Guest imported_Speedster Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 I have one other area that I'm still in doubt about on the '37 1502 Limo Restoration. That's what to do about the inside of Trunk? Most pictures I see of other restorations, there is fabric gluded to all surfaces inside trunk, Is that Original per Factory? I found no traces of fabric in either of my '37s. One had a plywood shelf mounted about 9" up from bottom, to cover spare tire, but the other had sidemount spares and didn't have this plywood shelf. I saw traces of a bumpy rubber sheet material on the shelf and bottom but don't know if that was original either? I don't think I'll put in the shelf, unless I find out all cars came from factory with them, even if they had sidemounts. The main concern Is whether to put in fabric or just leave the front and sides painted and only put down a mat in bottom? I have one in there now that I made from a '96 Caddy trunk mat, that looks good, but of course it's not close to original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John N. Packard Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 Rick, Check your email for my response. Ribbed rubber back and floor. Fabric on the sides.jnp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 Great Pictures, John Now the only problem is that I'll have to start Looking for material and rubber-sheet that will look correct. (May be hard to find) <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 I found the ribbed rubber sheet for '37 trunk at 'Texas Rubber Supply' for $15.65 per yard (36" wide). <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Restoration supply places were from $24. to $36. per yard. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bkazmer Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Much of the modern sheet is PVC rather than rubber (it doesn't bloom or embrittle like rubber did)and can be found in places that sell carpet, as runner. Gloss tends to be higher than I'd like, but that's because of the low end grades used (Matte finish PVC is more expensive). A match in ribbing pattern? - well, that's a matter of shopping and luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mitchell Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 I'm surprised that the Super 8 didn't use carpet with bound edges both on the floor and sides. I have a 37 1508 7 pass sedan, which is the identical, interchangeable body, and it has its original carpet, which snaps in and is very nice. I can send you photos if you like. Putting that in rather than a rubber mat that doesn't match might be better. I have a 37 120CD which has a rubber mat, but it seems a senior would have carpet. Dave Mitchell packard12s@hotmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 That is Strange, Dave, Maybe different Factory locations did it differently. I could understand difference if body was done by some Custom house. Maybe they just used what they had the Most of, at the time.I did find traces of rubber mat in mine and I already have it ordered so I guess that is what I'll use. It will be easy to keep clean and less prone to damage, even tho the carpet fabric would look better at first. I have a large vintage Toolbox with vintage tools that I'm going to put in it, so ribbed Mat may be better to keep toolbox from sliding around. [color:"blue"] I would Like to see pictures, tho, I would like to know where the snaps are located and what type fabric was used, (I'll send email) Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John N. Packard Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Rick, I think you will find that the Twelves were detailed differently from the Super 8's. If Peter Hartman is still around, he might be able to shed some light on this. My 1502 Limo has a crest on the rear doors that I have not been able to identify. The original color was maroon and somewhere along the way it was repainted blue. I have thought it might have been used as a funeral limousine. Perhaps the cloth mat was replaced; but why on the back wall? I tend to think it is original. As I mentioned in my eMail, cloth was probably used on the sides to fit smoothly over the wheel housing. Interesting mystery!jnp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Well, I received the rubber sheet, and it looks pretty good but it's a lot Heavier, than I hoped. It's going to require a very good adhesive to keep it in place on back wall of trunk. I have a good Cove-Base adhesive that will work if I can keep sheet in place while it dries. I also have Contact-cement, which may be better, but it's hard to use since sheet has to be applied in correct place the first time, no moving it around. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Any suggestions ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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