Thread: Headache Heirloom - 28 Hupmobile Century 6, Model A

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Awesome build, how many hup's were built in '28?

Those family photo's are great too! What do you think was wrapped up and perched on the rear bumper in the third photo???

Keep those photo's and descriptions coming!!!

By my research there were 48,911 Century 6's produced.

As for the roll on the rear of the car, it was used for camping in that the canvas was stretched between two cars and slept under during family outings or travel in general. The story as its told to me is that my great-grandfather had a brother, and their mother was of wealth and bought both a new 28 Hupmobile. The car originaly was from Chittenango, NY and its told that my great-grandfather moved south for a job around the time of the great depression. The other Hup is beleived to be in the bottom of a lake after a drunken episode.

[QUOTE=HOSS429;440330]i thought i was the only person to use the term " bust off "]

What you talking about, Hoss? "Bust off" is definitely the correct term. I'm with Chicken Legs. Everybody should say that.

Back when two-wheelers were my thing, none of my distinguished associates would say he "kick started" his bike. That would cause people to make mean comments about his manliness.

He would say he "busted it off".

And, of course, we are all familiar with Tony Hulman's famous command at the start of all of the Indianapolis 500 races:

"GENTLEMEN, BUST OFF YOUR ENGINES"


Jim

Cool facts on the car, can't believe they cost so much back then. For reference my mom bought a new 1969 mustang coupe for $2635 I believe, in 1969.


1928 Hupmobile Century 6 Series A
Sedan
Standard Specifications
Show Summary
Original Base Price $1,395.00
No. Produced 48,911
Body
Body Maker
No. Doors 4
Passengers 5
Model Number
Weight 3,040lbs
Dimension
Wheelbase 114 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Engine
Type Own L-head
Displacement 211.5 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 1/4 & 4 1/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower
Rated Horsepower 25.3
Torque
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On cylinder block
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Carburetor
Type
Make Stromberg
Transmission
Type
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Clutch Type Single plate
Clutch Size
Axle Type Semifloating
Differential Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio
Suspension
Front Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Steering Gear Cam & lever
Brakes
Service Internal expanding on 4 wheels mechanical
Front Size
Rear Size
Emergency Internal expanding on 4 wheels
Size
Other Systems Specifications
Exhaust System
Ignition System
Battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheels, Rims & Tires
Wheel Type Artillery
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 29 x 5.5
Spare Location
Capacities
Fuel
Oil
Transmission
Cooling System
Rear Differential
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Classic Rating Not Rated
VIN/ID
VIN/Serial no. A69,700 to A75,000
VIN Description
VIN Location Plate on dash near steering column.

[QUOTE=Whiplash23T; I like the idea of the straight six engine with fuel injection, will make a excellent cruiser.]

Speaking as an admittedly impractical dude with maybe $18.00 in the bank, I think I'd be looking around for a straight eight ..... Buick if a person likes OHV's or a Pontiac or Packard if a person digs flatheads. Then I'd play around with whatever kind of induction system and dress-up items interested me at the moment.

I had a '51 Chieftain with the big straight eight. When all that cast iron was idling it was dead quiet and vibration free.

Have fun!

Jim

I finally got the motor to 'bust off'. Turns out the reman'd starter was bad. So now I have a running EFI six!!

Question: How do you fabricate brackets for pulleys and keep everything in line? With my hood over the motor things are too wide with the spread of the belt/accessories for everything to clear. Also I dont have a need for the smog pump or the power steering pump. I need brackets to mount the alternator and A/C and keep things slim. Also what about serpentine belt length. Seems you would have to find whats out there and build from that. Any suggestions? BTW this is my first build, no sense starting on an easy one!

Yahooo! Congrats on the bust off!

With regard to the brackets, I tried to look around the internet, but didnt have much luck...how about modifying the one that you have? Someone out there must have run into this issue before!

Some times you can use what you have and just evenly cut the spacers to get everything to line up, although it's harder than it sounds. Other times you can pirate stuff off another engine that will work, say the same engine in a different model setup? I know a few places will even manufacture pully and bracket setups for you out of billet, but that gets real pricey. You also can try looking on ebay for that engine series parts and see if any of the brackets would look like they would work for you. This is a tough part of mixing engines and bodies from different stuff that we all run into. The best solution usually is finding someone else using the same engine setup you are, and seeing what they came up with. You'd be amazed what you can stumble across on a carefully worded goggle search. You might even go the a forum that specializes in your EFI engine and ask a few questions there, I did that on Ford Truck Enthusiasts ith my 460/ 1948 Ford truck and found about 20 people with the same setup, that were very helpful. I hope this helps, Steve.

Today I got my MustangII front installed (from Fatman). Turned out pretty good. It really feels good to be able to bolt tires back under this thing. Next is to hang the rear. Looks as if I may have to notch the frame for proper clearance.

Well done and that ride height certainly looks good and the wheels fit the guards to a T.

Very nicely done - all that wood would scare me off if it wasn't there originally for a pattern. There's at least one locally here - I've talked with the owner, it too is nicely done. I think when you have a unique car, they do turn out nice.

I cut the firewall and sat the I6 in. Motor wise not too bad. The transmission bell housing has me second guessing the decision to use a straight shift. Looks like it may be tight to have three pedals. I may be able to shift the motor some to the right but other than that I dont know.

Anyone have any ideas?

That's a long one for sure!