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| 1950 Hudson Pacemaker Deluxe Series 50A | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,105.00 | |
| No. Produced | 22,297 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Hudson | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,520lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 119.875 inches | |
| Length | 201.5 inches | |
| Width | 77 1/16 inches | |
| Height | 60.375 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58.5 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 55.5 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Inline, L-head | |
| Displacement | 232 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 9/16 & 3.875 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.7 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 112@4000 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 30.4 | |
| Torque | 175@1600 | |
| Main Bearings | 4 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Same as serial niumber | |
| Engine No. Location | On top right side frame rail. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.88 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.82 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.50 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate | ||
| Clutch Size | 8 11/16 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.10 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Bendix Duo Servo | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Fin and tube | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 7.1 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 7.5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 2 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 18.5 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 4.25 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 50A-101 to 500-121505 | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | On top right side frame rail. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| No. produced includes all models for this series. | |||
| References | |
| Hudson 1946-1957 Richard Langworth | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| General Information Handbook for Hudson Built Automobiles by Alex Burr | Online |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Revue Red | |
| Texas Tan | ||
| Lagoon Blue | ||
| Gray Mist | ||
| Oriental Green Dk | ||
| Revard Blue Dk | ||
| Golden Gray Dk | ||
| Riviera Blue | ||
| Legion Blue Lt | ||
| Golden Gray Lt | ||
| Field Gray | ||
| Twilight Gray Dk | ||
| Peacock Green Lt | ||
| Hawaii Green | ||
| Cornish Cream | ||
| Deep Maroon | ||
| Dk Maroon | ||
| Bali Blue | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |