Supplier links -
suppliers that I have used and would recommend: On line: 
Look under link to my classifieds for listing of parts
Al Saffrahan Hudson parts
http://www.hudsoncarsandparts.com/
Convertible tops, pads and carpet sets. Perfect fit from original patterns. HET Member, Bob Rosol, 135 Morris Ave., Summit, NJ 07901 908-273-2370. ( We have used his tops on 9 different step-down convertibles with no problems. )
Ranko valve repair- Walker Ranko valve repair using your rebuildable core. Lance Walker, 999 Stafford Farm Road, Concord, NC 28025-9110 hornetlw@yahoo.com
K-Gap Automotive Parts-reproduction rubber and plastic parts, decals, motor and transmission mounts, suspension related, knobs and lenses for most year HET. Catalog, 2.00 refundable. K-GAP is now owned and run by Dany and Kaylene Spring.. New webpage for K-Gap with online ordering and paypal. Click here to order K-Gap StoreFront
K-GAP
P. O. Box 720976
Pinon Hills, CA 92372-0976. 1-760--868-8544 and FAX 1-760-868-2284
email address: kgaphet @ aol.com
21stcenturyhudson.net supplier of modern day parts for your stepdown engine http://21stcenturyhudson.net/
Address of provider of almost same as original checkerboard material it's the following: Duralee Fabrics Ltd., 1775 Fifth Avenue, Bayshore, N.Y. 11706
Dale Cooper has bought out Bob Rovengo's inventory of engine gaskets, seals and engine rebuild parts for a lot of engines 1914 to 1957. All gaskets are either new or N.O.S., all cork and paper gaskets are new manufacture. He has bearings, valves guides and springs, timing components, pistons and rings (some original pinned piston rings) , lifters, oil pumps & kits, thrust washers and crank spacers for vibration damper 1931-56 6 and 1934-52 8. Catalog is viewable online at http://www.hudsonmotorcarco.com For snail mailed copy of catalog or order Dale Cooper, 7444 Vine and Paddock, Cincinnati, OH 45216-1712 or call (513) 821-6200 .
Steve in Indy, creator of the new 8x engine has many new speed parts available, including headers, dry clutch conversions and electronic ignitions. Check his web site at http://www.uncommonengineering.com
HET Club Store
Please send ALL new orders or inquires about orders placed since the National in
July to:
HET Club Store
630 J.E. Woody Rd.
Springtown, TX 76082
Or Call: John Clement 817-220-5858
Email: HETClubStore@hotmail.com
Visors available from Big
Jim's. 1948-53 Hudson Step-down Design Heavy gauge fiberglass outside windshield sunvisor made just like the originals with notch for radio antenna, metal center windshield clamp, stainless steel center strip and end brackets. Beautiful visor, excellent quality.
Price $249.00 ea. They also offer other custom accessories.
(I haven's seen these yet, so I can't comment on quality)
Reproduction step down vent window gears made with zinc alloy, higher in aluminum than the Zamak alloys. The company claims its about as strong as cast aluminum. 10.00 each or your regulators rebuilt for 20.00 each plus postage. e-mail Gene, Myrna or Gregg Eshelman
Reproduction glass for temp/fuel gauges for 1951-53 Hudson $20.00; 1937 5 piece set instrument glass $100.00; 1937 clock face $30.00; all plus $5.00 shipping. Also offers 1930's Hudson Instrument face restoration and 1933 Hudson convex radio dial reproduction. . Scott Young, 322 Devon Dr., San Rafael, CA 94903 (415) 472-5126.
