I am taking the plunge!
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Well, the car's all ready, I'm all ready, where are 'ya?
Oh, that's right, you're coming tomorrow . . .:D
Hopefully it won't rain . . . supposed to storm tonight and it's been windy as heck here all day. Sumpin's comin'!0 -
hudsontech wrote:Michael, Russell took me to a new car museum in San Marcos, the Tower of the Americas and the Alamo. I know your time is short, but if you have just a tad extra time, get Russell to take you to visit the Alamo. It is a very moving place, at least it was to me.
Safe trip.
Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
Memphis, TN
ALEX!! He's not gonna care about the damned ALAMO, he's gonna be in his first, and new HUDSON!! Nothing else in the world is gonna exist for a while.0 -
RL Chilton wrote:ALEX!! He's not gonna care about the damned ALAMO, he's gonna be in his first, and new HUDSON!! Nothing else in the world is gonna exist for a while.
You know that - I know that. He asked, I mentioned. LOL
Hudsonly,
Alex B0 -
Since the almo and the river walk are the top two visitor attractions in the country, and as you state he will not give a damn about anything other than his Hudson right now. I will not mention Palo Duro Canyon--even if it is on the way home.......
Have a nice trip home and all the luck in the world to you. I know the feeling of excitment, as does all of us who are out here on the net. Thanks for letting us share it along with you...0 -
Brownie, there's a bunch of things to visit in Oklahoma City, but I won't mention the Cowboy Museum or the Murtaugh (sp??) Memorial, just for example.
Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
Memphis, TN0 -
Hey Russell, give me a call when ya'll are headed to Chester's house will ya
Be almost like a lil' Hudson meet.
Wish mine, oops(Ricky's) was road ready.0 -
Well, well, well. THAT was an interesting day. I'm looking up at the clock and it says 9:15 p.m. I sent Michael and Jon on their way about a half-hour ago . . . finally.
After a late arrival on the plane, due to inclement weather, Jon was very much surprised that there was no more room in the overheads for his carry-on and it had to go below . . . only it didn't make the lay-over in Dallas with the guys and stayed on the same plane. Fortunately that plane was coming to San Antonio as well . . . about an hour after the guys arrived.
And why is it, that test drives on old cars, something new always shows up?
When Michael tested the brakes, the car lunged to the left like it was avoiding a starry-eyed deer in the headlights. A quick inspection told us LH front brake was working, RH front was not. Fortunately, we got them and the car out to my house in one piece and proceeded to do an impromptu brake job. The wheel cylinders looked pretty gross, but fortunately I had an extra set on hand. So we get it all fixed up and start bleeding the brakes, and whaddaya know? Brake fluid starts spewing out of inside the drum on the RH side. Take it back apart, find out that my "new" wheel cylinder apparently had some extended shelf time and the cylinder wasn't smooth, but pretty coarse from some stuck corrosion. Additionally, the rubber seals were slightly too small . . . like 1-1/16" instead of 1-1/8". Lucky for me, I had some of those as well.
A big THANK YOU to RPMonroe, who not only met us at the former owner's house for a last minute informal Hudson meet, but also came out to my house to help with the brake problem. Thanks a bunch Rick, hope your wife understands!
So now Michael and Jon, on their first Hudson adventure have set out for the long haul back up North. What an adventure they started with, but hopefully we got all the "troubles" out of the way and it will be clear HUDSON sailing the rest of the way. Y'all keep your eye out for a grey '52 Hornet hitting the highway tomorrow and a driver with a smile three feet wide behind the wheel!
As for me, this morning started with the news of Bill A's passing which saddened me greatly. It is comforting to know that on the same day, a new Hudson owner is off on his first trip in a Hudson. Bill would be proud of that, and so am I.0 -
. THAT was an interesting day. As for me, this morning started with the news of Bill A's passing which saddened me greatly. It is comforting to know that on the same day, a new Hudson owner is off on his first trip in a Hudson. Bill would be proud of that, and so am I.[/QUOTE]
That same thought crossed my mind this morning Russell, one of the Hudson Club Greats passed as another was born
rest in peace Mr. Albright----and safe travels Mike.0 -
RL Chilton wrote:Well, well, well. THAT was an interesting day. I'm looking up at the clock and it says 9:15 p.m. I sent Michael and Jon on their way about a half-hour ago . . . finally.
