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Engine Line Up – 1956 Hudson Part III (Packard Engine in a Hudson?) Update

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Additional update:

According to The Standard Catalog of American Motors 1902-1987, the AMC V8 was introduced on March 5 (1956) in a new model called the Hornet Special.  It displaced 250 cu. in.  The 2 V8 engines were sold side-by-side until October 25, when the 1957 models were introduced.  The 1957 cars, all of which were called "Hornets", came _only_ with the 327 cu. in. AMC V8 (the Hudson and Nash 6 cylinder engines were no longer available).
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From over on Antique Automobile Club of America.

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Kevin wrote:

Quote Originally Posted by misterc9 View Post
AMC bought V8 engines and automatic transmissions from Packard. They installed them in Nash and Hudson cars in 55 and 56. Their own AMC V8 was ready for 57 so I think they only used their own engines from 57 on.

Kevin

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Thanks Kevin.

Tim

Engine Line Up – 1956 Hudson Part II

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Next up we have Hornet Six and the Hornet Twin-H Six.

The Hornet Six was a cast iron power plant and displaced 308 CID.  Like all the Hudson 6 cylinders this was an in-line L-head.  This had 3 – 13/16 bore and 4.50″ stroke and a compression ratio of 7.5:1 and with a two barrel Carter carb (WDG Model 2252S) it would be the Hornet down the street with 165 hp.

Here a commercial image of the Cater WGD carb.

The Hornet Twin-H Six is basically the same engine, same displacement, bore and stroke, but this was topped with 2 WA-1 Carters (Model 2113S) one barrel carbs.  This set up helped it reached 175 hp.

 

1956 Hornet

Twin-H 308 CID Straight Six

 

Thanks for reading.   The V8’s are coming up!!

Tim

 

 

 

BRIGHT HOT ROD RUN 2012 SATURDAY

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BRIGHT HOT ROD RUN 2012 SATURDAY.

 

 

 

 

 

I reblog this site all the time.  Love the photography!!

http://crcooperphotography.wordpress.com/2012/11/18/bright-hot-rod-run-2012-saturday/

 

Tim

Engine Line Up – 1956 Hudson Part I

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Think there was much of a choice of engines back in 1956?  Well there were a few for the 1956 Hudson.

As was custom back in the 40’s and 50’s, the engines were often named similar to the model of the car they powered.  For the 1956 Hudson, the company had the Hudson Rambler, Wasps and Hornet.  The engines followed suit for the most part.  There were 5 six cylinder versions and 2 V8s.

The first up is the Hudson Rambler Six.  This was an in line 6 L head with a displacement of 195.6 cid.  It was a cast iron block with bore of 3 1/8″ and stroke of 4.25″
and a compression ratio of 7.5: 1.   The four main bearings, solid valve lifters and 1 barrel Carter Carb (YF model 2009s) combined to produce 120 horse power.

’56 Hudson Rambler In Line Six

 

The Wasp Six was a In Line L-head 6 cylinder.  It to was a cast iron block same compression ratio 7.5:1.  Its bore and store was larger than the Hudson Rambler – 3.00 x 4.75 (vs. 4.25) and it manged to displace 202 cid without a change in hp still at 120.  The engine came from the factory with a Carter one barrel WA-1 carb (2009s).

 

The Wasp Twin-H Six was similar to the other Wasp except it managed 8.0:1 compression ratio with the help of the H carb configuration.  This consisted of 2 Carter single barrel carbs (WA-1 model 2013s) that helped the 202 cid engine produce 130 hp.

 

 

1956 Hudson’s Wasp Twin-H In Line Six

(from:  http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2011/10/better-than-twin-h-power-this-hudson.html)

 

Coming up The two Hornet 6 cylinders, the Hornet Six and the Hornet Twin-H Six.

 

Thanks for reading

Tim

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Hudson Hornet

The Hudson Hornet is an automobile that was produced by the Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan , between 1951 and 1954. …

 

Steve Strope 1965 Mustang Ford Design Award Winner SEMA 2012 – Hot Rod Magazine Blog

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Steve Strope 1965 Mustang Ford Design Award Winner SEMA 2012 – Hot Rod Magazine Blog.

