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« 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?

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Re: Floor mats
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2020, 08:53:05 AM »
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
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« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2020, 03:19:00 AM »
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.

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Re: Floor mats
« Reply #3 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.

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Re: Floor mats
« Reply #4 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.

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« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2020, 08:11:47 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.

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~Earl J

Yes, not worth looking for an original set. 

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Re: Floor mats
« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2020, 09:29:48 AM »
Are those Scott Drake mats?

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« Reply #7 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 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.

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Re: Floor mats
« Reply #8 on: March 30, 2020, 09:43:26 AM »
Living RENT FREE in your minds...

Home of the Hertz Musketeers 

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Re: Floor mats
« Reply #9 on: March 30, 2020, 12:21:03 PM »
Thanks, I will pass on the Chinese parts

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« Reply #10 on: March 30, 2020, 03:22:14 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.

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Re: Floor mats
« Reply #11 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.

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« Reply #12 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.

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« Reply #13 on: March 31, 2020, 10:54:30 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.
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Re: Floor mats
« Reply #14 on: March 31, 2020, 12:50:01 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!
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