Re: 1940 160 trunk convertible sedan, carpet or mat?
Posted by HH56 On 2015/2/17 13:58:49
The flocking in this case is definitely spray on. That service letter gives the name and part number of the fibers used on 17th series, the type of adhesive and shows a small applicator tool with instructions on how to apply the adhesive and recoat the fibers. Even though Packard says it is, I agree the stuff is not very durable particularly if there is luggage scraped across it. That is probably the reason for the repair procedure.
The 41 fact book goes into detail on how those trunks are prepared and the flock applied but since we don't have a 40 book unknown if the same procedure was used. I would almost bet it was but if the convertible sedan has no mat it is sure interesting they would treat one model differently than the rest. There is a photo of the 41 treatment but the quality is poor. The carpet vs the leatherette mat is not detailed. Probably carpet on seniors, leatherette or rubber on juniors.
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The 41 fact book goes into detail on how those trunks are prepared and the flock applied but since we don't have a 40 book unknown if the same procedure was used. I would almost bet it was but if the convertible sedan has no mat it is sure interesting they would treat one model differently than the rest. There is a photo of the 41 treatment but the quality is poor. The carpet vs the leatherette mat is not detailed. Probably carpet on seniors, leatherette or rubber on juniors.
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