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  • Page 2 This manual courtesy of Hudson-Essex-Terraplane Club member Drew Meyer...
  • Page 3 FOREWORD This Body Service Manual covers repair procedures applicable to servicing the bodies of Hudson Cars from 1948 through 1954. A detailed index is provided in which the parts and operations are listed in alphabetical order under the assemblies or units to which they belong.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    II BODY MANUAL ALPHABETICAL INDEX Page Page CONVERTIBLE Wiring diagram - 1954 Adjustment, top control rod Wiring diagram, top operating Adjustments, top and window 112,113,114,115 Wiring diagram, window regulator Bleeding, the hydraulic system and cylinder Circuit breaker DOORS Electrical system checks Adjustment, lock release button Fluid level Check arm...
  • Page 5 BODY MANUAL III ALPHABETICAL INDEX-CONTINUED Page Page RADIATOR GRILLE HE AD LINING 37,38 Baffle, side support HOOD 67,68 Baffle, upper Adjustments Bar, center Hinge Louver and baffle assembly Louver, lower 60,63,65 Lock, lower Louver, upper 62,63,65 Lock, lower support Moulding, upper and intermediate 61,62,65 Lock, upper support Ornament assembly...

  • Page 6: Doors

    1 BODY MANUAL 3. Install pocket trim board. DOORS 4. Install valance by inserting lower flange between door and pocket trim board; and, with slots in line with trim DOOR TRIM PANEL board clips, force valance down into position and install (Front and Rear) screws.
  • Page 7 BODY MANUAL 2 6. Lower window to bottom of door and release regulator 5. Remove screws (C) attaching regulator to door inner cross arms from glass channel on sedans. On coupes and panel and remove the regulator through opening at bottom two door sedans disconnect regulator from cross arm of door.
  • Page 8 3 BODY MANUAL 2. Remove small wood block (on cars so equipped). DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR - 3. Remove trim panel, see "Trim Panel Removal". REAR 4. Cut door inner liner as shown in Figures 1 and 2. 5. Remove screw (A) and two screws at (B). 6. Remove (Models 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D) center glass channel (D) or lower it into the door.
  • Page 9 BODY MANUAL 4 INSTALLATION DOOR VENTILATOR WING FRONT - CRANK TYPE To install, reverse procedure of removal. (All Models 1948 thru 1954 DOOR GLASS - REAR Except 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D) (All Models 1948 thru 1954 REMOVAL Except 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D) 1.

  • Page 10: Ventilator Wing 4

    5 BODY MANUAL 2. Cut inner liner as shown in Figure 3, to expose screws DOOR VENTILATOR WING - (D) and (G). FRONT - FRICTION TYPE 3. Remove screw (G), attaching wing frame to door inner panel. (All Models 1948 film 1954 4.

  • Page 11: Lock Cylinder

    BODY MANUAL 6 Pull inward and straight up to remove door wing frame, glass and center bar glass run channel as an assembly. INSTALLATION Reverse procedure of removal and repair door inner liner. DOOR VENTILATOR WING REGULATOR (All Models 1948 thru 1954 Except 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D) REMOVAL 1.
  • Page 12 7 BODY MANUAL DOOR LOCK - FRONT INSTALLATION 1. Reverse procedure of removal, repair door inner liner. (Models 1C, ID, 2C, 2D and 3D) 2. Install door trim panel. See "Trim Panel Installation". REMOVAL DOOR LOCK - REAR (Models 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D) 1.

  • Page 13: Remote Control, Front Or Rear

    BODY MANUAL 8 10. With door glass in the raised position, raise the upper hinge side of the door. door frame approximately four inches to allow clear- INSTALLATION ance to remove the rear door lock assembly. 11. Remove three screws at (B) attaching door lock to door panel and remove lock through bottom opening in door.

  • Page 14: Handle, Outside

    9 BODY MANUAL DOOR LOCK RELEASE PUSH DOOR HANDLE ADJUSTMENT BUTTON (All 480, 490 Series and (Models 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D) 501, 502, 503, 504 Models) REMOVAL The operation of a door lock is effected b y the relation of the door handle shoulder screw to the surface of the 1.
  • Page 15 BODY MANUAL 10 cannot be released by operating the inside remote control handle after the car has been standing outside in cold weath- er, it is probably due to water having soaked the cloth silencer surrounding the remote control operating link caus- ing it to freeze to the door inner panel.
  • Page 16 The lock should then be FIGURE 20 lubricated with Hudson Lock-Ease Oil by inserting the oil can spout through the handle opening. REMOVAL With the exception of the correction of frozen remote...
  • Page 17 BODY MANUAL 12 NOTE: When making inward adjustment, be sure that back of striker plate is parallel to the inside flange of the body pillar (A). 4. Tighten screws (1) securely. 5. Close door to bring latch bar into safety catch position. Door should not open when a reasonable pull is exerted.
  • Page 18 13 BODY MANUAL 2. A door that is out of alignment at the top To move the upper section of the door ahead or back, 3. or bottom may be adjusted by loosening the screws loosen the upper hinge screws, to move the lower section, attaching the hinge to the hinge pillar and moving the loosen the lower hinge screws and push or pull the door in hinges in or out as required.

