I purchased running board matting from Restoration Supply Company.  Jeff Buton told me this was correct for the 29 Plymouth.  The part number is RUB020.  Order a 4 feet piece.  This comes in 48 inch width, so a 4 foot piece will actually be enough to make two full sets.  It also is sold in 36 inch widths.

See attached pages from catalogs.  That is Jeff's handwriting in the RSC page.

Restoration Supply Company, www.restorationstuff.com   760.741.4014

It is also sold by Restoration Specialties and Supply Co.  Their part number is MAT018.
http://www.restorationspecialties.com/
814-467-9842

PS - does the Corrugated Mat - Vinyl look correct for the floor mats?

Thanks!

Will do on the part number and picture.  I am traveling for work and will post the information when I get back home.

I can take some measurements when I get home (traveling now for work), but since my frame is slightly bent, not sure my measurements would be useful.

I'll have to get back to him on the size of the bases.  Otherwise Mike Butters handle dimensions matched what you stated.

BTW - Regarding running board rubber and floor mats, I found what Jeff Button states is the correct running board matting.  It is sold by Restoration Supply Co in California.  I do not know what the correct floor mat style is.  From the picture in the Instruction Book it looks like plain ribs.  I haven't got a response from the Tech.

All,
I spoke to Mike Butters again today.  He is going to make me a set for my 29 Ply 4 door.  They will be Nickle.  It will be about 8 weeks.  He uses an alloy of zinc, copper and aluminum.  He says it is durable and is easy for him to work with as for casting.  He can chrome them or do them in  nickle.   These are for the standard 3/8 inch square drive.  He drills the 1/8 pin hole.  He said he would work up a price for a set of 4-4-2 (4 door, 4 window, and 2 T-handles).  I'll let you know.

I am working with him on the escutcheons. Will let you know about those.

BTW - I am not purchasing a windshield handle because my headliner was installed too low years ago and I have to use a T-handle there too.

Are the 30U handles the same as the 29U?

I have been told that Marge Verdone passed away.  I have not been able to find out if anyone has continued her work.

Don Sommer works in Stainless, if that is preferred. 

Frank,
Thanks.  This is a bit frustrating.  The Judging Guide for 28-39 states for "Internal Trim and Instruments" states, "Nickel-plated parts should be nickel" but does not state which parts those are.  No mention is made for the 28-29.  However, for 34, 36 and 37 the guide does state,"Interior bright work must be nickel plated."  I guess if the 1937 had nickle interior trim, the 28-29s would too.  Thanks!

Also - the guide elsewhere states for the 28-29,"Pin stripe outlined wood graining on the sedan cowling."  I have not seen this.

I'll do the same - thanks!

I am sure he can do them in nickle if that's what you prefer. We did discuss using nickel or chrome.  I read an article recently about when they started switching from nickle to chrome, I believe it was in Skinned Knuckles. It is not clear to me whether the 29 Plymouth interior handles were nickle or chrome.  I think the club will allow either, do you know?

The normal process for a triple coat is copper followed by nickle followed by Chrome.  I think if you want nickle they just stop after the nickle coat.

I do not know what type metal he uses, but the cost includes triple chrome plating.  He does not do them in stainless steel.

One last (I think) pinstripe question - when the stripes reach the door knob escutcheon, does the strip appear to go under the escutcheon, or does it stop short and pick up again on the other side?  In other words, should I remove the door handles before the pinstriping is done?

Thanks!
Mike charges $125 for the interior door handle, $145 for the window winder handle, and $115 for the T- Handle.

Attached is a picture of the model handles that Mike Butters showed me.  Do the three on the left all look correct?  I'll ask him about the missing knob and the dimensions.

Frank,
I appreciate the information.  I have received some advise from Earl and Jeff on my car restoration in the past, but I do wish the Club had more information on these first Plymouths.  I really want to do it right this time, but it is hard sometimes knowing what right is.
Thanks.

Also - Mike Butters sent me some pictures of sample handles he has.  It looks like he can make the interior door handles, except he does not have the same knob on the window winder, it is a plain knob.  So I get the dimensions right, how ling long are the interior door and window winder handles?

John

BTW - It would be really great if I had a good set of pictures that showed all the details for the pin striper to go by!