History A Rare Business Coupe: The Adamson '42

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A Rare Business Coupe: The Adamson '42

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That's a sweet looking car,I was totally unaware of 1942's being available to the general public.,but I see this article was from 55. HRP

 

Smooooth.

 

So V-****ed windshields really are traditional!...Who knew!

 

That Hot Rod is SWEET! Makes a man wonder where is it now?

 

That's really cool. Love these cars in the short door version.

 

Damn, didn't know Sam was that old. What was he ... seven years old or something ? Coupe is it. Looks good.

 

I like short door coupes.. I also like the simple interior...

 

Sam Foose went on to open Project Design and also is the father of Chip Foose.The treatment on the 42 is subtle and I like everything about her.I especially like the tail,not to diminish her side profile,and I like the fact that nothing too dated was done with the interior.

 

I think that is the shortest story i've read on the JJ, but that was a stunner car! I like it a lot! Also like sam's work.

Is the car still around?

 

It's not always apparent, but the Hirohata Merc actually has a V-****ed windshield!

 

Had a 42 long door Coupe for a while, but it sure didn't look like this! I believe they were available for a few months before the US entered the war with some of them sold with blackout trim. This thing is a great example of what a few mods can do to really improve a car! The redo of the grille and the surround is what sets this apart from the rest, very distinctive. Thanks

 

Nice cl***ic !

 

I'm wondering if this was the first V-****ed windshield. Not knowing when the Hirohata Merc was built. I've done a lot of those V-****s back in the Autogl*** days.

 

The Hirohata Merc was finished at the beginning of 1952 (practically a new car).

Frank Sonzogni's and Dave Bugarin's Mercs, as well as Tom Hocker's '40 Ford, were a**** the Barris-built cars with Vee-****ed windshields that were to follow.





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I have a long door cupê. It will be my next summer project. The idea is try to use mew headers, 3 stronbergs, And instal tube shocks! Big&Little tires in the stock weels!

 

I don't know how much will apply, but eric54chevy has a nice thread on building a 1941 Merc, including details on lowering. You can check it out HERE: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/tale-of-my-two-1941-mercs.966151/page-5

 

42's were available until early spring of 1942, then all production was redirected toward the war effort. 46's were mostly 42's with some slight changes, grills, maybe tail lights, etc.

 

Wow first Ive seen of that car. Absolutely love it! And from my home town to boot! Thanks for the heads up.

 

Mo, Very thanks for the tip! I'llfallow the tread until the end!
Do you know about any other tread interestin about early 40 Fords?