37 Terraplane kingpins

sidevalve
sidevalve Member
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Hi folks

I'm Alan Wesson, the Brit guy who has the ex-Duke Marley 37 Terraplane in almost all-original condition. I haven't checked in for ages, but this has been because of a lack of time rather than a lack of enthusiasm! The Terraplane has been tucked up for the winter, but as the salt trucks gradually fade away I am getting ready for the road, and today we did a suspension once-over and found the kingpins have play in them. We knew they had a bit, but it is getting more noticeable so it is time to renew them. My question is - will 36 ones fit? There is a set on eBay and they are described as being up to 36, but I thought 37s were the same as 36s??? It may be that these were made in 36 and are just labelled like that because 37 hadn't happened yet - but I don't want to buy them and then find they are wrong, because with shipping and taxes they would cost me over $250.

Also, if these aren't right, can anyone suggest where I could get a set? It is honestly true to say that apart from the engine rebuild when we brought the car in, it has needed almost no new parts - and so I am not sure where to look! I was wondering about Doug Wildrick, but maybe he is only engine stuff??

Cheers and thanks in advance

Alan

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  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
    No, '36 pins are too small in diameter. '34-'36 pins are the same, and from '37 thru '55 the pins are all interchangeable,(apart from Jet) except that the key groove I believe is in a different position on the Step-downs. Not a difficult thing to grind a new groove. I stand to be corrected on this, but definitely the pins and bushings are the same.
    Geoff
  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    Unless you're in a terrific rush to get the kingpins installed, I'd hold off paying $200 for a set. I think you can get them much cheaper.
  • Park_W
    Park_W Senior Contributor
    Hi Alan ... Doug has lots of parts other than engine stuff, but most of it is good used, not new. I agree a bit more searching could come up with some. I'll email you if I find a good source. And Doug may have a source for such parts for his own repair jobs ... ask him.
  • Courtesy Man
    Courtesy Man Expert Adviser
    Alan I have a set I would sell you NOS marked K68 1937 Hudson and Terraplane. Email me at gtkristi@copper.net - I am in Utah. Gert Kristiansen
  • mars55
    mars55 Senior Contributor
    Auto Parts Obsolete offers them for 49.99. It is NOS part. Egge and Kanter sell kingpins too for lots more money.

    http://www.autopartsobsolete.com/1938-1939-Hudson-king-pin-set.html
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Jeoff,36-37 -38 and 39 are the same. 1940 to 1947 are different as they are shorter and only take 6 balls at the top. 1948 to 1954 are longer and take 7 balls at the top. You have 3 different sets here. 1955 have no king pins. Walt.
  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
    I have to disagree with Walt. Parts catalog (and my experience) lists same king pins used '32 thru '36 all models, part #42144. Then all '37 thru '39 models use pin # 154440. '55 Hornet and Wasp used same king pins as Step Downs. I have worked on these.
    Geoff
  • sidevalve
    sidevalve Member
    Hi everyone

    Thanks for the info - much appreciated. I am not panicking anyway, as the inspection isn't due till July, but it would just be nice to do it in the last few weeks while I am not using the car. And thanks also Gert for your offer - I have sent you a separate email!

    And glad to be back on the forum - I shall try to post more this year, I really will!

    Cheers

    Alan
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