Tom Skinner Posted November 2, 2021 Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 (edited) Gents, I have a 1948 Royal, I bought 15 years ago. It had carpeting throughout. A correct 1948 Royal has a Rubber Mat in the front, and Carpeting in the back. I went to Vintage Power Wagons recently and found in their new accessories on Page 12 a Rubber Mat for a D37. for $180. It looked close. I bought it. It fits with some extra holes cut and a few patched. here is my pictures. Ebay typically sells these at $300 - $500 . These are brand new. Caveat - one must fit these into their car. They are basically 40" by 58". I worked mine in, it took 2 Days with Gorilla Glue and patience. Well worth the results. Judge for yourselves Edited November 2, 2021 by Tom Skinner 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonaldSmith Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 The photo is upside down. Are you in Oz? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Skinner Posted November 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 It is right side up in my computer, This happens sometimes. I'll take another picture and try again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 I have the same problem only on this site. Sometimes I can rotate the picture four or five times different ways and get it to post correctly. I've deleted cookies...tried a different browser...studied the issue online...have given up on the problem here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Skinner Posted November 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 (edited) Trying again The Hump needs some padding other than that great fit Edited November 3, 2021 by Tom Skinner trying to turn picture 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Skinner Posted November 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 I only posted this because I have seen over the years some asking about these Mats. The original guy in East Orange New Jersey hasn't made or sold them for decades. I believe it was told the mold was destroyed after he passed away or some such story. No one could justify a new mold to be made cost wise because demand just wasn't there. At least this is how I recollect the story behind why only rarely you see one on ebay for $400 - $500 range and they are dry rotted and cracked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcDeSoto Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 Tom, your Royal looks awesome! I'm having my 48 DeSoto Deluxe bus. coupe reupholstered soon. I was debating going with carpeting in front, even though my car came with mats instead like yours. I think you have convinced me to do what you did. Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Skinner Posted November 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2021 (edited) Marc, Just know that there is some holes to patch and some to cut. Go slow and measure twice and cut once. I cheated and took my carpeting out and used it as a pattern. I backed up the patches with left over material and Gorilla Glue, then carefully cut patches to fill the few holes that were not needed. All in all it was a very satisfying job. The car even smells like new rubber matting, a nice change from wool smell and horse hair. LOL Tom Edited November 6, 2021 by Tom Skinner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 I sure love that mottled beige plastic! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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