The Chicago-Milwaukee Chapter is a chapter of the Hudson-Essex-Terraplane Club, Inc., a non-profit organization, dedicated to preserving and enjoying the great cars built by Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit Michigan, and the Hudson cars built by American Motors from 1955 to 1957. To be a chapter member you must first be a member of the National HET club. Chapter dues are $15.00 annually and payable in January. Send your dues to the treasurer of the Chapter.
Currently: Carl Laska 6947 Rocky Run Drive Rudolph WI. 54475 PH# (715)435-4778 EMAIL:bigc@tznet.com
Both National and chapter dues may be paid to the Chapter treasurer.
A membership application is provided through a link at the right hand
side of the screen.
We accept all Hudson cars from 1909 to 1957 and belive in DRIVING
and ENJOYING our cars. HET is a family oriented club and accept all
ages of Hudson enthusiasts. Ownership of a Hudson car is not a
requirement for membership, some people to treat HET as a social club
for others with a common interest. HET is recognized as THE most
friendly car club one can join. We don't judge each others cars or
give out trophies. Our award winning national publication the
"White Triangle News" has won a golden quill award for outstanding
publication. The WTN is alone is worth the price of membership even
if you only have a slight Hudson interest.
This page was last updated 4/11/09
WEB MASTER'S NOTE: To keep this site interesting I will occasionally add articles to this site. Please check back from time to time to check them out. Please note that this website is NOT the same as the Chapter Newsletter. I felt that it wouldn't be fair to put out the newsletter online for free since CHI/MIL members pay dues to our chapter. Though it is true our chapter runs other services, 90% of what member dues pay for is the Newsletter. If you like what you see on this website, please consider joining us and get your copy of the HUD-NUT NEWS for a full year at only $15. You spend that much on a pizza and a few movie rentals anyway but the difference is that we're here for you Hudson enthusiasts the WHOLE YEAR!
What's UP !(Editorial)
By Aaron Del Monaco
greetings Hudnuts, What's new? It's been a long winter here in IL. The temperature has barely jumped above freezing in weeks but the car season will be here soon enough. The HET Community will shift into high gear for the much anticipated 2009 National Convention. .
I've recently returned from Peace Crops Service and I will be updating this page more often. The July 2009 National will be a big deal. It is the 100 year anniversary of the Hudson Motor Car Company and the 50th Anniversary of the HET Club. It will be held in Pontiac MI. If things go as planned there will be more Hudson's gathered in one place than anyone has probably seen in their whole lives or since the Hudson Motor Car Company factory was still in existence. It will also be an International meet with Hudson enthusiasts from all corners of the world. Hudson autos were in fact exported to many countries during the production years. Places like: South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia, Sweden, Denmark and other places. Be there, don't miss a once in century event! In 2010 The Chicago-Milwaukee Chapter will hold the central regional meet.
Protecting our hobby: COVA/CVAG
Dear Motorist:
The Council of Vehicle Associations / Classic Vehicle Advocate Group, was formed by enthusiasts on July 4, 1998 and is devoted to protecting the interests of individuals, companies, and organizations involved in the well maintained antique, classic, modified, modern day, and collectible vehicle industry.
Whether the collectible or modern vehicle of your choice is an automobile, a motorcycle, a light truck, a military vehicle, or a locomotive; whether it runs on four wheels, two wheels, fat tires, or 16 big iron wheels, be it built in the early 1900's or the 1970's, 1980's, 1990's or sometime in between, and has been restored, modified, or will be in the future; we are all facing the demise of our hobby (or in some cases livelihood) unless we can gain the ear of those who write legislation.
We will only gain their ear with a coordinated national effort, supported by all of those who stand to lose the use of their collectible or every day driving vehicles.
Please consider the compelling reasons for a national effort that crosses the lines of make, model, year, and join our national nonprofit organization COVA/CVAG. Invest in the future of our freedoms and our vehicle rights.
http://www.covacvag.com/
COVA Box 2136, West Paterson New Jersey 07424 - 3311 Tel: (973 - 881 - 8838 Fax (973 - 279 - 3779 1 - 800 - CARS - 166
LOCAL CHICAGO MILWAUKEE CHAPTER HET EVENTS
Chicago/Milwaukee Chapter of HET ClubANY QUESTIONS REGARDING DETAILS OF THE MEETS PLEASE CONTACT WEB MASTER
APRIL 26th at 11:30 Meet at Del Ray's Chicken Basket off old Rt 66. Annual Smith Meet hosted by John Otto and Frank Kolody. Willowbrook IL. Lunch at 1:00 pm (separate checks per table) Please RSVP to Frank Kolody 630-325-0780 by April 20th.
