Armrest info

[P-12 Tommy]

Hey guys, the front armrests I have are down to bare metal. What do you use to rebuild them? And does anybody here know where I can get some back seat armrests? Mine are missing. Any info is much appreciated

Thanks, Tom

[Norm's Coupe]

For the door armrest, you could pick up some foam used for seat cushions. Cut it to fit, then cover your old armrest. But.......not sure about the 40 and 41 Plymouth, but the 46 through about 52 Plymouth armrest are the same. In fact, even the 53/54 Plymouth armrest are the same size, except for the mounting hole spacing. I replaced mine with 53 Plymouth armrest because I like the stainless trim. Just move the mounting holes over a little on the armrest and they bolted right to the door like they belonged.

As for the rears, I believe those are just made out of wood, then a little padding on the top, then covered. The ones that were in my coupe were in great shape, but I left them out because it looked better that way to me. Still have them, but don't want to ruin them by taking them apart.

Of course, there's always the other option. Finding good ones out of a parts car somewhere.

[P-12 Tommy]

Thanks again Norm. BTW....does anybody have the bottom plate that you tuck the material under and is held on with 2 screws? My one armrest has one, the other one is missing.

Tom

[Norm's Coupe]

Tom,

If you can't find a metal plate from someone, you could also make one of those, as long as you have one to use as a pattern. Would be the same on both sides, just flip them around for left or right.

[Cpt.Fred]

hey tom,

i was wondering about the same in my car, armrest looks like a raw steak and i get beat up by my girl if i put it back in there. i can't find proper upholstering materials, though... i still think it looks pretty good for something someone has laid his sweaty arm on for 70 years...

fred

[P-12 Tommy]

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If you can't find a metal plate from someone, you could also make one of those, as long as you have one to use as a pattern. Would be the same on both sides, just flip them around for left or right.[/quote'] Yeah I suppose I could do that. Thanks for the tips Norm! You've been a big help.

Tom

[P-12 Tommy]

hey tom,

i was wondering about the same in my car, armrest looks like a raw steak and i get beat up by my girl if i put it back in there. i can't find proper upholstering materials, though... i still think it looks pretty good for something someone has laid his sweaty arm on for 70 years...

fred

Yeah, after all these years what are they supposed to look like?

Tom

[Tony Cipponeri]

Tommy, I got mine off the dreaded EBAY. Tony C

[P-12 Tommy]

I've bought quite a few things off E-bay over the years.

Tom