New to the Plymouth world, but having a blast ! just bought a 42 P14 club coupe...

[42coupeguy]

Just bought my first coupe that wasn't a Mustang. Ive always wanted one. Looking forward to bringing it back to life. Bought it from the son ,who got it from his dad , who bought it in Cal. back in 1960. Its been sitting under a lean shed scence in the early 80's.

Spent the weekend getting it running and looking up info on the car.

Pulled the plugs, lubed heads, cleaned points, by passed the fuel tanks and she fired up. Now I have to rebuild the brakes and I think I can putt around the yard.

I know its pre-war and 1/2 year production. But would like more info, background and values on the 42's if any one can help. Also whats a good parts catalog company?

I just cant seem to google very much info on them.

All the body parts are great no rust and just a few little pings , will have to patch the floor pans. lots of surface rust on the undercariage.

Thanks for any help.

Edited October 16, 2012 by 42coupeguy

[Mark D]

Welcome and congrats on the fine acquisition! You'll find all the info you need here and plenty of "experts" to back it up. Good luck with the project, keep us up to date with your progress.

[42coupeguy]

Here's a few more pic's before clean up began.

[1940plymouth]

Welcome aboard, a good solid car to start with, believe me, you will enjoy yourself

[BobT-47P15]

Hello---welcome from Joplin, MO.

You'll have a nifty and pretty rare car when you get done.

There are usually some 42 parts on eBay..........here's a

link: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p3984.m570.l1311&_nkw=1942+plymouth&_sacat=10073&_from=R40

Although the 42s look a lot like the 46-48 models, very few things will

interchange. That part under the front bumper is certainly unique.

Here's a pic showing that feature, lifted off the net.............

Is yours the one seat business or 2 seat club coupe??

At the top of this forum is a section containing reference material, some suppliers, and other helpful stuff......try to read thru that area to see what you can

learn.

If you need new gauges (gas, oil,tc) I've discovered you can use a 46-48 gauge

and simply swap in the copper colored 42 face. So---have fun with your

new ride.

[Andydodge]

Bob, it looks like its the Club Coupe, 1st year for that............nice car...andyd

[Dan Hiebert]

Welcome! You've certainly picked the right forum, a wealth of knowledge (and opinions, gotta love 'em) herein that I've found more helpful than any place, or anything else I've tried. Take some time to explore here, there's technical archives, pot-hole remedies, links to virtually anything you need, etc. Just about every topic has been covered at one time or another, so starting with a search is often the way to go.

[42coupeguy]

Thanks for the nice comments, It is a special deluxe club coupe , ran the vin# and it was made in CA.

I found that metal trim piece that fits under the front bumper in the trunk. I was wondering where it went:)

The interior cleaned up nice I'll post some pics later.

Some of what I've learned so far... 1 - 1/2 lug bolts right thread, 1/2 left thread...!!! also what positive ground means....lol

[Plymouthy Adams]

means the positive side of the battery is the one going to ground..and the negative will be the "live wire"

[mrwrstory]

Spectacular find! You are very, veeeery fortunate. I endorse everything previous notes have said about the quality and support of this form. Keep us posted. And, we really like pictures.

[greg g]

The 42's are more related to the p15 series, but since the war years intervined, the line is blurred. The body stampings are closer to 46 than 41. I believe the 218 was introduced in the 42.

Welcome, and good luck with your project.

[Brandon S]

Awesome car- better shape than when I picked mine up in Apr '12.  Got my grill airflow pannel from Collectors Auto Supply along with some other hard-to-find parts.  They're a little slow and not cheap but beggars can't be coosers.  I went the cheap route and painted it olive drab!

[John Reddie]

Hello and welcome,

  Great find. I love the '42 models, especially the club coupes like yours. It is nice that you were able to get it started. Enjoy it.

John R

[John Reddie]

Is the "T" shaped slot in the center of the front bumper for a hand crank or for a bracket?

John R

[knuckleharley]

 

 

All the body parts are great no rust and just a few little pings 

I hate you.

 

BTW,how did you come to find the car? Don't just tease us,give us all the juicy details.

 

Arthur,owner of the worlds rustiest 42 Dodge business coupe.

Edited September 11, 2013 by knuckleharley

[_shel_ny]

OP progress update ?  thread is nearly 1 year old

Edited September 11, 2013 by shel_bizzy_48

[BruceB]

Welcome!  There are a lot of great folks lurking here!  Tell me, does your P14 have the vacuum assisted shift?

 

Bruce