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The Hudson Reflector Newsletter of the Southern California Chapter of the H-E-T Club HMCC – 100 Years HET Club – 50 Years SC Chapter - 43 Years September 2009 the Hudson rEflecTor Newsletter of the Southern California Chapter of the H-E-T Club HMCC – 100 Years HET Club – 50 Years SC Chapter - 43 Years September 2009 The Annual HET Gathering On The Coast The 2009 All California Hudson Meet is once again at the San Simeon Lodge in San Simeon. It will be on September 17-19. There will be much to see and do. There will be the usual swap meet to find that missing part and unload those surplus items. Anyone interested in caravanning to San Simeon, please give Jon Cronk a call - he will try to match you up with someone going your way about the time you want to go. See the flyer on the following page. Plan on joining your fellow HET’ers in San Simeon for a weekend of scenic beauty – the gorgeous Central Coast and our favorite brand of automobiles. Enjoy the cool coastal breezes; bring your chairs for the evening campfire. And be sure to stop at the Hudson Yard Sale on the way (see following article). http://socalhet.org Page 1 ++++++++++++++++++++++ Upcoming SCC Events Ventura, (805) 648-4456 [email protected] September 17-19 – All California Meet See flyer _________________ Oct – Cruise to the Sky Meadow Ranch & Stagecoach Inn Vote for NASCAR Hall of Nov 6-8 – Laughlin Economy Run Fame from Vern Ellis starting at Ludlow Dec 6 – Christmas Party The NASCAR Hall of Fame, which will Aug 2-6, 2010 – 2010 HET National open in May of 2010, is conducting a Meet Spokane, WA vote for the five initial class inductees. July 2011 – 2011 HET National Meet With the great history Hudson Oklahoma City, OK established in racing, while making July 24-28, 2012 - 2012 HET National some of its drivers famous, we want to Meet Gettysburg, PA make sure those drivers are inducted in ------ this first NASCAR Hall of Fame class. Board Meetings are normally scheduled for 2 PM on the third Sunday of each month, and are Right now 25 nominees are up for one open to all members. Phone 805/987-8187 for of the 5 initial inductees. By going to the directions. site below, you will see how the first Want an SCC Meet close to your home? Just class of 5 will be selected. One find a park or other attraction with parking and important part of the selection process is facilities. Then give Noah a call (626/799-6107) fan voting. _______________________ Of the 25 nominees two are Hudson Yard Sale & All-Cal greats, Herb Thomas, and Tim Flock. Hudson parts and automotive tools - The HET club together, as a loud voice, all day- Sept. 16, 17, 18, 19. Stop on needs to give them our support. the way to and from the All California Presently Richard Petty and Dale Hudson Meet. Easy off & on the 101. Earnhardt are way out in the lead with over 500 votes and third place Cal North bound - take the California St. Yarborough has just under 200. exit, turn right at the top of the ramp, cross Thompson Blvd. one block to We can surely get more votes than that Santa Clara St., turn right, go 4 blocks for our Hudson racing greats. Fan voting to 894. ends in Oct.2009. South bound - exit Ventura Ave. and I ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO VOTE stay right on Thompson Blvd. to FOR HERB THOMAS AND TIM FLOCK California St., turn left, go one block to AS TWO OF YOUR FIVE PICKS BY Santa Clara St., turn right for 4 blocks to GOING TO WWW.NASCARHALL.COM 894. The white house with the white DO IT NOW, AND encourage all of your picket fence. HET Club chapter members and friends to vote for our Hudson greats! Can no longer attend Hudson meets. Selling all remaining Hudson parts. _______________ Charlie Dorsey, 894 E. Santa Clara St., http://socalhet.org Page 2 From the President’s Garage story. Hudson cars were very popular in st Sweden in '35-'39 and Hudson had an Networking – the 21 century way to assembly plant in Malmo, Mats' home solicit assistance and socialize! We’ll be town. To make publicity and advertise doing lots of face-to-face networking the Hudson plant, an economy race (and tire kicking!) at San Simeon in was run from Malmo to Lulea, a September, at both ends of our October distance of about 1600 kilos. Officially cruise, in the Palms Hotel parking lot at it was proved that in a Hudson 6, the trip Laughlin, NV and at our Christmas could be made at a lower cost than train Party. So you’ll have lots of opportunity fare. Advertising this to the public to ask questions and give answers at brought on a law suit by the State the next several SoCal HET Club Railroads of Sweden for