Guest Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Does anyone have a photo of the 42 Roadmaster Sedanette, 1st year for bodystyle? I know where there is one and I am making an attempt to re-contact the seller. Does anyone out there own one for comment or photos? The reason is because the one I am looking at is incomplete in so far as some trim, and I believe this is one year only trim. It's missing at least one front hub but a 46-48 ought to work for those needs. Date coded motor is there. Obviously needs complete restoration. How many estimated left? Is this a good restoration candidate from the stewardship angle (that is, worthy to restore so we have examples in the club) and does anyone have a Roster that indicates how many are in the club now?ThanksBryan MoranBCA 28571 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 the 42 buick group has a picture of a model 90Lthis group has not been growing so fast, but the link is below.http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/1942buicks/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Bryan, this is definitely a car that is worth preserving. The low production of the '42 models makes them quite unique. You are correct that some of the trim is unique to the '42, but I suspect that it can be located.I do not have the membership roster from 2003 handy, but I see that you're a BCA member. If you have the roster, you should be able to determine how many were in the club at that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 According to my sources, they made 2471 Roadmaster sedanettes in 1942. From photos, it seems that the '42s had unique trim along the fenders--two strips of chrome instead of one following the war (though it looks like the post-war Specials retained two strips). I'll try to scan in the photos I'm looking at (they appear to be factory publicity photos, from the Dammann <span style="font-style: italic">70 Years of Buick</span> book). In addition, I'm only seeing one other such animal listed in the '03 Roster, so it is definitely a rare car worth saving.If you buy the car, please join us at the Dual Carb Registry, too (link in my signature).Hope this helps and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 The front and rear fender horizontal trim strips (about an inch wide, behind the wheel openings) are unique to the '42s. The only person I know of in the BCA who owns a 1942 Roadmaster sedanet is my friend Carl Finer, 33 Haven Road, Plymouth, Massachusetts. He will be listed in the BCA roster--longtime BCA member. It is a running, driving, relatively low-mileage car.Pete Phillips, BCA #7338 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Thanks for the inputs. I do not have the last BCA roster book so that is why I needed assistance. This car I am considering appeared in a Hemmings years ago and the seller is in North Dakota. I am a younger guy (now 41, then 34) and my interest drifted to the 60's cars and a muscle car from Oldsmobile. I've come back around - I jsut can't get away from the classic era through 1949. Any way, as my interests fluctuated, I threw away contact information but always remembered his name was Steve Jorgenson from North Dakota. So this past weekend I did an Interenet Google search and an article came up from the Fargo ND newspaper about a Steve Jorgenson in Ransom County and his stash of cars. They even had photos. So on the right track, I used "Find a person" type search services to determine a Steve Jorgenson lived in Lisbon, North Dakota & that sounded right to me. So I sent an inquiry letter out on Monday. I hope it's the same guy.I am pretty much positive now my future projects will be from the 40's only. I have a 45 and a 49 GMC truck now, and just agreed to trade for a 49 Roadmaster Sedanette. I also like the Cadillacs of this period and I have located close by a 42 Cadillac Sedanette and in Kansas 2 Cadillac Limos 1941 and 1947 I have always wanted. So it's kind of important to flesh out this 42 Roadmaster Sedanette and see if it's still there. The price was $1200 and it was complete except for some of the rare trim and the front hubs. The body was North dakota straight and rust free. I'll keep everyone posted. I also try to inter-weave stewardship in my purchases if possible. One of the Cadillac limousines I am interested in is a series 67 with a very low 200 production. I have never seen another 42 Roadmaster sedanette. I have seen Supers and Specials. There was a seller in California trying to move 2 Limiteds - but i couldn't get together with him on shipping. ThanksBryan Moran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gatchel Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 i actually have one. I bought the car off of the nephew of the original owner. It only has 43,000 miles. i drove it over the wkend 104 miles. i cant figure how to attach a pic, will do as soon as i figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BJM Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 That would be great - there are a lot of 42 Buick fans on the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gatchel Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 i still cant figure out how to post here is the link gash1975?s 1942 Buick Roadmaster - Pictures, Ratings, Specs, & Modifications ? Hot Rodi just lost my house to a fire and inside was some of the stainless molding if any body could please tell me where i can find this i sure would appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 (edited) I cant figure how to attach a pic, will do as soon as i figure it outTo add images on the bottom of the screen1) Click on 'Go Advanced'2) On the to row of your reply box you will see a paper clip. Click on it or on “attach files manage attachments" down the screen-.3) The 'Manage Attachments' window will appear.4) Click on the 'Browse' button for that window.5) A browse dialog will appear. Browse to the location of the file on your computer.6) Click on the file 7) From the 'Manage Attachments' window click on 'Upload'.8) Close the 'Manage Attachments' window.9) Submit your reply when the message text is completeBe sure to check on the upload screen they are attached by scrolling downHave also read there is a limit of 2000 pixels when posted as an attachment You can also add images to a gallery. Check your User CP (Control Panel)For graphics software to resize images (and much more) try IrfanView - Homepage - one of the most popular viewers worldwide. Free to download with many features. Easy to use. Edited January 5, 2010 by 1939_buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I'm confused!!Isn't this the same model we have all been looking at and discussing here?1942 Buick Roadmaster 76S (1 2 3 ... Last Page) What am I missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Found these over at the Prewar Buick site...And a Super convertible...Don't know if they help,TG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Gatchel, great car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Did someone still need information about 42 76S's besides me? My post is the one 50jetback is referring to above. Whoever is the other owner of the other 76S, I would really like to be your friend. Our car is a rare breed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Just a couple attachments to add for reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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