Stepdown with supercharged hemi

Lee ODell
Lee ODell Senior Contributor
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Up for bid is a 1954 Hot Rod magazine. In it is an article about a Hudson stepdown with a supercharged hemi engine. I may still have a copy of that issue packed away somewhere. Also, if I am not mistaken, the stepdown body was also sectioned. I was surprised the blower fit under the hood without cutting a hole through the hood.



The item # is 380213091485. Current bid is $15.51. About an hour left for bids.



I took a cruise today to the Long Beach Automotive Sway Meet and car show. Alot of stuff for sale. I didn't see any Hudson parts. I did see Victor there selling window channeling. When I left there I drove over to the So Cal and Calif Inland Chapters and Los Angeles Studebaker Drivers Club car show at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Good turnout for both Hudsons and Studebakers. In the museum there were many spectacular cars on display. Forgot may camera at home. The round trip was about 100 miles. Had a great time.



Have a good day. Lee

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  • Lee ODell
    Lee ODell Senior Contributor
    Hudson308 wrote:
    I was the original (and winning) bidder on this, Lee. Since I'm actually building a hemi-powered '48 coupe, I'm looking forward to seeing the article...



    Congratulations Hudson 308 on your winning bid. I'm lookiing forward to seeing the progress on you coupe.



    I had just turned 11 when that Issue came out. Funny how some things leave a lasting impression. Let me know if this Hudson is the one I remembered being sectioned.



    There is another copy of this Hot Rod magazine for sale, item #260563702795, buy it now for $24.88



    Have a good day. Lee
  • MikeWA
    MikeWA Senior Contributor
    Lee O'Dell wrote:



    I had just turned 11 when that Issue came out. Funny how some things leave a lasting impression. Let me know if this Hudson is the one I remembered being sectioned.





    The sectioned coupe I remember was a different one, I think- it was Olds powered. It was in Hot Rod twice- in about 1952, and again in about 1958. I have both issues. A guy in Chula Vista owned it. I don't recall the Hemi-powered car- I'd be interested in seeing that one as well.



    Mike
  • Lee ODell
    Lee ODell Senior Contributor
    Thanks Mike for clearing up the difference between both Hudsons. I had forgotten they were two different cars. Both unique in their own right.



    It would be good to see both articles again. I, for one, would like to see them posted on the forum. I hope they can be clear enough to be able to read them after printing on my copy machine. I would like to read the details about them again.



    Lee
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Bruce Crower had a Super charged Hemi in a Hudson Coupe that was street legal and was driven to and from Bonneville after he set a 157 mph class record in 1954.

    See http://www.crower.com/pdf/2008b/4-6.pdf

    The noted article was reprinted in one of the BEST OF HOT ROD books.
  • Lee ODell
    Lee ODell Senior Contributor
    Hudson 308



    Sent email. Lee
  • Lee ODell
    Lee ODell Senior Contributor
    Hudson308.



    I was able to make a copy of the article. I had forgotten what information was in the article. Very linteresting reading. I was really surpised to re-read Crower had adapted a '40 Chrysler trans to a blown hemi Chrysler, and all the different car parts to make up the converstion.



    101.46 MPH in the 1/4 on first pass and 157 MPH at Bonneville was remarkable for 1954.



    Thanks for making it available.



    Lee



    Know, if only someone will post the sectioned Hudson article.
  • MikeWA
    MikeWA Senior Contributor
    Well, lets see: I've got a scanner, but have never hooked it up. And have never learned how to post pictures.



    But Hudson 308 emailed me the picture posting procedure, so there's hope. . .



    If only I didn' t have this pesky, time-consuming JOB!!! I keep trying to get put on paid administrative leave, so I'll have both time and money for my hobbies, but no luck so far. . . I think being self employed is really a deal-breaker for that plan.



    Mike
  • 53jetman
    53jetman Senior Contributor
    If you think you are pressed for personal time now, please try the "Self Employment"! ! ! You have no idea what little time you would have for yourswelf and your hobbies then.



    Jerry

    53jetman
  • MikeWA
    MikeWA Senior Contributor
    I am self-employed- that's why no paid administrative leave.



    One one level, I like the idea of "no workie, no payee"- but gotta admit, I get a little jealous of my friend the school psychologist, who works 9 mos (with lots of time off during those months, as well), and makes more than me.
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