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| 1939 Hudson Business Six Series 98 | ||
| Station Wagon | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | ||
| No. Produced | 640 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | ||
| No. Doors | ||
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 119 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 56 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59 1/2 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | L-head | |
| Displacement | 175 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 & 4 1/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 86@4000 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 21.6 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 3 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | ||
| Lubrication | Duo-flo system | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Synchro-shift | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | Unknown | |
| 2nd | Unknown | |
| 3rd | Unknown | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | Unknown |
| Clutch Type | Single plate | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Spiral bevel | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.11 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | |||
| Rear Size | 9 1/16 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | |||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | |||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | 16 x 4.5 | ||
| Tire Type | 4-ply | ||
| Tire Size | 6 x 16 | ||
| Spare Location | |||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 12 1/2 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 4 1/2 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 3 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 12 1/8 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Non Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 98-101 to 98-54902 | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | |||
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| Additional Information | |||
| No. produced is total Hudson calendar year production excluding commercial. | |||
| References | |
| Ride the Green Lane of Safety in a 1939 Hudson | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| General Information Handbook for Hudson Built Automobiles by Alex Burr | Online |
| The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry Heasley | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Automobile Topics February 6 1930 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. | |
| Riviera Tan | ||
| Queens Gray | ||
| Navajo Brown | ||
| Shadow Green | ||
| GunMetallical Blue | ||
| Jewel Gray | ||
| Bermuda Tan | ||
| Williamsburg Cream | ||
| Morocco Red | ||
| Harbor Blue | ||
| Royal Maroon | ||
| California Cream | ||
| Radiant Gray | ||
| Peacock Blue | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |