1937 HUDSON
Model Designations:
Hudson Custom Six, Series 73, 6 Cylinder
Hudson DeLuxe Eight, Series 74 & 76, 8 Cylinder
Hudson Custom Eight, Series 75 & 77, 8 Cylinder
Hudson Custom Six, Series 73, 6 Cylinder Body Styles
2 Door Victoria Coupe, 4 Passsenger
Base Price: $765; Shipping Weight: 2,865 Pounds
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $695; Shipping Weight: 2,760 Pounds
2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $720; Shipping Weight: 2,805 Pounds
2 Door Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $740; Shipping Weight: 2,925 Pounds
2 Door Trunk Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $765; Shipping Weight: 2,830 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 4 Passenger
Base Price: $820; Shipping Weight: 2,870 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $790; Shipping Weight: 2,990 Pounds
4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $815; Shipping Weight: 2,990 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $900; Shipping Weight: 2,945 Pounds
Production Figures by model are not available.
Hudson DeLuxe Eight, Series 64 (122" WB), 8 Cylinder Body Styles
2 Door Convertible Brougham, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $965; Shipping Weight: 3,125 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 4 Passenger
Base Price: $885; Shipping Weight: 3,020 Pounds
2 Door Brougham, 5 Passenger
Base Price: $800; Shipping Weight: 3,105 Pounds
2 Door Trunk Brougham,
Base Price: $825; Shipping Weight: 3,105 Pounds
4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $865; Shipping Weight: 3,135 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $840; Shipping Weight: 3,135 Pounds
2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $770; Shipping Weight: 3,010 Pounds
2 Door Victoria Coupe, 4 Passenger
Base Price: $820; Shipping Weight: 3,055 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $865; Shipping Weight: 3,205 Pounds
4 Door Trunk Sedan,
Base Price: $890; Shipping Weight: 3,205 Pounds
Production Figures by model are not available.
Hudson DeLuxe Eight, Series 76 (129" WB), 8 Cylinder Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $865; Shipping Weight: 3,205 Pounds
4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $890; Shipping Weight: 3,205 Pounds
Production Figures by model are not available.
Hudson Custom Eight, Series 75, 8 Cylinder Body Styles
2 Door Victoria Coupe, 4 Passenger,
Base Price: $905; Shipping Weight: 3,085 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 4 Passenger
Base Price: $980; Shipping Weight: 3,070 Pounds
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $855; Shipping Weight: 3,055 Pounds
2 Door Convertible Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,060; Shipping Weight: 3,160 Pounds
2 Door Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $895; Shipping Weight: 3,035 Pounds
2 Door Trunk Brougham, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $920; Shipping Weight: 3,135 Pounds
4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $965; Shipping Weight: 3,195 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $940; Shipping Weight: 3,195 Pounds
Production Figures by model are not available.
Hudson Custom Eight, Series 77, 8 Cylinder Body Styles
4 Door Close Coupled Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $965; Shipping Weight: 3,260 Pounds
4 Door Close Coupled Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $990; Shipping Weight: 3,260 Pounds
Production Figures by model are not available.
1937 HUDSON
General Specifications
Custom Six, Series 73
Wheelbase: 122 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: 100 @ 4,000 RPM; Optional: 107 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Carburetor: 2 Barrel Carter .
Tire Size: 6.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 32
DeLuxe 8, Series 74
Wheelbase: 122 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 8, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 254.5 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.25 to 1;
Taxable Horsepower: 28.80
Horsepower: 122 @ 4,200 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Carburetor: 2 Barrel Carter .
Tire Size: 6.25 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 32
Custom Eight, Series 75
Wheelbase: 122 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 8, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 254.5 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.25 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 28.80
Horsepower: 122 @ 4,200 RPM; Optional: 124 @ 4,000 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Carburetor: 2 Barrel Carter .
Tire Size: 6.25 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 32
DeLuxe Eight, Series 76
Wheelbase: 129 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 8, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 254.5 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.25 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 28.80
Horsepower: 122 @ 4,200 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Carburetor: 2 Barrel Carter .
Tire Size: 6.25 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 32
Custom Eight, Series 77
Wheelbase: 129 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 8, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3" X 4-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 254.5 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.25 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 28.80
Horsepower: 122 @ 4,200 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Carburetor: 2 Barrel Carter .
