It seems like I read a post on this pre-forum crash but what floor mats came the 68's originally? There doesn't seem to be anything out there to purchase or research. As alway thank you and please forgive my ignorance...
Well when I bought my KR, there wasn't any, so I'd say none.
Interesting question, I assumed they all came with mats. Did any of the 65-70 Shelby's come from the factory with mats or were they all dealer installed?
Quote from: Greg on December 09, 2018, 07:31:22 PM
Interesting question, I assumed they all came with mats. Did any of the 65-70 Shelby's come from the factory with mats or were they all dealer installed?
Mats were typically bought from the dealer. Temporary paper mats were the norm from the dealer back in the day.
Thank you all. So I'll change the question...what do y'all use?
Quote from: Hey_jude on December 09, 2018, 09:25:42 PM
Thank you all. So I'll change the question...what do y'all use?
These rubber pony mats were in my 350 when I bought it and are very nice. No information on the brand or where they were purchased.
The pony mat is the most typical used. There are nice reproduction pony mats available from most vendors.The original pony mats are quite expensive now. There are some real rare mats that were sold from Shelby that are solid black rubber including the Cobra emblem .Those are the holy grail of floor mats . I don't know way those are not reproduced. There are a number of variations on that Cobra theme being made.
I've seen those mats but never thought about using them. Utilitarian and nice looking. Looks like a great option. I have a set of black and red vinyl and carpet that came in the car when I got it but there is no logo and i don't think they are special. Thank you for your replies
The rubber ones that most places sell are a good mat. If you have a red interior on a Mustang be careful to make sure ur getting the color you want. Some are bright red some burgundy. I think ur safer with burgundy either way.
Here is a picture of the rare Shelby American accessory Cobra floor mats.
I recall buying the reproductions all day for 49.95 and they didnt have some guys name on the back...ahh the good old days
Quote from: Rodster-500 on December 09, 2018, 09:46:13 PM
Quote from: Hey_jude on December 09, 2018, 09:25:42 PM
Thank you all. So I'll change the question...what do y'all use?
These rubber pony mats were in my 350 when I bought it and are very nice. No information on the brand or where they were purchased.
Those were offered thru Ford over the Counter Accessories. If you ever watch "American Pickers" on one show they were picking some guys old Ford Dealership or a Garage of a man that owned a Ford Dealership way back and Frank found a stack of those NOS Mats still in the Boxes and he only bought one set in White. Got them real cheap too.
Quote from: Bob Gaines on December 10, 2018, 09:35:56 PM
Here is a picture of the rare Shelby American accessory Cobra floor mats.
That is really cool. Great pic and thanks for sharing that. I'll keep my eyes open for those. I actually ran across a Paxton supercharger about 15 years ago on eBay. At 1k it seems like it was a bargain. It was right before we brought our car to MO. Poor timing. Just shows to go you, never know what you'll find when looking. Love the input on this thread. You guys are a blessing to us. :)
Red on red
Here is a link to a Blog post that I wrote about the Cobra mats that Bob is referring to.
http://blog.virginiaclassicmustang.com/2011/05/shelby-cobra-floor-mats.html
