My 51 has a new factory type floor mat but I would like to get some that I can put on top of that and keep it clean and protected. Just curious what kind of aftermarket floor mats some of you are using?
Today you match your mat color in your new truck to the color of your soil so it's not as noticeable.
Original black mats in farm trucks were quickly coated with dirt and dust so it didn't matter much. No air conditioning so the windows were rolled down and cowl vent open. All it takes is one dusty road to initiate a new mat.
You can purchase clear vinyl that is used to cover stairs or high use areas. Roll it out and let it bake in the sun. The heat helps to flatten the vinyl and most of the noxious vinyl smell will go away. Cut to shape of your floorboard. You have to allow for battery and master cylinder (rubber plug) access.
"Adding CFM to a truck will only help at engine speeds you don't want to use." "I found there was nothing to gain beyond 400 CFM."
No mats on top of mats? If your new TV is on top of your old TV... you must be a redneck...
~~ Jethro 1954 3100 Back to Life In the Dity Gallery 1951 3100 (gone) / 1956 4400 (still in the neighborhood) / 1957 6400 with dump body (retired) / 1959 3100 panel (in the woods junked) / 1978 Custom Deluxe K10 / 1993 S-10 4.3 / 2004 Chevy Crew Cab / 1945 John Deere H / 1952 John Deere B / 1966 John Deere 2510 / 1967 John Deere 1020
I am kinda picky and like to keep my old truck clean. Kinda like our truck drivers at work. Even though they have Kenworth mats, they still put a towel down to keep things clean. Last 50 3100 I had, I got a cheap set of front mats and put in the floor to keep from wearing the factory type mat and to keep it clean.
A towel fits in the washing machine better than a Kenworth floormat.
The long haul truck drivers that I have talked to cover the floor and the seats to catch things that fall down and to make cleanup easier when you're not hauling. Time is money and the boss man always wants a quick turnaround. Only stop for mandatory sleep periods and to refuel. You eat, drink and other things as you drive.
Stovebolt GM trucks were designed to be working trucks. They were expected to get dirty.
"Adding CFM to a truck will only help at engine speeds you don't want to use." "I found there was nothing to gain beyond 400 CFM."
But a preserved 70 year old truck is different from a work truck.
Kthomas- go to your local big box building supply store. You will find a selection of area rugs/ mats meant for entrance hallways , mud rooms and so on. Pick out the color you like and cut to fit. Drop into place , remove and beat against nearby tree when necessary.
People forget that the early GM designed trucks were designed to do real work. Dirt was expected. A great many roads at that time were dirt. Today we are spoiled with things like environment controlled cabins. Dirt roads are avoided because it might make those rugged-looking hard to clean low-profile wheels dusty. If you want to maintain a 70 year old Stovebolt truck in a preserved state then a nice clean garage is perfect. When showtime comes, a covered automobile transport hauler to get it there.
"Adding CFM to a truck will only help at engine speeds you don't want to use." "I found there was nothing to gain beyond 400 CFM."
Hey Kevin, I'm late to the show as usual , take a look at these pages . I think you'll find it interesting. The one page is from the 1954 Truck brochure, one from Chevrolet Accessories for 1952 Dealer List and Net Price Schedule, and one from the 1952 Master Parts catalog, not sure what was available in 1951.
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Ron - - Dusty53 1954 Chevy 3604 In the Gallery Forum "You can't dance with the Devil and then wonder why you're still in Hell." "They will forget what you've said, and they will forget what you have done but they will never forget the way you made them feel."
kthomas I just use cardboard u-know Kentucky carpet wrote an 800 number on there with kentucky carpet above it ,people at car shows really pick up on that and just cackle ! A girl drew a pencil drawing of my 51 6400 pickup last summer,it's the best trophy I ever did get !!
"Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either. Just leave me alone, you're starting to freak me out."
A towel fits in the washing machine better than a Kenworth floormat.
The long haul truck drivers that I have talked to cover the floor and the seats to catch things that fall down and to make cleanup easier when you're not hauling. Time is money and the boss man always wants a quick turnaround. Only stop for mandatory sleep periods and to refuel. You eat, drink and other things as you drive.
Stovebolt GM trucks were designed to be working trucks. They were expected to get dirty.
