1935 HUDSON
Model Designations:
Hudson Custom Eight, Model HHU, 8 Cylinder
Hudson Special Eight, Model HT, 8 Cylinder
Hudson DeLuxe Eight, Model HU, 8 Cylinder
Hudson Special Country Club Eight, Model HUL, 8 Cylinder
Hudson Big Six, Model GH, 6 Cylinder
Hudson Custom Eight, HHU, 8 Cylinder Body Styles
4 Door Club Sedan, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $1025; Shipping Weight: 3,130 Pounds; Production Total: 720 *
4 Door Suburban Sedan, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $1,057; Shipping Weight: 3,145 Pounds; Production Total: 720 *
4 Door Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,095; Shipping Weight: 3,055 Pounds; Production Total: 720 *
4 Door Trunk Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,127; Shipping Weight: 3,070 Pounds; Production Total: 720 *
* Total Series Production. Body style production not available.
Hudson Deluxe Eight, HU, 8 Cylinder Body Styles
2 Door C'Ch, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $875; Shipping Weight: 2,880 Pounds; Production Total: 3,096 *
2 Door Trunk Brougham,
Base Price: $907; Shipping Weight: 2,895 Pounds; Production Total: 3,096 *
Sedan
Base Price: $935; Shipping Weight: 2,945 Pounds; Production Total: 3,096 *
4 Door Suburban Sedan, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $967; Shipping Weight: 2,960 Pounds; Production Total: 3,096 *
Business Coupe, 2 Passenger
Base Price: $845; Shipping Weight: 2,790 Pounds; Production Total: 3,096 *
Rumble Seat Coupe, 4 Passenger
Base Price: $895; Shipping Weight: 2,855 Pounds; Production Total: 3,096 *
2 Door Convertible Coupe wit Rumble Seat; 2 Passenger
Base Price: $995; Shipping Weight: 2,805 Pounds; Production Total: 3,096 *
* Total Series Production. Body style production not available.
Hudson Special Country Club Eight, HTL, 8 Cylinder Body Styles
2 Door Trunk Brougham, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $812; Shipping Weight: 2,855 Pounds; Production Total: 965 *
2 Door C'Ch, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $780; Shipping Weight: 2,840 Pounds; Production Total: 965 *
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $840; Shipping Weight: 2,890 Pounds; Production Total: 965 *
4 Door Suburban Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $872; Shipping Weight: 2,905 Pounds; Production Total: 965 *
* Total Series Production. Body style production not available.
Hudson DeLuxe Country Club Eight, HUL, 8 Cylinder Body Styles
4 Door Suburban Sedan, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $1,007; Shipping Weight: 3,030 Pounds; Production Total: 9,923 *
4 Door Club Sedan, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $975; Shipping Weight: 3,015 Pounds; Production Total: 9,923 *
4 Door Brougham, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $1,025; Shipping Weight: 3,055 Pounds; Production Total: 9,923 *
4 Door Trunk Brougham, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $1,052; Shipping Weight: 3,070 Pounds: Production Total: 9,923 *
* Total Series Production. Body style production not available
Hudson Big Six, GH, 6 Cylinder Body Styles
2 Door Rumble Seat Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $740; Shipping Weight: 2,655 Pounds; Production Total: 7,623 *
2 Door Business Coupe, 2 Passenger
Base Price: $695; Shipping Weight: 2,600 Pounds; Production Total: 7,623 *
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $770; Shipping Weight: 2,780 Pounds; Production Total: 7,623 *
2 Door C'Ch, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $710; Shipping Weight: 2,720 Pounds; Production Total: 7,623 *
4 Door Suburban Sedan, 5 Passsenger
Base Price: $802; Shipping Weight: 2,795 Pounds; Production Total: 7,623 *
2 Door Convertible Coupe,
Base Price: $790; Shipping Weight: 2,640 Pounds; Production Total: 7,623 *
2 Door Trunk Brougham
Base Price: $742; Shipping Weight: 2,735 Pounds; Production Total: 7,623 *
* Total Series Production. Body style production not available
Hudson Special Eight, HT, 8 Cylinder Body Styles
2 Door C'Ch, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $780; Shipping Weight: 2,840 Pounds; Production Total: 7,149 *
2 Door Trunk Brougham,
Base Price: $812; Shipping Weight: 2,855 Pounds; Production Total: 7,149 *
Sedan
Base Price: $840; Shipping Weight: 2,890 Pounds; Production Total: 7,149 *
4 Door Suburban Sedan, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $872; Shipping Weight: 2,905 Pounds; Production Total: 7,149 *
Business Coupe, 2 Passenger
Base Price: $760; Shipping Weight: 2,740 Pounds; Production Total: 7,149 *
Rumble Seat Coupe, 4 Passenger
Base Price: $810; Shipping Weight: 2,810 Pounds; Production Total: 7,149 *
2 Door Convertible Coupe with Rumble Seat, 2 Passenger
Base Price: $860; Shipping Weight: 2,765 Pounds; Production Total: 7,149 *
* Total Series Production. Body style production not available
1935 HUDSON
General Specifications
Big Six, GH
Wheelbase: 116 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 6, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 5"
Engine Displacement: 212.1 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.25 to 1; Optional: 7.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 21.60
Horsepower: 93 @ 3,800 RPM; Optional: 100 @ 3,800 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.19:1
Carburetor: Carter 329S .
Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 22, Rear, 28
Special 8, HT
Wheelbase: 117 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 8, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 254.5 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.00 to 1; Optional: 7.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 28.80
Horsepower: 113 @ 3,800 RPM; Optional: 124 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.19:1
Carburetor: Carter 330S .
Tire Size: 6.25 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 22, Rear, 28
DeLuxe Eight, HU
Wheelbase: 117 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 8, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 254.5 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.00 to 1; Optional: 7.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 28.80
Horsepower: 113 @ 3,800 RPM; Optional: 124 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.19:1
Carburetor: Carter 330S .
Tire Size: 6.25 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 22, Rear, 28
Special Eight, HTL
Wheelbase: 124 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 8, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 254.5 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.00 to 1; Optional: 7.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 28.80
Horsepower: 113 @ 3,800 RPM; Optional: 124 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.19:1
Carburetor: Carter 330S .
Tire Size: 6.25 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 22, Rear, 28
DeLuxe Eight, HUL
Wheelbase: 124 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 8, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 254.5 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.00 to 1; Optional: 7.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 28.80
Horsepower: 113 @ 3,800 RPM; Optional: 124 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.19:1
Carburetor: Carter 330S .
Tire Size: 6.25 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 22, Rear, 28
Custom Eight, HHU
Wheelbase: 124 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 8, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 254.5 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.00 to 1; Optional: 7.00:1
Taxable Horsepower: 28.80
Horsepower: 113 @ 3,800 RPM; Optional: 124 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.19:1
Carburetor: Carter 330S .
Tire Size: 6.50 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 22, Rear, 28
Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder
Spark Plug: Champion J-7 or J-11 or equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .022"
Point Gap: .020"
Distributor Cam Angle: 35 degrees
Ignition Timing: TDC Mark on Flywheel
Firing Order: 153624
Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .006", Exhaust .008"
Cylinder Head Torque: 40 Ft Lbs
Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder
Spark Plug: Champion J-7 or J-11 or equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .022"
Point Gap: .017"
Distributor Cam Angle: 27-1/2 degrees
Ignition Timing: TDC Mark on Flywheel
Firing Order: 16258374
Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .006", Exhaust .008"
Cylinder Head Torque: 45 Ft Lbs
Valve Specifications
6 Cylinder Engine
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .006"; Exhaust .008"
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .010"; Exhaust: .010"
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 10.5 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 18.5 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,
Valve Spring Pressure: 44 Lbs @ 2 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015"-.003"
Exhaust .003"-.005"
8 Cylinder Engine
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .006"; Exhaust .008"
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .010"; Exhaust: .010"
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 10.5 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 18.5 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,
Valve Spring Pressure: 44 Lbs @ 2 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015"-.003"
Exhaust .003"-.005"
Piston & Ring Data, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Piston Removal:
6 Cylinder: Above
8 Cylinder: Above or Below
Piston Clearance (Minimum):
Top Land Inch .016"
Top of Skirt, Inch: .001"
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .0015"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 3 to 4
Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .009"
Oil Ring: .009"
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring: .0015"-.002"
Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0015"
Engine Bearing Data, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Camshaft End Play: .001"-.003"
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .0015"
Rod Journal Diameter: 1.935"-1.936"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .003"-.006"
Rod End Play: .007"-.013" inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 40 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter:
6 Cylinder Engines: Front: 2.341"-2.342"; Center: 2.373"-2.374";
Rear: 2.311"-2.312"
8 Cylinder Engines: Front: 2.279"-2.280"; No. 2: 2.311"-2.312";
No. 3: 2.341"-2.342"; No. 4: 2.373"-2.374"
Rear: 2.404"-2.405"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0007" -.001"
Crankshaft End Play: .006"-.012"
Main Bolt Tension: 75 Lbs. Ft.