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/JeTv8fQPQzEV532ZYziuAL9x1DtTb7fgC70rOPRZz4buXG7pSOtv79YlyRHaFcWbo7Fz6oPVh3DO7Aks8PTSfmUH13I3n-eO-ZMBCXnNKlRR_jmXIBpC6F3fevjbjuWFU5R7rPDHm3kLrbRqIVovAP0F0SGHj31iwmHZ3NvB_ETydUYIeG5ATbLvF4Tzj5qrRU-KQIeSaRpknw35lp7--4GDSPcRlklT9yrmzyc7KX9zL9BiTkcmyfw0y_RyoIpSvVruDfZvX8cRhAKEXPaWnkBSxQqIEZa37k8KjwEMXpK8c0c-4fTa8FEp67Vr1BlhH1myZEhRZ7Jn6t7dmjF0iaMCXbQYYL3Eui1U0VZHWP17ql2rI86eOYJvSnPcH3spgTleGYAy7rCepWtIgFzZxCcEdCVawhP1cw6escj5P195BTJO6i5Ib5jbHX2CUQxbZUNaFwRK6D5h9EOre1D3AnVQ-_A2CXK5Mp5idh9vgAqF2y0zvVyt356zIzxtkyPB8lL93BZe0GuRY-COb_UIBLh31CEf3Q-HhJt0ORRtPrqG-8ofS84LoauWzprVDQHXVSJbwEQwTmrN1VTIBXEXWX5baY-fs4_rnyMpFuPed-EC4rLj329IRPs7FpxGcFBLyfefftK9UyQW74gtUWmKAkQnHg=w600-no) (http://blog.virginiaclassicmustang.com/2011/05/shelby-cobra-floor-mats.html)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/wjhQrUciWlRmR8zWD2ypim7WJgA8ZaxYwSmweW_pGoXyHnOrvqshj73GOh4ilnSY2RFDSkHOT9nD3g73WSTdtGAEe7ieleOHstUFmLLHCuqocffVR519dNUfqaV11VBEyczJ0Vq-xRXfOB_cigWxaQ-iyaLNxJLPxZLETRCJugdtg8XJ5pZqj0QfPF87_Fw3HccqGRpdbou0eTAx4i0VJIgCUxb_MRKIOVdJleFcSxOHW0jFR8XhE0QGxdMthdClC0tVSZfJBdTlxb5AWZP5YXS-xAXNJpiXcFozlej3XcMxSyrk8Cq2AY6WeLXhn-2We0GH--lU3kEsER70SQHFR7q_Pw5zv5599IXxuVPQ4ZqraHqjyTnwTTf8sYFYiFcHRmlwUj7cjmHZMMMBwj9LLRgkJABY03MKRNXrcSICX-gU4gHjtJrdegkFW3QahkCt0cUeSnJwihqMIC9nwHvMUmnkTzM-f6p6K0g4u2mtRfO_d4b2jx6UOVieHTtidZDzItWzXGzJ0w81oKIBMYSYp3H7ZJXL00_X4irK0P7gBwZRJMdCUBCn7hOtlAU63UXsWQoMDwXROOzymAdnk1pLHpnXyqlHduLRdLj3TEtmLhUQjd9L01pwaq3t_fS9hJsb7PW5uMdLbrsWJGo1LvuLX5DGJw=w532-h709-no) (http://blog.virginiaclassicmustang.com/2011/05/shelby-cobra-floor-mats.html)
I want a pair in black.Does anyone repop anything similar?
Quote from: 557 on December 12, 2018, 12:53:30 PM
I want a pair in black.Does anyone repop anything similar?
I think Brant is planning on doing some . ::) He promised me 3 sets. ;D
Quote from: Bob Gaines on December 12, 2018, 01:13:10 PM
Quote from: 557 on December 12, 2018, 12:53:30 PM
I want a pair in black.Does anyone repop anything similar?
I think Brant is planning on doing some . ::) He promised me 3 sets. ;D
I would love to have them made, but I doubt the demand would be great enough.
I would definitely get a black set if they were ever reproduced.
Me too.
As would I.
Mine still has the original, pony mats. When I bought the car in '77 was told they were in it upon delivery.
Quote from: vtgt500 on December 13, 2018, 08:15:41 PM
Mine still has the original, pony mats. When I bought the car in '77 was told they were in it upon delivery.
Of course it doesn't make a difference one way or the other and if it makes you feel better no harm no foul but if I had a quarter for all of the times previous owners have claimed something was original on a car that was not I would be able to do car wash's on all my vehicles for life . ;)
I hear you Bob. My original question really was answered in that there doesn't seem to have been a "from the factory" floor mat but were more likely just negotiated or thrown in at the dealership.
I have had some newer "cobra" carpeted floor mats and have been looking for something more time period correct for #2196 and I think that was answered here too. Overall this has been a great thread especially since I now know about the "Shelby American" option that was available as the "I hope someday I can find those" option. Great stuff.
Quote from: Bob Gaines on December 13, 2018, 09:05:15 PM
Quote from: vtgt500 on December 13, 2018, 08:15:41 PM
Mine still has the original, pony mats. When I bought the car in '77 was told they were in it upon delivery.
Of course it doesn't make a difference one way or the other and if it makes you feel better no harm no foul but if I had a quarter for all of the times previous owners have claimed something was original on a car that was not I would be able to do car wash's on all my vehicles for life . ;)
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As always Bob, so true and correct, BTW I have several Boss 302 blocks for sale, they are special because they do not have the screw in freeze plugs>> smile guys.
On a serious engine side note though, I have owned an XE 4 bolt main 289 long block assembly. It resides at the Indy museum now, and at one time was on display, it was for a race car in the museum collection. So weird, "original" things/dealer items, do pop up from time to time.
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Serious, out of all the 65 Shelby's and many other Shelby's I have had the pleasure of owning back in the day, I have a set of black mats that I recently found in my piles of old junk.
