Trunk mat example for 1950 sedan

[Lothar]

Does someone have a decent NOS trunk mat or pattern that they could take a picture of for me? I have some nice sheet rubber material to make one out of, but no old mat to use for a pattern, and I've never seen an original one. I would just like to see the general shape of an original one. Probably all 1947-52 trunk mats are very similar? Thanks in advance.

1950 Champion 4 Dr.
Holdrege NE

[Edsel G. Tattooer]

Yeah What he said!
I want one for my 50 Commander too!

Owner of a 1950 4 door Commander

I'll Tattoo you anytime!

you can find me at

Lucky Linda's Body Art 952-445-3281
18 years in the tattooing biz

[Bullet]

Me, too!

[Lothar]

Just to be more specific...



Were the original trunk mats in these cars rectangular, or did they follow the shape of this fiber underpad? Was there a "bump out" or tab that extended to the left into that flat area in the fender (to the left of the fire extinguisher)? Did they extend over the hump toward the back seat? Were they rubber or carpet?
I know I'm being sort of anal about this, its just a 1950 Champion sedan, the most dirt common Stude, but I'm interested to know what the original looked like, even if I don't decide to precisely replicate it.
I got some really nice rubber 1/8" thick, 36" wide mat, but I can only cut it once, so I want to make a well informed cut.
Oh, one more thing. My trunk has this thick textured, kind of tarry rustproofing painted in it. was that a factory thing, a dealer job, or just some farmer's bright idea? Its much too old to be POR 15.


Thanks.

1950 Champion 4 Dr.
Holdrege NE

[terrymb]

Here's a view of most of the mat in my trunk. I believe it to be original. I can take a full picture of it this weekend. Hope this helps.
Terry



1952 Commander Starlight
Green Lake, WI

[Lothar]

Thats REALLY nice, Terry! No junk in THAT trunk! Thanks for the pic, and yes, I would REALLY like to see the left side.

1950 Champion 4 Dr.
Holdrege NE

[terrymb]

Thanks for the compliment. Hopefully I'll remember to take a photo Friday night after work. Mine also has that undercoating sprayed in part of the trunk, mostly between the wheels and over the wheels. Hope I never need that spare!
Terry

1952 Commander Starlight
Green Lake, WI

[JDP]

Studebaker International once sold them.

JDP/Maryland

[Edsel G. Tattooer]

My 50 Commander also has the rubbery stuff on it.

I would show you my trunk but that would mean taking my parts storage unit and cleaning it out.[:I]

[Lothar]

JDP
I haven't checked to see whether one of our fine vendors sells trunk mats, someone probably does. As I mentioned earlier, however, I have some really nice mat material that I can cut to make a mat, and no self-respecting CASO would buy an off-the-shelf part when he has the raw materials at hand

1950 Champion 4 Dr.
Holdrege NE

[50Champ]

Mine looks about the same as Terry's. It's also completely original including the spare tire. Good luck with yours.............Dave







1950 Champion 2 Dr. Sedan

[Lothar]

Thanks, 50 Champ. No doubt that your car is very original. Is your mat made out of rubber? Its hard to tell for sure.

1950 Champion 4 Dr.
Holdrege NE

[terrymb]

If you send me your mailing address, I can trace out the mat on a big piece of paper and send it to you.
Terry

1952 Commander Starlight
Green Lake, WI

[Lothar]

Terry
Thanks so much for your willingness to help me out by making a pattern! Thats a great example of the helpful, cooperative spirit that I have found is very typical of members of this forum. What a great bunch of people we have here!

1950 Champion 4 Dr.
Holdrege NE