushed all the way to its "relaxed" position (where its supposed to be when you start to pull it), the outside handle doesn't work and the lock kn…

Comment by hudman51 August 2011 permalink
308 head bolt question
I've used both sizes successfully, but I never mixed them on a head (the injunear in me). I may be mistaken, but i thought I saw that Dale Cooper was selling the 3/4 head units by the piece or by the set. J Cronk

Comment by hudman51 May 2011 permalink
Question re front door ventilator wing
Fortunately for you (unfortunately for me), I pulled my '51 vent wing on Monday. The ventwing shaft is flat where it slips into a slotted yoke on the gearbox shaft. A machine screw threaded through the whole thing ties it all together. Good …

Comment by hudman51 February 2011 permalink
8 Cyl Valve Adjustment Guide?
Thanks everybody. I'll pass the info along Viva Hudson! JC

Comment by hudman51 January 2011 permalink
New Aluminum Cylinder Head Pictures
Dave Fury - so do I; do you have 3 friends so we can put together a 5-head deal? No response to my earlier solicitation; I've got to think 3 others need a head! J Cronk (hudman51) HEThudman51@aol.com (drop the HET)

Comment by hudman51 January 2011 permalink
Brake Light Woes
A fellow chapter member called up and encouraged me to change the switch. So changed out the switch with a spare here; everything OK (until that one fails); next up is a replacement from Mr. Schuster! Thanks for all the help. This car will be ba…

Comment by hudman51 December 2010 permalink
Brake Light Woes
I will verify both filaments. Yes I am using DOT 5 fluid, but (resistance-wise) switch seems functional. If I'm going to change out switches, I may as well get one from Paul. Thank you for your suggestions! JC

Comment by hudman51 December 2010 permalink
Electronic ignition timing
Jason - earlier posts on the Forum referenced the use of a vacuum gage to adjust ignition timing; that worked pretty well for me (on a conventional points distributor). Just haven't got around to installing the Petronix gear yet; please keep us…

Comment by hudman51 December 2010 permalink
Bought 1952 Hudson Hornet 4 Dr
Lee - great news, congrats on your new ride. Maybe we can convoy out to Baker for the start of the Economy Run. Can't wait to see it! Jon

Comment by hudman51 October 2010 permalink
Fuel pressure regulator question
If that's the one with a adj knob about as big as the unit, it seems to adjust OK, but my old one just decided to exhibit diaphram failure and drip onto the exhaust manifold. 12+ yr life, MBTE may have done it in. While looking for a replacemen…

Comment by hudman51 October 2010 permalink
Essex Distributor Parts Sources?
Thanks guys! I'll forward the info! Jon

Comment by hudman51 September 2010 permalink
Terraplane Model Cars?
Thanks for the timely responses! JC

Comment by hudman51 August 2010 permalink
fuel pump
Ron - I put mine below the right front passenger seat in the floorboard recess (as you look at it from underneath). It was easy to cut and bend the fuel line to splice in a filter & the pump. If you're smarter than me, you'll disconne…

Comment by hudman51 July 2010 permalink
262 vs 308 Heads
My perception is we ARE running out of cast iron heads, at least ones thicker than 1.940 inSoCal. I don't want to go aluminum, and read the historical posts about scam foundries. My shop neighbor casts magnesium for the auto industry, he like…

Comment by hudman51 July 2010 permalink
Headed for "Pinks all Out"
Fantastic! Hope all the preparations and travel go smoothly. You make us all proud! Jon

Comment by hudman51 June 2010 permalink
'54 Hornet
That'll be the 907 area code if you want to ask how many zero's are really part of this car's price. JC

Comment by hudman51 May 2010 permalink
Low Comnpression Issue
Thanks Walt!! re: Mystery Oil - how much to blend with regular lube oil? JC

Comment by hudman51 May 2010 permalink
2010 All California Hudson Meet
Your local Central Cal chapter is hosting; you may want to contact the chapter prez, hethensonstudios@sbcglobal.net (drop the 'het'). Meet to be held at usual hotel, San Simeon Beach Resort. See you there! Jon

Comment by hudman51 May 2010 permalink
Ever done this?
Coupla times. Lots easier than rear main. You may need to move a hose or two out of the way. A piece of cardboard will protect your radiator fins and your knuckles. The Forum provided the means to break loose the crankshaft bolt. You may wa…

Comment by hudman51 May 2010 permalink

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