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Flathead Overhaul - I'm Stumped
Charging issues? Basically running off the battery till there's not enough current to run. Waiting allows the battery to recover a bit, and if your engine starts really easy you might get a few run-stop cycles before the battery is truly discha…

Comment by GrimGreaser January 22 permalink
Hudson's in the Snow Pictures
RL, I believe that was a nice balmy 34 or so. My new heater core (brand new aluminum, mid 70's Ford product) keeps me nice and warm now, it'll downright chase you out. :)

Comment by GrimGreaser January 4 permalink
Hudson Ownership Satisfaction
I love just about everything about my Hornet. Rides like a dream, straight as an arrow (and I haven't really touch the front end - other than grease and such) and it's quite fun passing people in a rough, 60 year old car like they're …

Comment by GrimGreaser January 4 permalink
Hudson's in the Snow Pictures
First trip in the snow in '11. The heater core gave up the ghost that day too, if you couldn't tell. Luckily it was just a run through the neighborhood.

Comment by GrimGreaser January 4 permalink
Studs vs Bolts for cylinder head
Tallent, I sure could have used that hole saw trick when I pulled my iron head. The very center head bolt (whose head snapped clean off) had so much carbon and gunk packed around the bolt and in the hole I had to rig up a puller to work it off. A…

Comment by GrimGreaser January 3 permalink
Hudson ignition
What the Maas' sell are Pertronix points replacements. They replace the mechanical points with an electrical pickup. Ron sells a GM HEI unit worked over to fit the Hudson six. The points can trigger most of the multi-spark ignition boxes out …

Comment by GrimGreaser December 2012 permalink
coupe appears in a Tv program
While we're on the subject... A 39 Hudson is used in the opening scene of the SyFy show 'Warehouse 13', season 2 episode 3. Also, many already might know, but a 53 Hornet is under the Christmas tree in the final few minutes of 'T…

Comment by GrimGreaser December 2012 permalink
6 volt electronic ignition
For those who like tinkering, and using the random parts scattered about their garage.... I made my own HEI ignition. I trigger a old HEI module from my GMC with the points through a simple signal reverse circuit which turns the break-to-fire of the…

Comment by GrimGreaser December 2012 permalink
Wanting to change to LED tail lights.
Try here: http://www.superbrightleds.com/

Comment by GrimGreaser December 2012 permalink
Merry Christmas from the Commadore
:) Merry Christmas!

Comment by GrimGreaser December 2012 permalink
Merry Christmas from the Commadore
Dashing through the snow...

Comment by GrimGreaser December 2012 permalink
Modifications to GM harmonic dampener to use on 308
No doubt the fluid dampener is the way to go, but I'm not hot rodding the motor beyond the Twin-H and improved ignition right now. I don't have $300 for one right now though. I do have an old GM dampener, and access to a lathe. I had forgo…

Comment by GrimGreaser December 2012 permalink
Modifications to GM harmonic dampener to use on 308
Yeah - internal balance is the key. I would like to put a Fluidamper on mine down the line, which is kinda why I'm looking to mess around with the GM damper.

Comment by GrimGreaser December 2012 permalink
Modifications to GM harmonic dampener to use on 308
Thanks. I don't suppose anyone out there with a crank handy can give me the dimension of the front snout? I'm lazy and don't want to walk out to the back shed. :) I also keep leaving my calipers at work.

Comment by GrimGreaser December 2012 permalink
Oh boy, Which water tube to use in my 308?
I believe you want the one with larger/more openings as it will flow and cool better.

Comment by GrimGreaser December 2012 permalink
Modifications to GM harmonic dampener to use on 308
I think internal vs. external balancing is a major point, but I have seen small block dampener on 308's. Fluidamper claims they tune each by specific engine, however the GM one covers small blocks, 90deg V6's, and L6's. That's f…

Comment by GrimGreaser December 2012 permalink
Your Hudson's origional color
My 52 Hornet was French Blue with the Ivory Top - but now it just looks grey... But... sometime in the future I plan to paint it two-tone Grey-Green. Primer-like grey body, not sure on finish - flat, satin, or gloss. Top and below the trim in De…

Comment by GrimGreaser December 2012 permalink
took the hornet out for a spin today
I don't see any rust bucket. Yours has less (visible anyway) rust than mine. And I drive mine as much as I can. My rockers need a little work.

Comment by GrimGreaser November 2012 permalink
Disk Brake kits , coming soon
http://rickstanks.com/ has made 46-47 and Stepdown tanks. They're stainless.

Comment by GrimGreaser November 2012 permalink
52 coupe or hollywood title
JeffCo wasn't too big of a hassle. All I had for my Hornet was the California pink-slip from 1989 signed by the previous-previous seller. I had to get a certified VIN check at the State Patrol, but that wasn't bad. JeffCo DMV didn'…

Comment by GrimGreaser November 2012 permalink
53 Coupe
If the price is right - I'm in for one.

Comment by GrimGreaser November 2012 permalink
52 coupe or hollywood title
No luck with them titles, huh, Don. ever get your Super Six worked out?

Comment by GrimGreaser November 2012 permalink
carburetor question
The only tool you must have is the little gauge to set the metering rod in the main jet. I made my own from a picture a kind soul posted here. Otherwise, measure carefully. Drill bits make good gauges, an adjusting tool for the anti-percolator valve…

Comment by GrimGreaser November 2012 permalink
Oil Filter cartridge for a 232
Fram C3 or C3P. I've had luck getting them at the parts store still.

Comment by GrimGreaser November 2012 permalink
California Here I come--and a New Car
Got my 52 Hornet sedan from Mr. Hewitt of Lakepoint, UT.

Comment by GrimGreaser November 2012 permalink
California Here I come--and a New Car
Cool. Nothing like a road trip to pick up a new toy. Dad and I did a 17 hr turn-n-burn from Denver to just outside Salt Lake City to pick up my Hornet. Hit pea-soup fog in the dark just outside Cheyenne going both ways. Fun fun.

Comment by GrimGreaser November 2012 permalink
Engine stand attachment for 308 Hudson
So TwinH... What have you done to that oil pump? Full flow filtering? I don't trust any engine stand but the one my dad made. 3x3x1/4wall Sq. Tube, head is an inch thick and cut 'by hand'. Heh, the head was sized to fit in his lunch …

Comment by GrimGreaser November 2012 permalink
53 hornet front parking lights
Same bulb as the tail/turn. Dim side goes to the park position from the switch, bright side to the corresponding turn signal wire. Sockets are available at the parts store, both single and double, push in type works for both front and back.

Comment by GrimGreaser November 2012 permalink
48 - 53 stepdown fuel caps
I got mine from rockauto.com. http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1435678,parttype,5900

Comment by GrimGreaser November 2012 permalink
First project car!
All else fails... Take it apart, clean it till it shines, put it back together. Been lucky, that's worked on several carbs (mind the gaskets!) a couple distributors, and recently my old fuel pump I thought was buggered. Haven't bought any …

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