Tire Size: 6.25 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 32
Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder
Spark Plug: Champion J-7 or J-11 or equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .025"
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 .025"
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
Carburetor Specifications:
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: 13 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 16-1/2Gallons;
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: 20 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 16-1/2Gallons;
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: 90000
8 Cylinder: 18001
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Series 73: 73101
Series 74: 74101
Series 75: 75101
Series 76: 76101
Series 77: 77101
Brake Specifications, 6 Cylinder
Lining Material: Primary Shoe, Molded; Secondary Shoe, Woven
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Length: 22-1/8"
Width: 1-3/4",
Thickness: 7/32"
Pedal Free Play: 1/4"
Brake Specifications, 8 Cylinder
Lining Material: Primary Shoe Molded; Secondary Shoe, Woven
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Length: 24"
Width: 1-3/4",
Thickness: 7/32"
Pedal Free Play: 1/4"
Wheel Alignment Specifications, All Models
Caster: +1-1/2 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 #1GW-4013A
Cam Angle: 35 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 @ 1,850 RPM
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 8 Cylinder
Distributor #1GP-4008B
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: 3 Degrees @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 17-1/2 Degrees @ 1,700 RPM
Auto-Lite Generator Specifications:
Generator #GCJ-4803-A
Brush Spring Tension:
Main: 53 Ounces (Maximum)
Third: 53 Ounces (Maximum)
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current at 6 Volts: 1.90 to 2.10 Amperes
Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 8 Volts @ 1,135 RPM
Maximum Output: 26 Amperes, 8 Volts
Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications:
Regulator Type: Voltage
Regulator Number: VRD-4003A
Ground Polarity: Positive
Voltage to Close Points: 6.4 to 7.0 Volts
Amperage to Open Relay Points: 0.5 to 3.0 Amperes
Maximum Operating Voltage @ 70 Degrees
Before Serial #8R-000001: 7.65 Volts
Serial #8R-000001 & Later: 7.50 Volts
Regulator Type: Voltage
Regulator Number: VRD-4003B
Ground Polarity: Positive
Voltage to Close Points: 6.4 to 7.0 Volts
Amperage to Open Relay Points: 0.5 to 3.0 Amperes
Maximum Operating Voltage @ 70 Degrees
Before Serial #8R-000001: 7.50 Volts
Serial #8R-000001 & Later: 7.95 Volts
Regulator Type: Regulated by Third Brush
Regulator Number: CBA-4003
Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 to 7.25 Volts
Amperage to Open Relay Points: 1.5 to 4.5 Amperes
Maximum Operating Amperage: 15 Amperes
Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications:
Unit #: MAB-4075
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
Carter Carburetor Specifications, Model 71:
Carburetor Model: W-1
Part #348S
Casting #272
Repair Kit # 1051A
Float Level: 3/8"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1/4-1
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25
Pump Travel: Set for longest stroke in cold weather, shortest in hot weather
Anto-Percolator Setting: With throttle valve open .030", there should be .005" to .015" clearance between rocker arm & pump arm.
Unloader Setting: None
Choke Lockout Adjustment: None.
Carter Carburetor Specifications, 8 Cylinder:
Carburetor Model: WD0
Part #377S
Casting 148
Repair Kit # 1053A
Float Level: 15/64"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns Open: 1/4 to3/4
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-27
Pump Travel: 15/64" (Short Stroke).
Anto-Percolator Setting: With throttle valve closed and .015" feeler gauge inserted between anti-percolator stem & lip of arm, indicator lines should be flush with the top of the anti-percolator plugs.
Unloader Setting: 1/4"
Fast Idle Setting: .018"
Choke Lockout Adjustment: None
Fuel Pump Data:
Pump Model: AK
Maximum Pressure: 4-1/2 PSI
Pump Model: AB
Maximum Pressure: 4-1/2 PSI
Dash Gauge Manufacturers:
Gasoline: King Seeley
Temperature: King Seeley
Oil Pressure: -
Ammeter: -
Popular Options
Radio, Single Sidemount, Dual Sidemount, Bumper Guards, Clock, Heater, Cigar Lighter, Seat Covers, Twin Air Horns, Vacuum Assist Fuel Pump, Electric Hand Preselector Transmission, Hydralic Hill Hold.
1937 Hudson Historical Data
Model Year Introduction was in November 1936.
Total 1937 Hudson Production was 19,848
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