Capacities, 6 Cylinder
Cooling System: 18 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 15-1/2Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 3 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90EP, Winter 80EP
Rear Axle: 3 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90EP, Winter 90EP
Capacities, 8 Cylinder
Cooling System: 23 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 15-1/2Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 7 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 3 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90EP, Winter 80EP
Rear Axle: 3 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90EP, Winter 90EP
Beginning Engine Numbers:
6 Cylinder: 70000
8 Cylinder: 55000
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Model GH: 53101
Model HT: 54101
Model HU: 55101
Model HTL: 57101
Model HUL: 58101
Model HHU: 56101
Brake Specifications, Except Model HHU
Lining Material: Molded
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Length: 19-3/16"
Width: 1-3/4",
Thickness: 5/32"
Pedal Free Play: 1/4"
Brake Specifications, Model HHU
Lining Material: Molded
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Length: 23-13/16"
Width: 1-3/4",
Thickness: 5/32"
Pedal Free Play: 1/4"
Wheel Alignment Specifications, All Models
Caster: +4-1/4 Degrees
Camber: +1-1/4 Degrees
Toe In; 1/16"
Kingpin Angle: 7 Degrees
Rear Axle Data
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .001"-.004:
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims
Axle Shaft End Play: .004"-.010"
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder
Distributor #1GB-4301A
Cam Angle: 38 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 4 Degrees @ 825 RPM
Full Advance: 15 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder
Distributor #1GB-4301B
Cam Angle: 38 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 1,580 RPM
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 8 Cylinder
Distributor #1GP-4001A
Cam Angle: 27-1/2 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .017"
Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 4 Degrees @ 765 RPM
Full Advance: 17-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Auto-Lite Generator Specifications:
All, Except Series G
Generator #GBK-4602-1
Brush Spring Tension:
Main: 18-22 Ounces
Third: 18-22 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current at 6 Volts: 3.94-4.36 Amperes
Low Output Test:
8 Amperes
1140 RPM
8 Volts
Maximum Output:
23 Amperes
8 Volts
Series G
Generator #GBK-4601-2
Brush Spring Tension:
Main: 18-22 Ounces
Third: 18-22 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current at 6 Volts: 4.08-4.52 Amperes
Low Output Test:
8 Amperes
1235 RPM
8 Volts
Maximum Output:
17.5 Amperes
8 Volts
Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications:
Regulator Type: Voltage
Regulator Number: TC-4304A
Voltage to Close Points: 6.5-7.25
Amperage to Open Relay Points: 0.5-2.5
Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications:
6 Cylinder
Unit #: MAB-4060
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test:
60 Amperes; 5.5 Volts; @ 3,700 RPM
Lock Test:
775 Amperes; 4.0 Volts; Torque 22.5 Ft Lbs
6 Cylinder
Unit #: MAB-4074
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test:
60 Amperes; 5.5 Volts; @ 3,700 RPM
Lock Test:
775 Amperes; 4.0 Volts; Torque 22.5 Ft Lbs
8 Cylinder
Unit #: MAB-40601Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test:
60 Amperes; 5.5 Volts; @ 3,700 RPM
Lock Test:
775 Amperes; 4.0 Volts; Torque 22.5 Ft Lbs
Carter Carburetor Specifications, Models GU & GH:
Carburetor Model: W-1
Part #309S
Casting #54
Repair Kit # 1047A
Float Level: 3/8"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 3/8-1
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25
Pump Travel: Set for longest stroke in cold weather, shortest in hot weather
Anto-Percolator Setting: None
Unloader Setting: None
Carter Carburetor Specifications, 8 Cylinder:
Carburetor Model: W-1
Part #310S
Casting 55
Repair Kit # 1048A
Float Level: 3/8"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 3/8-1
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25
Pump Travel: Set for longest stroke in cold weather, shortest in hot weather
Anto-Percolator Setting: .None
Unloader Setting: None
Carter Carburetor Specifications, Model G:
Carburetor Model: W-1
Part #311S
Casting 256
Repair Kit # 1045A
Float Level: 3/8"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 3/8-1
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25
Pump Travel: Set for longest stroke in cold weather, shortest in hot weather
Anto-Percolator Setting: .None
Unloader Setting: None
Fuel Pump Data:
Pump Model: R
Maximum Pressure: 3-1/2 PSI
Pump Model: AB
Maximum Pressure: 4-1/2 PSI
Dash Gauge Manufacturers:
Gasoline: King Seeley
Temperature: King Seeley
Oil Pressure: -
Ammeter: -
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1935 Hudson Historical Data
Model Year Introduction was in December 1934.
Total 1935 Hudson Production was 29,476
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