After a late arrival on the plane, due to inclement weather, Jon was very much surprised that there was no more room in the overheads for his carry-on and it had to go below . . . only it didn't make the lay-over in Dallas with the guys and stayed on the same plane. Fortunately that plane was coming to San Antonio as well . . . about an hour after the guys arrived.
And why is it, that test drives on old cars, something new always shows up?
When Michael tested the brakes, the car lunged to the left like it was avoiding a starry-eyed deer in the headlights. A quick inspection told us LH front brake was working, RH front was not. Fortunately, we got them and the car out to my house in one piece and proceeded to do an impromptu brake job. The wheel cylinders looked pretty gross, but fortunately I had an extra set on hand. So we get it all fixed up and start bleeding the brakes, and whaddaya know? Brake fluid starts spewing out of inside the drum on the RH side. Take it back apart, find out that my "new" wheel cylinder apparently had some extended shelf time and the cylinder wasn't smooth, but pretty coarse from some stuck corrosion. Additionally, the rubber seals were slightly too small . . . like 1-1/16" instead of 1-1/8". Lucky for me, I had some of those as well.
A big THANK YOU to RPMonroe, who not only met us at the former owner's house for a last minute informal Hudson meet, but also came out to my house to help with the brake problem. Thanks a bunch Rick, hope your wife understands!
So now Michael and Jon, on their first Hudson adventure have set out for the long haul back up North. What an adventure they started with, but hopefully we got all the "troubles" out of the way and it will be clear HUDSON sailing the rest of the way. Y'all keep your eye out for a grey '52 Hornet hitting the highway tomorrow and a driver with a smile three feet wide behind the wheel!
As for me, this morning started with the news of Bill A's passing which saddened me greatly. It is comforting to know that on the same day, a new Hudson owner is off on his first trip in a Hudson. Bill would be proud of that, and so am I.
There is one thing that really hasn't been mentioned - the help the San Antone Hudson Gang gave Mike to get him on his way with his very first Hudson.
What Russell and Rick did is nothing that most any HET club member would do, and so it's not really given much thought. But getting Mike on the road with parts and assistance is what this Hudson family - and it is a family - is all about. No matter what he encounters from here-on-in in this club, Michael will always remember his first encounter with car and HET people.
I've been given the gift of knowing Russell - he is the HET club of the future. Eager to learn and eager to help. And that's what is going to keep this club going in the future. Hopefully Michael will someday have the chance to help some HET member - and he can, with pride (if that's the word) perhaps, point back and say "I owe it all to Russell and Rick".
Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
Memphis, TN0 -
Just got a call from Michael: They're in Kansas City for the night and they had no troubles today, whatsoever. 790 miles for the day. They're probably gonna have to do a more complete brake job this winter, as the rear brakes probably still have a lot of the sludge and gunk in them and their pedal is a little spongy (whole system needs complete flushing), but that will be a good learning project for them up there when it gets really cold and she's in the garage.
Alex-
Thanks for the post, that's entirely too kind.0 -
Hudson308 wrote:Heh.
It's already really cold. Woke up to temps in the 20's and a frosting o' snow up here in Minneapolis this morning. Hope the heater works. Remind him he needs to open the cowl vent for it to work, if you get the chance (been there, had to learn that). :eek:
Yep, that's pretty cold. He told me it's 40 in KC. Heater works real well, but it's a new Vintage Aire unit (no cowl vent needed).0 -
Hudson308 wrote:Remind him he needs to open the cowl vent for it to work, if you get the chance (been there, had to learn that). :eek:
I wonder how many HudNuts living in cold climes near froze to death before they figured out the cowl vent hat trick. I know I did when I had my first Hudson, a 1953 Hornet Sedan. As I remember it was Carl Weber who told me about the cowl vent.
