That's very interesting, jerb. Mine has never smelled of mildew, and I've never seen any sign of any. But, there is no felt in the door jambs, either. Maybe mine doesn't have the moisture impregnated concrete lining. Does yours look as old as mine? I think mine dates back to the '40s. I know it was there when the new '54 Chevys came out. I've got a book of matches that was given away at the "Grand Showing" of the 1954 models there at Mulkey Motor Co., where it resided.

SRH

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