Help me with my new hudson

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Just purchased a 57 hudson super hollywood hornet, Im new to amc restoration but the car is such a beauty I couldnt resist. I dont know how to tell what motor it is or what trans it has (auto). It needs freeze plugs, I just had a trunk key made and upon opening, it is full to the top with NOS chrome pieces. one tie rod end, and a pair of oil seals (front and rear main ???) can any one show me where to start with finding out what I have and where to get the parts I need to get it on the road?? Also It was moved out of a museum and the gas tank was destroyed by a forklift. It will need a new tank for sure.



Any Info will help



Thanks

J Spencer

Welcome to the forum and the wonderful world of Hudson's. I am not very familar with the 55-57 Hudsons( I own a 51 Pacemaker coupe)



PAUL SCHUSTER is one of the authorities on this car,-- he owns one- I am sure he will will respond to your message, as probably many more will.



We are a large Club and and everyone is willing to help another. I would suggest joining our National Club www.Hudsonclub.org - can be linked through this forum and also joining the Local Chapter in your area.



This will provide you with access to our Award winning Club publication with great articles and parts/cars etc for sale. The local club holds meets during the Year with The Orange Blossom meet held in Florida every year.



Again Welcome!!! and good luck with your car. Post some photos if you can.



Hudsonly Jim Spencer

faustmb

Welcome to the forum,

There are a lot of knowledgable Hudson guys in Florida. I would suggest that you snap some pictures of the items in question (engine trans etc). There are members here that can answer your questions quickly. I believe there a few members in the Tampa area that have 55-57 cars, and most likely some parts.





Also, consider joining the local Hudson club ;



http://hetclub.com/





Matt

PAULARGETYPE

HI THERE AND WELCOME I'M PAUL SCHUSTER I'M THE CLUB ADVISOR FOR 55,56,57 HUDSONS WHAT YOU HAVE IS ONE OF 266 HOLLYWOOD SUPERS BUILT IN 57 I'M ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP OUT I'VE OWNED 57 HUDSONS FOR OVER 35 YEARS AND THERE ISN'T TO MANY THINGS I HAVEN'T DONE TO THEM YOU CAN CONTACT ME AT HETHUDSON1957@AOL.COM REMOVE THE HET FROM THE MAILING ADDRESS IT'S JUST THERE TO KEEP THE SPAM BUGS AWAY THE ENGINE IS A AMERICAN MOTORS 327 WITH 255 HP FROM THE FACTORY I'M SURE I CAN HELP YOU GET ANY PART YOU NEED AND SHOW YOU OR YOUR MECHANIC HOW TO FIX WHAT NEEDS DONE DROP ME A LINE OR YOU CAN CALL 412-462-2058 I'M HOME MOST DAYS AFTER 3 PM EST I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU

HUDSONLY

PAUL



P.S. THIS IS MY WEB SITE IT HAS A FEW PHOTOS OF SOME OF MY CARS



http://hometown.aol.com/Hudson1957/Hashville.html

Unknown

already my concerns of having stepped into a difficult project are washed away, Thanks for the support, Ill get some pictures posted