Mustang is raring up, in the same basic positioning on the mats like the cobra mats shown.
An area on the back shows a cut line for conv use.
BTW, they also have a large mound area by the cut area, mound area is like the ones shown on the cobra mats.
# 4214-2 on the back, and the front has a ford like round logo that's says rubbermaid.
This is also one of my 65's, that docs showed up later verifying added invoice costs, carpeted rear tray, plaque from Shelby, a/c, added 2nd mirror, original paint Texas car, plus more. Mr Vinny ended up finding the docs on it, >>> decades ago.
Was planning on putting them up for trade for some very early 67 350 pieces I may need, and or sale.
Respectfully submitted,
John
Merry Christmas guys and gals !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Floor mats were in the ford dealer accessories catologs that came out every year with newer products & dealer add ons u could order & buy from your ford dealer. The koolest floor mats made were the c9az pasiley mats in different wild color patterns with ford oval & a gt 40 car moulded in the mats in the center these mats came out in 69 but never lasted very long just to wild looking but thats why they are KOOL. On the sides you could trim them off for a convertible since they have both moulded in lines for hardtop or convertible & on backside it tells u where to trim them. I found several sets of pasiley mats in old ford dealer attics back in the 80s since they didnt sell well as they were just to wild looking & back in 69-70 chrysler made flower power floor mats that were also wild looking & you would find them in mopars that had the Mod Top option flowered vinyl tops with mod top decals on rear window.
Quote from: Special Ed on December 14, 2018, 10:37:42 AM
Floor mats were in the ford dealer accessories catologs that came out every year with newer products & dealer add ons u could order & buy from your ford dealer. The koolest floor mats made were the c9az pasiley mats in different wild color patterns with ford oval & a gt 40 car moulded in the mats in the center these mats came out in 69 but never lasted very long just to wild looking but thats why they are KOOL. On the sides you could trim them off for a convertible since they have both moulded in lines for hardtop or convertible & on backside it tells u where to trim them. I found several sets of pasiley mats in old ford dealer attics back in the 80s since they didnt sell well as they were just to wild looking & back in 69-70 chrysler made flower power floor mats that were also wild looking & you would find them in mopars that had the Mod Top option flowered vinyl tops with mod top decals on rear window.
To understand better , Ed lives in southern Indiana out in the woods in a beautiful log cabin surrounded not only with trees but tall weeds that have funny looking leaves and buds. He might even use some for medicinal purposes . ;) Ed it might be time to cut back . ;D ;D Just sayin
Ed, I think you are cool.
Mr. Ed, Mr. Gaines, thanks for helping us all out with this topic. So, there were red, black and clear ones? Is any one variation harder to find than the other two? I would be interested in 2 sets, if someone would repro them.
Quote from: SNAKEBIT on December 23, 2018, 08:29:41 PM
Mr. Ed, Mr. Gaines, thanks for helping us all out with this topic. So, there were red, black and clear ones? Is any one variation harder to find than the other two? I would be interested in 2 sets, if someone would repro them.
They are all like hens teeth to find.
I must admit I'd buy a couple of sets!
The rubber mats in black seem to look dirty all the time. I went with these. Lloyds mats.
-Keith
Quote from: 1967 eight barrel on December 27, 2018, 08:16:27 PM
The rubber mats in black seem to look dirty all the time. I went with these. Lloyds mats.
-Keith
And they look fantastic too. Thanks Keith
Quote from: Special Ed on December 14, 2018, 10:37:42 AM
Floor mats were in the ford dealer accessories catologs that came out every year with newer products & dealer add ons u could order & buy from your ford dealer. The koolest floor mats made were the c9az pasiley mats in different wild color patterns with ford oval & a gt 40 car moulded in the mats in the center these mats came out in 69 but never lasted very long just to wild looking but thats why they are KOOL. On the sides you could trim them off for a convertible since they have both moulded in lines for hardtop or convertible & on backside it tells u where to trim them. I found several sets of pasiley mats in old ford dealer attics back in the 80s since they didnt sell well as they were just to wild looking & back in 69-70 chrysler made flower power floor mats that were also wild looking & you would find them in mopars that had the Mod Top option flowered vinyl tops with mod top decals on rear window.
Mr. Ed, why did someone need to trim the mats for a convertible? Was the floor pans a little more narrower?
Th e inner side rails were much wider on a uni-body convertible to stenghten the car body unlike hardtop & fastback roof support. That why convertible carpet is moulded differently & has small heelpad & less foot room area. So to fit correctly u had to trim sides back on floormats so they would lay flat on floor.