Carpet serging - correct pattern for 1941 convertible coupe

[Scott Anderson CLC#26068]

Hello,

This is a partial cross-post from the General Discussion forum, hoping that it is the right thing to do. My post was in looking for a recommendation for carpet vendors for my car that have the end serging done in a correct pattern (http://www.cadillaclasalleclub.org/forum/index.php/topic,111367.0.html).

My reason for posting here is to ask what the correct patterns were - I find variability in the different cars I find online (two photos attached in that post have different patterns for example). I'm completely new to this car so don't have the experience to tell me and while it's on 'the list' to obtain an Authenticity Manual I have not yet gotten one.

Thanks very much in advance for any advice or thoughts.

[Bill Ingler #7799]

Hi Scott: As far as I can determine from looking at original 41-62 series cars, the front floor carpet mat is attached to a rubber backing which you can see in the pictures below. These front carpet mat pictures are from an original 41-62 sedan with original interior. My Master Body Parts book shows no difference in the front floor carpet mat for any 41- 62 series car. It was offered in 3 colors, Blue-Gray, Tan or Green. A footnote said "Trim excess rubber as required. I think about 10 years ago at Hershey I asked Jenkins if he could reproduce these mats as original and I believe he said it was cost prohibitive. Maybe he is now making the mats. As some one said in your other posting, talk with Jenkins in NC. he makes a good product.  What you are seeing on floor mats in the two pictures you posted are individual trimmers way of making a 41 front floor mat. When I did my 47 I had the trimmer split the carpet vertically over the hump to make it easier to pull half the carpet back to get to the dip stick for the hydramatic. Most trimmers will bind the carpet with leather to match the seats. Have fun with your 41, great car.

[Bill Ingler #7799]

Here are the other two pictures.

[Scott Anderson CLC#26068]

Bill,

Thank you very much for your time in replying to me. Great information and I really appreciate being able to see the original carpet itself in addition.

- Scott

[Bob Hoffmann CLC#96]

Scott,
You got good info on both of your posts. However, the carpets were also available in red & black.
HTH, Bob

[srk1941]

I sure wish someone would reproduce these.