Reproduction windshields LO-CAN GLASS INTL. WOBURN, MA (lead per Sam Nocolsi) (800)345-9595 (781) 935-2500 e-mail: rtlocan@banet.net
NORS Piston rings for most HET cars can be found at this
url. 49.85 for 6 and 68.50 for 8 http://www.vapinc.com/pistonrings/main.html
fax 425-486-0778 or e-mail partsjockey@vapinc.com
1954 Rocker panels They have reproductions of 48-54 2 & 4 dr. and also Jet!! Fab-Tech, 21 Hercules Drive,Colchester,Vt.05446. ( Listed in Hemmings as Green Mountain Parts) You must order through the vendor.Ph.802-655-8800 (I got Barbara) She tells me that they make 54 Rockers for coupes (48 inches long $98.00 ea. plus shipping) for 4 dr.sedans(72 inches long $98.00 each, plus shipping) These are prices from 2002
Ken Amman, 240 Raleigh Pl., Lennon, MI 48449 (810) 621-3665. Ken bought out parts from former Hudson dealer, Jack Miller. He has a lot of NOS and used parts and some cars for sale. "ken & kay amman" <kamman@power-net.net>
1948-56 6 cylinder Hudson Timing chains. The new True Roller timing chains are avail. Includes new chain, gears, adaptor, new front seal, new timing cover gasket, and new front sleeve. Cost $185.00 post paid. Randy Maas 220 Glendale St. P.O. Box 589 Manito, Illinois. 61546 Randy Maas
Bill Albright's Vintage Coach is no longer online. Largest active supplier of Hudson cars and parts located in Fontana, CA. Bill Albright--Hudson dealer, over 70 cars, many parts for sale, restoration services Bill Albright, 16581 Arrow Blvd., Fontana, CA 92335 call 909-823-0690 or 909-823-9168 mailto:albrighthudsons@msn.com
A very reliable supplier for all your transmission parts needs
is:
All Transmission Parts, Inc.
Bob Hutchins
Marketing / IT
800-237-8601
All Transmission Parts
webpage
Coker Tire- Supplier of vintage tires for all Hudson's, including wide whitewall radials
Crane electronic ignitions http://www.cranecams.com/ignition1/7003000.htm
Eastwood Company- supplier of all sorts of restoration tools and supplies with online catalog and ordering.
Egge
Machine Company-The world's source for obsolete and
hard to find engine parts. Stock to Hot-Rod, 1900's through the
70's. All Makes - All Models. Complete inventory of pistons,
rings, bearings, gaskets, valve-train and timing components.
Engine kits, babbit bearing service, wheel cylinder and pump
rebuilding. Retail and wholesale. Egge Machine Company,
11707 Slauson Avenue, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 310-945-3419
Catalog $2.00
Gene Eshelman - hundreds of NOS and used Hudson parts at reasonable prices. E-mail him your needs.
Ficken wiper service rebuilds wiper motors and stocks wiper arms and blades.
Kanter Auto Products-online catalog for engine, brake, and restoration supplies
K-Gap Automotive Parts-reproduction
rubber and plastic parts, decals, motor and transmission mounts,
suspension related, knobs and lenses for most year HET.
Catalog, 2.00 refundable. K-GAP as of May
1st will be run by Dany and Kaylene Spring
New address for K-GAP -
K-GAP
P. O. Box 720976
Pinon Hills, CA 92372-0976. PH/FAX
760-868-2284 and
email address: kgaphet @ aol.com
To control costs, NO CREDIT CARDS...They accept checks or money orders,
LeBaron Bonney Co. interior fabrics can be viewed online. Good match for 1949 is stripped wool 15-66-1. This is material that was used in our 49 S8 and Ken Schulte's 49 C8. Inquire toll free 1-800-221-5408 mailto:lbb-hc@greennet.net
Metro Rubber-supplier of generic rubber that will work on HET cars.
Ed Moore BELLINGHAM AUTO SALES,
ANTIQUE - CLASSIC - SPECIAL INTEREST VEHICLES
BOUGHT, SOLD, APPRAISED and TRANSPORTED, 206 MECHANIC STREET, P.O. BOX 368
BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS 02019 http://www.ultranet.com/~ed-moore/bas/bas.htm
Restoration Specialties..all sorts of weatherstrip, clips, fastners, groments, screws, etc. phone/fax 814-467-9842
Wiring harnesses
YnZ's Yesterday parts Duplicates of originals,
Color coded, terminals are crimped and soldered, original lacquer coated braided wire, simplified
instructions with illustrations, satisfaction guaranteed, send $2 for catalog. YnZ's Yesterday parts, 333 E
Stuart Ave. A, Dept H, Redlands, CA 92374, 909-798-1498, M-F 9-5 PDT
I am an HET club member and noticed your classified section. I own a mail order auto glass company with windows for all cars and trucks made from 1920-1960. With your permission I would be interested in placing an ad for Hudson, Essex, and Terraplane glass which others may need. Please contact me if you would be interested.
