GR8WHITE Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 (edited) Hey there everyone, I am new to the forum and wanted to see if anyone has any good info on my "new" car. My grandfather is 90 and was going to just sell it because he didn't think anyone wanted it. He has given me his 1933 Hupmobile after I told him I would like to have it and keep it in the family. He said the block was cracked so he pulled the head and put it in storage where it has been for over 30 years. I am going to pull the motor and see where the crack is and hopefully have it welded. I am an avid car guy (mostly muscle cars) but love anything with an engine and four wheels. I have loved this car since I was a kid and I am going to pick it up this weekend. He also has a 1922 Cadillac Sedan in great condition that he pulled apart over 40 years ago and is sitting in 500 pieces in his garage, but that's another story. Any info you guys could give me would be great, thank you. Edited March 7, 2018 by GR8WHITE (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midman Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Welcome GR8, That is a nice looking car. I just got the motor for my Buick back from the machinist. I didn’t know I had a crack but they found 2 very small ones by pressure testing the block. You might want to give it a try if the crack is not obvious. Good luck and keep sending those pictures, it would be cool to see the rest of the car. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 (edited) If your machine shop offers stitching rather than welding that is the way I would go. Nice car by the way. It is really nice when you can keep and drive a car that has been in the family for years. If you get half as much fun out of your Grandfathers car as I have had out of my Grandfathers car you will have a great time. Edited March 7, 2018 by Guest (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I see California plates on this WONDERFUL car, so I suggest you take the block to Lock-n-Stitch in Turlock, CA, the absolute gold standard in the crack repair industry. These engines are rare enough that it must be done right the first time. I have no connection with them other than as a delighted customer. They may chose to weld or perhaps their patented pinning process; they are the experts--and not at all expensive for what you get! http://www.locknstitch.com/index.html has an excellent explanation. This is a superb Hupp with all the superb Art Deco and Streamline themes, and it deserves all the care you can lavish on it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I have always wanted a cycle fender Hupp. Love the styling. Is it an eight or six? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Looks be in really nice shape under the dust. The paint even glows the way it is. How is the interior? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Six friendly, admiring, and helpful comments in only 2 hours! You can see the advantage of uniting with fellow-minded car enthusiasts. The Antique Automobile Club of America, and the Hupmobile Club, will be of great help. If the AACA has a "region" near you, consider joining, because then you can interact with local antique-car fans and get a lot more enjoyment out of your ownership. They should have shows and tours and other events near you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GR8WHITE Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, alsancle said: I have always wanted a cycle fender Hupp. Love the styling. Is it an eight or six? It's a straight 6. Edited March 8, 2018 by GR8WHITE (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GR8WHITE Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 1 hour ago, auburnseeker said: Looks be in really nice shape under the dust. The paint even glows the way it is. How is the interior? It's all there. Even still has pull down shades in the back. Could use a some love though. There is a trunk like case in laying on the back seat and my gramps says it's a luggage box that attached to the back of the car. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 The door panels don't look too bad. A similar color wool blanket on the seat and you might be good to go. I assume that has to be a repaint. Other than the interior, do you know what has or hasn't been restored? We love original cars and this appears to have a lot of originality to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GR8WHITE Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 3 minutes ago, auburnseeker said: The door panels don't look too bad. A similar color wool blanket on the seat and you might be good to go. I assume that has to be a repaint. Other than the interior, do you know what has or hasn't been restored? We love original cars and this appears to have a lot of originality to it. I honestly do not know. As far as my grandfather has told me it's all original. But his memory isn't what it used to be and after the last stint in the hospital he appears to have the beginning signs of possibly dementia. He mixes his words up, you know what he means but the wires get a little crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GR8WHITE Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 I will have alot more pics after I pick it up this weekend. If you look at the pics with the doors open you can see the luggage trunk in the back seat if you look real close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hupp36 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Welcome to the Hupp family of fine cars. Well looking at the 4 hood doors, I though it was an F or I 8 cyl. instead, its a Model K 6 cyl. Being a charter member of the Hupmobile Club started in 1970 in Cal. I would encourage you to join us. We have tec. advisors that can help with questions you may have. A great library of Hupp literature , parts locater and a club magazine. Just type Hupmobile Club on your search engine and you will find all the info you need to join. