1950 interior - how did it really look originally

[Thomba48]

I am trying to investigate how the original look and feel of the interior of a 1949/1950 Plymouth really was and therefore should be looking like.

 

• So how should the seat covers look like? I am especially interested in the leather version.
• How did the door panel looked like? The pictures I have sofar seen of door panels all look very basic - especially when comparing with the look and feel of
  1948 door panels. Is that really right?
• Where there any chrome elements on the door panel structure?

 

Thanks for your inspiration.

[greg g]

this might help

 

http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/NA/Plymouth/1950_Plymouth/1950_Plymouth_Brochure/1950-Plymouth-09

 

 

 

I believe Leather or leatherette (faux leather) was a convertible only option, although it may have been available in the suburban and for Taxi. Police and fleet vehicles.

Edited December 14, 2014 by greg g

[P15-D24]

Also get a factory parts book for your car. It has photos in the Body section.

[Dodgeb4ya]

A leather version in a Plymouth?

[Don Coatney]

Convertible?

[Dodgeb4ya]

Yep....

I looked it up for a 1950- certain leather trims. I suppose same for P-15's.

[desoto1939]

I just checked my 1939 Desoto parts book and quess what.  As you may know or not know there were no 39 Desoto convertibles but in thye book they list Leather and an option.

 

Code 810  Blue leather

code 811  red Leather

Code 812 Tan Leather

 

I know the Desoto was an upper class car then the Plymouth but if they offered leather in 39 without a convertible then they could possibly have done this in 50 for a non-convertible Plymouth. Does anyone have a 50 Plymouth parts book and look in section 23.

 

Rich Hartung

Desoto1939@aol.com

[Desotodav]

Hope this is what you're after Rich...

Looks like color was set by vehicle serial numbers, and leather trim is listed for P20 and D36.

Edited December 14, 2014 by Desotodav

[Robin (UK)]

I found this on the web.

It's hard to read, but I think it says:

 

THE SPECIAL DELUXE FOUR-DOOR SEDAN... the fine appointment, the care given to pleasing details, and extra roominess are qualities you'd expect only in a much higher priced car. The luxurious upholstery (your choice of Broadcloth or Pile Fabric) is enriched by beautifully grained garnish mouldings and dash. Lustrous leather scuff guards protect the leather at vital points. Windows go up and down in less than two turns of the crank. An easy-to-reach lever permits adjustment of the front seat to the most comfortable position. And under all this - as in every Plymouth - is the matchless engineered comfort of Plymouth's famous Air Pillow Ride.

[Andydodge]

When I bought my 1940 Dodge it had the original upholstery which was leather seats front & back with adjustable armrests on each door and a folding centre armrest in the back seat........which I understand no US built Dodge ever had............the door upholstery was a cloth material...........the roof lining was a felt material.......however as Dodge was very much an upmarket car here in Oz the leather upholstery would have been expected and probably used because broadcloth and other materials would have had to be imported and leather was probably available locally here in Oz much cheaper........andyd 

[Thomba48]

That is all very helpful. Thanks.

 

So if I see it correctly, on the door panel there is a straight chrome trim-line (whereas in my 1948 Plymouth that chrom trim is more curvy at a certain part). Then in adjustment with the fabric/ cloth being used for the seats the door panels are two tone also?

 

Now, when it comes to the leather version (certainly more relevant for the 1950 convertible offering)

• it looks like the door panel is not two tone anymore? Would that be correct?
• The straight trim line on the door panel still is there?
• When it comes to the seats they are two tone? Am I correct on that? The back rest looks like leather, the actual seeting cushion sections however would be cloth? Would be great if I could get more information on that.
• Are there any sewing patterns on the seats, or any relevant patterns on the door panels?

 

Thanks

[BobT-47P15]

Found this on the internet......it says this is a very fine example of an original 1950

Plymouth convertible.  It appears in this case to have both leather seats and door

panels.

 

 

Another pic of same car

 

Edited December 15, 2014 by BobT-47P15

[BobT-47P15]

Different but similar convert offered for sale.  I think this door panel is probably correct, but

probably has been re-done.

 

[MIKE K]

LOOKING FOR THE SAME INFORMATION GOT MY 1950 P20 DELUXE 4 DOOR AND WANT TO REDO THE INSIDE HEADLINER DOORS AND SEATS BUT WANT TO MAKE SURE IT'S ORGINAL COLORS. ALSO WHAT COLORS WERE THE CARS THEMSELVES PRODUCED IN.

[Frank Elder]

On 12/14/2014 at 11:38 AM, Dodgeb4ya said:

A leather version in a Plymouth?

Ditto, maybe he is talking about the pleather trim on the seat bottoms........?

[48clubcoupe]

Plymouth interior 1of2.

[48clubcoupe]

Plymouth interior 2of2.

[greg g]

I believe commercial cars, taxis, and police cars may also had leather seats.

[sidevalvepete]

An original Parts Book should show all these options, even down to engine numbers. I have a 1938 Parts Book that shows all the options, keyed to engine number and also place of manufacture ( USA or Canada ), domestic or export.