Thank you for your time Bob Robison Bob's Classic Auto Glass classicglass@peak.org
Not on line, phone or mail only 
Acme Auto Headlining Co. now offers a two-pronged program to help solve interior sun visor repair or replacement problems. Acme will restore sunvisors shipped to their plant. The interior sun visor restoration service offers original quality restoration in the customers choice of colors for all types of sun visors. In addition to her restoration service, Acme manufacturers new replacement sunvisors for special interest cars in a wide variety of original-style fabrics and colors. Contact: Acme Auto Headlining Co., 550 West 16th St., Long Beach, CA 90813; 800/288-6078 per Ken Ufheil
Bill Albright's Vintage Coach is no longer online. Largest active supplier of Hudson cars and parts located in Fontana, CA. Bill Albright--Hudson dealer, over 70 cars, many parts for sale, restoration services Bill Albright, 16581 Arrow Blvd., Fontana, CA 92335 call 909-823-0690 or 909-823-9168 mailto:albrighthudsons@msn.com
Coil Spring Specialists for silencing material at the top of the coil springs. Under $12.00 for a pair. Their number is 785 437-2025 thanks to Jeff Wacker
Convertible tops for
stepdown convertibles, and pads in stayfast or nylon available from HET member,
Bob Rosol, 136 Morris Ave, Summit, NJ 07901 908-273-2370.
These tops fit excellent and are on all our cars. Bob also has carpet sets
available.
Dale Cooper has bought out Bob Rovengo's inventory of engine gaskets, seals and engine rebuild parts for a lot of engines 1914 to 1957. All gaskets are either new or N.O.S., all cork and paper gaskets are new manufacture. He has bearings, valves guides and springs, timing components, pistons and rings (some original pinned piston rings) , lifters, oil pumps & kits, thrust washers and crank spacers for vibration damper 1931-56 6 and 1934-52 8. For catalog or order Dale Cooper, 7444 Vine and Paddock, Cincinnati, OH 45216-1712 or call (513) 821-6200 .
Ficken Wiper Service- vacuum wiper motor rebuilding service. 7 day turn around. Hudson motors rebuilt 54.00 plus 5.00 shipping in U.S. Large supply of wiper blades, arms, etc. 132 Calvert Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704 (631) 587-3332
Green Mountain Parts, replacement rocker panels...SASE with year and model to Rt 22A, Orwell, VT 05760. 802-948-2086 call 8a.m. to 4 p.m. EST
Clay Hannah- electric wiper conversion for step-downs. Clay Hanna Tool Service, 7411 Northeast 71st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 848-2334
Dave Kostansek- member- supplier of fuel pumps, water pumps, brake parts, seals, carbs, hoses, thermostats, gaskets, ignition, electrical for most year HET cars. Dave Kostansek, 7902 Route 7, Williamsfield, Ohio 44093 (440) 293-4079, until 10 p.m. EST
Allan Saffran - HET restoration shop, mechanical work and source for cars and parts. 32425 W. NamVo Road, Marciopa, AZ 85239 (520) 568-2911 e-mail akhudaz@c2i2.com
Scotts
Fans. Yes, we offer 6 volt fans in 10" to 16"
shroud applications. Almost all
6 volt fans are in a 14" shroud size and in a pusher
configuration. Used for backup auxilliary cooling in slow moving
traffic, cruising or parade applications. All fans come with
installed kits and with 25 Amp toggle switches for manual
operation when needed. Mounting can be through the radiator core
or hard mounted (bracketed) to a core support etc. Only one motor
is available in 6 volt. Height is 3 1/4" total, pricing is $140.00
each in 14" size. Thank you for your interest in Scotts Fans.
Sincerely, Gary Wilson "Scotts Fans" <scottsfans@earthlink.net>
(Lead per PeteBooz, who has used one)
Seat belts in black, brown, grey, burgundy or blus, 14.00 per person, anchor plates to avoid tearing through sheetmetal floor 10.00 a pair. Kenny's Rod & Custom, 4750 State Route 5, Newton Falls, Ohio 44444 (330) 872-1932. (These are new, non retractable belts.)
SMS Auto Fabrics-reproduction fabrics, 2325 Southeast 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97214 They have close match for many years. (nice stripped wool for 49) call, for swatch. 503-234-1175