1936-8 carborator problems

Browniepetersen
Browniepetersen Senior Contributor
edited November -1 in HUDSON
I have the 36 up and running now. Just completed the wiring, added a new rear end (higher speed to keep up with the stepdowns) and that included new springs, shocks and all new brakes and tubing. If you notice in the first photo, where the spring attaches to the adjustable linkage, where the bottom nut is (where the spring is attached) on the linkage broke. I have it jimmy-rigged for now, but I and in need of a new one. It was pretty muched rusted through.



I added a second shot (English driving side) to show the way that we moved all the wires down into the frame and out of view. Once the hood is in place, the yellow shocks painted black the compartment will be a pleasing view of a really big engine. This is my first Hudson eight. Love how smooth the engine runs....



Hay, how about that? Two pictures posted and no problems.....

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  • jjbubaboy
    jjbubaboy Senior Contributor
    Sweet looking engine, Brownie!

    Nice job.

    Sorry I dont have a piece your looking for but do have a question-

    what rearend did you put in?

    I want to change my 36T out as well.

    Thanks,

    T Jeff
  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    Looks beautiful, Brownie. I love those 8's!
  • Browniepetersen
    Browniepetersen Senior Contributor
    T Jeff,

    When I bought the car, the previous owner had purchased the new rear end rebuilt from Al Saforn in Arizona. All I know about it is that it is a Ford Product. My guess is that it is from a late model (90's) small Lincoln. I added the new old stock springs and ended up shortening the drive shaft two inches. The car is apart for painting but I broke the law and drove it home from my friends place (about 5 miles distance) and had it up to sixty on the spedo. Like any new car it will take a short period of driving before I get comfortible. Driving with the steering wheel on the English side is a new adventure.
  • Huddy42
    Huddy42 Senior Contributor
    Hey brownie, driving with the wheel on the opposite side to what you are used to is quite disturbing at first, but, once you get used to it , it is fine. We have the LHD 1942 hudson here in Aust and my son has been driving it since he was 17 he is now 38, if we go to a car show and we take both cars, guess which one he wants to drive, your right the LHD.Good luck with your '36 looking good. If you get stuck for your carby linkage, I may have one on my shelves.
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