53 Hornet Engine/Tranny Search

Unknown
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edited November -1 in HUDSON
Just picked up my dream car 53 hudson hornet!!! Only problem is, it doesnt have engine or tranny, and would like to keep it as original as I can. Any one have any information on where I can pick up a block, incomplete engine, and or engine and tranny?? been looking online and havent found many "good" sources.



Thanks for any help.

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    you are lucky as you found the right place. This is THE Hudson place for info and help. Someone will have one for you!
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    What part of the country are you? Might help identify who would be closer. Bob
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    I'm located in central coast California, Paso Robles to be exact
  • Lee ODell
    Lee ODell Senior Contributor
    Hudson53Hornet wrote:
    I'm located in central coast California, Paso Robles to be exact



    Contact Richard Smithen 805-467-2966. He lives down the road from you in San Miguel. He has several Hudsons. I believe he is one of the HET chapter officers.



    Just tell him Lee O'Dell sent you. I bought one of his Hudson neon window sighs. Nice guy to deal with.



    My brother lives in Paso. Most of my relatives live in your area. Atascadero, Templeton, Shandon and surrounding areas.



    I'd like to see your car next time I'm up that way.



    Have a good day. Lee
  • Ol racer
    Ol racer Senior Contributor
    Try Dave Kostansek 440 293 4079. He was selling rebuilt 308 Motors.
  • onerare39
    onerare39 Expert Adviser, Member
    If no luck there try Jim Harmon in Banks, Oregon (just west of Portland) (503) 324-7041. He has acres of Hudson parts.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    It had the Twin H 308 and 3 speed transmission.



    thanks for all the help already! very helpful!
  • bigboy308
    bigboy308 Expert Adviser
    I've got some 308 engines that are very rebuildable. Complete even to Twin-H manifold if you want.

    I can supply everything from head to pan, i have one Dual-Range automatic, or flywheel if you want to keep a standard transmission.



    We will be @ Turlock Swap this weekend, Spaces O-30 thru O-36, Hudson is the language of choice!!



    Contact me with a PM!





    Congrats on joining the HUDSON family!
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    If you can bend a little bit, I have a 54 308 with the dual range hydramatic. THe engine does run but both engine and transmission need's rebuilding. I am in Eugene, Oregon.



    Anyway, good luck in your search

    Doug
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Ok, Im still in the learning phase when it comes to a lot of transmission info- what are the differences between all the different transmissions that came in a hornet and what are the goods and bads??
  • 53jetman
    53jetman Senior Contributor
    If the car had a three speed trans. it would be a difficult process to convert it over to accept a Hydramatic due to the fact that the #2 crossmember would have to be surgically altered to allow the installation of the automatic trans.



    Jerry

    53jetm
  • Browniepetersen
    Browniepetersen Senior Contributor
    Hudson53Hornet wrote:
    Ok, Im still in the learning phase when it comes to a lot of transmission info- what are the differences between all the different transmissions that came in a hornet and what are the goods and bads??



    I will not go into a lot of detail so let me make it quick and simple. In 1952 (all Hudson's) you got the hydromatic or you got the 3 on a tree stick. Both are good. The drawbacks with the automatic (my experience) is that it is difficult to get set up properly and tends to give you "hard shifts" between the gears. The good point with the automatic is that several folks on the forum are experienced with putting the more modern GM automatic transmissions that give you the experience you know with your modern cars. This is done so you are the only one who knows you have a modern transmission, unless someone crawls under your car. The standard transmission used by Hudson had the cork clutch that used Hudsonlite transmission fluid. It is available so that is not much of a draw back. Stick or automatic, both are good with the Hudson. I have one each and still have no preference one for the other.



    Also, the Twin H Ranch down in Fontana, California (Bill Albright's shop) would be a good source. Also, when it comes to setting up an automatic they are about the best that I have delt with. They can make a transmission shift smooth as melting ice cream...
  • SuperDave
    SuperDave Senior Contributor
    I have a completely rebuilt 308 less transmission but the shipping would eat you up.. I'm in Central Florida!
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