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REAR SWAY BAR ON STEPDOWN
I have the axle sitting on stands with the springs off, so the sway bar is just hanging on the one end to the frame. This weekend I will heat it up and free it up like you suggest Ken. Thanks for your help, and to all who make this restoration proce…

Comment by 402Bowtie April 9 permalink
REAR SWAY BAR ON STEPDOWN
So Ken you're thinking the sleeve and bolt are siezed or rusted together and the sleeve and bolt are spinning in there together? That all makes I will try your suggestion and see if I can get the sleeve to free up from bolt. Thank you.

Comment by 402Bowtie April 8 permalink
REAR SWAY BAR ON STEPDOWN
Thanks Jim, I will give the fork a try. The nut is off and the bolt spins freely, but it won't spin out or hammer out. I thought about using a sawsall (reciprocating saw) and cutting the bolt between the bushing and the bracket. It seems like t…

Comment by 402Bowtie April 8 permalink
splash guard install
Looking at the picture Chris supplied, those strips came in the bag with part number 255. This is a K-Gap part number.

Comment by 402Bowtie March 20 permalink
Is KGAP Still In Business?
Hey 464, you said you went and picked up your order, I would like to pick up my order also. What is Dany's address?

Comment by 402Bowtie March 3 permalink
Is KGAP Still In Business?
Do not deal with K-Gap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment by 402Bowtie February 28 permalink
Question on the installation of rear fenders for a stepdown
Putting spacers like metal washers, plastic or plexi-glass sounds like this will give the rigidty and contour that is needed but yet let the moisture and dirt run out. Thank you Russ, "Young" Farmer and Paul for your expertise!! That'…

Comment by 402Bowtie January 14 permalink
Hudson AMC Rally Down Under.
Hey Huddy just curious, which car was doing cookies in the center?

Comment by 402Bowtie October 2012 permalink
PAINT CODE HELP
Thanks everyone for your help! I will go to my auto paint store and ask the about the "argent". This forum is great!! Bill

Comment by 402Bowtie October 2012 permalink
2013 National Registration Codes and Parking Fees
Bob, is it set in stone that the Marriott will not honor the $105 rate for Monday (22nd) through Wednesday the 24th even though I reserved a room on those days for $189.00? Bill

Comment by 402Bowtie October 2012 permalink
What to use for quarter panel sealer on stepdowns?
RL Chilton wrote: Dave- You've opened up a whole new ball of wax. The thread started with the question of what to use along the TOP of the quarter panel. You have brought up what one should do along the BOTTOM of the quarter (possibl…

Comment by 402Bowtie April 2010 permalink
What to use for quarter panel sealer on stepdowns?
Hey Dan, On the earlier thread in 2005 You asked this question...... "What I'm wondering is where do you get the larger replacement foam pieces for the lower areas of the installation of the rear quarters and rocker panels?&q…

Comment by 402Bowtie April 2010 permalink
Help with floor pans
Hotrodwench, The best "pans" over the years for your 52 Hudson Stepdown is the "Amman" pans. They are proven...ask other Hudson Members! 48-54 Hudson Floor Pans They have the holes and clips all ready in the correct locations…

Comment by 402Bowtie September 2012 permalink
2013 National Registration Codes and Parking Fees
I called the Marriott yesterday and made a reservation for one room, two queen beds for Monday the 22nd check in and checking out Monday morning the 29th. They said the club rate ($105.00) was only good for Thursday the 25th through Monday the 29th.…

Comment by 402Bowtie August 2012 permalink
2013 National Registration Codes and Parking Fees
We're not able to make a reservation and hold a room without paying? 5 nights $525.00, Really!??

Comment by 402Bowtie August 2012 permalink
My new 1936 Hudson 8
WOW!!! How did I miss this car? Being from Nebraska, I thought I knew where all the Hudsons were hanging out, if not me Charlie Harris would know. Another one of those barn finds in Cuming County. At the National, Per had his 35 Hudson and it'…

Comment by 402Bowtie August 2012 permalink
1949 Hudson "Woodie" wagon up for auction
Dick Bell lives in Colorado Springs, alive and well. Now John Soneff from Denver just passed away Sunday. The Hudson community in Denver is really going to miss him. What a character, he knew his Hudsons and was a great promoter of them. He helped…

Comment by 402Bowtie June 2012 permalink
Hudson gold engine color?
Bought the "Universal Gold" this morning and painted the engine today, looks great! One step closer to having her running. This is gettin fun!!

Comment by 402Bowtie May 2012 permalink
Hudson gold engine color?
Thanks Park! One of these days I'll be looking at my 52 the same way. My brother is working on a 52 Hornet convertible also, except his is missing a few parts,ouch!! He keeps looking, and slowly is picking up a few parts here and there. Thanks…

Comment by 402Bowtie May 2012 permalink
Hudson gold engine color?
Hey Scott you're the man!! Those were the ones I was looking for!! Thanks! Bill

Comment by 402Bowtie May 2012 permalink
Hudson gold engine color?
No, sorry that's not it. They were talking about the color of the top mechanism and some other parts. Thanks for trying Scott. Just thinking, would it make a difference with spelling of Gray-Grey? I would think having Dove in the search it woul…

Comment by 402Bowtie May 2012 permalink
Hudson gold engine color?
Thanks Park. So the mirror and top mechanism are different yet? Does anyone know the color of those parts? I recall in a discussion a few years ago that Bill Albright talked about a "Dove Gray"? But I can't seem to find that discussio…

Comment by 402Bowtie May 2012 permalink
Where to look for past discussions
I believe the "GO" button is working now Scott, but like Lee says, a lot of random posts pop up that are not related to the request. I entered +dove gray and some of todays discussions pop up that have none of the key words listed. I enter…

Comment by 402Bowtie April 2012 permalink
Where to look for past discussions
Hi Ken. Yes I am signed in and like Rick (46HudsonPU) said, I have had the same experience. When I enter "dove" or "+dove" it says no results. If I enter it a second time on the next page it will bring up the old threads that I …

Comment by 402Bowtie April 2012 permalink
1952 Commodore 8 how many left?
RL Chilton wrote: Thanks, H.o.T.! I like that HLYWD. That's a sharp looking car! Is that color Jefferson Green?

Comment by 402Bowtie October 2011 permalink
Stupid question time!!
I have the engine and tranny out and the gear box is leaking fluid. I haven't driven the car for over 20 years so not sure what kind of shape it is in. I thought with easy access to it now I could check it out. I believe the whole steering colu…

Comment by 402Bowtie August 2011 permalink
KGAP ? ? ?
dougc_portland wrote: I just called KGAP and their phone number has been disconnected. I called them yesterday and the phone was working although I did not get an answer. This is not a good sign folks. I just dialed 951-727-0607 and talked with…

Comment by 402Bowtie August 2011 permalink
Pics of My 52 Hornet Interior
nhp1127 wrote: Thanks, yes.... it was a leatherette pattern. Did you do the woodgraining or have someone do it? It sure looks like the Hudson leatherette that it should be. Nice job!!

Comment by 402Bowtie August 2011 permalink
1951 Hudson Convertible Project - on eBay -
The convertible in "Still out there" attachment is it available for parts? Maybe this is an old picture from years back, somewhere up in the northeast? I thought I saw this picture somewhere before. I was interested in the cowl with the wi…

Comment by 402Bowtie July 2011 permalink
Help with Hudson engine identification
Thanks Guys! I'll measure the stud distance and post the measurement on here. Bill

Comment by 402Bowtie September 2010 permalink

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