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Hydromatic gear ratios
I have interest in this topic. I just looked through the Hudson Hydramatic manual as Lee said he did too and sure enough, 196 pages and not 1 gear ratio listed. thanks for posting the info. Edit. 700r4 4th is .70:1

Comment by Snailslayer January 2012 permalink
stepdown crash repair frame panels...
Heres a couple shots of my rust repaired 52 hornet sedan. More details on my Build thread "brads 52 Hudson Hornet Build thread" in the street rod section. Its an involved repair with changing geometry. Why there are no repair sections r…

Comment by Snailslayer January 2012 permalink
Hudsons on Ebay
There was a 52 hornet 4 door sedan that looked like a really nice car listed on eBay last week. it was located in IL. After 1 day it was bid up to 15,000 with reserve not met and they pulled it off the auction. Maybe its a good time to list a car…

Comment by Snailslayer January 2012 permalink
Sweden hornet update
I hope my car looks like that someday. very very nice work. I like the body colored dash too. brightwork looks superb.

Comment by Snailslayer December 2011 permalink
Cruise Control question
Perhaps a smaller 12V battery Sealed lead acid battery would also work. There are 12V 12AH (amp hour) or 12V 18AH batteries on EBay from a company called Gruber that are used for kids power wheel toys, scooters and electric wheel chairs and battery…

Comment by Snailslayer December 2011 permalink
262 versus 308
Gus Souza's Hydro trans ad states in the WTN as $1350 for a rebuilt with exchange. Dont know the core price or if he would sell one outright at all.

Comment by Snailslayer December 2011 permalink
Play in Door hinges
I called the local True Value and had them look it up. Is the pin you found a Clevis pin? thats what the part number crossed to in her book. http://www.marshallshardware.com/products/product.aspx?pid=2-508-510-11570&lid=1

Comment by Snailslayer November 2011 permalink
Brad's 52 Hornet Sedan Build Thread
Stripped the hood, front fenders and doors off the hornet. removed the glass from the doors and the rear quarter glass. I also removed the stainless from the car, successfully! By using a paint scraper from home depot, a plastic scraper and hamme…

Comment by Snailslayer November 2011 permalink
Play in Door hinges
There is up and down play about .5mm-1mm where my thumb and forefinger are holding the hinges as the door is off. the Pillar mounts are solid as are the rockers. So any play at all is unacceptable? any suggestions on a drill bit/ reamer size and …

Comment by Snailslayer November 2011 permalink
Video driving the 52 Hornet 7X
That sounds tough! Vids like that keep me inspired to plug away on mine. but I gotta ask.. Its November, where is all the snow?

Comment by Snailslayer November 2011 permalink
Brad's 52 Hornet Sedan Build Thread
Glad Im not the only one playing with it either. If you get your EDIS up and running, Ib be interested in pics of your set and timing maps. Ill post my findings as i get to that point. As we progress, we should start a dedicated 308 EFI thread and…

Comment by Snailslayer November 2011 permalink
VENT: Isn't there anyone honest out there?
Glad you got your truck back on the road. Was he shining you? That i dont know but many times I find that the people I hire to help me often dont know more than i do with an hour of research (honest or not) So I make it a point to research first, t…

Comment by Snailslayer November 2011 permalink
Brad's 52 Hornet Sedan Build Thread
Ive never heard of FAST, I'll have to check it out. Im going to Go with Megasquirt as my brainbox. My understanding is that Megasquirt also has a self learning mode and the newer tuning software "tunerstudio" is pretty good. Megasq…

Comment by Snailslayer November 2011 permalink
Disc Brake Kits
cool, id like to see pics of your booster install. 30 bucks for calipers, doesnt get much better than that!

Comment by Snailslayer November 2011 permalink
Laughlin Economy Run?
Any pics or details on charlies 54 HH weber setup? who made the headers? very interesting and very nice 54HH!

