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So, who is going to the San Mateo National HET meet ?
The Firestone clan will not be there this year. Looking forward to next year.

Comment by hdsn49 June 18 permalink
Assorted Hudson Parts
DocHornet I have a complete set of stainless for a coupe including front, rear windows, side door and side window. I don't have my pictures anymore.I thought I had it all sold to some clown from NC. I carefully boxed everything up and got the…

Comment by hdsn49 June 15 permalink
Car keeps stalling
Finally got my Hudson to stop stalling. As I posting back in December, two years ago I sent my carb out to be rebuilt. When I put it on the car the engine kept stalling. I couldnt not even drive around the block without it stalling every time I stop…

Comment by hdsn49 June 3 permalink
Hudson DVR Alert
The show is about Wayne purchasing Hazel Robinsons '53 Hornet. He bought her Italia a few years ago. The Hornet was purchased new by her brother Ray. The car is an excellent example of a survivor. My son Matt was there the day they were filming…

Comment by hdsn49 May 6 permalink
PRO Antique Auto Parts
Park, I assume you were inquiring about the Pro Antique Auto Parts in Windsor Locks, CT. If so according to yellow pages.com they are closed.

Comment by hdsn49 April 26 permalink
A different Hudson gift...
Happy Birthday. It's great having kids that find Hudson related items for our birthdays, fathers day and other gift holidays.

Comment by hdsn49 April 25 permalink
1948 Hudson Super 8 Convertible Value?
Hudson never produced a Super 8 convertible. The first convertibles were shipped in July of 1948. They were Super 6's and Commodore 8's. The Commodore 6's were introduced in September of 1948. You probably have a Super 6 that someone …

Comment by hdsn49 April 11 permalink
Hudson still attracts the ladies....
The picture of the '54 coupe was taken at the Frank Marrata car show in Springfield, MA. Doug did you get the application to join the National and New Engalnd Chapter of the HET, I left for you. We are a great club and a fantastic chapter. You …

Comment by hdsn49 March 28 permalink
Door panels on a 49 2 door
There were several options available for the super series that were standard on the commodore. The front fender spears, large hubcaps, the 18" steering wheel and even the stainless trim around the back window. From the picture of your car it�…

Comment by hdsn49 March 13 permalink
New file upload to online library
Thank you for your fine work Sir.

Comment by hdsn49 February 6 permalink
How you know you've married the right woman.
When I was restoring my "49. My wife let me keep the reupholstered seats in the living room while waiting for the rest of the interior to be completed. She also lets me keep both Hudsons in the garage and parks her car outside. My son Matt jus…

Comment by hdsn49 January 19 permalink
Hudson Tool Kit
I believe that the kit included a screwdriver and a pair of pliers. They were in a burlap pouch.

Comment by hdsn49 December 2012 permalink
6 volt electronic ignition
Just wait Walmart will be selling them too. They are trying to sell everything. Not good for this country. I refuse to shop at Walmart. Shop local and support our club members too.

Comment by hdsn49 December 2012 permalink
Lincoln Mark IV and Hudson Essex comparison
My brother Dan still has the 1970 Mark III Lincoln he bought in 1971. The car has about 48,000 miles. Nice car but my brother prefers to drive one of his Hudsons. I think he might be going through a second mid-life crisis. He is looking to buy a Por…

Comment by hdsn49 December 2012 permalink
1936 Hudson Accident
Doesn't look too bad and can be fixed. I knew of a shop that transporting two cars on the back of their car carrier. One of the cars was leaking a little gas. Someone though a cigarette out and the next thing the two cars and the car carrier we…

Comment by hdsn49 December 2012 permalink
Chrysler Museum to close
Glad the HET Cub got to see it at the 2009 National.

Comment by hdsn49 December 2012 permalink
Car keeps stalling
Park, My son and I installed the carb last summer 2011. My son drove the car to a show and had problems all the way there and back. We double checked everything. The fall came and we put it away for the winter. This spring we tried again to drive t…

Comment by hdsn49 December 2012 permalink
Your Hudson's origional color
My Dads '48 Hudson was piedmont and savoy green. From what I have read in the past green has never been a popular color for cars. My '49 sedan was gull gray and repainted in the '70's to a similar gray. I did my '49 brougham…

Comment by hdsn49 December 2012 permalink
Car keeps stalling
Only happens during slowdown/braking.

Comment by hdsn49 December 2012 permalink
Your Hudson's origional color
Everett Hudson sold the '54 Hornet to Milt Davis from Ohio many years ago. don't know if Milt still owns it

Comment by hdsn49 December 2012 permalink
ALEX BURR
The HET is very lucky to have Alex. I've said it before and I'll say it again THANK YOU Alex for all that you have done for our wonderful Hudson family. Ed Firestone & Family

Comment by hdsn49 November 2012 permalink
Hurricane Sandy
In Central Connecticut we are OK. Just a few trees down and power outages. Southern Connecticut along the water got hit really hard. New York City, New Jersey also got hit hard. Thank you for thinking of us in these times.

Comment by hdsn49 October 2012 permalink
48-49 Guage Panel ID
The one on the left is for a Commodore. The one on the right is for a Super

Comment by hdsn49 October 2012 permalink
Mice!
Several years ago I purchased seat covers for my '49 Sedan. My wife and kids were out back in the pool so I decided it would be a good time to install the new covers. I moved the coffee table and side chairs out of the family room so I would ha…

Comment by hdsn49 October 2012 permalink
1936 Hudson Stratton Sport Saloon
$90,000.00 Opening bid are you kidding. Just joking. I hope you get double that or more. It must break your heart to sell such a beautiful car. Good luck.

Comment by hdsn49 March 2012 permalink
#55 light bulb
Geoff. Since your on the forum I hope all is OK with you and our other HET friends in New Zealand.

Comment by hdsn49 February 2011 permalink
Butch Smith's badaz Hudson engine
Looks awesome. What Hudson is it going in?

Comment by hdsn49 September 2012 permalink
Hornet mechanical back up brakes do work
Jay, Whats the number of the master cylinder from Advance Auto.

Comment by hdsn49 August 2012 permalink
So where are all the 39's then
Here is a picture of my brothers '39 112 Victoria Coupe.

Comment by hdsn49 August 2012 permalink
Chinese parts on a Hudson
Yes they make everything in China including bombs and missiles that they sell to the of the enemies of the US like Iran and North Korea.

Comment by hdsn49 July 2012 permalink

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