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07-01-2017, 08:53 AM | #1 |
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Mercury floor mat - anyone know what it is?
I recovered this floor mat from a non-Mercury vehicle. These photos are before I cleaned it up, but it's in pretty nice shape. I imagine this is something that isnt reproduced - Especially in this green color.
I'd like to see it go to a good home, but have no idea what year it would be from. Any help appreciated. |
07-01-2017, 09:45 AM | #2 |
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Re: Mercury floor mat - anyone know what it is?
Just a thought, but is there a part number molded on the back side anywhere?
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07-01-2017, 09:45 AM | #3 |
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Re: Mercury floor mat - anyone know what it is?
Hard to say for sure but the clues (the stylized M, and MERCURY lettering style) say '55/'56. Merc's marketing slogan for '55 was "The Big M" since it was a much bigger car than previous models.
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07-01-2017, 06:01 PM | #4 |
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Re: Mercury floor mat - anyone know what it is?
That sure is an interesting floor mat. As Dobie Gillis said, Mercury started promoting their cars as the "Big M" in 1955. This mat would probably be from this era. When did Mercury start substituting rubber mats for carpets in the front floors of Mercurys? |
07-01-2017, 06:21 PM | #5 |
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Re: Mercury floor mat - anyone know what it is?
I don't know a whole lot about anything but, to me, the entire edge
has a flat smooth look, like it was an accessory to go on top of the carpet in front, not screwed under the floor edge aluminum trim panel. Is the back of the panel ful of anti-skid bumps?
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07-01-2017, 06:48 PM | #6 |
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Re: Mercury floor mat - anyone know what it is?
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07-01-2017, 07:12 PM | #7 |
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Re: Mercury floor mat - anyone know what it is?
I agree, definitely an accessory.
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07-02-2017, 12:55 PM | #8 |
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Re: Mercury floor mat - anyone know what it is?
Thanks fellas. Sounds like it's a dealer add on for carpeted mid 50s cars. It has a bunch on little tits on the back of it to hold it in place on the carpet.
There isn't a part number on it that I can find. It looks like it's been cut on the passenger side edge, and has an extra hole near the dimmer switch. I assumed it was worth saving, but does anyone have an idea as to value? Send me a message if you're interested - I don't have a Merc to put it in. |
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