new old truckowner here...

user152
user152 Member
edited May 2015 in HUDSON
About me then... I've been into antique vehicles for over 50 years -- first one was a 1931 Model A Ford PU... then a bunch of antique cars I owned in the 60s (never mind the off-topic Jag XK-120). Recently a couple of Model A ford coupes.... but now I saw the light -- it was a 1946 Hudson PU !! Rough doesn't begin to describe it. That'll keep me busy for a while. I'm sure I'll have questions for you, so bear with me. Tom  

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  • 46HudsonPU
    46HudsonPU Administrator

    Welcome aboard Tom! 

    Good to have you.  I'm sure you'll find a wealth of information here.

    Members come for the cars, and stick around because of the great folks there!

    We hope you enjoy your time here at the Hudson Essex Terraplane 'Open Forum' -

  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    Welcome on board, Tom!  There are quite a few Hudson trucks among the forum participants so do not hesitate to ask us many questions!

    Where are you located?  It's possible you are near a local, regional or national Hudson meet (that would take place sometime this spring, summer or fall) at which you may be able to see one of these trucks upclose & personal....and ask the owner many questions.

    I'd strongly suggest you join the H-E-T -- click on one of Rick's links to find out more.
  • Glowplug
    Glowplug Expert Adviser
    Register with uncle josh- Larry Cramer. UJ is the pickup registrar and can connect you to other pickup owners near your location
  • tractor
    tractor Member
    Welcome to the 46 Hudson pickup truck owners club. I probably have the most modified o
  • user152
    user152 Member
    Thanks guys. I just got the PU, and am just researching it. Also first step will be to see if I can turn the engine; oil is in the cylinders now...I'll be back. Tom 
  • tractor
    tractor Member
    Tom where are you from.
  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    One suggestion: drop the oil pan and clean out the gunk!

    Another thought: I don't know if you realize this but most of the parts on your truck are interchangeable with the passenger cars, and those parts tend to be comparatively plentiful.

    And, I don't know how well acquainted you are with Hudsons, but the clutch runs in a bath of oil....and when the cars sit for a long time, the corks on the clutch disk tend to bond with the flywheel.  So you won't be able to get the car into / out of gear.  Not to worry, though: you can brew up a solvent, insert it into the clutch housing, and in a few days it should loosen those cork discs up.  All Hudson clutch parts are still available new or rebuilt.
  • DavidC
    DavidC Senior Contributor

    Welcome!  I don't have a truck, but hope to one day.  You'll find lots of help and congeniality here

    Dave

  • user152
    user152 Member

    I'm in Stow Mass -- yes I read about the lube in a 46-47 and saw there was oil in the clutch, so thanks for the tip on the solvent Jon.

    That car/truck combo is what makes this PU so interesting looking to me. And the flip-forward hood; a great idea then. I've had a back-hinged hood fly upon me years ago!!

     

    Tom

     

     

  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    Tom, since you're in Mass. you may want to check out the New England Chapter of the H-E-T.  They have a number of events going on during the year and it would give you the chance to hook up firsthand with Hudson specialists who can answer your questions.  Membership in local chapters is optional, though in order to join one you need to first be a member of the H-E-T.  However, you should feel free to stop by their meets, get to know them, and that gives you an opportunity to think whether you want to join them.

    http://newenglandhetclub.com/
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