1953 Hudson SuperJet

Dave53-7C · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:40 pm Post subject: 1953 Hudson SuperJet

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At least the dual carbs, Hydramatic and skirts are pluses.

51hornet · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 11:25 am Post subject: Re: 1953 Hudson SuperJet

For right price would make a nice summer driver. I like the oil bath aircleaners.

Dave53-7C · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:15 pm Post subject: Re: 1953 Hudson SuperJet

True. I say install paper filter, turn the covers over and let that little Jet breath some.

51hornet · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:37 pm Post subject: Re: 1953 Hudson SuperJet

Yeah I would mod these cleaners but I would keep them as they look cool. I am sure I could find a K&N filter to go in those.

Dave53-7C · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 5:29 pm Post subject: Re: 1953 Hudson SuperJet

I know each of those gigantic air clears only sits atop a 1bbl carb, but how can they breath through those little slits? Even in stock form, some tuning and tweaking could make this a little screamer.

51hornet · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 6:26 pm Post subject: Re: 1953 Hudson SuperJet

Seemed to work ok but I might louver those to add more air and to make look cool and still remain semi stock....yes this engine screams...

Dave53-7C · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:43 pm Post subject: Re: 1953 Hudson SuperJet

Man, if I had a pile of spare cash, I'd buy a coupe and have the roofline lowered into a fastback/brougham style. As far as improving the breathing abilities, I'd toss a taller paper filter in each. That should raise the tops and do the trick.

51hornet · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:47 pm Post subject: Re: 1953 Hudson SuperJet

I sure like the look of these red tub aircleaners. I have seen every type of aircleaner under the sun on these Jets. No consistency, red Twin H type, black Twin H type. Short tubs, tall tubs....weird.

Dave53-7C · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:58 pm Post subject: Re: 1953 Hudson SuperJet

Face it, they're quirky little cars. And with what you've said in mind, you could probably restore one of these any old way and still have it come out correct. Laughing

51hornet · Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 12:22 am Post subject: Re: 1953 Hudson SuperJet

Yup, for sure if I see one up here for good price I am snapping it up to use as a daily in summer.

Dave53-7C · Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 10:07 am Post subject: Re: 1953 Hudson SuperJet

At least you'll be able to wear your fedora while you drive.

51hornet · Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 12:06 pm Post subject: Re: 1953 Hudson SuperJet

I need a good summer driver that is small enough to move in and around all the crap on the road. I also want to get one and fix it up and not care if it gets dinged.

Dave53-7C · Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 5:05 pm Post subject: Re: 1953 Hudson SuperJet

Do you mean driving around all of the crime victims on the roads? Why bother fixing it if it's going to get dinged or donged?