1954 Cab

[Paul Higgins]

Hi

I would like to know if a 54 cab has the same sound deadening lining in the engine bay as a 1950 4 digit cab
Also, is the floor board shape and mounting system the seem as a 1950 cab?

Regards

[James Davies]

Floor boards are the same. Felt on the bottom of the wood risers.

Sound deadening might be a bit different. There's lots of photos on the site here for the 1954-55 padding. You can also see it pictured in the 1955 parts book. Of course bent-window cabriolets through May 1954 (through 60549) don't have padding in the engine bay. Just schutz.

[James Davies]

Btw, do you have detailed photos of the 1950 padding for Reutter cabs? Not many of those cars exist, and even fewer have their original engine bay padding.

[Paul Higgins]

I have some photos of a car restored by an early 356 expert so I would be confident it is correct