Hump Rubber?

[VA_alfa]

I have seen photos of the early 911's with carpeted center humps (between the front floors), but my car has a rubber hump covering. The interior of my newly acquired October 1965 911 appears to be original and the previous owner of the last 19 years thinks it to be original too. So to my question: is the rubber hump cover correct for an October 1965 911, or should there be carpeting?



Next question: the interior sills on my car, just above the heater vents, has a ribbed rubber covering. I have not seen this in photos of any other car. Anyone else seen this before? They are useful in protecting the sill carpeting from wear, but were they fitted orginally?



Thanks all for your comments.

[Cliff]

I say, Carpet for the earliest cars..Dr. B. Johnsons book on 911/912, page 73 shows the tunnel with carpet!

[911T1971]

IMHO Rubber or optional carpet for SWB 911 normale, Rubber for SWB 912.

[super9064]

Next question: the interior sills on my car, just above the heater vents, has a ribbed rubber covering. I have not seen this in photos of any other car. Anyone else seen this before? They are useful in protecting the sill carpeting from wear, but were they fitted orginally?

I have never seen this. Check the carpet for wear under the rubber cover.

[VA_alfa]

I have never seen this. Check the carpet for wear under the rubber cover.

I removed the heater vent and lifted the rubber covering on the sill to reveal carpeting that shows wear, indicating that these rubber coverings were likely added some time later than factory or original dealer issue.
They are both nicely cut to fit the contour of the footwell map pockets. Looks die-cut rather than cut with scissors or knife.

Other thoughts?

[John Straub]

Alex,

I believe the sill rubber was added by some owner from the past. Not a dealer option that I have ever seen.

John

[Bobs 67S]

Since it is covering wear I'd guess it was a mod to help sell the car.
Is that hardware store stair tread rubber?

[VA_alfa]

Since it is covering wear I'd guess it was a mod to help sell the car.
Is that hardware store stair tread rubber?

Ha, it may well be stair tread rubber! In any case, I picked up the car for a song and a little wear on the carpet is no deterrent to the joy I have when driving the car.