  • Page 19: Check Arm

    BODY MANUAL 14 NOTE: Support bracket and check arm to prevent dis- DOOR FRONT PILLAR SEALS torting the bracket or arm. (All Models 1948 thru 1954 3. Tighten door hinge screws securely and check door Except 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D) adjustment as outlined in Manual, Pages 11 and 12.
  • Page 20 15 BODY MANUAL strip, Figure 26, Insert No. 2. 4. Check to be sure weatherstrip is of the proper length and for the right or left side as required before applying rubber cement. See Figure 26, Insert No. 1. 5. Apply an even coating of weatherstrip adhesive to the body and two sides of rubber weatherstrip.
  • Page 21 BODY MANUAL 16 NOTE: If the door belt rubber is to be replaced, install the door front lower weatherstrip first and follow with the installation of the front belt seal as outlined. 1. Remove old rubber cement from door channel. 2.
  • Page 22 17 BODY MANUAL NOTE: On some of the early models it may be necessary door channel but do not install weatherstrip until cement to drill the two 7/64" holes when installing t he latest becomes tacky. 4. Install weatherstrip inserting clips in order shown, type weatherstrip.

  • Page 23: Rear Door Weatherstrip

    BODY MANUAL 18 weatherstrip and the door inner panel and remove weatherstrip. INSTALLATION 1. Remove all dirt and dried adhesive from door inner panel. 2. Apply a thin coat of weatherstrip cement to the door inner panel and the weatherstrip; allow cement to be- come tacky before installing weatherstrip.
  • Page 24 19 BODY MANUAL DOOR INNER LINER (All Models 1948 thru 1954 Except 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D) INSTALLATION 1. Apply trim cement to the surface of the door inside panel in the shaded area shown in Figure 32. NOTE: Cement must be applied in vertical strips as shown to prevent pocketing water.
  • Page 25 BODY MANUAL 20 4. Remove old sealer and dirt from frame side rail and pillar 11. Apply a bead of permagum on underside of scuff plate posts. about 1/2" from the outer ro1led end as shown at (L) 5. Apply rubber cement to the rocker panel extension rubber and install seals (F);...

  • Page 26: Drain Tubes

    The retainers will then slide down into position when tightened. 6. Remove masking from upholstery and install all trim and radio parts removed prior to removing windshield. 7. Carefully remove all excess sealer with Hudson Fabric Cleaner. WINDSHIELD DRAIN TUBE INSTALLATION...
  • Page 27 BODY MANUAL 22 over the outer surface of the gasket to insure a seal against the windshield reinforcement. 2. Place drain tube on the top end of the jack against the bottom of windshield reinforcement with the outer screw hole 1-3/8" from the outer end of the reinforcement. 3.

  • Page 28: Sealing

    23 BODY MANUAL WINDSHIELD SEALING (All Models Except 1C, 1D, 2C, 3D, 4D, 5D and 7D) Minor leaks between the windshield rubber and the out- side reveal moulding or between the outside reveal mould- ing and cowl or lower end of the roof panel on the 480 Models and early 490 Models up to and including Serial No.

  • Page 29: Air Stop Blocks

    BODY MANUAL 24 7. Apply a heavy bead of windshield sealer completely around windshield opening including the windshield center bar. Sufficient sealer should be used around the windshield weatherstrip when the windshield and weatherstrip i s drawn into place . Figure 43, shows cross-section (C-C) of the windshield opening and the final sealer film after the windshield is in- stalled.
  • Page 30 25 BODY MANUAL 5. Remove existing air stop blocks from finish mouldings. (Care must be taken in the removal of these blocks that they remain in good condition for reassembly. 6. Join end blocks and rear block by cementing with rubber cement at points (K) as shown in Figure 45, with the top surface flush and the ends square.

  • Page 31: Sealing

    BODY MANUAL 26 NOTE: To release the self locking type weatherstrip, WINDSHIELD REVEAL insert a screw driver into the split joint and work the MOULDING blade around the entire weatherstrip. (Models 4D, SD and 7D) NOTE: For removal and installation, follow same proce- dure as outlined under "Windshield Reveal Moulding for Models 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D", Page 25.
  • Page 32 27 BODY MANUAL FIGURE 50 the glass until the glass is completely enclosed in the weath- erstrip channel, Figure 51. FIGURE 52 WINDSHIELD GLASS (Models 4D, 5D and 7D) FIGURE 51 NOTE: For removal and installation, follow same proce- dure as outlined under "Windshield Glass" for Models 2.