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I'll second the motion to join the Hupp club. It will be very helpful to you. The artillery wheels are fairly rare on a 32/33 cycle fender car, at least in my observation. My advice is to wash it and then 100% focus on getting in to run and ignore any minor esthetic issues. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hupp36 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I was looking at an old 1971 Hupp Herald and came across a Bob White who was a member of the Hupp Club. Is that your grandfathers name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GR8WHITE Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 11 hours ago, Hupp36 said: I was looking at an old 1971 Hupp Herald and came across a Bob White who was a member of the Hupp Club. Is that your grandfathers name? No my Grandfather is not part of any clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GR8WHITE Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 12 hours ago, alsancle said: I'll second the motion to join the Hupp club. It will be very helpful to you. The artillery wheels are fairly rare on a 32/33 cycle fender car, at least in my observation. My advice is to wash it and then 100% focus on getting in to run and ignore any minor esthetic issues. What kind of wheels were available? What makes these different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Boy if that's original paint, that looks like it will clean up nicely. I would definitely resist any urge to repaint it to make it perfect. I love finding cars like that and cleaning them up. Very rewarding. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hupp36 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 In 1978 Automobile Quarterly Vol. 16 # 1 had a article on Hupmobiles. Page 85 shows a great pic of a look alike of your model car. As far as rims offered, they were wood spoke, wire or like you have. Your engine is 90 HP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GR8WHITE Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 (edited) Well I picked her up this weekend and she got a bath. She's gonna have to sit under my patio until my shop is finished being built. And it does not look like the original paint. Edited March 12, 2018 by GR8WHITE (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jan arnett (2) Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 The first thing I would do is remove the radiator cap and and lock it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Hud Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 That is a very nice looking car. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huptoy Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 (edited) Joining the Hupmobile Club will provide you with technical information you can contact. Once a year we have a 4 or 5 day rally. It moves around the country, in 2017 it was in San Diego and the June 2018 will be in Staunton, VA. Based on travel distance & if your car is running, many people fly or drive in and tour in a Hupp. In 2017, one couple flew in from Australia. Edited March 13, 2018 by huptoy Removed comment about radiator cap "Circle H". Thanks Hupp36 for your good information. (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GR8WHITE Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share Posted March 12, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, jan arnett (2) said: The first thing I would do is remove the radiator cap and and lock it up. The radiator cap? What's the story behind that? Edited March 12, 2018 by GR8WHITE (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GR8WHITE Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share Posted March 12, 2018 7 minutes ago, huptoy said: Jan Arnett has excellent advise. The radiator cap is worth 650 to 1,000 or more and you could wait a long time to find a replacement. Take it off anytime you are not with the car in a public area like a restaurant etc. Joining the Hupmobile Club will provide you with technical information you can contact. Once a year we have a 4 or 5 day rally. It moves around the country, in 2017 it was in San Diego and the June 2018 will be in Staunton, VA. Based on travel distance & if your car is running, many people fly or drive in and tour in a Hupp. In 2017, one couple flew in from Australia. I will be joining the club soon enough. Just curious but what were the averge speeds these cars were capable of? Freeway speeds? I doubt it, because I really want to make this a drivers car that I can take the family out for rides around town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Super nice find. I had a chance to buy a 31 Graham last year but passed as it had seen some fairly damp storage over the last 10 years and was in non op condition. I saw a huge list of to dos and a lot of rust and corrosion lurking under the dust and dirt. It was far from cheap as well. Yours however looks wonderful. The family link only adds to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hupp36 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 The 2 scans will tell you the