MAY 15th-16th Hudson Home coming Shipshewana IN.
MAY 31st Hudson lake trip $89 w. train ride. $59 w/o purchase by 4/18/09 Phone 708-923-0163 Hudson Lake IN.
MAY 17th Little Hershey Belvidere, IL. at Boon County Fair Grounds Hosts: Jack and Margaret Stewart.
June 7th. 13th Annual Orphan Car show (featuring Hudson) Ypsilanti, MI.
June 13th-14th Route 66 Chicago - St. Louis.
June? Nell Meet at Rick Nells, Fon Du Lac WI.
July 9-12th IOLA in Iola, WI.
July 12th Regional HET meet at Pontiac MI.
JULY 13-17th NATIONAL HET MEET IN PONTIAC MI. 100 Year Anniversary of the Hudson Motor Car Company and 50th Anniversary of the HET Club. BE THERE WITH YOUR HUDSON!
July 26th. Linton Richard along with new owner Andrew at DuBois Fabrics in Oak Lawn, IL. Meet.
AUGUST 22-23 Masterpiece Style and Speed Milwaukee WI.
August ? Orphan Car Picnic
August 30th Doug and Linda Novak, at Wendy's in Glen Ellyn, IL.
SEPT 19th Joint meet with Kaiser Frazier club. Hosts Dave and Diane Jacoby Sublette, IL.
Oct ? Hudson Grill, Plover, WI. Host: Ole Arneson.
Nov. 1st "Thanksgiving meet" Hosts: Paul and Betty Tormohlen, Freeport, IL.
June 9-12th, 2010 - Central Regional Meet, Rockford, Illinois
PLEASE NOTE: THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS PERFECTLY WELCOME TO ATTEND OUR CLUB MEETS. YOU MAY EMAIL THE WEBMASTER IF YOU NEED DIRECTIONS. HOPEFULLY YOU WILL WANT TO JOIN US AFTER ATTENDING ONE OF OUR GREAT EVENTS
If you have any further questions please contact the WEB MASTER
1951 Owners Report from Popular Mechanics. See what people
really thought about Hudson in 1951!
VERY COOL, CLICK HERE.
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Things you should really check out!
National HET HOME PAGE:The world of Hudson!Extra Photo website : a backup site.
A.D.'s Flying Circus: Hudson Related stuff.
Membership Application: Go here to Join the HET club.
Web Surfers Guide to Hudson: Hudson History for the unaquainted
'48-'54 Stepdown Technical Help: Mechcanical help to keep you Hudson going
Old Hudson addvertisement: From Popular Mechanics
Hudson links: Links from the National HET Homepage
SEMA ONLINE: SEMA supports the Old Car hobby and we should support SEMA
Photo Gallery:Pictures and info on Hudsons
Aaron D - Member,Web Master
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--Anyone who has a HUDSON or RELATED add may have it posted here. Just Email me (web master) your add and it will be promptly put up free! I cannot guarentee results, but who knows maybe someone will surf in and want what you have to offer.
--Anyone who has ever worked for Hudson Dealers or Service departments or Even the Factories. Please Email me with your stories or any other historical information. We sincerly want to hear from you!
FOR SALE: some '50 Pacemaker parts. Will sell as package or trade for '47 C8 parts I need. Email for details if you're only interested in specific parts. EMAIL AT: ad19789@hotmail.com
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George Skell's 1922 Essex hill climb car and Vern Ellis's '51 Hornet
Tim Rogers' Sleak and beautiful '54 Hornet this car is now owned by club Vice President Denis Borger
A 1940 Super 6 on the Bonneville Flats during
the Gilmore Economy Run Officiated by AAA!
For more Hudson pictures check out the Chicago Milwaukee HET photo gallery listed in the "LINKS" section at the top of the page.