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7K views 45 replies 22 participants last post by  budthespud 
#1 ·
now i just picked this up...fairly cheap, come to find out, its a rare car? i would like to see if i can hear some more info if anyone knows about this car more so than my knowledge of nothing other than the limited production due to the year produced

its a 1942 dodge 4dr sedan deluxe custom i believe?




 
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#27 ·
the title clearly states 42 dodge...so thats what im going off of...but i may pass this one on to a purist...i would love to restore this one, but i dont have the funds, nor the experience for a dead on resto...but i may keep til i have an entertaining offer...so a certain someone could be lucky lol, ill definately clean up and still prep as i go along
 
#29 ·
ScoTFrenzel said:
First I would like to say, congratulations on a great find.
I actually do wish it were mine.

Second, I have to point out that it is NOT a 42, but rather a 46.
The rear bumper clearly states FLUID DRIVE, a feature that first appeared on the 1946 models.
(Essentially a torque converter installed with the manual clutch.)

There are other upgraded features to the 46, such as an upgrading to the hydraulic brakes, etc.

http://www.allpar.com/history/dodge/1946.html

Errr, wrong again.. ;) ;)

This is a 46..
http://www.hubcapcafe.com/ocs/pages01/dodg4601.htm


That car looks like a 42 to me, surely not a 46. The 46 had the new grille treatment.
 
#32 ·
Is there any possibility that this vehicle is Canadian? It seems that the Canadian models sometimes used Plymouth bodies, and Dodge trim, etc. I'm certainly no expert on those models, but I have seen some on other websites that looked a bit out of the ordinary. Still beautiful cars, nonetheless, but different. :)
 
#36 ·
not to say if any of you are personally interested...but i am throwing this car out there as possble buy material or possbile trade material...let people know if there looking for a dodge, a great find, but not able to do full original resto...just throwing that out there...looking for another sedan or truck...
 
#46 ·
They were still doing it in 78

My buddy had a 78 Z28 and he was at the car was one day cleaning his car. He had some crap on the trim around the window so he gave it a blast with the pressure wash and the paint peeled off. I realize it wasn't chrome but S.Steel instead. My 2 cents. :D
 
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