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Original Base Price |
$1,959.00
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No. Produced |
22,297
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Body |
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Body Maker |
Hudson
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No. Doors |
4
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Passengers |
6
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Model Number |
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Weight |
3,470lbs
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
119.875 inches
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Length |
201.5 inches
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Width |
77 1/16 inches
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Height |
60.375 inches
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Front Tread |
58.5 inches
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Rear Tread |
55.5 inches
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Engine | |
Type | Inline, L-head | |
Displacement | 232 cu. in. | |
Cylinders | 6 | |
Bore & Stroke | 3 9/16 & 3.875 inches | |
Compression Ratio-Std | 6.7 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | | |
Brake Horsepower | 112@4000 | |
Rated Horsepower | 30.4 | |
Torque | 175@1600 | |
Main Bearings | 4 | |
Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
Block Material | | |
Engine Numbers | Same as serial niumber | |
Engine No. Location | On top right side frame rail. | |
Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
Carburetor |
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Type |
Single downdraft
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Make |
Carter
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Transmission | |
Type | Helical | |
Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
No. Of Gears | 3 | |
Gear Ratios | |
1st | 2.88 to 1 | |
2nd | 1.82 to 1 | |
3rd | 1 to 1 | |
4th | Not applicable | |
5th | Not applicable | |
Reverse | 3.50 to 1 | |
Clutch Type |
Single plate
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Clutch Size |
8 11/16 inches
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Axle Type |
Semifloating
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Differential |
Hypoid
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Differential Ratio |
4.10 to 1
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Suspension |
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Front |
Independent coil springs
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Rear |
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Steering Gear |
Worm & roller
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Brakes |
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Service |
Bendix Duo Servo
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Front Size |
11 inches
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Rear Size |
11 inches
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Emergency |
Rear service brakes
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Size |
11 inches
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Other Systems Specifications | |
Exhaust System | | |
Ignition System | Distributor and coil | |
Battery | 6 volt storage battery | |
Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | |
Radiator | Fin and tube | |
Fuel Type | | |
Mileage | | |
Wheels, Rims & Tires | |
Wheel Type | | |
Wheel Mfr | | |
Wheel Size | | |
Tire Type | | |
Tire Size | 7.1 x 15 | |
Spare Location | Trunk | |
Capacities | |
Fuel | 20 Gallons | |
Oil | 7.5 Quarts | |
Transmission | 2 Pints | |
Cooling System | 18.5 Quarts | |
Rear Differential | 4.25 Pints | |
Front Differential | Not applicable | |
Transfer Case | Not applicable | |
Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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VIN/ID | | |
VIN/Serial no. | 50A-101 to 500-121505 | |
VIN Description |
VIN Location | On top right side frame rail. | |
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Additional Information | | |
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No. produced includes all models for this series.
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References | |
Hudson 1946-1957 Richard Langworth | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
General Information Handbook for Hudson Built Automobiles by Alex Burr | Online
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Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
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Exterior Colors | |
Paint Type | | |
Colors | Revue Red |
| Texas Tan |
| Lagoon Blue |
| Gray Mist |
| Oriental Green Dk |
| Revard Blue Dk |
| Golden Gray Dk |
| Riviera Blue |
| Legion Blue Lt |
| Golden Gray Lt |
| Field Gray |
| Twilight Gray Dk |
| Peacock Green Lt |
| Hawaii Green |
| Cornish Cream |
| Deep Maroon |
| Dk Maroon |
| Bali Blue |
Standard/Optional Equipment |
| Data not yet collected | Std |
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