Hudsonite

The OP is a ‘41 not 40 with replacement tail lights. The dash is the give-a-way

Aluminum head gaskets need to be steel to avoid the electrolysis effect due to the dissimilar metals. I run a steel head gasket on my aluminum head Hudson 8 There’s other things with aluminum heads: torque cold & frequently, use distilled water in your anti-freeze 50/50 mix, change your coolant frequently, etc

No Overdrive with a 4:11 rear makes this a 50mph car.

I second Mark Small’s shop. Good work and decent lead times.

I knew the now deceased owner, Paul O’Malley. Had a nice ride in this car just before he passed away.

The wet clutch is great when serviced and that should be a question you need to ask. Query the owner on the servicing of the drive train in general. Remember this is a splasher engine so ask about what was done for the rebuild

It’s basically a 45 to 50 MPH car. Solid engineering and a nice period ride

The Hudson/BW R-9’s and R-10’s OD’s have electrical and mechanical protection to prevent the OD engagement while in reverse gear

I’ve successfully used the ‘Abandoned Vehicle’ route in Virginia to get a free & clear title. I have a ‘46 Hudson Super Six convertible that was titled in Michigan as a 47 Commodore Eight. It cost me $50 filing fee + state sales tax and about 3 months of working through the process. Was done completely online.

I use this: https://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?Parta~ShowPic~Z5Z5Z50001003a~Z5Z5Z5995

We don’t call it “Hollyweird” for nuthin

So I have a 1934 Terraplane and a buddy of mine has a 1929 Essex. I can assure you that your car is a 45-50 mph cruise speed vehicle. I cruise about 55-60 with mine as I have a stock 4:11 rear. You’ve been given some good guidance on locating the issue in your drive train. Tires do get flat spots from sitting, checking all of your wheel bearings and races, alignment check, etc are all good places to start. I would only suggest that you approach it methodically to narrow it down. Do the easy things first and keep checking after each tweak to see if it improves will eventually point you to the source of the vibration.

A bit off topic but this thread reminded me of an incident many years ago. I had just moved to West Hollywood, CA in 1980 and there was a lot of hullabaloo in nearby Beverly Hills. It seems the son of an oil-rich Saudi sheik had purchased a large mansion on Sunset Hills Blvd. it was surrounded by a large wall with classical nude cherub statues on every post. The sheik’s son had his own ideas on decorum and ordered the genitals of all of the cherubs painted pink. Much to the chagrin of his neighbors and the city fathers.

I used to own this ‘20 Hudson Super Six 4-passenger coupe. Classic features seen in other similar models such as front folding passenger seat, package compartment immediately behind driver seat, etc.

Casting number on the bottom, 342 indicates that is a Carter WDO 480S or 503S carburetor for Oldsmobile 8-cyl. E41, J41, L41 (1941), 68,78,98 (1942) & 78,98 (1946/1947)

Yes there’s a pull knob cable under the dash if equipped with OD. The body tag doesn’t give any option clues though. I had a 57 Hudson Hornet Custom with 3-speed OD. At that time I believe only 6 were known remaining out of 125 or so equipped.

The AMC 327 V-8 installed in the Hudson’s was a hot motor. They came with a factory Carter 4-barrel carburetor and dual exhausts. This one appears to have power steering and may have power brakes too. I wonder if this one has the rare overdrive option.

Agree with Edinmass. For the floor of my enclosed trailer I primed it and used oil-base concrete floor paint with sand. Two coats of each. For the ramp and skirt, two coats of truck bed liner and two coats of the same floor paint. Another reason not to use epoxy is you can’t just recoat it as you can with paint, it has to stripped off. Add a coin rubber mat secured to the floor and you’re good to go. I also have a couple of “cookie sheet” drip pans secured to the floor as well I installed a winch and flush battery box too

And eBay will also be sending you (and the IRS) a 1099 tax form too yet another reason to flee flea-bay

Pontiac

Pontiac

Packard

Packard.

Here’s a pic of the odometer. 94K miles These engines typically are due for a rebuild at 60K to 70K. If the oil pan has not been dropped and cleaned as well as removing and inspecting the water jacket and block it will certainly need a full rebuild.