Clipper47 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I am at the point in my restoration where I want to restore the interior of the trunk of my 1947 Super Clipper. Can anyone help me with the details either in pictures or written word? What I have now is a bare fibre board between the rear seat and the trunk interior. Should it be painted or covered in any way. It appears that it was not painted however. The fender walls are coated in what appears to be a tar like undercoat that is grey in colour. Should this be the correct colour or was it black or some other colour. Was the floor of the trunk covered with a capet or rubber mat? I seem to recall reading that the trunk was covered with "flocking", is this correct?Were the wiring harness wires exposed or covered in some way? Photos of an original would be best but any help would be appreciated. Thanks once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Here's a pic of '47 Clipper trunk, which I think is original. Doesn't appear to be any covering anywhere, except the undercoating type flocking. They were really going for Cost reduction on those cars, weren't they? See Attachment: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Here's another one, but this one is Definitely Not completely original. See Attachment: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bkazmer Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 can't speak to the Clipper , but I believe the bathtubs were gray (Rustoleum Smoke Gray is very close) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clipper47 Posted August 23, 2006 Author Share Posted August 23, 2006 Rick, Thanks for the photos. I'm getting the impression that the trunk of my car is quite original as is with the grey rustoleum coating and bare floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mitchell Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I think I have some photos of my 46 which was all original in the trunk. It seems like it was flocked all over, and had a rubber mat on top of the flocked fiber one. email me and I will see if I can find them for you or put you in touch with the new owner. Dave Mitchell packard12s@hotmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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