Hello! I'm A Lurker And A Decided To Introduce Myself.

[desertdroog]

Hello Flathead MoPar aficianados!

 

I have been lurking on this forum for a number of years, and decided to recently join. My intent is to get in touch with the community to help me find a Stock 1941 Plymouth Business coupe. I hope to be able to be in a position to actually get one this winter.

 

I am a fan of the Streamline Moderne look of this particular model, as well as the 40 DeSoto's and have been pining for a flathead powered Plymouth as stock as I can find for some time. I dig old cars and have had a number of them since I was 16, from Air Cooled VW, to FoMoCo products of all decades. My current project is a '30 Ford Model A Coupe. I am trying to build it in a early 60s' drag and show style, Nailhead powered, ASC Deuce rails, 57 ford rear etc... I'm not anywhere near to completion on it so it is still a project, but I am also trying to build it as close as I can to that particular year, as I am a fan of vintage and original parts on any vehicle I drive.

 

I also dig original vintage engines, I'd like cruise around in as original a car as I can find. Thanks for reading.

 

 

 

[Dave]

No business coupe, but a 36 4 door, chassis and body if you are interested?..Dave

[desertdroog]

Thanks Dave. But I have my heart set on this specific year and model. It is on my bucket list.

[Dave]

Great, good luck finding it...Dave

[Plymouthy Adams]

bucket list item...just how old are you?

[Mark D]

I started out that way searched ten years for the perfect 41 Business coupe. One day I was reading craigslist and found an advertisement for a four-door, and i went and took a look at it. Needless to say it was love at first sight and I took it home that afternoon.

[larryconnors]

The is a 41 business coupe with 49k original miles listed on the Boston craigslist for $2700.

[GlennCraven]

Welcome, "lurker," and best of luck in your business coupe search!

 

I'd probably be better off if I were set on finding a specific car. My problem is I'm interested in everything!

[Plymouthy Adams]

Glenn..if you are Mopar oriented..then watch your area for the years you want that are local enough for a quick look see tire kicking inspection...go from there...searching the entire net or e-bay will only lead to confusion..now if you decide on X model and that is the 'must have' car..then broaden your search...as you seem to also have x engine transplants in your mind..you may be putting your cart before the horse...is good to know what is what about x models/combos..but first find that special car..the rest will fall in place and will firm up quick in your mind the exact path to take..I say if you cannot look at the car and if 15 seconds see in your mind the finished project the way you want it..move along Betty this is not for you...

[GlennCraven]

Glenn..if you are Mopar oriented..then watch your area for the years you want that are local enough for a quick look see tire kicking inspection...go from there...searching the entire net or e-bay will only lead to confusion..

 

I'm a fan of many makes and models. Kind of have a soft spot for Mopars at the moment. ... I'm searching eBay and Craigslist within about 200 miles of my zip, no further. But there's still a lot of opportunities.

 

I'm about to go detail another at my 1949 Windsor thread. I'm thinking it's down to these two. ... Unless one that is attractively priced and actually still has a drivetrain shows up! 

[greg g]

Are there any car clubs in your area?  Brand specific car shows?  If so check them out seems somebody always knows somebody, who knows where ther is a car for sale.  There was a decet 40/41 available here recently don't know what happened to it, but it was solid and not real expensive.  Doesn't help your search but just an indication of them being out there.

[desertdroog]

Here is a bit of background on me.

 

I'm 38, been fooling with cars since I was 16, and live in Phoenix, Az..  I have three simple needs from my bucket list, Hot-Rod (I have this with my Model A project), a Shop truck (still looking but not as important right now as the years I want are very available 1957-1960 F-100) and a clean, stock 40's Coupe. I have only know one  40's MoPar fanatic in this town, and he has a nifty 1947 Plymouth Coupe with a rippin' 383 and five speed. I actually pointed him to this forum a few years ago in his search for some front sheet metal after an accident. Most people I know are either GM or Ford guys, so going after a ChryCo product has proved to be a bit more challenging a search.

 

Pre-war FoMoCo Streamline Moderne autos are out of my price range, I'd like a '35-'36 or even a '38(I'm a weirdo, I know it ) or '39-'40 Coupe, but they tend to command a premium (even for the basket cases). I have seen a few Plymouths at shows around the country, and the 1941 Business Coupe really struck a chord with me. I wish I could broaden my scope, but it's been over eight years and I still pine for one.

 

I looked on Boston's Craigslist and found that particular car you mentioned larryconnors, the description made it sound like more of a project than I wanted to tackle. Since I already have my Model A to finish; I want to step into something to cruise in day one or possibly month one, relatively speaking. Which is why I am trying to source one as stock as possible, that is preferably running with the Flat Six.

 

I'm headed for the L.A. Roadster show in Pomona tomorrow evening, and trailering a desert-fresh (you know the kind, dry rot  rubber, thrashed fabric interior but with that neato patina and minimal rust) 1948 Ford sedan 4 door with a flat six. I hope to sell it and put that money into my Plymouth budget, which is why I believe to be at least six more months until I can afford a coupe that fits my requirements.

 

Thanks all for your input, it is why I stood up here to be recognized as you never know who has what or what leads may come my way.

