rubber mats - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nobolt · 02-20-2014, 01:15 PM

I read 72Sierra's post on carpeting and I was wondering about rubber mats?
who makes them? and does anybody do colors like OEM mats?

dads longhorn · 02-20-2014, 02:06 PM

Good question. I could use a low hump dark olive mat.

Lou Boffa · 02-20-2014, 05:55 PM

interested

Daman · 02-20-2014, 08:04 PM

I've only seen them in black.

Brothers has them. Not sure of fit but I have one waiting to go on.

OregonNed · 02-20-2014, 08:05 PM

Interested to see, too..

litew8 · 02-20-2014, 09:12 PM

If I remember correctly, I bought mine through the Truck and Car Shop in Orange, CA. TruckandCarShop.com

1960-1972 Chevrolet/GM Truck Catalog See page 36.

I think the quality is great. I've only seen black, no colors. You could, like I might, paint it with vinyl paint to get that key match.

ItWillBeSlow · 02-20-2014, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by litew8

If I remember correctly, I bought mine through the Truck and Car Shop in Orange, CA. TruckandCarShop.com

1960-1972 Chevrolet/GM Truck Catalog See page 36.

I think the quality is great. I've only seen black, no colors. You could, like I might, paint it with vinyl paint to get that key match.

catalog doesnt have any prices, mind to share what yours was?

slikside · 02-20-2014, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by litew8

If I remember correctly, I bought mine through the Truck and Car Shop in Orange, CA. TruckandCarShop.com

1960-1972 Chevrolet/GM Truck Catalog See page 36.

I think the quality is great. I've only seen black, no colors. You could, like I might, paint it with vinyl paint to get that key match.

How long ago did you buy it?? Is it holding up?? I remember reading posts some time ago where guys were complaining about cracking a year or two down the road. You know, same old story...don't makem like they used to/poor quality. Can't recall where they bought them from etc, but I know some have had issues.

nobolt · 02-20-2014, 09:55 PM

there probably isn't much demand for them other than "correct" restorations. it would be nice to find a source somewhere
I would think there would even be some NOS stuff somewhere (for a pretty penny)...I assume they would have been a dealer item back in the day.

19673ontree · 02-20-2014, 10:00 PM

My 67 has carpet.but I would like to have a red floor mat ?

**special-K** · 02-20-2014, 10:20 PM

We're talking rubber floor here,not rubber mats. I've only seen them reproduced in black,like most parts that came in colors.

litew8 · 02-20-2014, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ItWillBeSlow

catalog doesnt have any prices, mind to share what yours was?

A little cheaper than what Brothers charges. Free shipping. I don't know if Brothers charges for shipping, but if yes - then it was even more less expensive. Unless of course, Truck and Car Shop has changed their pricing idk I also do not know if what Brothers offers is similar in design since you cannot zoom in and see. The one I bought was an identical match with ribbing and all.

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Originally Posted by slikside

How long ago did you buy it?? Is it holding up?? I remember reading posts some time ago where guys were complaining about cracking a year or two down the road. You know, same old story...don't makem like they used to/poor quality. Can't recall where they bought them from etc, but I know some have had issues.

It's been probably a year? But, I just nearly finished a restore, and I haven't driven/used the truck yet. Besides, I still had a rubber mat from the late 80's early 90's that is TRUE rubber quality that I placed on top, like it was when I bought the truck. So, there will be 0-minimal wear on the floor mat underneath. I'm not saying the the quality of rubber from Truck and Car Shop isn't good quality - just that maybe it isn't the same as what the original was. The original one was stiff when I removed it, probably from age, idk hard to compare something new with something 40+ years old. I think the Truck and Car Shop one will last and wear just fine.

Rubber mat from late 80's-early 90's.

How cool is that!

Rubber floor mat from Truck and Car Shop underneath:

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Originally Posted by special-K

We're talking rubber floor here,not rubber mats. I've only seen them reproduced in black,like most parts that came in colors.

