Re: 1940 160 trunk convertible sedan, carpet or mat?

Posted by HH56 On 2015/2/17 9:54:58

Per the Nov 1, 1938 Service Letter, they started using a beige rayon flocking in the trunks on the 17th series so assume that continued onward since it was also used in postwar cars. Flocking is available today but the fibers are much finer and smoother in texture than those Packard used in trunks. It was typically applied to the sides and over the wheelwells and rounded surfaces but apparently colors did vary slightly over the years There is some question if it was also on the flat floor. The purpose of the article was to inform dealers on tools and how to repair the flocking if it became damaged.

EDIT: Just read the discussion at AACA and since the consensus is there was no mat on a convertible sedan, would still think they probably did the flocking rather than leave it plain or painted metal.