Comment by Snailslayer November 2011 permalink
Disc Brake Kits
Chpperchuck, I do not know anything about the Pridemore kit but that machined hub in the pics looks awesome. For custom disc brake setups, a common aftermarket setup is for Granada Rotors (aka Mustang II I believe). Often its with GM calipers. P…

Comment by Snailslayer November 2011 permalink
Brad's 52 Hornet Sedan Build Thread
I can get some extra intake flanges if you want one or 2 or 10. But you have to promise you will share your fuel and ignition maps with me once your dialed in, if you want to be the guineau pig we could work a deal . The EDIS stuff is readily ava…

Comment by Snailslayer November 2011 permalink
Brad's 52 Hornet Sedan Build Thread
Got my IDF 6061 AL block flanges in. They are CNC'd and the transitions from round to square will be hand finished for a nice flow. I think they look cool no matter if they work or not :cheer: Here they are in pieces. [attachment=12468]I…

Comment by Snailslayer November 2011 permalink
Brad's 52 Hornet Sedan Build Thread
Lee, the quarters are only on for mock up, to make sure everythin lined up etc. they are coming back off soon. I tore off teh front fenders, the hood and all the front end sheet metal. Next im pulling the drive train and dash componenants and sta…

Comment by Snailslayer November 2011 permalink
Brad's 52 Hornet Sedan Build Thread
I got the Car back last week. the rear frame is repaired alond with the lower A and C piller rocker areas. I think he did a bang up job and Im happy. He refabbed teh entire section from in front of the rear tire arch to the inner frame on both si…

Comment by Snailslayer November 2011 permalink
Brad's 52 Hornet Sedan Build Thread
I got the Car back last week. the rear frame is repaired alond with the lower A and C piller rocker areas. I think he did a bang up job and Im happy. He refabbed teh entire section from in front of the rear tire arch to the inner frame on both si…

Comment by Snailslayer November 2011 permalink
Best Wishes Needed!
good luck! I just hope its not a Merc :lol:

Comment by Snailslayer October 2011 permalink
Need info: newer frame for 49 to 52 hudson
Hudsoncustom is on the HAMB and has done what you seek with his full custom. Im not sure if he is on here with the same handle or ?. Why are you trying to put a frame on a unibody car?

Comment by Snailslayer October 2011 permalink
Update on New Plastic Model Kits...
heres some pics of mine I ought off ebay a week ago. Im waiting for the 4 door version next [attachment=12247]HudsonHornetModel002.JPG[/attachment] [attachment=12248]HudsonHornetModel001.JPG[/attachment] [attachment=12249]HudsonHornetMo…

Comment by Snailslayer October 2011 permalink
Brad's 52 Hornet Sedan Build Thread
I also have 44 IDFs on my 66 and thats why i chose to run them on the Hudson. they are familiar to me and abundant to buy as needed through weber or empi dealers as needed.

Comment by Snailslayer September 2011 permalink
Brad's 52 Hornet Sedan Build Thread
I may be able to offer some duplicates of the manifold, but need to get one working first. Im making it so i could use either weber IDF's (40, 44 or 48) or the IDF Throttle bodies as the throttle bodies have the injector bung included (ie not …

Comment by Snailslayer September 2011 permalink
Brad's 52 Hornet Sedan Build Thread
Havent posted in a while. The Hornet is at the Fab guys shop currently. I stopped by to see the progress and he had 1 side almost done. still had the other side to do and the rocker rust, rebuilding the trunk floor and a couple misc projects. I …

Comment by Snailslayer September 2011 permalink
Russell's Ride
Looking good Russ. Its come a long way from the planter it started out at! How about some pics of the blue sedan for us 4 door freaks :cheer:

Comment by Snailslayer September 2011 permalink
stepdown rocker panels
Id be in for a set on a LWB Sedan. I agree with Bent Metal with making a high quality item and charging more versus low quality and cheap. I dont know how long they are off the top of my head, but keep UPS shipping dimensions in mind. if they are…

Comment by Snailslayer July 2011 permalink
Brad's 52 Hornet Sedan Build Thread
Little progree has been made. I did finally get the material in from SMS today. heres a couple pics of the new material that is supposed to be a dead nuts match to the Original. its almost 100% match. the only thing is the stripes are about 10% …

Comment by Snailslayer July 2011 permalink

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