WPVT Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Molded rubber floor mats are no longer available for my 1954 Dodge C-1 pickup. There is a transmission hump, so flat matting won't lay very well. I am considering using a brush on bed liner such as Durabak on the hump and maybe firewall, and then flat floor mats for the driver and passenger feet areas. I'm a little hesitant, since the stuff sounds impossible to remove once it's on. Does anyone have any thoughts or experience along this line ? Could vinyl be heat molded in place ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryankazmer Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 "Vinyl" is actually a compound, and the formulations used for different applications are dissimilar. Matting formulae are made to drape and lie flat, but will have poor draw for forming. Thermoforming intended material will have a material (such as ABS) added to allow it it stretch and then set on cooling. These are the kind of material used in dash board skins. The two could be bonded with a solvent like MEK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WPVT Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 Sounds like DIY floor mat heat forming is impractical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 (edited) Maybe you can find a mat from a similar year Ford or Chevy that you could make fit? Also, my 1995 Ford pickup had a vinyl floor mat as it was a plain Jane truck, maybe one of them could be cut down? A salvage yard might have some late model trucks to investigate. Edited August 5, 2020 by TerryB (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 I would be looking around at what other trucks had a similar sized transmission tunnel and then ordering a carpet set for that - most carpet sets are trimmed extra large so are most adaptable. You would probably just ask for no trimming. Also, A good upholsterer can custom sew up carpets too (even with a hump). My last sets came from here: https://www.miamicorp.com/ https://www.accmats.com/ https://www.autointeriors.biz/Carpeting/Pickup_Truck_Carpets.html http://www.varkmotors.com/ A mat alternative " https://dcmclassics.com/interior-parts/147-i-151-floor-mat-with-pad.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$um Fun Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 If you haven't called these guys already it may be worth a call, they may be able to help. They make floor mats also. http://www.runningboardrubber.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Silverado WT (Work Trucks) have a molded rubber floor mat with a transmission hump. One of those might come close with a little trimming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 JC whitney used to sell floor matts for trucks from the 80's as well and back. Doubt they go back that far but maybe something mentioned from another year would fit. I do remember the one I bought for an 80's Chevy was very heavy weight and fit pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryankazmer Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 I wouldn't say not doable - only to use IP skin sheet, not floor matting. Getting some involves knowing somebody in the supply chain, as I don't know of anyone retailing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 IP skin sheet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 I think I would use the box liner with mats in the footwells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 I found a molded rubber floor mat including the jute like underliner for my 64 D100 somewhere using a google search. It is a heavy rubber mat that has the hump molded in. Not an exact fit but a good quality mat. Might be that it was a universal fit thing. It was trim to fit and needed some adjustment with the heat gun. But I am happy with it. I for the life of me cant remember the name of the place that I got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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