  • Page 33: Rear Window

    BODY MANUAL 28 INSTALLATION 1. Use a stout piece of cord (Mason's chalk line) about twelve inches longer than necessary to encircle one half of the window. Lubricate the cord with paraffin or beeswax. 2. Using a tapered fibre or hardwood wedge pry up the outer lip of the rubber weatherstrip, Figure 54, and place the cord under the weatherstrip lip starting at the top center of the rear window and continuing around...
  • Page 34 29 BODY MANUAL REAR WINDOW GLASS (All Models 1948 thru 1954 Except 1C, 1D, .2C, 2D and 3D) REMOVAL 1. Remove the rear seat cushion. 2. Cover the rear shelf and seat back with a protector cloth. 3. Place several thicknesses of masking tape to cover the roof panel area around the rear window to prevent dam- age to the body finish when removing the window.
  • Page 35 BODY MANUAL 30 FIGURE 63 FIGURE 60 1. Insert the new glass, working lips of weatherstrip recess 4. Install moulding joint covers, Figure 62. up over edge of glass until glass, is completely encased, 5. Apply a thin coat of rubber cement to the reveal Figure 60.
  • Page 36 Figure 64. 14. After the glass and weatherstrip installation is com- plete, remove all excess sealer from the window weath- erstrip and fabric on the inside of car with Hudson Fabric Cleaner. 15. Remove all masking tape and protective coverings and install rear seat cushion.
  • Page 37 BODY MANUAL 32 REAR WINDOW GLASS (Models 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D) REMOVAL NOTE: Two types of rear window weatherstrips are used interchangeably. One type uses a separate locking strip which is inserted in the groove of the weatherstrip and exerts pressure against the glass and the windshield open- FIGURE 67 ing pinchweld.

  • Page 38: Quarter Trim Panel

    33 BODY MANUAL REAR WINDOW WEATHERSTRIP (Models 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D) REMOVAL 1. Remove rear window glass. See ''Rear Window Glass Removal." 2. The weatherstrip is held in position over the pinchweld in the windshield opening by the compression action of the groove in the weatherstrip and ban be removed by pulling FIGURE 69 the weatherstrip away from the windshield opening.

  • Page 39: Water Shed And Drain Baffle

    BODY MANUAL 34 4. On Commodore models remove valance. 5. Remove two screws from under side of arm rest and remove arm rest. 6. Remove pocket trim panel and lower trim panel, attached by clips to inner panel. INSTALLATION Reverse procedure of removal. QUARTER WINDOW WATER SHED AND DRAIN BAFFLE (Models 1948 and 1949)
  • Page 40 35 BODY MANUAL QUARTER WINDOW REGULATOR QUARTER WINDOW GLASS BROUGHAMS AND COUPES BUSINESS COUPES (All Models 1948 thru 1954 (All Models 1948 thru 1954 Except 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D) Except 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D) REMOVAL REMOVAL 1.
  • Page 41 BODY MANUAL 36 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Reverse procedure of removal. Reverse procedure of removal. QUARTER WINDOW GLASS QUARTER WINDOW REGULATOR (Models 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D) (Models 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D) REMOVAL REMOVAL 1. Remove rear seat cushion and back. 1.

  • Page 42: He Ad Lining

    37 BODY MANUAL 1. After checking to make certain that the roof bows HEADLINING have been installed in their proper sequence in the new headlining, start the installation into the body (All Models 1948 thru 1954 with the rear bow. (Leave the first two hanging Except Hollywood Models loosely in their grommets.

  • Page 43: He Ad Lining

    BODY MANUAL (This assures perfect fit of windshield sealing strip and prevents leaks at this point.) Trim away surplus material. 7. Next, using Tool J-2772, carefully tuck the edges of the headlining up under the side retainers. (Before starting this operation check to be sure that the side retainers are fastened securely.) Use the tool carefully in this operation.
  • Page 44 39 BODY MANUAL NOTE: Before replacing headlining make sure roof panel insulation is securely glued and in the proper position and the retainer strips are aligned as shown in Figure 74. INSTALLATION 1. Apply trim cement at flange of rear window opening and at windshield opening.
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  • Page 52 47 BODY MANUAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND PANEL ASSEMBLY AND PANEL ASSEMBLY (All Models 1948 thru 1950) (Models 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D) REMOVAL REMOVAL 1. Remove ornamental trim. 2. Remove locker box and glove compartment door bumpers. 1.

  • Page 53: Clock

    BODY MANUAL 4. Pull the instrument cluster assembly forward sufficiently SPEEDOMETER HEAD (Models 4D, to expose the back face of the cluster assembly to allow 5D and 7D) removal of speedometer head, clock, fuel and temperature gauge and constant voltage regulator. REMOVAL INSTALLATION 1.

  • Page 54: Clock

    49 BODY MANUAL 4. On electric clocks, disconnect feed wire at fuse connector. FUEL GAUGE (All Models 1950) INSTALLATION Reverse procedure of removal. 1. Remove the two screws attaching the gauge cluster to the instrument panel and remove the gauge cluster. CLOCK 2.

  • Page 55: Voltage Regulator, Constant

    BODY MANUAL FUEL GAUGE CONSTANT VOLTAGE (Models 4D, 5D and 7D) REGULATOR (All Models 1951 thru 1953) REMOVAL 1. Follow same procedure as outlined under "Fuel Gauge 1. Remove instrument cluster and panel assembly. See Removal" and "Installation", Page 49. "Instrument Cluster and Panel Removal".
  • Page 56 51 BODY MANUAL for dash unit pointer to come to rest. CAUTION: Do not attempt the repair or calibration of any dash unit or tank unit. TEMPERATURE GAUGE CHECK (All Models 1948 thru 1950) 1. It is impossible to adjust or repair either unit of the temperature gauge.

  • Page 57: Light Switch And Circuit Breaker

    BODY MANUAL essential to the proper functioning of the regulator). 2. If both gauges read too low, either the input voltage to the 2. If both gauges read too low, either the input voltage to constant voltage regulator is below 5.0 volts or the voltage constant voltage regulator is below 5.0 volts or the voltage regulator is inoperative and should be replaced.

