42 Hudson Specs
Chassis Model Information
(source: Hudson Master Group Parts List 1940-1941-1942, Hudson Motor Car
Company)
| MODEL | # OF CYLINDERS | BORE | STROKE | WHEEL BASE | STARTING CAR # | |
| 20T | Six-Traveler Series | 6 | 3 | 4 1/8 | 116 | 20101 |
| 20P | Six Deluxe | 6 | 3 | 4 1/8 | 116 | 20101 |
| 20C | Six Business Cars | 6 | 3 | 4 1/8 | 116 | 20101 |
| 21 | Super Six | 6 | 3 | 5 | 121 | 211324 |
| 22 | Commodore Six | 6 | 3 | 5 | 121 | 221322 |
| 24 | Commodore Eight | 8 | 3 | 4 1/2 | 121 | 241318 |
| 25 | Commodore Custom Eight Coupe | 8 | 3 | 4 1/2 | 121 | 255755 |
| 27 | Commodore Custom Eight Sedan | 8 | 3 | 4 1/2 | 128 | 271319 |
| 28 | Big Boy Business Cars | 6 | 3 | 5 | 128 | 28101 |
Body Models
| Body Model name | Chassis Model |
| Two door Sedan | 20T, 20P, 21, 22,24 |
| Four door Sedan - 5 or 7 passenger | 20T, 20P, 21, 22, 24, 27 |
| Four door Sedan - 5 passenger | 20T, 20P, 21, 22, 24, 27 |
| Club Coupe | 20T, 20P, 21, 22, 24, 25 |
| Convertible Sedan | 20T, 20P, 21, 22, 24 |
| Utility Coach | 20T |
| Utility Coupe | 20T |
| Chassis with Cab | 20C, 28C |
| Cab Pickup | 20C, 28C |
| Station Wagon | 21 |
Car Numbering System
In the car numbering system used in 1940, 1941, and 1942 Hudson production, the first two figures of the car number denote the model. The succeeding figures comprise the actual serial number, and these figures run in a single series, regardless of model.
The car number is stamped on a metal plate located on the rear of the right front body hinge pillar.
In the case of the Model 20, a letter (P, T, or C) is also stamped on the plate. This letter is located just to the left of the number, and identifies the car as being of the Passenger (Deluxe), Traveler, or Commercial series.
An extra letter "L" used in combination with the P, T, or C indicates that the car is equipped with the optional 3" X 5" engine.
The engine number is the same as the car number and is stamped on the top of the cylinder block, right side, between numbers one and two exhaust ports.