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| 1938 Hudson Custom 8 Series 85 |
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| Sedan |
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| Standard Specifications |
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| | Show Details |
| Original Base Price |
$1,171.00
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| No. Produced |
51,078
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| Body |
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| Body Maker |
Hudson
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| No. Doors |
4
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| Passengers |
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| Model Number |
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| Weight |
3,190lbs
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| Dimension |
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| Wheelbase |
122 inches
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| Length |
199 5/8 inches
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| Width |
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| Height |
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| Front Tread |
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| Rear Tread |
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| Engine | + | |
| Type | Own Straight 8, L-head | |
| Displacement | 254.4 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 & 4 1/2 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.25 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 122@4200 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 28.8 | |
| Torque | | |
| Carburetor |
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| Type |
Dual downdraft
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| Make |
Carter
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| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Synchro-shift | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Clutch Type |
Single plate
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| Clutch Size |
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| Axle Type |
Semifloating
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| Differential |
Spiral bevel
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| Differential Ratio |
4.11 to 1
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| Suspension |
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| Front |
Semi-elliptic leaf 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 hydraulic
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| Front Size |
11 1/16 inches
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| Rear Size |
11 1/16 inches
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| Emergency |
Internal expanding on rear wheels
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| Size |
11 1/16 inches
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| Other Systems Specifications | + | |
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | |
| Capacities | + | |
| Classic Rating |
Non Classic
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| VIN/ID | | |
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 85,101 | |
| VIN Description |
| VIN Location | On right front door hinge post. | |
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| Additional Information | | |
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No. produced is total Hudson-Terraplane calendar year production.
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