we had that same linolium flooring (different color) not that it would have helped it look any better, in my parents house that was built back the late 50's.
good find on the coe though.
cheers,
1947 Studebaker M15 on 76 GMC one ton dually chassis with 454 4 spd 1953 Chevrolet 1/2 ton p/u 1957 Oldsmobile 88 2dr hardtop 1959 B130 International one ton dually
