'61 Dart vs Polara Trunk Mats--Different Sizes?

[Razbo]

My '61 Dart is a Phoenix 2dr HT. I'm having difficulty finding a trunk mat. Is the Polara 2dr HT trunk floor/trunk mat longer than for my Phoenix? From the outside the Polara rear fender appears longer to me than the Dart's.

 

[CBODY67]

What is the difference in the wheelbase and total length of the different models?

If you can buy a Polara mat but not a Phoenix, and the Polara is longer, just "trim to fit" as to length.

Enjoy!
CBODY67

 

[Razbo]

What is the difference in the wheelbase and total length of the different models?

If you can buy a Polara mat but not a Phoenix, and the Polara is longer, just "trim to fit" as to length.

Enjoy!
CBODY67

The Polara wheelbase is 122 inches and is 212.5 inches long.
The Dart wheelbase is 118 inches and is 209.4 inches long. My guess is the Polara's extra length is in the rear fenders to accomodate its longer torpedo taillights.

If the Polara mat is too long, there are two options for trimming. One is to cut off a section of the contoured bumper end. Bare spots would result and that would not look as good as not cutting. The other would be to cut further forward, but then there would be a seam across the mat.

The Polara mat that I have a line on is too good looking for butchering. Worst-case is that I do cut a Polara mat, but I first want to exhaust my right fit options.

 

[CBODY67]

In many of the Chrysler Corp factory service manuals, in the back "Body" section, is a graphic with the dimensions/diagonal measurements to use when doing collision repairs on the body/frame of the car. Those could pinpoint where the length differences really are between the two cars?

One other dimension that could be considered is the Rear Seat Leg Room on the 4-dr sedans. Is it proportional to the wheelbase increase or not?

Just some thoughts,
CBODY67

 

[SpaceWagon]

The 1961 Phoenix [Dart] and Polara have the SAME trunk floor. Both models also share the same trunk lid.
The difference in the wheelbase is the floor panel located behind the rear seat. That is why the rear door is longer on a Polara 4-door and does NOT interchange between the 2 models.
For a 2-door the front section of the rear bodypanel to door jamb area where the rear door would be located is longer.

All of the above information can be found & confirmed in the master parts catalog. It lists only 1 part number for the trunkfloor.

 

[Razbo]

The 1961 Phoenix [Dart] and Polara have the SAME trunk floor. Both models also share the same trunk lid.
The difference in the wheelbase is the floor panel located behind the rear seat. That is why the rear door is longer on a Polara 4-door and does NOT interchange between the 2 models.
For a 2-door the front section of the rear bodypanel to door jamb area where the rear door would be located is longer.

All of the above information can be found & confirmed in the master parts catalog. It lists only 1 part number for the trunkfloor.

The 1961 Phoenix [Dart] and Polara have the SAME trunk floor. Both models also share the same trunk lid.
The difference in the wheelbase is the floor panel located behind the rear seat. That is why the rear door is longer on a Polara 4-door and does NOT interchange between the 2 models.
For a 2-door the front section of the rear bodypanel to door jamb area where the rear door would be located is longer.

All of the above information can be found & confirmed in the master parts catalog. It lists only 1 part number for the trunkfloor.

Thanks for your reply and explanation. Going to order the mat that I located. Frank

 

[Razbo]

In many of the Chrysler Corp factory service manuals, in the back "Body" section, is a graphic with the dimensions/diagonal measurements to use when doing collision repairs on the body/frame of the car. Those could pinpoint where the length differences really are between the two cars?

One other dimension that could be considered is the Rear Seat Leg Room on the 4-dr sedans. Is it proportional to the wheelbase increase or not?

Just some thoughts,
CBODY67

Thanks for your reply. Didn't have to go dig into my manuals thanks to the information SpaceWagon gave. Frank

In many of the Chrysler Corp factory service manuals, in the back "Body" section, is a graphic with the dimensions/diagonal measurements to use when doing collision repairs on the body/frame of the car. Those could pinpoint where the length differences really are between the two cars?

One other dimension that could be considered is the Rear Seat Leg Room on the 4-dr sedans. Is it proportional to the wheelbase increase or not?

Just some thoughts,
CBODY67

 

[CBODY67]

@Razbo , your point of disagreement might be?

Just curious,
CBODY67

In many of the Chrysler Corp factory service manuals, in the back "Body" section, is a graphic with the dimensions/diagonal measurements to use when doing collision repairs on the body/frame of the car. Those could pinpoint where the length differences really are between the two cars?

One other dimension that could be considered is the Rear Seat Leg Room on the 4-dr sedans. Is it proportional to the wheelbase increase or not?

Just some thoughts,
CBODY67

 

[Razbo]

@Razbo , your point of disagreement might be?

Just curious,
CBODY67

No disagreement. SpaceWagon further explained why the Polara and Dart trunks are the same length. I looked at my service manual afterwards and then realized the trunk diagrams were for both Dodges.

Thanks again,

Razbo