  • Page 58: Weather Control Assembly

    53 BODY MANUAL STARTER SWITCH WEATHER CONTROL BLOWER SWITCH (All Models 1948 thru 1951) (All Models 1951 thru 1954 REMOVAL Except 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D) 1. Turn ignition switch to "Off" position. 2. Remove Phillips head screw from the under side of instrument REMOVAL panel.

  • Page 59: Instrument Panel Top Covering

    BODY MANUAL NOTE: It is advisable to perform operations (1)-(2) and (3) when INSTALLATION replacing Weather Control Blower Switch. 1. Clean top of instrument panel thoroughly to insure an even surface. INSTALLATION 2. Apply a light coat of trim cement direct to the covering. Reverse procedure of removal.

  • Page 60: Tension Pulley Assembly, Cable

    55 BODY MANUAL the burred bushings by a spring clip which is released by WINDSHIELD WIPER pulling the arm up and away from the windshield. 3. Remove the bolt and clamp from the underside of the (Models 1948 thru 1950) cowl panel.

  • Page 61: Interior Appearance

    BODY MANUAL NOTE: If the control knob is in the full "On" position and ADJUSTMENT the blade speed is slow, check the tension of the cables or Windshield wiper cable tension is set at the factory but re- check for a broken or partially plugged vacuum hose. Cable quires adjustment whenever an over-travel of the blade occurs at tension can be increased by pushing the tensioners outward high speed or a reduction of travel occurs on dry or snow packed...
  • Page 62 57 BODY MANUAL To clean the leather: Apply a damp (not wet) cloth with Use Ivory soap suds with a sponge, wipe off the suds with castile soap or a good grade of saddle soap and rub briskly. a second dampened sponge as the cleaning progresses. Do Next apply a moist cloth without soap and go over surface not use water excessively.
  • Page 63 BODY MANUAL FIGURE 90 FIGURE 91 FIGURE 92 LEGEND 1. Front fender ornament 11. Grille center moulding 2. Grille upper louver 12. Grille center baffle 3. Grille baffle side support 13. Grille upper moulding 4. Front splash guard and moulding 14.
  • Page 64 59 BODY MANUAL FIGURE 94 FIGURE 93 FIGURE 95 LEGEND 1. Front fender ornament 11. Grille center moulding 2. Grille upper louver 12. Grille center baffle 3. Grille baffle side support 13. Grille upper moulding 4. Front splash guard and moulding 14.

  • Page 65: Radiator Grille

    BODY MANUAL INSTALLATION RADIATOR GRILLE Reverse procedure of removal. GRILLE UPPER BAFFLE (Upper Right or Left) GRILLE BAFFLE SIDE SUPPORT (All Models 1948 thru 1949) (All Models 1948 thru 1949) REMOVAL REMOVAL 1. Remove center support bar moulding (8), Figure 90. 1.

  • Page 66: Louver And Baffle Assembly

    61 BODY MANUAL 3. Remove screws attaching the side support (3) to fender GRILLE DEFLECTOR side panel. AND BAFFLE SUPPORT 4. Remove the support by pulling the support up and forward. (All Models 1951 thru 1953 INSTALLATION Except 1C, 2C) To install, reverse procedure of removal.

  • Page 67: Ornament Assembly

    BODY MANUAL INSTALLATION PARKING LIGHT ASSEMBLY (All Models 1951 thru 1953) To install, reverse procedure of removal. Install all bolts before tightening to ensure proper grille alignment. REMOVAL GRILLE UPPER LOUVER 1. Remove three nuts, shakeproof and flat washers (All Models 1951 thru 1953 attaching the parking lamp t o fender and fender extension.

  • Page 68: Structure Assembly

    63 BODY MANUAL INSTALLATION 6. Snap out bulb and remove the parking light and ornament assembly. To install, reverse procedure of removal, attaching all 7. From t he opposite side remove the two small sheet metal screws attaching upper grille louver to the parking light screws before tightening to facilitate installation.

  • Page 69: Parking Light Ornament Or Lens

    BODY MANUAL 6. Remove the four sheet metal screws on each side attaching RADIATOR MOUNTING "U" the grille structure to the radiator mounting channel. CHANNEL 7. From either side, slightly pry out the grille structure assem- bly from under the lip of the front fender and remove the (Models 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D) grille structure assembly.
  • Page 70 65 BODY MANUAL GRILLE UPPER MOULDING GRILLE LOWER LOUVER (Models 4D, 5D and 7D) (Models 4D, 5D and 7D) REMOVAL REMOVAL 1. Remove right and left parking light ornament assemblies, 1. Remove parking light ornament assembly, perform oper- perform operations (1), (2), (3) and (4) under "Parking ations (1), (2), (3) and (4) under "Parking Light Ornament Light Ornament Removal".
  • Page 71 BODY MANUAL lower grille louvers. RADIATOR MOUNTING CHANNEL 5. From under each front fender, remove two hexagon head (Models 4D, 5D and 7D) sheet metal screws attaching fender dust shields to the radiator mounting channel. 1. Drain cooling system and remove radiator hoses. 6.
  • Page 72 67 BODY MANUAL NOTE: Forward and backward adjustments and up ENGINE HOOD and down adjustments can now be made at the rear (All Models 1948 thru 1954 of the hood. Up or down adjustments at the front of the hood can be made by raising or lowering the three Except 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D rubber bumpers mounted on the front fender tie...

