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Installing Heater Box
I plumbed the heater on the Pacemaker the other day and have been keeping a watch for leaks from the Ranco valve - being RHD it will be my feet that get wet! :)

Comment by ernie28 May 17 permalink
1938 Hudson Brougham ebay (not mine)
It has now been withdrawn it seems

Comment by ernie28 April 24 permalink
A tight engine after the rebuild ?
Certianly I would use a straight 30 grade running in oil for the first 500 or 1000 miles

Comment by ernie28 April 18 permalink
Radio Antenna
I will be interested to hear if you are successful with the leak. I dismantled the aerial and reassembled the base with a smear of good non-hardening sealant. Radio works well but I still get a drip or so down the inside shaft in the rain - does wat…

Comment by ernie28 April 6 permalink
6 to 12 volt conversion
I rewired everything on the Pacemaker and the lights and all other things work very well. New wiring has less resistance that aged wiring so would support doing this first - you may be surprised. I have just bought a voltage doubler to install (6V …

Comment by ernie28 April 6 permalink
Front wind vent cams needed
Lew, if you have no joy from those who have responded so far, let me know as I am sure I may be able to help from some spare windows I have.

Comment by ernie28 April 2 permalink
Wife says the car stinks
I have a '28 Essex with upholstery over 40 years old. It has an old smell to it, not unpleasant, and to me smells of character - she is my favourite!

Comment by ernie28 March 31 permalink
CAN'T STAY CONNECTED TO FORUM
Hi Lee, the computer I was having this problem with was running IE8. Here is a dump shot of where the setting is on that version. Tick this when you are on the forum and view settings can be seen with the option below that. Good luck and hopefully t…

Comment by ernie28 March 26 permalink
CAN'T STAY CONNECTED TO FORUM
On my other computer with an earlier IE verson, from memory I had to use compatability viewing with the forum? Worth trying to see if it helps.

Comment by ernie28 March 24 permalink
She Started "First Time"!!!!!!
Well done PM500 - good luck with the rest of the electrical jobs.

Comment by ernie28 March 24 permalink
Rust out.....which cooling fluid in ??
An HET member here in NZ who has been in the radiator business for decades told me some time ago that the only thing that should go into the radiator with the water is an egg cup or so of soluble oil (as used on lathes) every so often. This will pre…

Comment by ernie28 March 21 permalink
1952 Hornet Wiper Blades
Hi Ray These often cone up on Ebay. I have got some recently off there.

Comment by ernie28 March 10 permalink
Wide White Walls
RonS - I have never heard of having to replace radials every six years here in NZ (thank goodness). Our Falcon uses a set every two years but our Nissan that does nowhere near the mileage would last over six easily. Hope that rule stays away! I am f…

Comment by ernie28 March 2 permalink
Temp gauge question
Try putting a 56ohm resistor from the sending unit side of the gauge to earth. For me, the less current running through the gauge, the higher it read. So using the resistor puts more through, and for me, did bring it closer to a sensible reading. I …

Comment by ernie28 February 23 permalink
Temp gauge question
On my Pacemaker I put a 56ohm resistor to earth to get the reading more accurate and seems a good result so far. Initially I tried a 37ohm but that passed too much current to earth - trial and error. Good luck.

Comment by ernie28 February 16 permalink
Turn Signal Units
Do you have an electrical testing meter? If so, it is simple to work out which three wires are needed to work like Doc describes above. That's what I did (had to rewire the whole car) and works well. Put in a dash pilot light also. Happy to dra…

Comment by ernie28 February 14 permalink
Dr. Doug
My thoughts go to Doug and his family. Recently done some dealings with Doug, (superbly helpful and efficient service) good to offer support from his Hudson family.

Comment by ernie28 February 10 permalink
Turn Signal Units
Hi PM500 My Pacemaker has an indicator switch unit on the steering column and the spare bulb units in the tail light are used for the indicator bulb. The front park lights are also used with its own circuit. I am happy to take photos if you would l…

Comment by ernie28 February 9 permalink
Pacemaker Steering whel removal and rear fender inserts
Steering wheel is off and will get it all lined up tonight. Really appreciate all your help.

Comment by ernie28 January 30 permalink
Pacemaker Steering whel removal and rear fender inserts
Thanks for your responses guys - helps a lot. Roger, the wheel is at 1 & 7 currently and has been since I got it. Will check the notch that Walt mentions as it may have been installed off centre by the previous owner who had everything totally…

Comment by ernie28 January 30 permalink
Photo uploads to HET web site gallery
I have the same result as Roger has outlined above.

Comment by ernie28 January 29 permalink
Photo uploads to HET web site gallery
Like bent metal, I can only see the first page - could this be an IE8 browser issue?

Comment by ernie28 January 28 permalink
Hudson Italia sold at BJ Scottsdale
Great story Michel - shows money is not everything (sometimes helps however!). Sadly, many kids these days do not know how to play like that - great adventures from simple things!

Comment by ernie28 January 22 permalink
Coast to Coast in a 1913 Hudson...
I tried to save the photo a number of ways with no success. I then clicked on the image and this highlighted the whole article, the Ctrl-C to copy, then I Ctrl-V tp paste in a work document. It was then reasonably easy to copy other photos to a word…

Comment by ernie28 January 14 permalink
Stepdown Rocker Panel colour
Thanks for your help guys. I will give the info to the paint shop and see if they find a match.

Comment by ernie28 January 10 permalink
Pacemaker windows
On my Pacemaker sedan, there was a small piece by the front vent window (held in by one screw) and a longer one by the main front windows (held in with two screws). The ones in the rear door windows are considerably longer than the main front window…

Comment by ernie28 January 8 permalink
Rear Seat Assist Straps
Hi DocHubler, I have sent you a PM, thanks.

Comment by ernie28 January 8 permalink
Rear Seat Assist Straps
I am just finishing re-installing the interior in my 1950 Pacemaker and am looking for a pair if anyone can help.

Comment by ernie28 January 5 permalink
Stepdown upholstery panel clips
Thanks guys for the tips. I will look at these after the New Year. I am reinstalling the originals in the meantime and when time and finances allow, new panels will be made which is when your pointers, Hotrodman, will be very useful. I appreciate yo…

Comment by ernie28 December 2012 permalink
Temp Gauge Readings
Update After discussing with my auto electrician, he gave me a 37ohm resistor to try. I put this in the line from the sender - oops, made it worse. The less the current through the gauge the higher the reading. I therefore needed to increase the cu…

Comment by ernie28 December 2012 permalink

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