disloyal events. Bring a friend along – they will competition. "Doc" for sure have a good time meeting your _____________________ friendly fellow members and learning more about Hudsons. HET Photos A few photos from the 2009 HET And if your tech question can’t wait, post National Meet can be found at a question on the classiccar.com http://socalhet.org/09_het_meet/index.htm Hudson forum – there were over 120 ________________ people logged in the last time I went on. The Bookshelf Lastly, there’s always the telephone – Another book suggestion that might be that’s why we publish the membership of interest to Hudnuts….. roster and officer phone numbers. The 2009 HET National In the next few months we’ll be Meet book has a lot of very determining our activity schedule for interesting Hudson history next year – if you have some favorite and unusual photos. If you car shows or general interest sights in can locate a copy, it would Greater LA, please share them with us be a valuable addition to and perhaps we can make it a club your library. outing. Doc Schutte reported that the ______________ Simi Elks Chili Cook-Off and Car A Few Hudson Tips Show was quite the event, and priced right – just one example of the by Meredith Souers (from WTN Nov. ‘66) numerous happenings going on all year Hudson Service Merchandiser OCT. around us. 1949, "Proper Care of the Clutch" - The clutch when functioning See you in San Simeon! Jon Cronk properly must engage smoothly and ________________________________ hold without slipping at maximum engine power or car speed. The HUDSON UNFAIR TO RAILROADS!! clutch must disengage fully when from WTN Sept. 1966 the pedal is depressed. Hudson's This could have been the headlines of a fluid-cushioned, triple sealed, Swedish newspaper in 1938. A letter single-plate type clutch with cork from our new Swedish Hudsonite, Mats inserts has proven highly efficient Munklinde, who owns a '38 HS, tells this over a long period of service. http://socalhet.org Page 3 Lack of proper material, equipment one finger while inserting the key and know-how at the many with a long nose pliers with the lubricating stations has resulted in other hand, then let spring down improperly cared for clutches. and remove lifter. (Note; This a First of all the clutch should be very good way of doing this little drained and refilled with 1/3 pint job and I've always done it the hard Hudsonite at every 5,000 mile way) period. When there is gum or Jan. 1951, Change in Cylinder Head grease in the clutch it is evidenced and Gasket - Beginning with the by slipping or grabbing, and should be first production of the 1951 flushed well. Hudson, the cylinder water jackets Under no circumstances should were modified to make for a more kerosene be used. The factory uniform distribution of water on recommends that a solution of 1/3 both sides of the cylinder bores. pint of 50% carbon-tetrachloride This affected a change in the and 50% acetone be placed in the position of the water passageway clutch. Following this, the engine between the cylinder head and should be operated for 15 or 20 block, the cylinder head studs minutes, and at the same time the remain in the same position in relation clutch should be disengaged to the cylinder bore. frequently. This should be done This means that the cylinder head preferably when the clutch is cool rather and gasket as used on the 1948 than when hot. thru 1950 cannot be used on the After a thorough washing, drain the 1951 and vice versa. Should the clutch and refill with exactly 1/3 pint of incorrect cylinder head or gasket be Hudsonite. There is no used, partial obstruction of water satisfactory substitute for circulation would result. Hudsonite clutch compound. As a means of identification, by The clutch release bearing must simply comparing the 1951 Series not be over-lubricated. Either Six cyl gasket with the one excessive pressure or too much formerly used, it will be found that grease may result in this lubricant the gasket for the 1951 Series is '34 being forced past the clutch seal of an inch greater in width. into the clutch itself, which results Editor’s Notes of Cylinder Heads - in slipping and grabbing and The "Big Six" (3 9/16" and 3 13/16" otherwise unsatisfactory operation. bore) heads are divided into 3 June 1950, Installing Valves - I have groups, 1948 through 1950, 1951 seen so many mechanics installing through 1954, and 1955 and 1956. valve keys the hard way that be- 48-50 -I think all the Pacemaker lieve some do not think of the (232 cu in) heads had "500" cast on easier method of leaving the them at the front.
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