Hi all.
I am in works to buy a 42 special delux for 2500...
There's no rust. Car looks pretty solid. All straight. Haven't seen much about this model or year. Anyone know if that's a decent deal? Car doesn't run but he said it did when he parked it 8ish years ago. Looks to have original flat head six. All interior is there. All trim.
Still 6 volt

He did say it needs a new master cylinder and wheel cylinders for brakes. As well as all new tires. Hasn't been driven in 8 years.

Here are some pics... Its dusty.. not rusty

42s are rare because of the production stoppage to support the war effort. The car was probably an old military vehicle. Post some pictures when you can.

Aloha!
A 1942 is pretty rare due to production halting due to the Dec. 7th 1941 issues...
http://www.allpar.com/old/wartime.html
http://www.hemmings.com/hcc/stories/2005/11/01/hmn_feature4.html

pictures
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&am...sa=N&tab=wi

EDIT: That's a pretty darn good price, they seem to start there and go up they are low supply, but also not very high demand.
You can find out more about the post war cars (which are very similar) on the P-15 page here
http://www.merc583.addr.com/mopar/index.html


Good luck with it!

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Pretty sweet...and suicide rear doors too. How much more could you ask for?

I could ask for the parts needed to make it run

That's in great shape!
What are you going to need to get it running?
Tune-up stuff should be pretty easy, and fluids are normal.
Brake stuff may take a bit longer, but fairly easy to find. Check the links I posted.
Find out how long it's been sitting; you want to wake it up without causing any damage. If you have to drop the gas tank to clean it, it's better than filling it first. You also don't want to loosen up all the junk in the lines just to push it into the carb. There is a water distribution tube that goes inside the block's coolant passages. Better to check it before you get it hot. It would probably be a good idea to prelube it and rotate it by hand with fresh oil before just hitting the starter.
Another issue with the older cars mentioned on the P-15 site is wiring. There is only one fuse for the whole car (headlight circuit). Better to inspect all the wiring before installing that new 6V battery. This is also a 6 volt positive ground vehicle, so don't go jumping it with a 12V negative ground car, unless you follow the instructions very carefully. Good luck waking the slumbering Mopar!

Man, that is one sweet looking ride! I'm not real into 4 doors, buy I could go for that one.

Being a hot rodder, I would have to update that to disc brakes with an updated master, a more modern rear axle, and add a bit more power to the flathead 6. I'd keep the original parts, for who ever might own it after me, but I want good brakes and a bit more power. Add in some radial tires and cruise that thing for ever. (well, OK for 4 or 5 years until I got tired of it. ) Gene

Thanks for all the links. Much appreciated. He said the brakes were grabbing. And that I should replace the cylinders. I did put the drums back on today. Filled the tires with air and put her back on the ground for the first time in eight years yay. Hopefully tomorrow I will be getting aaa to tow her home.
Then I can start documenting and clean her up. I'll post pics of eeverything for those who care.

You should see the engine bay.

You need to buy the car. If you dont buy it, then you will have to change your screen name.

i stock distributor cap,rotor,points, condenser, should have wheel cylinder rebuilt kits, might have brake master cylinder rebuild kit,,,,