Re: [FWDLK] 57-58 trunk mats..rubber or mat??????

[The Holmgrens <paulholm@xxxxxxxx>]

Dave Stragand wrote:
>
> Mel,
>
> I have some factory photos of the '57... and it does appear to be a black
> mat.  You might have any early "dress-up" item there, but I'm not sure.
> There's no Chrysler part number for a fabric mat.   Anyone else ever seen
> a fabric one?
>
> -Dave
>
> Mopar Mel wrote:
>
> > Heres something that Ill bet not too many of you boys knew, anyway out
> > of 215 57 and 58 plymouths, I havent seen it.  It looks like in early
> > 57, Plymouth did not use the black rubber mat all the time.  I have just
> > purchased a 2dr ht that has a grey patterned mat in the trunk, CUT and
> > SEWN.  Can believe it. finially a new mat that can be reproduced for the
> > trunks of these babies that can look nice other than the black one which
> > is all hard,cracked and torn.  Im searching now for a fabric that has
> > close to the same pattern at this authentic one that Chrysler made.
> > They fit like a glove since they are cut and sewn.  Ive taken it to my
> > ulpostry shop and they told me it would not be a problem to make them if
> > we can come up with the fabric.Any one out there that has had the same
> > delema as Ive had with this problem we now have a solution that is
> > correct.  let me know if you need one. mel

I do not know about Plymouths BUT my 57 Chrysler has a gray carpet trunk
liner that is original. (some what ragged but still there)
--
Paul Holmgren
Hoosier Corps #33, L-6
2 57 300-C's in Indy