radioguy7 Posted August 25, 2009 Report Posted August 25, 2009 I tried calling Sal Salerno the other day to inquire about buying one of his repro front rubber mats for my car. The daytime phone number that's listed in the archives is no longer in service. I tried his night phone number and got a digital answering machine message, I left a message and a call back number but still have not heard back from him. Does anyone have any updated contact info for Sal ?? Quote
P-12 Tommy Posted August 25, 2009 Report Posted August 25, 2009 I heard he ran out of floor mats awhile back. You might have to look elsewhere. Tom Quote
radioguy7 Posted August 25, 2009 Author Report Posted August 25, 2009 Great I was actually thinking of buying a rubber Restaurant kitchen rubber type mat and cutting and trimming to fit. Maybe make a paper template first then trace it onto the rubber. I noticed those industrial type mats are very tough and durable. Either that or go with carpet but I kind of like the big rubber mat in front. Quote
Young Ed Posted August 25, 2009 Report Posted August 25, 2009 I just bought a rubber antifatige mat for the floor of my truck. The issue you'll have with the car is getting it to lay down nicely on the hump. My truck has no hump so it worked great. Quote
radioguy7 Posted August 25, 2009 Author Report Posted August 25, 2009 Instead of using a kitchen mat or anti fatigue mat' date=' try just a plain rubber runner mat. Those are usually a little thinner and flexible, so will bend easier. Of course, they won't last as long either.[/quote']That's what I meant, its used in kitchens but is a runner and is just as thin as the original mat. I dunno, if it doesn't lay flat then I might just go with carpet front and back. Quote
Bill Ford Posted August 25, 2009 Report Posted August 25, 2009 I used the number he had posted in the Plymouth bulletin and talked to him about 4 weeks ago. He said he had sold out some time ago and would not have any more. Quote
radioguy7 Posted August 26, 2009 Author Report Posted August 26, 2009 I used the number he had posted in the Plymouth bulletin and talked to him about 4 weeks ago. He said he had sold out some time ago and would not have any more. The daytime number now says it is out of service, I was only able to get through on the night time number Quote
47heaven Posted August 27, 2009 Report Posted August 27, 2009 I think the closest runner mat that looks pretty identical to the original style is sold at OSH. They sell it in rolls. To keep the lines going vertical, you would have to put two matts together and create one. Looks like this: http://www.rubbercal.com/Corrugated_Fine_Rib_Photo.html Quote
radioguy7 Posted August 27, 2009 Author Report Posted August 27, 2009 I think the closest runner mat that looks pretty identical to the original style is sold at OSH. They sell it in rolls. To keep the lines going vertical, you would have to put two matts together and create one.Looks like this: http://www.rubbercal.com/Corrugated_Fine_Rib_Photo.html Exactly!!, this is the same matt material I was thinking of. I guess you could glue the two halves together from the back side. The seam should hide pretty well with the lines in it. Quote
47heaven Posted August 28, 2009 Report Posted August 28, 2009 Exactly!!, this is the same matt material I was thinking of. I guess you could glue the two halves together from the back side. The seam should hide pretty well with the lines in it. Yes, that is how I would do it. You won't have the fancy border, but it would still look period correct. Quote
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