connection. Raymond Loewy was a member of the Hupmobile Club untill he left this earth. He and Henry Miller one of the founders of the Hupmobile Club were good friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hupp36 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Should have showed this first. He designed the Cycle fender Hupps as well as the Aerodynamic Hupps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hupp36 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Adding one thing, the circle H is the hood ornament . It is bolted to the car. The radiator cap is under the hood. Please do not think that I am a smart A------ for explaining this as I have owned 2 cycle fender Hupps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GR8WHITE Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share Posted March 12, 2018 5 hours ago, Hupp36 said: Adding one thing, the circle H is the hood ornament . It is bolted to the car. The radiator cap is under the hood. Please do not think that I am a smart A------ for explaining this as I have owned 2 cycle fender Hupps. No worries. I just wanted to know the story behind the radiator cap deal. They must be very rare? Do they say Hupmobile on them? I need to check and see if it has one on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GR8WHITE Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share Posted March 12, 2018 14 hours ago, auburnseeker said: Super nice find. I had a chance to buy a 31 Graham last year but passed as it had seen some fairly damp storage over the last 10 years and was in non op condition. I saw a huge list of to dos and a lot of rust and corrosion lurking under the dust and dirt. It was far from cheap as well. Yours however looks wonderful. The family link only adds to it. It is in fairly good condition, however everything on the car needs attention. Chrome is pitted, paint is peeling/chipped in a lot of places, small dents, cracked engine block etc. The interior is all there but will need to be completely re-done as some little varmints have been living in it for some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 The one I looked at was much worse even had some small rust holes. That I think eventually sold for 7500 to the friend of an owner. I offered 4500. Your 33 is a lot nicer style than the 31 I looked at. That chrome may clean up better than you think as well. WD40 and some fine 0000 steel wool, then follow with some Mother's mag and aluminum polish, goes along ways. Small chrome or nickel plate parts especially pot metal parts that are scuzzy, could be soaked in evaporust for a day or so and will come out surprisingly nice with all the nooks and crannies cleaned out. I use it for interior door handles. On nickel plated pieces it removes all the green and leaves the surface smooth, so you can then polish it with Mothers. You'll have fun cleaning it up. Looks a world better already. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Pruett Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 WOW, what a nice looking car! I just purchased a 1931 Hupmobile S coupe and have not even seen it in person. I'm in Texas and the car is in Georgia. I can hardly wait for it to be delivered. I'm sure I'll be looking for parts soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hupp36 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 In 1967 when I bought my 1932 model F Victoria, some one had hack sawed off the hood ornament. I got a new reproduction from Pulfer and Williams about 1971. It was made of brass and a great reproduction. Sold the car and the hood ornament to a good friend in Cal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Fantastic looking car, sort it mechanically and enjoy it. I bdt hour grandfather was happy you wanted it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Going on two years later - How is your project going ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hupp36 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Maybe Mr. White is like my grand son, he just started a career as fire fighter/ Emt, a new baby and just bought a house. That could be the same thing for Mr. White. My grand son thinks I can walk on water so maybe Mr White thinks the same of his grandfather so he will fix the Hupp when the time is right. Just my thoughts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Yeah, I remember this thread, so I just sent the GR8WHITE a PM. I really hope he reports back. What a fine looking car, with an original interior in pretty good condition. You know : I think I will PM Thomas Pruett also. Been over a year for him. - Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GR8WHITE Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share Posted June 11, 2020 (edited) Hey there guys. My focus has been on finishing my 1970 Chevelle drag car. I picked it up just before I got the Hup. Also had to finish building my shop so I could have enough room to accommodate my car fetish lol. Once the Chevelle is done I will start giving the Hup some love. I have two little girls 9 and 6 with another girl on the way that occupy most of my time, but you all know how that goes. My grandfather that gave me the Hup, passed away a couple weeks ago. Now I am working with my Mom to get his 1922 Cadillac Suburban that he completely disassembled, sold and out of the garage before the house goes up for sale. That car too was stored 40+ years ago. Edited June 11, 2020 by GR8WHITE (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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