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Title: Floor mats
Post by: 1109RWHP on March 27, 2020, 07:54:59 PM
Does anyone make a good reproduction set of the rubber Mustang pony floor mats? Looking for red ones. Are they all made from that awful Chinese rubber?
Title: Re: Floor mats
Post by: Brant on March 28, 2020, 08:53:05 AM
Quote from: 1109RWHP on March 27, 2020, 07:54:59 PM
Does anyone make a good reproduction set of the rubber Mustang pony floor mats? Looking for red ones. Are they all made from that awful Chinese rubber?

I use the ones that we handle in my own cars. I've never had a problem with them.

https://www.virginiaclassicmustang.com/RUBBER-PONY-FLOOR-MATS-SET-OF-4-INDICATE-COLOR-P5087.aspx
Title: Re: Floor mats
Post by: SFM6S087 on March 30, 2020, 03:19:00 AM
Quote from: Brant on March 28, 2020, 08:53:05 AM
Quote from: 1109RWHP on March 27, 2020, 07:54:59 PM
Does anyone make a good reproduction set of the rubber Mustang pony floor mats? Looking for red ones. Are they all made from that awful Chinese rubber?

I use the ones that we handle in my own cars. I've never had a problem with them.

https://www.virginiaclassicmustang.com/RUBBER-PONY-FLOOR-MATS-SET-OF-4-INDICATE-COLOR-P5087.aspx

Those are the ones I put in my car and I'm pleased with them.

Steve
Title: Re: Floor mats
Post by: 1690 on March 30, 2020, 07:24:34 AM
My '66 Coupe has a beautiful set from Brant at Virginia Mustang....my go to since 1986.
Title: Re: Floor mats
Post by: SFM5S000 on March 30, 2020, 07:49:32 AM
I just ordered a set this past Saturday after seeing this post! I gave up looking for an original set thinking the rubber would be hard and crumbly.

Cheers,
~Earl J
Title: Re: Floor mats
Post by: 1690 on March 30, 2020, 08:11:47 AM
Quote from: SFM5S000 on March 30, 2020, 07:49:32 AM
I just ordered a set this past Saturday after seeing this post! I gave up looking for an original set thinking the rubber would be hard and crumbly.

Cheers,
~Earl J

Yes, not worth looking for an original set. 
Title: Re: Floor mats
Post by: Coralsnake on March 30, 2020, 09:29:48 AM
Are those Scott Drake mats?
Title: Re: Floor mats
Post by: FL SAAC on March 30, 2020, 09:43:01 AM
Yes the repro mats are the way to go. The n.o.s. no matter how well kept just decompose

Quote from: SFM5S000 on March 30, 2020, 07:49:32 AM
I just ordered a set this past Saturday after seeing this post! I gave up looking for an original set thinking the rubber would be hard and crumbly.

Cheers,
~Earl J
Title: Re: Floor mats
Post by: FL SAAC on March 30, 2020, 09:43:26 AM
Indeed

Quote from: Coralsnake on March 30, 2020, 09:29:48 AM
Are those Scott Drake mats?
Title: Re: Floor mats
Post by: Coralsnake on March 30, 2020, 12:21:03 PM
Thanks, I will pass on the Chinese parts
Title: Re: Floor mats
Post by: 2112 on March 30, 2020, 03:22:14 PM
Quote from: Coralsnake on March 30, 2020, 12:21:03 PM
Thanks, I will pass on the Chinese parts

Is there an alternative domestically made product?

I too prefer to buy American when ever possible.
Title: Re: Floor mats
Post by: 1109RWHP on March 31, 2020, 01:53:51 AM
I really don't know who made the ones I bought but they had a sticky feeling to them. There were some white scuff marks on them and when I tried to rub them off with my finger the rubber just balled up and left a pink mark. I have a set in the car now that I bought 12+ years ago but they are getting pretty worn. I remember when I got them the rubber stank so bad I had to leave them outside for a week until it dissipated.
Title: Re: Floor mats
Post by: propayne on March 31, 2020, 09:52:05 AM
You could buy one from this guy  ;D

This is from the back cover of the November 1966 issue of Car Life.

Can't tell for sure, but it does look like Mustang running horse floor mats at the upper right.

- Phillip

(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/134-310320094926.jpeg)
Title: Re: Floor mats
Post by: CharlesTurner on March 31, 2020, 10:54:30 AM
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on March 30, 2020, 09:43:01 AM
Yes the repro mats are the way to go. The n.o.s. no matter how well kept just decompose

I've experienced the opposite.  Repro floor mats I've used are softer than original mats and will wear out quicker over time.
Title: Re: Floor mats
Post by: BGlover67 on March 31, 2020, 12:50:01 PM
Quote from: 1109RWHP on March 27, 2020, 07:54:59 PM
Does anyone make a good reproduction set of the rubber Mustang pony floor mats? Looking for red ones. Are they all made from that awful Chinese rubber?

Yes, but they come with the Coronavirus for no extra charge!
Title: Re: Floor mats
Post by: FL SAAC on March 31, 2020, 01:37:43 PM
Noooooooo....SHINE-AAH  !

Quote from: BGlover67 on March 31, 2020, 12:50:01 PM
Quote from: 1109RWHP on March 27, 2020, 07:54:59 PM
Does anyone make a good reproduction set of the rubber Mustang pony floor mats? Looking for red ones. Are they all made from that awful Chinese rubber?

Yes, but they come with the Coronavirus for no extra charge!