Jet information and trivia

Nevada Hudson
Nevada Hudson Senior Contributor
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Does the 202 Jet have the same Distributor cap, points , rotor, and voltage regulator as the larger Hudsons? Also the ground strap is bolted to the thermostat housing, which doesn't seem right. Different subject: Anyone seen any of the remaining 'Hornet -Jets ? The Hudson factory put a unique firewall on them,which was recessed 7 inches! They were thinking of entering them in the Mexican Road Race.

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  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
    Points are the same, not sure about the rotor and cap. Voltage regulators are the same, generators are same apart from the front pulley. The ground strap is connected to the thermostat housing according to the wiring diagram, but I've got mine on the water pump mounting bolt.

    Geoff.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Ray, The Auto Lite numbers were as follows for the Jet: Cap IAT 1033, 51-54 6 cyl and 55-6 Wasp. Points IGW 3028 BS ,51-54 6cyl and Wasp 55-6. Rotor IAT 1016 A ,51-54 6cyl and 55-6 Wasp. Voltage regulator VBE 6104 A Jet 53. Your ground strap also was connected as per your observation. Hope this helps.
  • frank spring
    frank spring Expert Adviser
    Where can I find information in print about these "special" recessed firewall jets?
  • Nevada Hudson
    Nevada Hudson Senior Contributor
    frank spring wrote:
    Where can I find information in print about these "special" recessed firewall jets?



    Your dad had a small article in the August 1965 WTN.
  • Nevada Hudson
    Nevada Hudson Senior Contributor
    Hudzilla wrote:
    Ray, The Auto Lite numbers were as follows for the Jet: Cap IAT 1033, 51-54 6 cyl and 55-6 Wasp. Points IGW 3028 BS ,51-54 6cyl and Wasp 55-6. Rotor IAT 1016 A ,51-54 6cyl and 55-6 Wasp. Voltage regulator VBE 6104 A Jet 53. Your ground strap also was connected as per your observation. Hope this helps.



    Thanks for your help , Lance and Geoff. Will look through my parts inventory.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    In the past I have seen jets that have been modified with a Wasp Firewall. The center indentation was cut from the Wasp Firewall and sectioned into the existing Jet firewall. Today using a panel flanger this should be quite easy for the esperienced welder.

    Cheers from Texas
  • rambos_ride
    rambos_ride Senior Contributor
    frank spring wrote:
    Where can I find information in print about these "special" recessed firewall jets?

    How about a picture of the mentioned recessed firewall?
  • Nevada Hudson
    Nevada Hudson Senior Contributor
    rambos_ride wrote:
    How about a picture of the mentioned recessed firewall?



    Don't Have a photo. Will keep looking through ancient WTN's. Geoff mentioned to me that he rode in one and it was awsome! Now that We got the Jetliner running for the first time since 1964, were stoked on restoring it now! My scanner is not working, otherwise the article from the August 1965 WTN would be posted here for all to see.
  • VicTor Z
    VicTor Z Senior Contributor
    Hello Neveda, I need Jet info and trivia. Can you tell if the window channeling in a jet is the same type used in stepdowns? I have had some inquries about window channeling for jets! Thanks VicTor
  • frank spring
    frank spring Expert Adviser
    OK here is the article from page 5 of the WTN August 1965....



    "Hornet Powered Jets.. In 1966 The National Hot Rod Association has tentative plans to ban Hudson Jet with Hornet engine from competition in all stock and modified production drag classes. NHRA officials say Hudson never produced such a car.

    I feel this is unfair, because I understand that Hudson Motor Company listed the Jet with the Hornet engine as an option with NASCAR in 1954.

    Anyone having information concerning this engine option please write me. I would like this information as soon as possible., so I can present everything I have compiled to NHRA officials at the National Drag Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Labor Day week-end.

    Please help keep Hudsons in the racing and in the winner's circle.

    Hudson Lover Chuck Smith, Waterloo, Iowa



    Hornet Jets are unfair to competition! How can a car that hasn't been built since 1954 be unfair to the 1965 model?

    The Hornet Jet has a factory made fire wall to accomodate the longer engine. Who made it? Hudson? Next they will try to outlaw 7X engines and Twin H. Meredith"



    Now my 2007 update. If you read all the old WTN's you will find a lot of lore. A lot of things that have been proven incorrect over time. Dad had been a memeber of HET for a year at this point in time, and had no real experience with Jets. In fact he hated them. So I would conclude this is hear say, unless someone else can come to the table.



    But speaking of Jet firewalls, I am going to post something about them I found in working with the Jet convertible that is interesting. Stay tuned. Ed
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    I just bought some window channel for my Jet, got it at a auto glass shop. Looks just like the original.



    Barry Smedley
  • 53jetman
    53jetman Senior Contributor
    With regards to factory built Jets with Hornet engines, I personally inspected such a car that was driven to my father's place of business by the factory zone service manager in July 1954. He was making a regular visit to our dealership and had been allowed to use the Hornet powered Jet in his rounds to visit the dealers in the Cleveland Zone. This car and several other similar cars had been modified by the engineering dept for testing in the field. Apparently they were considering fielding some of the Jets in the upcoming Mexican Road race. But of course the merger with Nash had put an end to such plans .



    Upon inspection, the car was very nicely converted. The cowl had been recessed much like the cowl of the Wasp & Super Wasp (which eliminated the heater), and the chassis had undergone some strength modifications plus heavy duty springs & shocks, as well as the rear axle which appeared to be a modified unit similar to a Hornet.



    Most of the mechanics, my father and I all got a chance to ride in the car, and beleive me, that baby would set you free! The car appeared to set closer to ground and seemed to handle very well, and road more like a Super Wasp or Hornet than my Super Jet.



    Jerry

    53jetman
  • frank spring
    frank spring Expert Adviser
    Jerry, now there is a guy I believe. It would be interesting to find one of these for sure then.
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