  • Page 73: Lock, Lower Support

    BODY MANUAL HOOD LOCK LOWER SUPPORT HOOD LOCK LOWER SUPPORT (All Models 1948 thru 1950) (All Models 1951 thru 1954 Except 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D) REMOVAL REMOVAL 1. Disconnect hood lock control wire. 2. Remove 4 bolts attaching hood lock lower support to 1.

  • Page 74: Adjustments

    69 BODY MANUAL 2. Remove the bolts (A), Figure 102, (two each side) attach- After adjustments are made, tighten plunger lock nut ing the hood to the hood hinges and with the assistance of securely. a helper, remove hood from car. HOOD LOCK - UPPER INSTALLATION (All Models 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D)

  • Page 75: Hinge

    BODY MANUAL HOOD LOCK - LOWER (All Models 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D) REMOVAL 1. Remove the four bolts (A), Figure 104, attaching lower hood lock to lower hood lock support and remove the lock. INSTALLATION Reverse procedure of removal. HOOD HINGE (All Models 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D) FIGURE 105...

  • Page 76: Fender - Front

    71 BODY MANUAL NOTE: Reseal fender at cowl panel and at belt moulding FRONT FENDER with dolphinite sealer No. 2465. If necessary to replace the (All Models 1948 thru 1950) weatherstrip, proceed as follows: A. Apply a coating of rubber cement to the surfaces of the REMOVAL front pillar face and the belt weatherstrip.
  • Page 77 BODY MANUAL 14. Remove the one bolt attaching the front fender to the FRONT FENDER cowl panel at joint of cowl panel and fender (with front (Models 4D, 5D and 7D) door open) and lift off fender carefully. 15. Salvage all parts that can be re-used and install these parts on the new fender.

  • Page 78: Extension

    73 BODY MANUAL FRONT FENDER FRONT FENDER EXTENSION (Models 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D) (Models 1948 thru 1950) NOTE: The front fender extension is spot welded to the front fender. It is recommended to r e m o v e the front REMOVAL fender to facilitate replacement.

  • Page 79: Stone Guard And Panel Assembly

    BODY MANUAL INSTALLATION FRONT FENDER TIE PANEL (Models 1951 thru 1953 Reverse procedure of removal. Seal the seam between fender and fender extension with body caulking. Except 1C and 2C) REMOVAL FRONT FENDER STONE GUARD The fender tie panel should be removed with the upper louvers and ornament as an assembly as follows: AND PANEL ASSEMBLY (All Models 1948 thru 1954)
  • Page 80 75 BODY MANUAL NOTE: On Broughams and Coupes it is necessary to re- move the rear quarter window to allow removal of the three fender attaching screws located behind the glass. See "Quarter Window Glass Removal, Page 35. 6. Remove 7 screws inside rear compartment which fasten fender to rear quarter panel.

  • Page 81: Rear Compartment Door

    BODY MANUAL Should the door open in the locked position, this indi- REAR COMPARTMENT cates that the right latch link is too short and is bent in a DOOR manner to shorten the link. Also the stop "A", Figure 110, may be cut back 1/8"...

  • Page 82: Lock

    77 BODY MANUAL right hand link to bring the bend into closer engagement with have a long shank to cover all models and must be reworked the stop of the operating lever. as illustrated for the different models. When in proper adjustment the rear deck handle should have approximately 1/4"...

  • Page 83: Door

    BODY MANUAL 2. Remove two screws attaching compartment door lock striker in the elongated holes. Raising the striker upward cover to compartment door. causes the door to close with less pressure and lowering 3. Remove one bolt attaching lock to compartment door the striker causes the door to close more tightly.
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  • Page 87: Frame And Body Alignment

    BODY MANUAL FRAME AND BODY DOOR STRAIGHTENING ALIGNMENT (All Models 1948 thru 1954 (All Models 1948 thru 1954) Except 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D) FRAME ALIGNMENT A door header rail that is found to be too 1 ow can be pulled up by gripping it with a clamp and raising with a jack The frames of all Models 1948 thru 1954 are similar in harnessed to pull.

  • Page 88: Checking Body Door Openings

    83 BODY MANUAL 5. Door flanges may be adjusted inward by hammering with a rubber Measure 12”, 24" and 34" upwards on the lock pillar starting mallet. It is advisable to protect paint surfaces with from the bottom of the pillar where it is welded to the masking tape before hammering.
  • Page 89 BODY MANUAL FIGURE 117 FIGURE 119 FIGURE 118...

  • Page 90: Final Check Of Body Repair

    85 BODY MANUAL pending on the type and location of the damage, it may be found check between a similar fixed location at the bottom of practical to make two or three measurements on each body pillar. the left front body and the top vertical marking on the These additional marks and measurements will greatly assist in right front body pillar.

