mopardude Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 This is my first classic car. I bought her on Tuesday and I'm planning on doing the brakes this weekend. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Welcome to the forum ! Nice car you've got there. Kind of a rare car because of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmiller Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Welcome, and congratulations on the '42. You're lucky it has the front "scoop" intact. I've got a '42 coupe and have accumulated quite a few parts. Send me a PM if you need anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Welcome and nice looking car. Have you done brake work on these old Mopar's before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desoto1939 Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 dear 42 Plymouth owner. These brakees on these old Mopars are different that what you might expect compared to a more modern car. These are Lockheed brakes and have an eccentric pins that is used to adjust the heal of the brake to get them properly arced to the brake drum. Please refer to the reference section on the forum prior to doing the brakes This will provide you so great information. The mopar dealers used either the factory Miller tool or the Ammco 1750 brake gage to get the brake shoes properly arced to each individula drum. Rich HArtung Desoto1939@aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark D Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Howdy! Welcome from another Mass Guy! Is the car that was on Craigslist recently? If so, looksl ike you got a nice deal. What town are you in? Love to come by and see it in person. Cheers, Mark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardude Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Welcome and nice looking car. Have you done brake work on these old Mopar's before? I never have before. I have the hub puller for the rears. My father had a MoPar years back, so I'll be using some of his tools and expertise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Amongst his tools does he have the Ammco tool that Rich mentioned above? This tool or an equivalent make doing the job correctly easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtlsnakedaddy Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Welcome from New Hampshire. looks loke a nice first classic. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Great find! P-14's are kinda rare alright. Take good care of it, it'll be good to you. BTW, I think your heat riser weight is on upside down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) Hi. Nice looking car. It looks as if the ash tray and clock opening, as well as the glove box door, are the same as the 46-48 Plymouth. I think the trunk handle is also the same as a P15 (46-48). Otherwise, I don't think much else will interchange. Two things you should get soon as possible.........a repair manual and a parts manual. Probably are reprints available..........but sometimes you can find an original. They contain a wealth of information. There is a section on eBay for the 1942 Plymouth. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2060778.m570.l1311.R1.TR3.TRC0.A0.H1.X1942+plymouth.TRS0&_nkw=1942+plymouth&_sacat=0 The gauges (temp, oil, etc) are same as a P15......you just have to switch and use your copper colored background. Edited October 16, 2014 by BobT-47P15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardude Posted October 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Hi. Nice looking car. It looks as if the ash tray and clock opening, as well as the glove box door, are the same as the 46-48 Plymouth. I think the trunk handle is also the same as a P15 (46-48). Otherwise, I don't think much else will interchange. Two things you should get soon as possible.........a repair manual and a parts manual. Probably are reprints available..........but sometimes you can find an original. They contain a wealth of information. There is a section on eBay for the 1942 Plymouth. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2060778.m570.l1311.R1.TR3.TRC0.A0.H1.X1942+plymouth.TRS0&_nkw=1942+plymouth&_sacat=0 The gauges (temp, oil, etc) are same as a P15......you just have to switch and use your copper colored background. I got myself an original parts book and shop manual already! I believe the gauges all work, except maybe the temp gauge since that seems to be the one to break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark D Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Is it running? From the pictures it appears there's the coil to distributor wire is missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardude Posted October 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Is it running? From the pictures it appears there's the coil to distributor wire is missing. It's running. It has an incorrect aftermarket coil hanging loose in the engine compartment. Also has a non-original starter and incorrect ignition switch setup. I have all of the correct parts to replace it with, I just need the time now . Car is in Brockton right now btw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Reddie Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Hello and welcome. I too am from Massachusetts. I am truly fond of these '42 models. We share the same birth year. John R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 It's running. It has an incorrect aftermarket coil hanging loose in the engine compartment. Also has a non-original starter and incorrect ignition switch setup. I have all of the correct parts to replace it with, I just need the time now . Car is in Brockton right now btw. My dad always told me that Brocton is a King Size town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janan5243 Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Welcome to the Forum. There is a great wealth of info here from the members. Nice car. Looks like it can be a driver without major work. Good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15-D24 Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Welcome to the forum! Don't forget to add your location to the Member Map 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark D Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) It's running. It has an incorrect aftermarket coil hanging loose in the engine compartment. Also has a non-original starter and incorrect ignition switch setup. I have all of the correct parts to replace it with, I just need the time now . Car is in Brockton right now btw. Give a shout if you need a hand with anything. Edited October 17, 2014 by Mark D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle-Pekka Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Welcome to the Best in the World Hobby Car Forum, Dude! You will find there's a great bunch of fine fellows in here. Great to see a P-14, not many around (not any here in Finland!) I like the grille design - clean and stylish. Dude, we expect you to abide ;-) (ref. to my favorite movie...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe-Bob Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 You have a neat little car there. My first car was a 1942 Plymouth Business Coupe when I was 14 years old. Dad and I fixed it up and it was my car until my wife and I had our first child and needed something with a back seat to bring him home from the hospital. I bought my second one several years ago, now that the kids are gone. I'm guessing I'm one of only a few people who have owned two different '42's. Enjoy it, and don't sell it... they do go up in value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1952B3b23 Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Welcome from western MA and nice car! You found the right place to learn a ton about these old mopars. Good luck. -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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