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jneely · 07-01-2017, 08:53 AM

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.

5851a · 07-01-2017, 09:45 AM

Just a thought, but is there a part number molded on the back side anywhere?

Dobie Gillis · 07-01-2017, 09:45 AM

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.

mercman from oz · 07-01-2017, 06:01 PM

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?

Tony Martino · 07-01-2017, 06:21 PM

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?

TJ · 07-01-2017, 06:48 PM

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It definitely looks like it goes over carpet. If it was a regular mat to cover the floor the tunnel hump would be molded into it. I think the Merc accessory mats came in colors to match the carpet.

Dobie Gillis · 07-01-2017, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony Martino

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?

I agree, definitely an accessory.

jneely · 07-02-2017, 12:55 PM

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.

07-01-2017, 09:45 AM	#2
5851a Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NE Iowa Posts: 1,664	Re: Mercury floor mat - anyone know what it is? Just a thought, but is there a part number molded on the back side anywhere?

07-01-2017, 09:45 AM	#3
Dobie Gillis Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Middle TN Posts: 1,060	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.

07-01-2017, 06:01 PM	#4
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,372	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
Tony Martino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kingston NY Posts: 2,863	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? __________________ Life is too short to restore every car, fix 'em and drive 'em the way that they are.

07-01-2017, 06:48 PM	#6
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: Mercury floor mat - anyone know what it is? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) It definitely looks like it goes over carpet. If it was a regular mat to cover the floor the tunnel hump would be molded into it. I think the Merc accessory mats came in colors to match the carpet.

07-02-2017, 12:55 PM	#8
jneely Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Detroit Posts: 24	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.