Edited June 12, 2013 by desertdroog

[suntennis]

You could check with the folks in the Phoenix area of the Plymouth Owners Club to see if they are aware of any local 41 Mopars. You could also check with the Mopars Unlimited Club in the Phoenix area. Craigslist of June 8 for Phoenix has a project type 1940 Plymouth coupe for sale.

Edited June 12, 2013 by suntennis

[desertdroog]

I never knew of such  groups in town, suntennis. Thanks for the lead!

Edited June 12, 2013 by desertdroog

[suntennis]

You can get a local number for the POC president by going to POC national web site. The Mopar Unlimited Club in the Phoenix area has a site that could be found via Google.

[bbbbbb99]

Guy on the HAMB is selling what he calls an 85% restored one for $6000. For some reason I was having trouble pasting the link here.

[Don Coatney]

Guy on the HAMB is selling what he calls an 85% restored one for $6000. For some reason I was having trouble pasting the link here.

 

 

When you want to paste a link click in the left of the three clipboards on the blue toolbar above.

[bbbbbb99]

Thanks Don

[Bob Riding]

Here is a bit of background on me.

 

I'm 38, been fooling with cars since I was 16, and live in Phoenix, Az..  I have three simple needs from my bucket list, Hot-Rod (I have this with my Model A project), a Shop truck (still looking but not as important right now as the years I want are very available 1957-1960 F-100) and a clean, stock 40's Coupe. I have only know one  40's MoPar fanatic in this town, and he has a nifty 1947 Plymouth Coupe with a rippin' 383 and five speed. I actually pointed him to this forum a few years ago in his search for some front sheet metal after an accident. Most people I know are either GM or Ford guys, so going after a ChryCo product has proved to be a bit more challenging a search.

 

Pre-war FoMoCo Streamline Moderne autos are out of my price range, I'd like a '35-'36 or even a '38(I'm a weirdo, I know it ) or '39-'40 Coupe, but they tend to command a premium (even for the basket cases). I have seen a few Plymouths at shows around the country, and the 1941 Business Coupe really struck a chord with me. I wish I could broaden my scope, but it's been over eight years and I still pine for one.

 

I looked on Boston's Craigslist and found that particular car you mentioned larryconnors, the description made it sound like more of a project than I wanted to tackle. Since I already have my Model A to finish; I want to step into something to cruise in day one or possibly month one, relatively speaking. Which is why I am trying to source one as stock as possible, that is preferably running with the Flat Six.

 

I'm headed for the L.A. Roadster show in Pomona tomorrow evening, and trailering a desert-fresh (you know the kind, dry rot  rubber, thrashed fabric interior but with that neato patina and minimal rust) 1948 Ford sedan 4 door with a flat six. I hope to sell it and put that money into my Plymouth budget, which is why I believe to be at least six more months until I can afford a coupe that fits my requirements.

 

Thanks all for your input, it is why I stood up here to be recognized as you never know who has what or what leads may come my way.

Hi Lurker,

Not sure what your appetite for restoration is, but I will soon be selling a 1940 Plymouth two-door sedan. The car interior is almost museum condition. Original seats, headliner, door panels, all in excellent condition. Not sure if the engine turns over-I'm using the car as a guide for restoration of my 1940 Plymouth wagon. Once that's completed (hopefully within the next six months), I will be looking to sell it at a reasonable price. Let me know if you want more details.

Bob

[desertdroog]

Hello Bob. It has to be a 41 Plymouth Business Coupe overall. Secondary importance is that it is stock and able to be roadworthy in short order.

Thanks, though.

[Plymouthy Adams]

try some of the vintage auto sales places as they usually have some cars on consignment ....or search all of craigslist...they are out there..but you have to go fishing..

 

http://www.allofcraigslist.com/results.html?=&cx=003862287657417149498%3Am7-pth5zzt0&cof=FORID%3A10&ie=UTF-8&newwindow=1&sort=date&q=%221941+Plymouth+business+coupe%22&num=20&siteurl=www.allofcraigslist.com%2F&ref=search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%3B_ylt%3DAq7ATnrFtUZoPqvQgBgOOlWbvZx4%3Ffr%3Dyfp-t-701-s%26toggle%3D1%26cop%3Dmss%26ei%3DUTF-8%26p%3Dsearch%2520all%2520of%2520craigslist&ss=1966j1783228j5

[desertdroog]

I went to the L.A. Roadster's show and swap meet this past weekend in Pomona, Ca.

 

I spied this super clean 1940 Plymouth panel wagon.

 

[desertdroog]

Thanks for that link, Plymouthy Adams!

[Norm Tatlow]

My sense is if you are patient you will find a nice 41 Ply Bus Coupe. A good friend of mine has a very sweet '40 P10 Deluxe here in Victoria, Canada. I don't think he would part with it. However it is a bit morbid for readers here but there are a lot of old guys with nice old cars in the US and Canada. They are dying off slowly and their families are often not interested in their cars. I predict many will be sold off in the years to come at good prices. Prices will stay low to moderate as not many young people are interested, esp in '40s cars. I expect some abuse over these comments....just a dumb Canadian.

[greg g]

Try searching craiglist auto listings with the key word "project" and use search tempest site to broaden your geographic search area.