Lockheed done. New project started...

[Danish]

Today I kickstarted my next project to reproduce another obsolete item...

[telco.2]

Well that's intriguing....but what is your new project???
Bill

[Phillip]

Well...there's one in this car that looks similar too!

Bantam Heel Mat.jpg (155.31 KiB) Viewed 1988 times

And two other things that will make a great project...not oval though!

[Danish]

Thanks Phillip for sharing this picture and the information about NASOC's commissioning of Metro rubber to produce a heel mat. After visiting their website today to review the mat's design and its proportions (12'' x 17'') does not accurately reflect the mat depicted in several handbooks- which is an opportunity. First step completed but a little more research needed to fine tune proportions and details...

[Phillip]

Hey David,

My pleasure.

Yes, the set from Metro is sold to actually cover and protect the front carpets, but we cut them down to match the size of the mat depicted in the handbooks and either use snap fasteners or screws and cupwashers. For each set you can do two cars. It's been the closest thing to 'original' that we've been able to find/use..up until now!

Could the logo molded into the center be the pre-war badge? hard to tell! I will search more handbooks when I get the chance...

[Danish]

If its a winged badge I think it touches the perimeter of the inner rectangle; another handbook clearly shows script...all good stuff for those who care!

[Danish]

PS. After owning an Austin A30, their factory fitted heel mat serves as a useful reference point for the project. I suspect they were thin and survival rates are zero.

[telco.2]

What a good idea! to have rectangular rubber covers for the pedals....who could possibly think they could be necessary...and do we have anyone who has the skills to design & produce them???