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clips
LanceB: What is the part number for the clips at Restoration Specialties? Thanks Ed

Comment by Edwardjohnsr September 2008 permalink
Starter motor part
Thanks for your reply. However, I did manage to find one already. Ed

Comment by Edwardjohnsr July 2008 permalink
New Purchase
I have a 53 Hornet that also has a red engine. The serial number of the block matches the serial number of the car (it starts with 7C in both the block and the body). Yours should start with 7B if its a 52. For some reason, it looks like Hudson p…

Comment by Edwardjohnsr June 2008 permalink
2008 National Website
Alex: I will not be able to attend the entire week but I would like to schedule my attendance around the schedule of tech sessions. Do you know the subjects that will be covered in the various tech sessions yet? When the details are available p…

Comment by Edwardjohnsr May 2008 permalink
Fuel pump vacuum
Harry: I have two fuel pumps (one is a core) and the vacuum line from the pump to the windshield wiper motor is "not" threaded on either one. I have had the same problem of the line pulling out and have not yet gotten a good solution t…

Comment by Edwardjohnsr May 2008 permalink
Thermostat for 308
Thanks for all the input and suggestions about blocking off the bypass. However, I'm a little confused about using a "modern" thermostat. If the temperature is cold, I assume the thermostat will completely block off the flow of wate…

Comment by Edwardjohnsr March 2008 permalink
Red Or Gold
Drivergo2: I have a '53 Hornet and the engine is red. I know that it is usually thought that '53s were gold but I have checked the engine number (it is a7C) and it really is red. I tried to start a thread on this a few months ag…

Comment by Edwardjohnsr January 2008 permalink
1/2 inch head bolts
Thanks clutchguy. I appreciate your quick response. Ed

Comment by Edwardjohnsr November 2007 permalink
53 engine is red
I checked the number on the block; it matches. 251974. Out of curiosity, I looked up seriel numbers in "Hudson Tech". Apparently mine was built in May 1953. There were 49,057 53 Hornets built before mine and 17,085 built after. …

Comment by Edwardjohnsr November 2007 permalink
Oil pump rebuild
Thanks for the replies. I will have the hole for the pin drilled. I haven't found the groove in the body for the cork gasket yet but maybe it is just oil covered. I will clean it up more and hopefully locate the groove. By the way, I do hav…

Comment by Edwardjohnsr October 2007 permalink
Is this gap supposed to be there?
Last winter I replaced my panhard bar bushings and there were washers and no gap. There were also steel sleeves inside the bushings to keep them from crushing when the bolts are tightened. I had to have new sleeves machined because mine were ruste…

Comment by Edwardjohnsr September 2007 permalink
leaking clutch fluid!
Where can you buy new seals for the throwout bearing? Ed

Comment by Edwardjohnsr September 2007 permalink
Thinking of selling my 1953 Hudson
I would be interested in the re-conditioned gas tank. Where is it and how much would it cost? Ed

Comment by Edwardjohnsr June 2007 permalink
stepdown gas tank capacity?
Does anyone know where you can get a stepdown tank or have one fabricated? Preferably in the Northeast. Ed

Comment by Edwardjohnsr May 2007 permalink
rear stabilizer (panhard bar)
I'm just trying to change the bushings. The ones there now are probably the original ones. Ed

Comment by Edwardjohnsr February 2007 permalink
rear stabilizer (panhard bar)
Clutch guy: I just read your response where you mentioed the likelihood that the sleeve is rusted onto the bolt. I think you have probably identified my prolem. I will continue spritzing the penetrating oil on it and some day perhaps it will mo…

Comment by Edwardjohnsr February 2007 permalink
Leaf Spring Bushing Replace
Clutchguy: I'm the guy who is working on the stabilizer bushings. It was interesting that you mentioned the possiblity that the front leaf spring bolts could be tack welded in place. Have you ever seen the stabilizer bar bolts tack welded …

Comment by Edwardjohnsr February 2007 permalink
rear stabilizer (panhard bar)
Thanks for all the input. The car is in fact sitting on the floor. Its a tight squeeze but I can reach the stabilizer bar. I will continue to hit the bolts with penetrating oil and keep working on them. Ed

Comment by Edwardjohnsr February 2007 permalink
headliner
When you installed the headliners, did you have to remove the rear window.? I have seen several differant opinions on this. Ed

Comment by Edwardjohnsr October 2006 permalink
53 Hornet upholstery
Ray wrote: Below is old message I posted some time ago, along with pictures, I hope it helps? Ray "In case any body interested in correct address of provider of almost same as orginal checkerboard material it's the followin…

Comment by Edwardjohnsr September 2006 permalink
Seat fabric
Thanks for all the suggestions. I will contact them. Ed

Comment by Edwardjohnsr July 2006 permalink
Gasohol and stepdowns
One more question about gasohol. Should I replace the gas line and fuel pump now or just wait until the gasohol does its thing? Is there any harm in using the old stuff until it gives me a problem? Will the gasohol dissolve the rubber and damage …

Comment by Edwardjohnsr June 2006 permalink
Gasohol and stepdowns
Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately) my engine has not been rebuilt. As far as I know it is all original except for the usual tune-up components. Thats why I'm so concerned about gasohol. Has anyone else used gasohol in an original engine?…

Comment by Edwardjohnsr May 2006 permalink
Carburetor gaskets
How do I contact Dale Cooper? Thanks Ed

Comment by Edwardjohnsr May 2006 permalink
49 to 53 parts
I'm looking for a passenger side parking light for a 53 Hornet (the entire chrome housing). Also a rear parking brake cable. E-mail Edwardjohnsr@aol.com. Ed

Comment by Edwardjohnsr April 2006 permalink
Manifold installation
Thanks for the replies. Its always good to hear from someone who has been there. Ed

Comment by Edwardjohnsr March 2006 permalink
1952 Hudson Hornet Parts Needed
I have 2 front bumper brackets (the heavy pieces that attach the bumper to the frame) for a 54. I don't know if they fit a 52. If they do, let me know at Edwardjohnsr@aol.com. Ed

Comment by Edwardjohnsr March 2006 permalink
Looking for NOS trim 54 Wasp 4dr
I beleive the Wasp and Hornet grills are the same but please confirm that with other people. I have the Hollander Inrechange book and it says the Wasp and Hornet "differ only as to guards". Ed

Comment by Edwardjohnsr February 2006 permalink
Looking for NOS trim 54 Wasp 4dr
I have a complete grill for a 54 Wasp Hollywood hardtop. Good condition except one small attachment tab is broken off. I have the tab and it could be welded back on. E-mail at Edwardjohnsr@aol.com. Ed

Comment by Edwardjohnsr February 2006 permalink
Twin H manifold
Norm: Thanks for the info. I'll try McMaster-Carr. Ed

Comment by Edwardjohnsr February 2006 permalink

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