On Brothers site and elsewhere, they are marketed as 'floor mats'. I think our trucks original literature also called them "Full color-keyed mat (e.g. covering)"

**Hart_Rod** · 02-20-2014, 10:22 PM

Here's what I used in my 68:

http://www.stockinteriors.com/molded...=31&ModelId=88

They offer several different colors.

sambudo · 02-24-2014, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Here's what I used in my 68:

http://www.stockinteriors.com/molded...=31&ModelId=88

They offer several different colors.

Nice I like it!

**kitsbeach** · 10-12-2014, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Here's what I used in my 68:

http://www.stockinteriors.com/molded...=31&ModelId=88

They offer several different colors.

Hartrod, is the vinyl quite a bit different than the rubber.? I have the Brother's rubber "floor covering" but it does not cover under the seat. I'd like something that does.

I might try this one you used in your '68 and, if I don't like it, I'll just use it under the seat and use my Brother's rubber mat for the front.

**Hart_Rod** · 10-12-2014, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kitsbeach

Hartrod, is the vinyl quite a bit different than the rubber.? I have the Brother's rubber "floor covering" but it does not cover under the seat. I'd like something that does.

I might try this one you used in your '68 and, if I don't like it, I'll just use it under the seat and use my Brother's rubber mat for the front.

It's shinier than the rubber one, but I really like it.

**kitsbeach** · 10-12-2014, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

It's shinier than the rubber one, but I really like it.

Thanks. That's the answer for me then. I want to cover up the silver sound deadener under the seat.

litew8 · 10-13-2014, 01:19 PM

That's why I used black sound deadener.

Bigdav160 · 10-13-2014, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kitsbeach

Thanks. That's the answer for me then. I want to cover up the silver sound deadener under the seat.

The factory floor covering for a Suburban is two piece and completely covers completely under the front and rear seat. Do they reproduce the floor covering for the Suburban?

litew8 · 02-21-2014, 12:10 AM

What it looks like without the additional rubber mat on top -

PhotoShop rendition of what it'd look like color keyed back to original (sandalwood)-

Quality up close (Truck and Car Shop black mat underneath).
The piece on top is a piece of the original mat.
The outlined areas have vinyl paint within. The outer areas = original color.
Very hard to match sandalwood!

slowcpe · 02-21-2014, 12:37 AM

My original mat just about dissolves to touch. Interested in replacing but going to wait until I install a high hump before spending the money. Curious as well as which is the best.

litew8 · 02-21-2014, 12:43 AM

I think the one I show above is an identical match, made with the same mold as the originals if that helps any. I know the sandalwood piece - it's a little hard to see the pattern like it shows on the black, but it is the same minus the paint.

nobolt · 02-21-2014, 09:30 AM

67-68 CSTs came with carpet. 67-68 CUSTOM had colorized rubber floor covering.
then you could get optional mats for either.

I was wondering about the floor covering. my fault - I should have been specific.

**leddzepp** · 10-13-2014, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by nobolt

67-68 CSTs came with carpet. 67-68 CUSTOM had colorized rubber floor covering.
then you could get optional mats for either.

I was wondering about the floor covering. my fault - I should have been specific.

Here is the floor covering that came in my 68. It looks like simulated carpet.

**special-K** · 02-21-2014, 10:19 AM

I knew what you meant,and many people call it a mat incorrectly,even vendors. I only said something so you didn't get people showing mats instead. I'm not sure mats were a factory option,but were a GM accessory. As others have shown,a mat is a removable accessory that lays over the floor covering,just like a door mat at a house or place mat at a table.

02-20-2014, 01:15 PM	#1
nobolt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Algonac, MI 48001 Posts: 1,848	rubber mats I read 72Sierra's post on carpeting and I was wondering about rubber mats? who makes them? and does anybody do colors like OEM mats? __________________ Dave "... government even in its best state is but a necessary evil. Thomas Paine "It wasn't a lie, it was ineptitude with insufficient cover." Donald Draper (Mad Men)

02-20-2014, 02:06 PM	#2
dads longhorn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New mexico Posts: 369	Re: rubber mats Good question. I could use a low hump dark olive mat.

