What's this stuff?

[47heaven]

When I took the front seat out, I noticed that under the back part was some rough feeling material that sort of resembles hogs hair. Looks as if it was originally placed there as to protect the seat from backseat passenger's shoes or something. What I'm wondering is if this was the same material used for the carpeting in the back, since it seems very durable. Does anyone have any knowledge of this stuff? Can it still be purchased?

[Don Coatney]

I think what you are talking about is called jute. Possibly a hemp product. Should be available in some of the remote areas of California. Try rolling and smoking it and see what happens.

[John Burke]

I've got plenty of that stuff growing in the ditches and fence rows around my house..I always wondered what I could use it for....John Burke

[Frank M.]

That IS hogshair carpeting --sams as used for floormats in back area of

P-15s. It is probably there to protect rear seat passengers shoes from

scuffing. It is availiable in various colors from Bill Hirsh.

[Norm's Coupe]

That IS hogshair carpeting --sams as used for floormats in back area of

P-15s. It is probably there to protect rear seat passengers shoes from

scuffing. It is availiable in various colors from Bill Hirsh.

I agree with Frank on this one. I still had good carpeting in the rear corners. That's the same material and it is in case people put their feet up there.

[Guest Nile Limbaugh]

Wow, Man, when I burn leaves some of that stuff goes with it. I just stick my head in the smoke, man, Wow:p

[47heaven]

Thanks, Frank and Norm. How do I get a hold of Bill Hirsh? Man, I didn't realize how many former hippies we had leftover from the 60's and early-70's on here. Far out!

[47heaven]

http://www.hirschauto.com/newpages/gastankrepair.htm

Darn...he doesn't have gray.

[BobT-47P15]

Wonder if they have any hogs hair clippings down at the hog barber shop.

[BobT-47P15]

But, seriously, perhaps one could simply use some of the carpet that will be on the floor. That way it would match.

[47heaven]

Wonder if they have any hogs hair clippings down at the hog barber shop.

I don't know many hogs that go to barber shops.

[47heaven]

But, seriously, perhaps one could simply use some of the carpet that will be on the floor. That way it would match.

It looks like it might have to be that way. Is there anything that is new that looks close to that stuff?

[BobT-47P15]

Possibly that fuzzy, plush carpet rather than loop pile....check with your local upholstry shop.

[Guest jtw3749c]

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