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Got me some NOS
I was finally able to pull the trigger on red floor mats, only to find that they have been discontinued. So I grabbed these off of ebay. I know that technically, they're for a '65. But they fit perfectly.
I laid them out, and we'll see if they start to flatten. That one area at the end of the flap may be a challenge. What's the best thing to straighten that out, besides time? |
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Nice score!
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sunshine ,,,,
hot bath tub water time |
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I was able to gently use my hot air gun on my kick panel to get a warp out of it. Just be cautious and take your time. Kind of sneak up on it. After you do it, lay it flat with a book or something on top to let it set.
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BTW, that reminds me of a joke:
How do you catch a wild rabbit? You sneak up on it! How do you catch a tame rabbit? Tame way! |
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NICE SCORE...
... Nothing beats NOS!
As mentioned hot water or just laying them in the sun should help to get them to flatten out. I found my set many years ago and they were in similar distorted condition. I kept them laid out in the sun for several hours at a clip, and reverse rolled them when storing them until I was ready to use them. I bought them sometime in '89. First pic is after serveral sun bathing sesions. To keep them clean I will vacuum them and use warm water with a soft brush. The only product I use on them is Meguiars #40 Rubber-Vinyl, Cleaner-Conditioner. They are starting to show their age but have held up amazingly.
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When I die, I want to go peacefully like my grandfather did, in his sleep. Not screaming like the passengers in his car. Last edited by Jeff Hamlin; 02-26-2024 at 07:17 AM. |
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Nice, Jeff. I'm glad to see that they've held up well. I've always loved the Turquoise/Aqua interior.
I understand that the repro's don't have the little bumps on the back to keep the mats from sliding. I don't know if it makes that much of a difference, but if the factory called for it, then there must be a reason. |
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