Re: Adventures with a 1955 Clipper

Posted by Ross On 2011/8/23 17:16:25

Just for reference, the original type carpet is available. It is called Daytona Weave and is the wee little tiny loops on a cloth backing with a foam rubber layer under that. That would be correct for all 55 and 56 Deluxe and Supers. Lucky for us, it was also used in tons of mid fifties GM cars so is readily available, if somewhat expensive. My 56 Stude President had it also.

All that said, I have used the indoor-outdoor stuff in almost all of the pickups and several other cars. It comes in blue, tan, green, and grey and somewhat resembles the hogshair type carpet that Packard used up through 54 in many models. That hogshair style is hideously expensive and not all that durable. The indoor outdoor is so cheap you don't even blink if you ruin a piece, and holds up quite well. I clean grease marks off of mine with brake cleaner!

You are doing a great job with the Clipper and it looks very smart.