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Believe it or not, I got the pristine original carpet in my Grandma's 65 Fury III. I would like to keep it that way. Only problem is the original floor mats have broken in pieces. Would be interested what cut-to-fit floor mats you all have found worthwhile. The old style front floor mats used...

The kick panels and other plastic interior pieces in my 1972 Newport are faded. The surface of some pieces (exposed to sun) have flaked, giving it a different texture. Some of you do the refurb yourself, but I don't have the time. Are there any paint shops that specialize in this sort of plastic...

I think that is what they are called. The piece of particle board behind the rear seat under the rear window. With all the holes for rear speakers, these are prone to warpage. It is easy enough to paint them, but straightening them out? Doesn't seem possible. My dream is to have a repro metal...

After an idiot light malfunction, I decided to put a MECHANICAL oil pressure gauge in my 1972 Newport. The problem is, what gauge and where? I want to keep the car as close looking to original as possible. Those utilitarian silver gauges that hang below the dash just won't do! A Chevy guy...

I ruined the OEM seat fabric on my 1965 Fury III by sitting in it when my pants were dirty from working in the garage. After nearly $2000 to the upholsterer for covering it with completely new fabric, I want to prevent the previous mistake. Upholstery always wears first and worst in the...

Dad used to yell a me when riding in his 1955 Ford Crown Victoria, "Roll your window up a crack to keep your arm off the door upholstery!" Didn't heed his warnings as an adult. As a result the door skins of my 1965 Fury III, and armrest too, are faded and ugly. Not split or cracked, nor...

On my 1972 Newport, as well as I think the years before and after, the shoulder belt was detachable from the lap belt. The shoulder belt buckle was held in place on the lap belt male by a peg with a white nylon insert. (The same system was used on my 1973 Pinto, and perhaps other makes of...