  • Page 91: Resealing After Repair

    BODY MANUAL Check the door openings by using the repaired doors and RESEALING use a feeler gauge to locate high or low spots between the AFTER REPAIR door and door opening. Cross-checking with a tram will determine the squareness of the body cross sections. Check After the body repairs have been made and before the the fit of the quarter windows by using an undamaged glass trim materials are installed, the car should be road-tested...
  • Page 92 87 BODY MANUAL FIGURE 121 Inside forward view of skeleton body for all Models 1948 thru 1950 showing interior areas to be sealed FIGURE 122 Inside forward view of skeleton body for all Models 1951 thru 1954 except 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D.
  • Page 93 BODY MANUAL FIGURE 123 Inside forward view of skeleton body 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D showing areas to be sealed. FIGURE 12 Inside rear view of skeleton body 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D showing areas to be sealed.
  • Page 94 89 BODY MANUAL FIGURE 125 Rear view of body in white of 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D showing interior and exterior areas to be sealed. FIGURE 127 FIGURE 126 View of cowl panel to frame and pillar 1C, View of cowl panel to frame and pillar. All 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D showing areas to be sealed.

  • Page 95: Rear Seat Under Panel To Frame And Wheelhouse

    BODY MANUAL FIGURE 128 REAR SEAT UNDER PANEL TO FRAME AND WHEELHOUSE SEALING (All Models 1948 thru 1954 Except 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D) The heavy lines in Figure 128 indicate sealed joints at the rear seat under panel, frame cross member panels and wheel- house panels.

  • Page 96: Rear Under Panel To Rear Panel And Wheelhouse

    91 BODY MANUAL Circle (C) is shown in Figure 130. This is a cross section of the seat riser panel and floor tunnel. Use body sealer at joint of rear seat under panel (seat tray) and vertical riser panel and at the joint of the bottom of the vertical panel at lower floor (step-down) panel (rear floor panel) and to frame.

  • Page 97: Joint

    BODY MANUAL the frame. This flange should be sealed for the entire covered with chip board c e m en t e d in place and then length with body sealer. This can b e don e satisfactorily covered with body sealer. with an undercoating gun working through the rear com- partment at the wheel-housing and flow the undercoating NOTE: On all cars equipped with license lamp in the...

  • Page 98: Cowl Panel To Frame And Pillar

    93 BODY MANUAL 3. Remove all foreign matter at joints to insure good adhesive quality. 4. Starting at the seam above the toeboard riser to top of cowl panel indicated by (A), Figure 135, lay a bead of Flexseal sealer or Auto Body Deadener down to the frame along joint of frame and floor panel to seat riser panel;...
  • Page 99 BODY MANUAL 1. Lay a bead of Dolphinite sealer to the inside of the drain trough for its entire length shown as (1), Insert A, Figure 137. To insure an even sealer, wad the corner of a cloth to a size that may be inserted in the drain t r o u g h and wipe trough for its entire length, taking care that only the excess sealer is removed.

  • Page 100: Convertible

    95 BODY MANUAL HUDSON CONVERTIBLE (All Models 1948 thru 1954 Except 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D) The following Convertible Models have as standard The fluid reservoir is correctly positioned on the pump equipment, the Hydro-Lectric power system for raising and housing by dowels in the pump casting and is held in place lowering the folding top and windows.
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  • Page 103: Service Procedures

    BODY MANUAL A hole in the pump casting near the relief valve plug vents the reservoir to the atmosphere. The motor and pump assembly ,is cushioned on syn- thetic rubber and mounted in a well behind the rear seat. Flexible rubber tubing connects the pump to the metal hy- draulic tubing to prevent any loosening of connections or breaking of tubing from vibration of the pump assembly.

  • Page 104: Top Operating Valve And Switch Assembly

    99 BODY MANUAL FIGURE 144 FIGURE 143 With the operating knob pulled out, fluid from the pump is directed to the top of the cylinders, and fluid from the bottom of the cylinders is returned to the fluid reservoir. 3. Disconnect battery cable and wires at motor solenoid (F), Figure 143.
  • Page 105 BODY MANUAL FIGURE 147 FIGURE 146 INSTALLATION To install, reverse procedure of removal. VALVE AND SWITCH ASSEMBLY FOLDING TOP CONTROL ROD REMOVAL ADJUSTMENT 1. Disconnect battery negative terminal. Proper adjustment of the folding top control rod is very important to insure full and complete operation of the 2.
  • Page 106 101 BODY MANUAL 1. Loosen the retaining screw at (A), Figure 148, and adjust a yoke which, together with a clevis pin, provides secure control rod so that 1/8" extends thru the retainer as illustrated. anchorage to the floor bracket. Tighten retaining screw (A) securely.
  • Page 107 BODY MANUAL CAUTION: MINERAL OIL MUST NOT BE USED ON THE DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR PISTON ROD OR UPPER SEAL AS SWELLING AND ASSEMBLY PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE SYNTHETIC RUBBER WILL OCCUR. USE A FEW DROPS OF The window regulator frame assembly, Figure 153, is CASTOR OIL OR BRAKE FLUID WHEN LUBRICATION designed as a unit to provide a mounting for the cylinder AT THESE POINTS IS NECESSARY.
  • Page 108 103 BODY MANUAL through a rise in temperature. Since the piston rod is rigidly 2. Remove window glass and frame assembly, see Page 103. connected to the glass channel through the regulator assem- bly, no upward movement of the piston can occur. Provision 3.

