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I am completing the new interior of my 41 160 sedan. The upholsterer and I seem to differ on one part of the project. To me the foot rest that attaches to the bottom of the front seat appears to me to be mohair. He thinks it's a fine napped carpet. My question, is it carpet or mohair. Also what did Packard use to cover the blanket cord on the back of the front seat ? Thanks for any help with this.

For what it is worth, on my 47 Custom the carpet on the front seat footrests which I believe is similar to the earlier cars appears to be the same material as that on the floor only without the thick padding.

i believe you also have a SWB 1903 - the remnants on mine were not like the rather coarse carpet but more short cut pile. definitely not mohair, more like a cut velour. very easy job to repad and recover

On my 2106, the material covering the blanket cord matches the windlace.

Many Thanks to all of you that have taken the time to post regarding this subject. Packard owners on this forum are so helpful. I'm so appreciative of the help I have received from all of you. Thank you !!