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37 going home
WOW, I can't believe how beautiful your 37 looks! Great job!!!!

Comment by BigSky January 18 permalink
Photos: My 37 Hudson 8cyl
Its an original New Mexico car so its rust free and doesnt have a heater either!

Comment by BigSky September 2012 permalink
More of Butch's badaz Hudson engine!
I think that would be wicked fun and just what I need in my 37 Hudson Coupe! The hood is already off, perfect for showing off that beautiful engine!!!

Comment by BigSky September 2012 permalink
6 volt to 12 volt conversion
Who sells replacement fuel pumps?

Comment by BigSky September 2012 permalink
6 volt to 12 volt conversion
It's been a little frustrating since I havent played with my old 37 Hudsons for over 6 years and now that I am trying to get going again, everything is giving me problems. (The battery, starter, fuel lines, etc.) I drained the gas tank, put…

Comment by BigSky September 2012 permalink
Four Hudsons at Barrett-Jackson 2007
I was at BJ last year and got a close up of the 37 Hudson truck. Since I own two 37 Hudson's I was partial to it but I have to say, it may go for a lot less this time, when the new owner was trying to move it to trailer, it was a huge pain to …

Comment by BigSky January 2007 permalink
tire width
One of the best sites is the Tire Rack's, for they have all the sizes etc for each brand they carry. Hope that helps.

Comment by BigSky January 2007 permalink
Don't open this unless you like art - no Hudsons
Beautiful artwork! Co Co #1 reminds me very much of my Doberman which we had to but down yesterday. She was in our family for 12 years and was there for every one of our children when the came home from the hospital to learning to walk to first d…

Comment by BigSky December 2006 permalink
Disc brakes '40 coupe
I just checked the most recent WTN club newsletter from July/Aug and it has an email for Burt of XXXhudsonnut@hotmail.com (drop the X's). Unfortunatley, I had already read and tossed my most recent Hudson Modified newsletter, but if you can…

Comment by BigSky October 2006 permalink
Fatman front end
Has anyone done a Fatman front end on a 37 Hudson?

Comment by BigSky October 2006 permalink
Disc brakes '40 coupe
Check with Bill Labud (sp?) in florida i believe. He does them for 41 and up and had found them able to do for a 37 in the past. He may just be able to do one for the 40 without much modificaitons. I have seen his add in the recent Modified Hu…

Comment by BigSky October 2006 permalink
1950 Hot Rod article about the Hudson 8
Dan, I would love to have a copy of the article you have found!! It is right up my alley, and as a matter of fact I just received a replacement cam for my 8 cyl in the 37 Hudson. As you know this is the direction I am going with this old …

Comment by BigSky October 2006 permalink
39 Hudson Coupe
Buyer Beware! Did you notice his note that stated the owner only took it out twice, but had 400 miles on it?? Rather long drives around the neighborhood it seems! With the prior owner not being honest, makes one take caution on the rest! G…

Comment by BigSky October 2006 permalink
Hood ornament needed !!
thanks for the ideas!! IF ANYONE HAS A HOOD ORNAMENT BASE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW....I'D BE INTERESTED IN BUYING IT!

Comment by BigSky October 2006 permalink
Dry Run w/Car on Trailer: Part 1 the Winch
Dan, If you'd like to give that trailer an old fashion test run................I have a parts car I need to get in Wisc and bring to Nebraska!

Comment by BigSky October 2006 permalink
Hood ornament needed !!
Where could one get "Sand Casting" done?

Comment by BigSky September 2006 permalink
Hood ornament needed !!
Yep, thats the one I need!

Comment by BigSky September 2006 permalink
Hood ornament needed !!
Its the base that I need!! I did buy a wing from Danny at K-Gap a while ago and now need the base, plus chrome piece below it, all the way to the chin. If anyone has one I would be greatly appreciative!!!!!!!!

Comment by BigSky September 2006 permalink
1937 fuel pump question
My 37 Hudson coupe's fuel pump gave up a while ago and sucked something black into the fuel bowl (Glass bowl). Is this oil from the engine being sucked into the fuel lines? Also if anyone can recommend a place to get a rebuilt fuel pump (…

Comment by BigSky September 2006 permalink
Synthetic oil
It is truely a great motor oil.....Mobil 1. Really any synthetic for that matter. They will give Cooler running oil temps, superior film strength and withstand the high heat without breakdown. You can easily run these 7500 miles without problems.…

Comment by BigSky September 2006 permalink
practice test (posting a picture)
"Does this orange make my fenders look fat?" Glad to see you got her done and out for fun!!!

Comment by BigSky September 2006 permalink
Edmunds Head for 8 cylinder
I too was interested in this head when initially seen, However, after emailing the owner and getting very shaddy answers not to mention his unwillingness to answer basic questions on the head, ie; he says he milled it but never magnafluxed it, nor …

Comment by BigSky September 2006 permalink
Clifford Headers
kamzack wrote: I have a set on that I bought just before Jack pass. They weren'y shipped til awhile afterwards. My tic is I wanted 2 pipe haeders,I got one. One the purposes for headers is get exhaust out with very little back pressure. I&…

Comment by BigSky September 2006 permalink
1932 Essex?
Could make a nice street rod! I think I saw one in the recent GoodGuys magazine.

Comment by BigSky September 2006 permalink
Become a Hudson Parts Dealer
Originally it looked interesting........"Find the rare parts we are all searching for".........."make a little money on something we love to do"............"preserve the Hudson line".............but when one looks at th…

Comment by BigSky September 2006 permalink
I picked up my car trailer today...
WOW! Great information and I really appreciate it. Do any dealers/manufactures fit the bill? I am on the Nebr/Iowa boarder if that helps. Thanks again!!

Comment by BigSky September 2006 permalink
OK you want an interesting Engine swap!
hudsontech wrote: It's called "natural progression"!!! When you take your street rod to a show and there's 500 others just like it on the field, you suddenly want something different. So this trend will continue until somebod…

Comment by BigSky September 2006 permalink
Wood Grain Restoration
I have been thinking of doing a Steel Woodie on one of my other makes, does anyone know if these processes will work on the exterior?? Or as someone mentioned, is there a vinyl out there to use? I have been working on this idea so I appreci…

Comment by BigSky September 2006 permalink
I picked up my car trailer today...
66patrick66 wrote: The 108" (9' 0") is the absolute maximum legal width for trailers. That's measured from the outside of the fender/opposite fender. Your width BETWEEN the fenderwells on most of the open car haulers is 82&qu…

Comment by BigSky September 2006 permalink
HELP NEEDED!! Cam for 8 cyl engine
bill a wrote: should have l8 cyl cam, will look wed am and get back to you BILL ALBRIGHT Thanks bill, I will wait to hear from you!

Comment by BigSky September 2006 permalink

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