  • Page 109: Window Regulator Cylinder

    BODY MANUAL The solenoid assembly is provided with a synthetic rubber sealing ring at its upper end above the winding. This ring makes a leakproof seal for the lower end of the cylinder. The cylinder is crimped over to provide unitary construction. A short wire lead extending from the lower end of the cylinder is provided with a bullet type terminal to which an electrical connection i s made to operate the solenoid.
  • Page 110 105 BODY MANUAL INSTALLATION DOOR VENTILATOR WING REGULATOR ASSEMBLY Reverse procedure of removal. See NOTE for Door Ventilator Wing Regulator Assembly Installation. REMOVAL 1. Remove inside door trim and hardware, Page 108. 2. Remove pivot to regulator screw (F), Figure 157. 3.
  • Page 111 BODY MANUAL REAR QUARTER WINDOW WINDOW OPERATING SWITCHES REGULATOR ASSEMBLY The double acting electrical window operating switches are provided with three terminal posts, each marked to REMOVAL indicate the correct wire connections. The operating knob is self centering and must be mounted so that there is no 1.

  • Page 112: Multiple Switch Units

    107 BODY MANUAL holding the switch in position when mounted. FIGURE 163 toward the end of the switch case and remove the pin, Figure 164. FIGURE 162 To remove a switch from its mounting, a special tool, KMO-685, is available. This tool fits in a notch at either end of the housing, Figure 162, to unlock the snap locks, releas- ing the switch assembly for removal straight out from its mounting in the door panel.
  • Page 113 BODY MANUAL 3. Remove remote control knob (unscrew), garnish mould- 5. Install the door trim board by engaging the bottom re- ing, and valance. tainer and aligning the clips before driving in place. 4. Remove two screws from under side of arm rest and 6.

  • Page 114: Outside Handles

    109 BODY MANUAL 5. Snap bottom trim strip from base of quarter panel and screw (A), Figure 166, from edge of door. Push handle remove screw (H). forward and lift handle out of door. 6. Raise rear corner of trim panel facing and remove screws (F) and (G).

  • Page 115: Lock Lubrication

    (F) at the handle end of remote control arm. 3. Remove anti-rattle spring (D) and pin from lock end of before replacement. Special Hudson "Lock Ease" lubricant should be used to insure operation in cold weather. Ordi- remote control arm and remove remote control.
  • Page 116 111 BODY MANUAL 2. Remove six Phillips head screws and tacks from top and NOTE: The rear curtain alignment gauges can be made up rear curtain at belt line (A). in your shop. See Figure 173 for details. 3. Remove chrome moulding and retainer from top at rear bow (B).
  • Page 117 BODY MANUAL tacking area of the top material at front header. 7. Install top rear bow chrome moulding and retainer. 8. Install a Phillips head screw and necessary tacks to secure curtain and top at belt line. 9. Install chrome moulding at rear belt line. 10.
  • Page 118 113 BODY MANUAL FIGURE 174 Make necessary lateral adjustment and tighten bolts (C and D) securely. FIGURE 175 6. Loosen bolts (F) and move bracket (G) up or down, in or out, until 5/8" clearance is obtained between the top front FIGURE 176...
  • Page 119 BODY MANUAL corner of the rear quarter window and the top side rails, NOTE: THIS SETTING IS NOT TO BE ALTERED UN- and 5/8" between the lower rear corner of the rear quarter LESS ALL OTHER POSSIBLE ADJUSTMENTS HAVE window and the side rails at the belt line, Figure 176. Use FAILED TO PRODUCE THE DESIRED RESULTS.
  • Page 120 The operation of the hydraulic top an d window units in with the side rail weatherstrip. the Hudson Convertible Brougham is accomplished 4. The hydraulic window regulator mounting is slotted to through the use of a n d electrically operated hydraulic...

  • Page 121: Circuit Breaker

    BODY MANUAL double action hydraulic top operating cylinders. usually indicated when the pump operation is noisy or The electric pump motor is operated through a solenoid when it is impossible to raise all the windows; that is, one, switch incorporated in the cylinder. two, or three windows may go up satisfactorily, but pump To make a complete check, both the ELECTRICAL may become noisy and only partially close the fourth win-...

  • Page 122: Motor Solenoid Switch

    117 BODY MANUAL or out, or when window switches are moved to "up" position, " CYL" terminal with the control knob in both "up" and electrical current may not be entering the system. Use a test "down" positions. lamp to check the current at the circuit breaker located under the instrument panel to the left of the steering TOP OPERATING SWITCH TEST column.

  • Page 123: Hydraulic System

    BODY MANUAL and connecting a jumper from the battery terminal to the switch terminal. If solenoid is satisfactory, the solenoid will "click", and the motor will operate. If no click is heard with the jumper in place, the solenoid switch should be replaced. WINDOW POWER VALVE SOLENOID CHECK In normal operation the window power valve solenoid should make a distinct "click"...

  • Page 124: Fluid Level

    119 BODY MANUAL NOTE: Inasmuch as the two top operating cylinders have a fluid capacity nearly double that of the reservoir, more than one filling is necessary before the folding top can be raised or lowered with the exclusive use of the hydraulic system.
  • Page 125 BODY MANUAL ALL CONVERTIBLE MODELS - 1948 thru 1950 FIGURE 187 ALL CONVERTIBLE MODELS - 1951 thru 1953 FIGURE 188...
  • Page 126 121 BODY MANUAL...

