P-15 trunk mat

[Bill Ford]

What kind of mat went in trunk of a P-15 sedan? How much of the area was covered? I can see that you could probably carpet the trunk but it appears a flat piece of rubber mat would not conform to the floor. What have you guys done? What about the board that goes behind the back seat,should it be the same color as the kick boards and the package deck? Getting mine back together and would like to do it right. I appreciate all your help in putting this together. You notice I just ask questions, don't have many answers.

[P15Mike]

Bill , I still have the original trunk mat in mine . Mine's pretty stained , but it has a plaid pattern with maybe what was some type of cloth backing ?? hope this helps ....Also i dont think they're reproduced by anyone ....yet

Mike

[Niel Hoback]

My 48 has a black rubber formed mat that covers almost all of the floor area. It is original. I think I remember seeing a number molded in it.

[Young Ed]

I believe the very last p15s have the plaid one. Thats what is stock for the new 49 and 50 plymouths.

[RobertKB]

Here is the original trunk mat in my Dodge D25 Coupe, basically a Plymouth in Dodge clothing.

[BobT-47P15]

Yep, that's the right one far as I know, Robert.

The plaid one could have been used in the early 49s, but I have

no knowledge about that.

I believe the cardboard behind the seat was black also.

I think there was also a covering up on the sides of the fenders,

a kind of rhino hide stuff with a horsehair backing that was glued

on. Have you ever noticed the residue left on those areas.....just

some of that horsehair still stuck here and there. A real pain to

remove.

I opted to carpet my trunk like the rest of the floors.

Then made matching side boards from the same stuff as my

door panels. Upholstry man made up the carpet...I did the sides.

Nowhere close to original, but I like it.

I wanted the trunk to look nice since I like to display some of my

assorted auto related what-nots at car shows.

[BobT-47P15]

Robert, you could start a new trend.....blue tires to match your blue rims.

[RobertKB]

Robert, you could start a new trend.....blue tires to match your blue rims.

Never thought of myself as a trend setter. I guess I was just lazy when I painted that rim many years ago. Other rims were painted with tires off but the spare got the cheap shot. I guess I should use a different tire as a spare as that one has got to be very old. Still holds air great and has been used on occasion.

[BobT-47P15]

Whatever works for you.........OK by me.

[radioguy7]

I believe the very last p15s have the plaid one. Thats what is stock for the new 49 and 50 plymouths.

My 47 has a plaid one and I was told bt the original owners grandson that its the mat that was in there from new.

[P15Mike]

All i can say for sure is mine IS plaid and has been there for a VERY long time . Now with that being said , that doesn't mean its original , so i do retract from my original statement above . Maybe different plants used different trunk mat's ??? I personally can't say for certain . My mat has all the correct contour's and factory cuts to fit perfectly . Heading to Carlisle in the morning so doubt if i'll have time to post a pic . I'll try and post one on sat or sun .

Mike