new hudson owner

[Deleted User]
[Deleted User]
edited November -1 in HUDSON
I want everyone to welcome Bob a new Hudson owner. He just bought a 52 Hornet Sedan and may need some help on finding parts and mechanical procedures. Im trying to get him to join HET.

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  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    Welcome, Bob!
  • Uncle Josh
    Uncle Josh Senior Contributor
    Where's Bob, is Bob my Uncle? Welcome Bob, I've got a 52 Hornet M'self. We're here to help.
  • Marconi
    Marconi Senior Contributor
    Welcome aboard, Bob. I suggest joining the HET club, it's the greatest resource you'll find for parts and information.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Thanks, everyone. I've got a Membership form printed off already!!!! Now I get to repair some brake hydraulics!!! What do you all think of converting to silicone brake fluid?? It has worked well on my 1970 AMX and I want to try it also on my 1960 Metropolitan.
  • Marconi
    Marconi Senior Contributor
    It's worked well for me also, but you need to flush all the old fluid out of the lines and I suggest rebuilding all wheel and master cyl and replacing the flex hoses. Everything's available!
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Yes, I think replacing it all would be wise. The old rubber hoses can't be real fresh now!! Who are some of your preferred suppliers for brake parts??
  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    I replaced my system with silicone maybe 20 years ago and haven't looked back.

    Only possible problem might be with the stoplight switch in the Step-Downs. I'm told by some, that the silicone can somehow past the seals. My 1937 switch is mechanical (not part of the hydraulic system at all) so no problem for me. Maybe someone else can enlighten you on this potential problem (or lack thereof!).
  • onerare39
    onerare39 Expert Adviser, Member
    Welcome Bob!

    Send me your mailing address and I'll send you the latest edition of the White Triangle News, the award winning magazine published by the Hudson Essex Terraplane Club. Sam Jackson the editor and publisher is a regular on this forum. You will find the magazine a valuable resource for parts and information for your 52. The latest issue covers the Hudson Essex Terraplane Club national meet in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma this past July.

    Send and email to me at HETForkner@aol.com (drop the HET). Put HET Membership in the subject line of the email so that it gets past the spam filter (me).

    Remember to finish completing your membership form and get it off in the mail.


    John Forkner
    New Membership Coordinator
    Hudson Essex Terraplane Club
  • faustmb
    faustmb Senior Contributor
    Welcome Bob! Post some pics of your cars when you have a chance, even the Metropolitan :P

    Always great to see a new Hudson owner come aboard!

    Matt
  • mdwhit
    mdwhit Expert Adviser
    1951hornethardtop wrote:
    Thanks, everyone. I've got a Membership form printed off already!!!! Now I get to repair some brake hydraulics!!! What do you all think of converting to silicone brake fluid?? It has worked well on my 1970 AMX and I want to try it also on my 1960 Metropolitan.

    If you use silicone brake fluid, besides what everyone else is saying, I would also recommend that you use all modern rubber (hoses, wheel cylinder cups, etc.). Some of the NOS stuff (that was manufactured long ago) will not hold up with silicone brake fluid.
    Michael
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Walt here. For all your brake needs contact Norm Blavkmer at 909-984-5544 he has all new modern material. Forget rebuilding the old parts if you want to use silicone brake fluid. You also must flush out the steel brake lines good using BRAKE-KLEEN AND AIR. These brakes have to be adjusted correctly along with the secondary system. Try to borrow WALT'S TECH TIP BOOKS, go to volume one, page six, and read the set up. If you want a set of my books, mail a check for $41.00 for volume one and two. Walt Mordenti 45 skyview way San Francisco, CA. 94131-1248
  • mdwhit
    mdwhit Expert Adviser
    If you don't have or want to buy Brake Kleen, Isopropyl alcohol with air pressure works fine too. You can buy it just about anywhere (Walmart, etc.). It costs under $1.00 for a pint. Try to get at least the 96% purity.
  • hudsontech
    hudsontech Senior Contributor
    Welcome aboard Bob!!!! Nickle for nickle I think the HET club is one of the best - no, I don't think ---- I know it's the best around. It's really people with cars, rather than cars with people. I've been agitating folks in this club for 42 years :P and haven't regretted a moment of it.

    If you need manuals go to http://hetclub.org/burr/lithomepage.htm - there's a total nut case - I know him well - in the club building an online HET library to supplement the regular library at that URL. On the 1948-1954 shelf there's a 1948-1952 shop manual, a 1948-1954 Group Parts book and a 1952 group parts book, among other items. You can also find a complete set of 1949-1954 Service Merchandiser magazines - lots of good stuff between the pages.

    Y'all have a great day.

    Hudsonly,
    Alex Burr
    Memphis, TN
  • dwardo99
    dwardo99 Expert Adviser
    If you scrounge around, you may well be able to find the wheel cylinders, hoses, and master cylinder locally. OTOH it is a great thing to patronize our Hudson parts suppliers. One thing you will need help with is front brake shoes. They are peculiar to Hudson, 49-53 Pontiac, and some Oldsmobiles. You may be told that other shoes will interchange but they WON'T.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Talk to Norm Blackmer like I stated as he will reline your old shoes also. Walt.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    HI BOB WELCOME TO THE MOST HELPFUL CLUB I NOW.I ALSO HAVE A 52 HUDSON HORNET 4 DR.I JUST PARTED OUT A 52 4DR WITH 3 SPEED AND OVERDRIVE HAVE MANY STEPDOWN PARTS. Gary
  • Terraplane33
    Terraplane33 Expert Adviser
    Welcome Bob !
    This is 'The place to be' for Essex/Hudson people !;)
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