  • Page 127: Top Sealing

    BODY MANUAL 9. Apply rubber cement in the channel and on the lower CONVERTIBLE TOP and back face of the header lower rubber. Reassemble lower rubber seal in channel and secure the weatherstrip SEALING end by installing screw (A). (All Models 1948 thru 1954) 10.

  • Page 128: Top Front Header Lower Seal

    123 BODY MANUAL FIGURE 190 screw (A) Figure 175, up or down to insure proper contact 3. Remove screws (A) one each side of header. of the weatherstrip center lip to both door window frame and 4. Pull corner seal (M) loose from lower seal. the quarter window frame.
  • Page 129 BODY MANUAL 4. Seal at header corner with Dolphinite sealer and install the header moulding. (Use a narrow dull edge putty knife.) Pull fibre blocks at (C). weatherstrip from retainer. 5. Apply rubber cement in the channel and on the lower and 6.

  • Page 130: Top Side Rail Weatherstrips

    125 BODY MANUAL 3. If the rubber filler (M), Figure 190, is to be replaced, CONVERTIBLE TOP SIDE RAIL apply rubber cement to the top and inside surfaces of WEATHERSTRIPS .the new rubber filler (M), and install the filler to the outside forward end of the header with front flap of (All Models) filler cemented across the front of the fibre block (C).
  • Page 131 BODY MANUAL 7. After properly fitting the side rail front rubber, press front of weath- the sealing of the weatherstrip. Bend the extending 1" of erstrip and retainer assembly against the sponge rubber and fibre caulking around fibre corner block and tuck the caulking block and install front screw.
  • Page 132 127 BODY MANUAL REFERENCE CONDITION HYDRAULIC ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL 1. Top will operate in one di- (A) Top control valve shaft and (A) Top control valve switch (A) Top valve control rod rection only rotor not assembled properly. contacts at one point only. improperly adjusted.
  • Page 133 BODY MANUAL REFERENCE CONDITION HYDRAULIC ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL 7. Window lifts operate upward (A) Pump pressure relief (A) Low battery. (A) Top control rod improperly slowly. valve stuck. (B) Oilite bearing on top of adjusted. (B) Internal leakage in top motor binding. (B) Units possibly binding.

  • Page 134: Hollywood - Hardtop

    129 BODY MANUAL NOTE: Install the door trim panel by engaging the panel HOLLYWOOD retainerat bottom of door and aligning trim clips with holes in door before driving panel into place. Re-cement HARD TOP COUPE the pocket corner fillers with trim cement. (1951 thru 1954) This part of the manual covers only such operations that are special for the Hard Top Coupe - Hollywood Models.
  • Page 135 BODY MANUAL 2. If it is necessary to adjust the door window, loosen the two 4. Raise door window and check alignment with the door screws (J), Figure 201, and slide window up or down as window. Then tighten screws (E) and (G). required.

  • Page 136: Quarter Window

    131 BODY MANUAL 2. With the window 3/4 of the way down, engage the QUARTER WINDOW regulator arm in the glass channel. REMOVAL 3. Install the pivot support attaching screws (E), Figure 195, but do not tighten. 1. Remove the rear seat cushion and the rear seat back. 4.
  • Page 137 BODY MANUAL QUARTER WINDOW ADJUSTMENT 1. Insert rubber shims under the front edge of the rear quarter window (D) to align the rear quarter window with the top of the door glass frame. 2. Adjust the window and frame up or down, front or back by loosening the pivot support bracket attaching screws (E) and move the glass frame as required.
  • Page 138 133 BODY MANUAL the area being worked. Apply additional liquid soap as required to facilitate the installation. 8. After the center and left sections have been properly positioned, proceed to the right hand side, proceeding as in paragraph 7 above. NOTE: When performing the above operation the glass must be forced into position by blows with a soft rubber mallet or with the palm of the hand.

  • Page 139: Moulding, Quarter Belt

    The door belt moulding attaching screws are accessible inside of car if necessary. Use "Hudson Fabric Cleaner". after the door glass and frame assembly and the door vent 15.

  • Page 140: Moulding, Rear Window, Upper

    135 BODY MANUAL INSTALLATION WINDSHIELD SIDE MOULDING (RIGHT OR LEFT) 1. Place the retainer into position and install the retainer attaching screws; use a small amount of Permagum sealer To remove the windshield side moulding it will be under the moulding at each attaching screw hole. necessary to remove the windshield lower moulding outer and pry the windshield side Moulding loose from its retain- NOTE: Do not distort the retainer when installing screws.

  • Page 141: Headlining

    BODY MANUAL INSTALLATION NOTE: Remove old roof bows from the old headlining and install them in the new headlining . The correct placement of To install, reverse procedure of removal. Position the roof bows in the headlining is very important. bows before tightening bow bracket attaching screws.
  • Page 142 137 BODY MANUAL 5. Cut the headlining material at the lower edge of the rear 1. Install the windcord retainer strips at the front pillar post quarter window moulding, Figure 195, and cement secure- before tightening headlining retainer strips. Place an extra ly, stretching headlining to a contour fit.
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