1951 Cadillac Sedan Trunk Liner

[guiseppe]

I have the original trunk liners in my car. If anyone would like an accurate tracing of them, just let me know. I could mail them out on thin tracing paper. If anyone can recommend a person or company that can make up replacement ones, please let me know. Thanks.

Joe Paglino

[52Cadillac]

Sorry Joe I can't recommend a place myself. However a search on this site for Jenkins interiors will get you to one I know of.
I would eternally grateful if you could post up a couple of pics of the trunk, and jack placement position with hardware locations, inc the upper portion that mounts to the upper bracket. I'm not sure how it goes together, and I think I've located all the pieces I need.
Thanks, Mike

[guiseppe]

Hi Mike: Thanks for the tip. Yes, absolutely when I get the liners in some pics will head your way, BUT when I bought mine, the jack was not mounted, so I too am unsure. I have the jack, but it was on the floor of the trunk. The spare was mounted on a rod with a nut and a trim piece covering the holes where the rest of the lug nuts would go. That rod is on the right side (passenger side) of the trunk as one opens the trunk. I was wondering too how the heck to mount the jack. I do have an orange spring and a metal piece in the area closest to the bumper on the right hand side, it is actually behind where the spare tire would mount. Would you like current pics? I just POR 15 the entire trunk and it is free and clear of any carpet, liners, etc.

Joe Paglino

[52Cadillac]

Joe, this may help you. Go down to the bottom of thread, and look at the placard that mounts in the trunk. It seems to be helpful in how it's mounted. I'm not sure about how it's mounted on the upper bracket, or the correct location of the lug wrench. The wooden wheel chock is at the opposite end. Which I don't have yet. The swing arm is mounted thru a lug hole and secured with a lug. The spring is mounted on passenger side and secured thru body. You can see pic.
Thanks, Mike

http://forums.cadillaclasalleclub.org/index.php?topic=125237.msg235611#msg235611

[guiseppe]

Michael, many thanks. Does anybody know how big or what this elusive wooden wedge looked like?

Joe Paglino

[52Cadillac]

Yes, you can buy a repro from Caddy Reproductions if they have any left. I don't have the dimensions. Originals pop up from time to time.
Mike

[Jeff Maltby 4194]

What year used these ?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190593585578?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

[52Cadillac]

Unknown Jeffo. Is that for the upper bracket? Some models had a lower bracket as well.

Here ya go Joe, a wooden wedge repro.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321130905679

Mike

[Jeff Maltby 4194]

There made from a 4 x 4 @ 3 1/2"" high x 4 3/4" long and stained black.