trunk finishes for a 39 120 sedan

Posted by David Grubbs On 2014/5/12 19:45:58

Working on the trunk of my 39 4 dr sedan this afternoon. I cleaned off what appears to be undercoating on the floor of the trunk compartment, and the remains of the spray on "mouse-fur" on the sides of the fenders. Found a few small pin holes in the floor that I will fiberglass. Some questions:
1. What is the appropriate material for the floor? Undercoating/Rhino Deck/black spray paint? I would like to have some degree of soundproofing as part of the solution.

2. On the driver side of the compartment, there is a piece of sheet metal, running parallel to the side of the car, and extending about six inches vertically. On the passenger side is a steel shelf bracket echoing the profile on the opposite side. There are two pieces of non stock plywood on it, creating a shelf above the spare tire. Should the plywood be cut straight on both sides, or should it extend to echo the profile of the side walls?

3. Did the Junior series have a rubber or carpet floor in the trunk?

I will probably order some of the spray on mouse fur flocking for the sides.

Comments please.