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Is this the best Ford at SEMA?  SEMA gave the Ford Design award to Steve Strope’s ’65 Mustang rally car. “I wanted to imagine what if Martini Racing was involved with Ford,” said Steve at the press conference at SEMA 2012. This re-imagined race car was introduced at SEMA 2012.

1965 Steve Strope Mustang Pure Vision FORD LOTUS Indy Engine 650x433 image

 

Fake Patina: It’s Not Over Yet? New Flat Paints at SEMA 2012 – Hot Rod Magazine Blog

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I am a fan of Flat/Satin look, to a point, but not the fake “rust” look however.

 

Fake Patina: It’s Not Over Yet? New Flat Paints at SEMA 2012 – Hot Rod Magazine Blog.

SEMA 2012 Fake Patina

 

You know an underground trend has peaked when it goes mainstream; like when punk rock becomes Green Day. Driving rusty beater rods is punk rock. Faking patina is Green Day. Ya know how we know? Because phony rust is on display at SEMA 2012.

 

Cumberland Products has a Vintage Line of flat and satin paints that were used on this ’33 Ford to create what’s certainly the the most convincing fake patina we’ve ever seen. Even so, we can’t endorse fake rust.
However, we’re not so cynical about flat and satin paints, and what makes the Cumberland stuff cool is that it does not collect fingerprints or smudges. We fondled that ’33 to prove it. The company also claims “this coating is formulated to withstand the same atmospheric conditions as any single-stage urethane system.” So perhaps it won’t get all chalky like primer and other flats. Cumberland also has a clear that can be mixed for flat, eggshell, or semi-gloss.

 

See CumberlandProductsInc.com.

 

Think we’re wrong about patina? For that matter, do you think flat and satin are overplayed? What are the paint trends that interest you now?

 

Cops and Rodders 2012 – Selling the Continental??!!!!

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At this particular show I was admiring a car on the other side of the aisle, when I heard the an interesting conversation behind me.

 

1948 Continental – FOR SALE

 

The young man in this picture seemed to be having a hard time understanding why the owner (the adult in this picture) was selling his car.  At one point he was even questioning the price of $35k!!!!

 

 

Good to see such a young guy have such an interest.

Take a kid to a car show!!!

Thanks for reading.

Tim

 

HOT ROD Magazine’s Top 10 Trendsetting Cars of SEMA 2012 – Hot Rod Magazine Blog

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HOT ROD Magazine’s Top 10 Trendsetting Cars of SEMA 2012 – Hot Rod Magazine Blog.

 

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The SEMA Show is the automotive performance industry’s most important yearly shindig—a trade-show gathering of parts manufacturers and car builders representing every kink in the gearhead world. It’s where business gets done, it’s the launching point for thousands of new products, and it has become one of the nation’s most interesting and diverse car shows. The project cars on display are advocates of the newest components and styles in the niches of hot rods, muscle cars, imports, street trucks, and 4x4s.

 

At HOT ROD, we look at the SEMA Show as an indicator of trends coming and going, and we walk the aisles looking for consistent themes in the creations of car builders nationwide. Here we present the fruit of this year’s hunt.—David Freiburger

 

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Cops and Rodders 2012 Car Show – Studebaker Row

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Here is another row.  I’ve never seen this many  Avanti.  One of the owners heard me say to my wife, “I don’t know there were this many Avanti left!”   He tossed me  a disapproving look and then laughed.

So enjoy  Avanti row.

And some more!!!!

Avanti Engines

Thanks for reading.  More coming up.

Tim

Cops and Roders Car Show 2012 – Chevelle Row

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This show is to benefit the local police departments (city and count) as well as other first responders.  This is the first year in the last 4  that I didn’t bring at least one car (Vette and/or Mustang).

As will all car shows, the hosts normally try to list the cars by class, but that doesn’t always work – often car clubs make up a large percentage of the participants and if the Mopar guys want to park together they will be allowed to.  So you’ll see the “rows” that don’t seem to match up.

In this case, however the Chevelle’s got this one right.

Chevelle Row

Another beautiful Chevelle

SS version

More coming up.
Thanks for reading

Tim