hawkeye29 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I am looking for any information from any one about the serial numbers of Hudson Essex Terraplane's that were built in Ontario Canada. My Terraplane coupe serial number does not match the ones I can find on any Hudson web site. The K models start at 364125 for the Essex Terraplane Six. My serial number starts with a C-5 and 4 more numbers and the model is a K 245 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon37 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Had you actually posed this question over at the Hudson club forum, with no satisfactory answer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye29 Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 Had you actually posed this question over at the Hudson club forum, with no satisfactory answer?I Posted it and had no answer to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfreakofkorn Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Could you send me the number(s) or Post them. I do a lot of net surfing and I am a member to a lot of Forum(s) ( and I mean A lot ). I just hope that someone else can help also ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon37 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) There were several models of Terraplane in 1933. True, the "K" models started with serial number 364125. But the "KU" (Special Six) models started with 50001. Since your number starts with a C5, that would indeed suggest a Canadian-built KU. How do you know that you have a "K" as opposed to a "KU"? Also, I'm not sure what you mean by saying that the model is a "K245". The model would have been a K, KU (Special Six), KU (Deluxe Six), KT (Eight) or KT (Double Eight). Edited March 14, 2013 by Jon37 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillOutThere Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 What is a '33 Essex-Terraplane "Double Eight" ??? There was a Deluxe Eight (ash trays in dash and chrome grille and 2 tail lites and fender lamps and Majestic 66 radio all included. Double eight would be 16 cylinders !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye29 Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 There were several models of Terraplane in 1933. True, the "K" models started with serial number 364125. But the "KU" (Special Six) models started with 50001. Since your number starts with a C5, that would indeed suggest a Canadian-built KU. How do you know that you have a "K" as opposed to a "KU"? Also, I'm not sure what you mean by saying that the model is a "K245". The model would have been a K, KU (Special Six), KU (Deluxe Six), KT (Eight) or KT (Double Eight).The K 245 is stamped just above the frame serial number in the coupe body. Some sites show the KU serial numbers start with 5001 and go to 21495 and other sites they start with 50001 Which on is right. I can seam to be able to attach a photo of the model number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillOutThere Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Real basic questions:What is the wheelbase of the car?Is it a 6 cylinder or 8 cylinder?Does the hood have a bunch of side louvers or does it have 4 doors on each side panel?Are there ash trays in the corners of the dash board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye29 Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 !06' wheel base 6 cylinder with louvers and no ashtrays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye29 Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 I finally decoded the serial number for my Essex It was built on Canada and was the 407 car built. The requirements in Canada a model decoding # K245 ( K=106" wheel base Six cylinder, 2=two doors,4= four passengers and 5 = five windows.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillOutThere Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Well, I'm happy for you to have figured our your '33 Essex-Terraplane Model K (regardless of origin) coupe. Good looking little hot rod there and I hope you enjoy the heck out of it. There is still a forum for Terraplane owners on Facebook called "Terraplane SEVEN". I founded and administered it until I left Facebook. But point is ALL Terraplanes, whether factory stock or hot rodded were welcome there. You'll get a lot more there than from the "club" which never responded to you. Have fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nos.eddy Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Very nice car, I have a 1934 terraplane coupe five windows with a rubble seat with 6 engine all original,she was only repainted 40+years ago. am restoring a1936 coupe this one was painted two tone green,we just did the upholstery tan,engine was also done, I keep it original with no change. canadian terraplane my 34 and 36, hope you enjoy your terraplane for many years.Ed 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosmo Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Wow, that original '34 coupe is one great looking car! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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