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It must be light duty . In the pictures it struck me as larger than a Model T . Is it about the same size and weight?? It sure is unusual... Layden butler my know.
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The fact that it has such small brakes makes be think it isnt real early...
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I had to back my 1966 Fairlane out of the storage last night to move something in. When I got in it all I heard was one click when I went to start it like a bad connection. The NAPA 75 series battery was only a year old and I thought it was odd it didn't start . It always starts instantly... So I pushed it out by hand, made by move and jump started it. I thought Id take it for a quick run so I went up the road about a mile and returned. When I pulled it back into the garage I shut it off and immediately hit the switch to see if it would restart. Thats when the battery BLEW. I mean the whole top of the case is fractured into pieces. I raised the hood because of the smoke coming out from the edges , no fire but the air was so toxic with acid, I ran out. Thinking about it , I can only surmise that fumes ignited when I tried to start it again if in fact I had a bad connection and it arced?? Im going to look today but I wouldnt be surprised if the hood isnt dented.
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1935 Ford Snowmobile, not mine.
mikewest replied to Xander Wildeisen's topic in "Not Mine" Automobiles For Sale
I like different , but I dont see the charm here. -
Willys Knights a pair NOT MINE
mikewest replied to JACK M's topic in "Not Mine" Automobiles For Sale
These are a good buy... Your getting the sedan for $6500 and the roadster for free... -
Early fenders for big car anyone know for what kind
mikewest replied to FATMANS's topic in What is it?
They are obviously newly manufactured. They could be fitted to any early build. where are they and how much?? -
1931 Hudson Coupe, not mine.
mikewest replied to Xander Wildeisen's topic in "Not Mine" Automobiles For Sale
Paul I agree.. It looks like it was a real decent preserved car before someone attached it with a sander and some modifications. Id like to have the car at less than 1/2 of the asking price. -
1931 Hudson Coupe, not mine.
mikewest replied to Xander Wildeisen's topic in "Not Mine" Automobiles For Sale
They should be painted. The chrome cheapens the car in my opinion. -
1928 Franklin Sedan 7 Passenger - $3,500
mikewest replied to Leif in Calif's topic in "Not Mine" Automobiles For Sale
Parts car.Over priced by 2.... Nobody will ever restore this rig -
1931 Hudson Coupe, not mine.
mikewest replied to Xander Wildeisen's topic in "Not Mine" Automobiles For Sale
What a shame someone had to run a sander on the paint. What were they thinking?? It looks like a great original car. These Hudsons are fast and fun to drive. -
It was a very good performer. I drove it to Cambridge Ontario Canada from home(Rochester NY) following my friend in a 1933 Auburn 8 and had no problems running 55-60 mph on the highways. I had gone through the motor , had the rods fitted up close and a new water jacket on the side of the motor. It always ran cool when other cars were boiling or vapor locking. The vacuum tank never failed or acted up.
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If my dear dad was alive , he would of had me remove the rear seat and stuck my head down in the hole while he drove to find the clunk. I remember him telling me a few times of him laying on the fender of a 30s car making adjustments while one of his boys at the garage drove. I had a 31 Hudson 8 but never had any problems with the Ujoints. Are they Spicer?/ I had a 31 Auburn 8 that had the old Chrysler type joints with the cross pin, two balls and a spring that werent the best setup. Take the seat out and get someone to drive you around. You most likely cant find it on the lift, because the weight and flex of the springs is most likely causing whatever is bad to make it knock. My 2 cents.
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"PROJECT" has now become nearly unaffordable to ever do ?
mikewest replied to arcticbuicks's topic in General Discussion
Im 65 years old and today I only buy what I can fix in house. I have some great FRIENDS that can do what Im not equiped to do. I still work on cars that may not make sense economically but if its something thats very old (1920s and back) I can add a lot of value for less money. My days are over for fixing a 1930s classic. Just too much time and money.. I pick battles I know I can win.. Im doing a 1904 Woods electric now thats coming along well. -
I wouldnt keep beating on it with a 10LBS hammer. Go get your self a press.
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1930/31 Hudson 8 starter pull with bouden cable
mikewest replied to mikewest's topic in Hudson, Essex, & Terraplane
long gone