Re: [HSS] Re: Front wheel brakes on early Hudsons

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Possibly the best compromise would be fitting a front axle from a '27-'28

Hudson. This would just bolt straight in, and you can transplant the '23

wheels on to the hub. You would then have to rig up rods from the cross

shafts. The 3-shoe Bendix brake would probably be quite a good balance

with the back brakes. Fitting disc brakes would also be an option, but as

you have noted, would look rather out of place, and these also have to have

a vacuum booster to rok efficiently. However, finding such an axle could

be an exercise in itself. I guess.

Geoff.

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From: "sterling40353" <zkwills@bellsouth.net>

To: <HudsonSuperSix16-29@yahoogroups.com>

Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 8:17 AM

Subject: [HSS] Re: Front wheel brakes on early Hudsons





> --- In HudsonSuperSix16-29@yahoogroups.com, "hudson.1923" <karlh@...>

> wrote:

>>Karl: I have driven my '23 for years with only two wheel brakes. Of

> course you have to be alert to traffic conditions, but it can be

> done. I will say thay stopping in wet weather can be a challange.

> Safely braking from 40mph or so takes a little longer, but as long as

> the wheels don't scoot you can manage. Zeke

>

>

>

>

>> I am a bit concerned about the stopping ability of my 23 once I

> begin

>> to drive it. I am sure the rear wheel brakes can stop the wheels

> from

>> turning but that does not necessairily mean that the car is going

> to

>> stop! This is particularly true as there is so little weight back

>> there. As I love to drive these cars, and considering the density

> of

>> traffic these days, I was wondering if anyone had, or knew of

> anyone

>> who had, fitted front brakes to pre 1927 Hudsons. I can see that

>> fitting front discs would be quite simple but mounting the calipers

>> looks ugly. I know this would not be original but one must

> consider

>> safety.

>>

>> I am also looking for the crankshaft fan belt pulley(mine got

> cracked

>> somehow) an ammeter, and a horn button. I have lots of 26 and 29

> bits

>> available.

>>

>> Regards, Karl

>>

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