Decided it was time for a new floor mat as it appears I needed one. The old mat appears to have been a reproduction from many years ago. the old jute insulation appears to be the original. Everything was in amazing shape considering nearly 70 years. Removed the transmission cover plate to drain and replace transmission fluid. There again, amazed at how nice a shape everything was in. And again it appears the first tine the cover was off due to the factory gasket was still intact. Easier refilling with fluid from the top. The floor pans from the factory where painted the same as the cab. The transmission cover pan appeared to have been painted the same as the battery cover plate. Tomorrow the new mat installed.
Wow! That is amazing! Good luck with installing the new mat!
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals
1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes Project Journals Stovebolt Gallery Forum
That is amazingly clean and rust free. Compared to what my floor looked like, it's factory fresh. That truck has definitely been gently used.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
Got the floor mat and new batting installed. Got it from JC, real nice with cutouts in the right place. Now need some Alabama heat to seat it in place. The mat I removed was a 30+ year old mat and was much less quality. Proves some of today's goods are made better. Makes nearly seventy looks young doesn't it.
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals
1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes Project Journals Stovebolt Gallery Forum
