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  1. I've have a 1942 Dodge Convertible which came with red leather seats. The side panels and back of the from seat have a leather looking material that is slightly darker than the seats and I don't believe it is leather because it feels thin and in the side panels they have nicely details patterns that I don't believe could have been done with leather. Does anyone know what material was used on the door panels? I have to replace my door panels as someone had discarded the original ones and used a naugahide like product with padding. I want to attempt to clean the original seats and side panels and am looking for suggestions for cleaning products. I've seen some products and videos on leather cleaning and reconditioning but I'm not sure if you can use the same products on the door and side panels that I don't think are actually leather. I am attaching 2 pictures of my back seat and one picture of the original 1942 Dodge Convertible that just was sold at auction. The red leather of the seats does not actually match the side and door panels nor the cover of the back of the front seat. My front seat was previously redone but still needs to be color adjusted to match the original. I would like to preserve as much of the original seats as I can. After seeing the original convertible I was even more inspired. It was beautiful.
  2. I managed to get some measurements off an original 42 Dodge top. May have to be some field adjustment for your actual condition. The front 2 snaps are in a slot like piece. Also measured the rear window while I was there.
  3. I believe Canada had limitations on engines so even though it was labeled Dodge it could not get the American Dodge engine. Easier to take a Plymouth body and tweak it to be similar to a Dodge appearance. Something like that. They made 2102 D23 Custom Models and 3861 D23 Deluxe models.
  4. Sorry I didn't see this sooner. The 42 Dodge Serial Numbers ranged from 30577001 to 30644377. Official Blackout started around serial number 30621690 for some parts and 30636724 for grille parts. Prior to that there were some things done to save chrome. Quality of the chrome was cut back. Some of the Custom cars got Deluxe fenders (No custom skirt moulding nor holes for it) If the car was still on the dealership lot after Jan 1, 1942 it is my understanding the chrome and stainless trim had to be painted so no dealer had an unfair advantage of selling their cars. Bumpers were chrome even for the blackout models. I believe your 4435TDS means your car was the 4435 Two Door Sedan Produced. There were 9767 2 Door Sedans Produced. There was also a 2 Door Brougham Sedan which came with Custom Trim. The Brougham back side windows were 2 piece. They made 4685 of those. There was also a 2 door Club Coupe which had a slanted piller behind the doors. They made 4659 of those in 42.
  5. I had my Fluid Drive Seal replaced by Northwest Transmissions ages ago. I shipped the Fluid Drive unit to them, they put the graphite ring and bellows seal in and shipped it back. No wood wedges. I put it back in without any wedges and it has been leak free for the last 20 years.
  6. Did you ever find your wiring schematic?
  7. I posted a lot of info regarding the 1942 Dodge in the AACA forum under 1942 Dodge Factory Correct information. The fire wall tags don't tell you a whole lot. I believce the TDS might be Two Door Sedan and the number is the number in line of the 2 Door sedans when that one was built. The other tag probably say Dodge Brothers on it. I do have a spare parts manual for the 42 Dodge. Do you have a picture of yours to post? They made a 2 Deluxe door sedan and a Custom Brougham. I also started a Facebook Page for 1942 Dodge Owners.
  8. I just learned something else. The 1940 Dodge also was Vacuum and used the same control valve 859914 as the 1940 Plymouth. Desoto does not show a convertible switch for 40 and I don't have a chrysler book to know. 1941 Dodge used the same switch as 42-48 Dodge DeSoto Chrysler however the knob was different for 41. Interestingly the knob that came with my 42 Convertible is a 41 knob and so was another persons. I'm guessing they were using up old inventory first.
  9. D24 Convertible top schematic with electric motors. Basically the same for 42- 48 Dodge DeSoto and Chrysler. 42 had helper springs to assist in lifting the top but they determined they weren't needed.
  10. I'm hoping someone has a P15 Parts List manual and hoping that it has a schematic of the Folding top showing the vacuum setup as there appears to be little information available on it.
  11. Now I wish I didn't sell the 2 Plymouth shop manuals I had. This morning I checked with a friend that has a P15 Convertible (1947 I believe) and he replied "P15s used solely vacuum. Huge vacuum cylinders." It appears they switched to an electric hydraulic in 49. My 1935 - 53 Parts List has a diagram of the Hydraulic system (see attached). Some of those parts referenced came into use in 1949. I will try and post a schematic of the electric mechanical used in Dodge Desoto and Chrysler from my D-24 shop manual.
  12. Plymouthy Adams. I am not an expert on Plymouths but I believe Plymouth Convertibles from 1939 to 1948 had Vacuum operated Folding Tops. I just happened to be digging into this subject again and saw your comment was not really addressed. My 42 Plymouth Parts book in the folding top section referes to the Vacuum Cylinder, Vacuum Cylinder pivot, Vacuum Cylinder Piston rod, etc. The Folding top Control valve that was used for the 42 Plymouth folding top was also used in 41 - 48 Plymouths.. Later ones became electric.
  13. Ward, I don't know if this diagram helps or if you need more detail as the actual route for the lines.
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