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Thanks for the reply.

I'm rebuilding the front end of my 42 dodge. I am trying to put the king pins in but I cannot get the shims in above the bearing. I have tried everything but nothing seems to work. Can I omit the shims or will that cause me problems.

SLOWLY getting the car back together. Beginning to work on rear end. Was wondering if there was a place that sold all the pieces in a kit or am I going to have to get each piece individually. I know bernbaum and Roberts sells the parts. Also, anyone selling a BW R10 tranny or knows of anyone selling one please let me know. Thanks.

I am starting to rebuild the chassis of my 42 dodge. I have been blasting and painting the suspension parts most of the summer and now I'm ready to start bolting the parts to the fame. I purchased all new pivot bars and related parts for the upper and lower control arms as well as king pins and tie rods. Looking for some advise on how to properly install the upper and lower control arms to the new pivot bars, as the manual calls for a specific tool to install same and I obviously don't have it. Any help or suggestions as I start this process are appreciated. I will keep updates coming with pics. Thanks

I have been amassing parts for the rebuild of my 42 Dodge for around 5 years now and have never heard of/seen a cast aluminum replacement grill for the 42 dodge. As stated, shirt year build and too year specific for any body repos. If I remember correctly, the big difference between the us/can versions regarding the grills was the can version had fewer horizontal cross bars. I currently have 2-3 complete 42 dodge grilles all needing some attention and a rechrome. I have a complete parts car as well, so I'm very lucky in that respect.

The cable is the one that is between the 2 rusted wires. The other pic shows the cable running down the firewall and towards to tranny

The cable from the "T" handle in the dodge goes down the firewall and towards the tranny. I am positive that it does not connect to the hood latching mechanism. Anything I can do to help out a fellow car enthusiast I will do. I'm good friends with the owner, but he can be very quirky when he wants to be. If anyone is interested let me know and I will see what I can do.

The one from the dodge or the Chrysler. I don't think the Chrysler will match ur Plymouth.

I don't think the 42 had that option. But when this car is finished, I plan on driving her quite a bit, so I'm looking to better my highway experience.

Not sure what the knockdown linkage looks like or where it would be located, same goes with the relay. Anyone have pics of these.

Ok, so I was at my local junk yard and I found what appears to be a 46 Chrysler Windsor and a 49-50 dodge meadow brook. I am trying to locate an OD tranny for my 42 dodge. I saw on for sale on eBay and the guys was asking $4000.00....wow! Anyway, between the two cars I figured that the Chrysler had a better chance of having the OD tranny. These cars have been sitting for 30 years the frames are on the ground. I first looked at the dash of the Chrysler and I did it see a "T" type handle that I vaguely remember controlled the OD. However there we what appeared to be switches located on the bottom of the dash that I thought might electrically control the OD. So.... This morning I began slowly jacking up the Chrysler to get a better look at the tranny. Was not an easy job with a small bottle jack, but a wasn't lugging a roller jack into the woods. So after an hour or so I got the car up pretty high secured it and then the jack let go. It did not appear that this was an OO tranny, go figure. I then found the dodge and looked at the dash and saw what appeared to be the standard "T" handle that engages the OD tranny. I followed the cable that the handle was connected to and it went back towards the tranny and was different than the parking brake cable. I have attached some pics. Due to the jack crapping out I was not able to get a look under the car. Before I go through all the trouble, I wanted to know what guys out there thought. Also, the Chrysler has a complete front grill that needs replating but is all there and not dented or missing pieces. The front and rear bumpers are in good shape, not bent or rusted and have the bumper guards, which are in the same shape.. This car had the red and blue plaid interior.. Anyone looking for parts, let me know.

Thanks for the replies. Yes, the rear end is disassembled. The pumpkin is still together but out of the unit. Has anyone done this and if so, where did u get the materials to complete the task. What are the pitfalls I need to look out for/ things to not over look. And as for whether or not I'm "restoring" or "customizing" my car, that is all in the eyes of the beholder. She will be stock when I'm done, less the rear end gears. To me, she will be restored and that's all that matters.

Hello all, it's been quite awhile since I have been to the forum but its great to be back. I am restoring my 42 dodge sedan and am about to have the frame and suspension parts blasted and primered. I just finished taking the rear end apart and was wondering if there was a way to change the gears so that I would have a better cruising speed. I did have the car on the highway and she whined quite a bit. If there is a way to change out the gears what would be a good set and where could I get them. I know installing an OD tranny would be the easiest but I do want to keep her original as possible and want to keep the fluid drive as well.

