NOS Floor mat

[losthope]

Dont forget the "vintage style" that ebay sellers are trying to hook people in with also..."Vintage style" = high priced crap

[LT1 Burb]

Originally Posted by 62ShortStep

Based on my personal experience, this is the pecking order of parts, best to worst:

1) NOS
2) NORS
3) New USA made
4) Factory, good used
5) Factory, used, but marginal or good core
6) Factory, worn out, burnt toast
7) Any of the above, for the garbage can
8) Chinese

The exact order may be debated by some, but I'm sure about the first and last.

Love it , how true and it is my thoughts exactly.

[scottofksu]

HOLY COW! Wish I'd taken some/any care removing mine instead of just ripping it out...

[HOTFUN]

This is the guideline I use for only buying NOS parts for my vehicles. If the part is visible when installed and has a visible GM trademark or part number i.e. GUIDE, AC DELCO, GM or a production part number as in this floormat right up the center of the hump. Then I want an original GM piece for authenticity. My 56 Bel Air and 60 Vette had NOS tail lights when they got restored because as in the 56 the back side of the gas door clearly reflects GUIDE and the GM part # everytime you pull open that gas door. If I would have to read some aftermarket casting marks or made in China symbols on a part after installed, I would take a pitted piece of factory original castings on my vehicle long before I would go aftermarket. Then I just keep looking for better used original or a NOS piece to replace it with. Call me anal but to each his own vehicle and pocketbook priority.

[oem4me]

Originally Posted by yelmer

i called some vendors before the sale ended they said it looks like april the new repo with be out . it is a new stamp as well . i guess we will see if it is good or not good luck on the nos mat take care mike

Originally Posted by yelmer

that was dixie trucks . he said that the new mold is better and the quality will be better . he seem to know what was going on . i guess we will see

Originally Posted by rideblue00

Keep us updated on the new mat when you get it yelmer.

Any updates on repro mats? Also, I'm thinking of doing a poll on which mat would be the most sought after. Early or late, high or low hump. Opinions?

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by oem4me

Any updates on repro mats? Also, I'm thinking of doing a poll on which mat would be the most sought after. Early or late, high or low hump. Opinions?

i was able to sang 3 mats 1 62NOS to which i just sold, and 2 64-66 low hump repops both off this forum i paid a combined $600. im very happy with having nice correct mats cuz since they stopped makin em you never know if they will be had again, lest u search "high" and " low" everyday as i did...

[clemdaddy]

any word on repo mats?

i would be one of those guys that would need several, both low and high hump, and they could be foreign made, don't care. maybe something in the $150 to $175 price range.

who used to make them? perhaps they still have the molds and can gear-up again. its been years since i've seem them and the demand must be big by now.

[scuderia]

should probably post in the classifieds but...
Does anyone have an old high hump mat that I can scavange the hump section from?
I've gone from low hump to high and my mat is still fine I'm thinking I can maybe graft them together with some fancy craft work.
BTW, the hump was already cut for a three on the floor by PO so not really any good for anyone wanting a nice low hump... thx