Of course one did get some weird looks from other people when they saw you driving around in the middle of January with the cowl vent open.
Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
Memphis, TN0 -
Hudson308 wrote:I thought that vent was strictly for fresh air in the summer. Makes sense now in hindsight... modern cars usually pull air for heat (or a/c) from the same area, only the "cowl vent" is now hidden under the trailing edge of the hood. The Vintage Air unit must pull air from somewhere else?
It's basically a circulating air system, i.e., pulls inside air in one side and out the other past the internal radiator to heat the air.0 -
Just a short while after I met and bought my first Hudson from Jim Harmon I found out my "Shoebox" Ford worked the same way.
The heater motor didn't work at all but if I opened the cowl vent when traveling to and from work my windshield stayed clear and it kept me fairly comfortable inside without a working heater.0 -
We were team moving two Hudsons from California to Utah a few years back. The 51 coupe was being driven by my friends and I was in the 52 Race Replica. After spending the night in Vegas we headed out early in the morning to 30's weather. I was driving along and getting great heat. My friends called on the CB and said they were ice cubes. They said the heater did not work. At St George we changed cars. I did the vent thing, took off my coat and in a short sleved shirt waved as I passed them. I had told them on the CB to open their vent, but they just laughed. It is always a fun experience to learn about the fine automobiles.....
700 plus miles in a day, good thing they were in a Hudson. Most other old cars would kill you with that kind of a drive. Not a Hudson......0 -
Browniepetersen wrote:
700 plus miles in a day, good thing they were in a Hudson. Most other old cars would kill you with that kind of a drive. Not a Hudson......
At my age 700 miles would kill me - in any car, riding or driving!!!! On the way back from Pontiac - Pontiac to Central City, KY - only 515 miles and RC will tell you I went to bed at 8:30 and didn't wake up until 5:30 the next morning. I'm one of those who usually sleeps for 4, 5 hours a night. And all I did was watch the pretty scenery go by!!!!!
Alex Burr
Memphis, TN0 -
We made it home in once piece, alive and well. It took us just over 18 hours from Russells to Home in Byron MM. I am still a little fuzzy headed, so I will keep this short adding more later.
THANK YOU RICK AND RUSSELL!
The first picture is of myself and Chester, the man who sold me the car. The rest are of the impromptu break job.0 -
More break work, then a picture of myself and Rick (on right), and a picture of Russel, myself, and Jon.0
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Sounds like you had a great trip - glad you made it without any problems. But, that's Hudson for you!!!!!!!
Nice to see a face to match the name - wonder when that grin will go away. LOL
Now the fun really begins. Enjoy your "new/old" ride for many years.
Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
Memphis, TN0 -
Michael.... Thanks for the posting... CHEBY has the expression and the beat goes on... a Hudson expression little know is the BUZZZZZZZZZZ continues... aka Hornets and Wasps.
Glad you are at home and started your Hudson adventure with a road trip! Best to you from another Texan.0 -
Glad ya'll made it fine Michael, and glad we could help.
Happy Hud'n,
Rick0 -
Looks like you have a very very nice car, always glad to see new people getting into Hudsons.0
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I think Michael's big smile is becaues he didn't get his hands dirty. Nice to know that there is a place in Texas that does a Hudson brake job while you wait!
You guys are great!0 -
I want a shirt like Russell's!
Great story, excellent looking car.0 -
Ahhh, Man! How did I miss out on all the fun of helping. I was just a few miles down Loop 410 from Chesters home. I've known Chester for many years. Please, Please take tender loving care of his car. There are some good and now sad stories of him, his family and the car. He loves his Hudsons.
Peace,
Chaz0 -
Well, I managed to get the first day of the trip onto my Blog, two more days to chronicle and then onto the adventure of working on the Hornet to get her ready for next spring.
http://52hornet.blogspot.com/0 -
Just read your blog. There's an old adage about old cars (among others): It's MUCH better to have problems BEFORE you hit the road!!"
Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
Memphis, TN0
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