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edited August 2013 in HUDSON
Hi folks. I'm the proud new owner of a 1957 Hudson Hornet Hollywood. Now my work begins. The first thing on the agenda is finding a windshield for this beast.Any ideas? Anyone know of a glass manufacturer that makes specialty orders or a wrecking yard full of non flying Hornets? Any help whatsoever would be greatly appreciated.

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  • PAULARGETYPE
    PAULARGETYPE Senior Contributor
    HI THERE JACK I'M PAUL SCHUSTER I GUESS MANY SAY I'M THE GUY WHEN IT COMES TO 55,56,57 HUDSONS I HAVE A FEW WINDSHIELDS PUT ASIDE AS WELL AS A LOT OF OTHER 57 PARTS EMAIL ME FOR MY PHJONE # MY EMAIL IS HETHUDSON1957@AOL.COM DROP THE HET OFF THE FRONT OF THE EMAIL ADDRESS IT'S JUST THERE TO KEEP THE SPAM BUGS AWAY
  • Kdancy
    Kdancy Senior Contributor
    Whiskey, where are you located?
  • Browniepetersen
    Browniepetersen Senior Contributor
    Whiskey, Welcome to our family. First family rule--lots of photo's/We love photos... By the way, Hudson folks are a very friendly group and get a kick out of helping other Hudson lovers with their projects. I would suggest that you check out the Hudson Essex Terraplane Club at www.HETclub.org Fellow Hudson owners and activities are by far the best way to find the parts that you need to get up and running.
  • bent metal
    bent metal Senior Contributor
    Pictures, pictures. :D
  • 54SuperWasp
    54SuperWasp Expert Adviser
    Welcome aboard! Here, you will find help from all over the world, in no time! And if you join the HET Club, you will have access to a fabulous magazine and more help, contacts or stories.
    Michel ( Québec, Canada).
  • essexcoupe3131
    essexcoupe3131 Senior Contributor
    welcome aboard and have fun

    Mike
  • rambos_ride
    rambos_ride Senior Contributor
    Welcome - Yep - Pics or it Didn't Happen!
  • Hudson Grandpa
    Hudson Grandpa Expert Adviser


    Is it possible that your 57 looks anywheres near this? I have been looking for this Monster for about 7 yrs now, and no leads...My brand new 57 Hollywood. It was purchased new in Texas, but you never know where they wind up. I only wished I had a serial#.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Great response. Thanks to all. There was a slip of the finger as my new addition is a 56 Holywood not a 57.It needs a lot of work but I needed another project any way. I have a few other cars but nothing quite this unique. I will post some pics tomorrow. Again thanks for the great welcome.
  • PAULARGETYPE
    PAULARGETYPE Senior Contributor
    THE PHOTO ON THE LEFT IS THE WAY MY 57 LOOKED LIKE IN 1971 WHEN I BOUGHT IT FOR $500 THE GOOD O'LL BOYS SAID I WAS NUTS FOR BUYING A HASH LITTLE DID THEY KNOW THIS CAR WAS THE LAST S/N CAR THAT WAS BUILT AND THE OTHER IS THE WAY IT LOOKS LIKE TODAY
  • Browniepetersen
    Browniepetersen Senior Contributor
    Great looking car Paul!!!!!
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    I have a seemingly silly question for you folks. Is a 56 Hudson a positive or negative ground. I know a lot of vehicles were positive ground until 56 when they switched from 6 to 12 volts and switched polarity. It would help to know this before I try to fire it up.
  • PAULARGETYPE
    PAULARGETYPE Senior Contributor
    WISKEYJACK IT IS A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND THE CAR LOOKS SOLID HOW IS THE FRAME UNDER THE DOORS I HAVE A FEW WINDSHIELDS BUT ALL HAVE A BB HOLE THAT CAN BE FIXD IF THAT HELPS YOU OUT I'M IN SOUTH WESTERN PA.
  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    Whiskey, as you may know, the Club website has downloadable (or viewable) technical literature including a 1955 shop manual and the 1956 and 57 supplements. Club members can register there for free, and non-members can get free "limited membership" there. (Though I don't know if the limited members have access to the literature.

    Of course, one can also purchase real, paper shop manual reprints nowadays. Club members can buy them through the Club Store, and places like AutoLit.com sell the original ones.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Thanks Jon. I will grab one of those shop manuals. No puter in the shop and the manual is easier to set on the fender. I'm not into these I-phones and I-pads and such.Thanks Paul. It's not in bad shape.Not as sweet as that 57 of yours but maybe someday. There is a rust hole at the front of the drivers door but it looks like just the floor as yet. Once I fire it up I'll put it on the hoist for a better looky see.
  • hudsontech
    hudsontech Senior Contributor
    Literature may be found at http://hetclub.org/burr/lithomepage.htm
    This material is downloadable. In addition to the manuals available there are numerous bulletins in the Bulletins file.

    Hudsonly,
    Alex Burr
    Memphis, TN
  • Marconi
    Marconi Senior Contributor
    Also check for rust in the left fender inner panel where the steering box is bolted in.
  • lostmind
    lostmind Expert Adviser
    Paul , I didn't see a photo of what you look like today. The car looks great.
    Wonder if we all could get " Restored" ?
  • Lee ODell
    Lee ODell Senior Contributor
    edited September 2013
    Congratulation on your new adventure. The car looks in good condition. Enjoy driving it for awhile before any major restoration. To many times a restoration takes to long, enthusiasm fades and sometimes it doesn't get completed. The joy of driving never happens.

    I remember as a kid on vacation camping out with the front seat layed back to make into a bed. Dad bought air mattresses which made sleeping across seat cussions more comfortable. They doubled as floatation devices during a day on the lake.

    Dad once saved 55 or 56 windshield in the garage rafters for over 30 yrs. When he sold the house the windshield was set aside during packing to move. As he was stepping backwards from the garage with a loaded box, we all heard the sound of a windshield shatter into a million pieces.

    Lee O'Dell
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