Modified Hudson/Terraplane differential gears

[jaycoop]

If you haven't seen the thread on the HET website Open Forum re: 'remanufactured differential gears', please visit it if you are able.  There is an effort underway (coordinated by HET member Tom Lynch) to have a state-of-the-art CNC gear manufacturer reproduce differential gears of a modified ratio for 34-47 Hudsons.  This would change the ratio from approx. 4.10 to approx. 3.5, which according to users of previously produced sets, results in favorable performance changes (somewhat lowered starting speeds, but much improved cruising speed/reduction in engine RPMs).  As you may know, this effort has been undertaken in the past by the Railton Club and HET member Ivan Zaremba, with those gearsets having already been spoken for.  The proposed current project will include both 6 bolt crown gears (approx. 34-37) and 8 bolt crown gears (approx. 38-47).  The cost per set is estimated to be 1300.00.  Please help get the word out....there is a limited timeframe and we want to get the word to as many HET owners as possible.  Please express your interest by sending an email to terrahasktavern@netsync.net (drop the 'terra' when sending) and/or chime in on the website thread.  Also, if you know other Hudson/Terraplane owners who may have been waiting for production of these gearsets, please pass this along.

Thank you,
Jared Cooper
HET Club Member