mouchy764 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Can anyone tell me what the trunk shelf was made of and what color it would have been Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Trunk shelves were made from 2 pieces of 5/8 in. plywood fastened with flat head slotted screws and large recessed washers to brackets welded to the inner wheel wells and a smaller bracket at the very edge of the trunk opening. There is a small (2 x 3) steel plate that is fastened on top in the center where the 2 pieces meet. There are also 2 curved brackets that support the rear shelf contoured to accept the spare wheel. The leading edge of the main shelf has a raised hardwood lip covered with a black fabric. I think that original shelves were not painted but treated with a black wood preservative. There is a ribbed rubber mat that covers the top shelf. Originally all trunks had black or dark gray contoured heavy cardboard liners that enclosed the sidewalls and hid the steel body works. Most of these are gone and might be difficult to reproduce because of the extreme curve. I did have some remnants left in my car. Behind the rear seat is a cardboard (usually dark gray) divider pinned to the "X" brace behind the seat with small round head push rivets painted to match. If you are interested, I can either supply you with patterns and photos of the shelves and liners or I can build you a set with fasteners (I think I know where I can get the right type) and make a new mat. I've done this for others in the past. Note,There is also a hole in the center of the main shelf ( about 4 in. in dia.) . Not sure what it's for other than something with the spare wheel or hand hold. PM me or call me direct at 814 three four one 2 4 six one for more info. Thanks Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouchy764 Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 Thanks Jim!!!! Your reply was exactly what I was looking for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1935du Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) if 35' and 36' are the same I can post pics of an unmolested 35' ( I added pics ) Edited July 19, 2014 by 1935du (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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