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1932 Hudson Major Series L
Phaeton
Standard Specifications
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1932 Hudson Major Series 7 Pass Phaeton

1932 Hudson Major Series 7 Pass Phaeton

Image Courtesy of Alex Burr & Carl Weber Collection

Original Base Price $1,395.00
No. Produced 40,125
Body Maker Hudson
No. Doors 4
Passengers 7
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 132 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Type Own Straight 8, L-head
Displacement 254.4 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 & 4 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 5.8 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 101@3600
Rated Horsepower 28.8
Torque
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers 55000 to 63311
Engine No. Location Left side of block, opposite No. 1 cylinder.
Lubrication
Type
Make Marvel
Type
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Single plate
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio
Front Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & sector
Service Internal expanding on 4 wheels, mechanical
Front Size 13 inches
Rear Size 13 inches
Emergency Internal expanding on 4 wheels
Size 13 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6 x 17
Spare Location
Fuel
Oil 9 1/2 Quarts
Transmission 3 Pints
Cooling System 17 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Non Classic
VIN/Serial no. 250,001 to 251,116
VIN Description Total Digits: 6
Digits 1-6: Production number
VIN Location Plate on dash under hood.
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Additional Information
Other Tire Sizes used No. produced is total Hudson calendar year production.

General Information Handbook for Hudson Built Automobiles by Alex BurrOnline



The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry HeasleyHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
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Chilton Flat Rate & Tune Up Manual Thirteenth Edition 1939Horseless Carriage Foundation
Chilton's Flat Rate Manual (1932)Horseless Carriage Foundation
Automobile Trade Journal March 1932Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors Data not yet collected
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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