Hi Mike, you might want to give Bob McGee from R/Car Fabrications a call. He does outstanding fabricating, is devoted to morpars and his prices are very reasonable. his # is 860-513-1118. Glenn

Here are some pics of my 42 Dodge as she sits today. All her cancer was removed and replaced with metal by R/Car Fabrications. I have the body totally off the frame now, really was not that bad and have removed the rearend and front suspension. Hopefully the frame and rearend will be at the sandblasters by next weekend. Glenn

Hi Reg, I had a feeling I was going to be hearing from you again.....haha. As for the extra front bumper, right now I am going to hold off on selling it, just kind of nervous I might need another one in the future. However, when I decide to sell, its yours if you still want it at that time. Sorry for the confusion on my part. Glenn

Well, its been over a year since I have signed into the forum or have worked on my 42 Dodge. I just got "MARY" back from R/Car fabrications here in Connecticut and Bob did a great job! He fixed the outter and inner rockers, sections of the floors and wheel wells as well as the front cowl areas. I must say that I am very happy with his work. As soon as I got her home I pulled the body from the frame and took the rearend off. I still have to remove the front suspension. I am going to have the frame sand blasted, as well as the rearend, and anything else that wont fit in my blast cabinet at home. I already rebuilt the engine and tranny and they are ready to be installed. I will post some pics as soon as I can. I'm just glad that I have another 42 Dodge parts car in my back yard so that I can figure out how to put the car back together!!!! There is still a massive amount of work left to do, but I am very excited about getting back into this car!! Glenn

Colchester, Connecticut.....about 30 miles east of Hartford......you know...THE TAX U TO DEATH STATE!!!!!!"

Is anyone out there interested in this car? I was going to buy it back in May, but due to my having back surgery and limited funds (been out of work since Oct. 06) I did not get the car. I was called back by the owner last week and the car is still for sale. According to the seller, the car is very solid and has been inside a barn since the 1970's. There are some minor rust issues and although the motor has not been run in years, the seller says that it can be turned by hand. I am attaching the pics I was sent. It kills me not to get the car, but since its a rare car (last before WWII) I would like to see it go to a mopar head. The car is located in Mich, just over the Indiana border and can be purchased for $1,700.00 to $2000.00. Let me know. Glenn

Thought that might get a lot more responses. I have installed the crank, cam, valves, pistons and timing chain. My question is, how hard should it be for me to turn the crank over at the starting jaw using a pry bar? The book says that if you can turn the crank over by hand its not "too tight." I can turn the engine, but dam, it takes a lot of effort. How tight is right? I also have completely rebuilt the transmission, had the housing powder coated with a "cast iron" look and it looks like new! I rebuilt the starter and its runs and looks like new also. I will try and get some pics up this week.

Hi all, am getting to the point where I am putting the freeze plugs back in my 218. Was wondering which is recommended, better than the other....steel or brass? Should I also use a sealent when installing them? Glenn

Hi all, its been a while since I have logged on. Been recooping from back surgery.....Anywho.....I am trying to find a source for some parts for my tranny.....Need the shift rail plug and the welch plug. I contacted Northwestern and they were of no help. I am also looking for some small cork gaskets for where the shift levers come out of the tranny housing......If need be, can I use rubber O-rings in place of the cork? P.S. I found two NOS front fenders for my 42 Dodge at the All Dodge Carlsile and some NOS trim......... Glenn. I also have an NOS rotory type oil pump that I bought at a swap meet. It does not have the drive gear at the end, but other than that its brand new. If anyone is interested let me know.

Okay, here is one for ya, for the life of me I cannot find the idler gear for my oil pump. I guess I put it in a real safe place. Any way, I was wondering if I could replace the "misplaced" idler with the gear off the main shaft from another oil pump. They are the same size and the shaft sizes are the same. Only difference I can see is a small slot for a key on the main shaft gear. Just trying to see if what I have on hand will work. Glenn

Hi Fred, car is looking sweet. I know where there is an old, I think its it either a 47 or 48 Chrysler Windsor, sitting in a yard rusting away. The front end looks very similiar to yours. The car has everthing in it and might have some parts you need. This car is a 4 ddor and has the red and blue plaid interior. It has the radio, steering wheel, center trim right, heaters, dash and so on. Here are some pics. On thing I noticed on your car is that you do not have the bumperettes or bumper guards. This car has 5, three on the fron and two on the rear. As I understand it, these are very hard to come by and usually cost some greenbacks. The would need rechroming, but are not rusted through or banged up. Let me know. Glenn [/img] [/img]

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