02-20-2014, 05:55 PM	#3
Lou Boffa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 733	Re: rubber mats interested __________________ Figure out what you want--then figure out what you are willing to give up to get it.

02-20-2014, 08:04 PM	#4
Daman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Billings Montana Posts: 183	Re: rubber mats I've only seen them in black. Brothers has them. Not sure of fit but I have one waiting to go on.

02-20-2014, 08:05 PM	#5
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: rubber mats Interested to see, too.. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

02-20-2014, 09:12 PM	#6
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: rubber mats If I remember correctly, I bought mine through the Truck and Car Shop in Orange, CA. TruckandCarShop.com 1960-1972 Chevrolet/GM Truck Catalog See page 36. I think the quality is great. I've only seen black, no colors. You could, like I might, paint it with vinyl paint to get that key match. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

02-20-2014, 09:55 PM	#9
nobolt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Algonac, MI 48001 Posts: 1,848	Re: rubber mats there probably isn't much demand for them other than "correct" restorations. it would be nice to find a source somewhere I would think there would even be some NOS stuff somewhere (for a pretty penny)...I assume they would have been a dealer item back in the day. __________________ Dave "... government even in its best state is but a necessary evil. Thomas Paine "It wasn't a lie, it was ineptitude with insufficient cover." Donald Draper (Mad Men)

02-20-2014, 10:00 PM	#10
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: rubber mats My 67 has carpet.but I would like to have a red floor mat ? __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

02-20-2014, 10:20 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: rubber mats We're talking rubber floor here,not rubber mats. I've only seen them reproduced in black,like most parts that came in colors. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-20-2014, 10:22 PM	#13
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,846	Re: rubber mats Here's what I used in my 68: http://www.stockinteriors.com/molded...=31&ModelId=88 They offer several different colors. Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 02-20-2014 at 10:35 PM.

10-13-2014, 01:19 PM	#18
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: rubber mats That's why I used black sound deadener. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

02-21-2014, 12:10 AM	#20
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: rubber mats What it looks like without the additional rubber mat on top - PhotoShop rendition of what it'd look like color keyed back to original (sandalwood)- Quality up close (Truck and Car Shop black mat underneath). The piece on top is a piece of the original mat. The outlined areas have vinyl paint within. The outer areas = original color. Very hard to match sandalwood! __________________ project: "my happy mess" Last edited by litew8; 02-21-2014 at 12:27 AM.

02-21-2014, 12:37 AM	#21
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: rubber mats My original mat just about dissolves to touch. Interested in replacing but going to wait until I install a high hump before spending the money. Curious as well as which is the best. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

02-21-2014, 12:43 AM	#22
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: rubber mats I think the one I show above is an identical match, made with the same mold as the originals if that helps any. I know the sandalwood piece - it's a little hard to see the pattern like it shows on the black, but it is the same minus the paint. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

02-21-2014, 09:30 AM	#23
nobolt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Algonac, MI 48001 Posts: 1,848	Re: rubber mats 67-68 CSTs came with carpet. 67-68 CUSTOM had colorized rubber floor covering. then you could get optional mats for either. I was wondering about the floor covering. my fault - I should have been specific. __________________ Dave "... government even in its best state is but a necessary evil. Thomas Paine "It wasn't a lie, it was ineptitude with insufficient cover." Donald Draper (Mad Men)



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02-21-2014, 10:19 AM	#25
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: rubber mats I knew what you meant,and many people call it a mat incorrectly,even vendors. I only said something so you didn't get people showing mats instead. I'm not sure mats were a factory option,but were a GM accessory. As others have shown,a mat is a removable accessory that lays over the floor covering,just like a door mat at a house or place mat at a table. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-21-2014 at 10:25 AM.

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