1962 Trunk Mat

[Don B.]

Does anybody know who makes a NCRS quality trunk mat?

[Richard M.]

Re: 1962 Trunk Mat

Don, if you need red I have one NOS(pretty sure it is)

Rich

[Jerry W.]

Re: 1962 Trunk Mat

Rich..John Flacek ( 48800) has been looking for a red trunk matt for 1962 #029

[John F.]

Re: 1962 Trunk Mat

Jerry, I sold the car two years ago.

[Don B.]

Re: 1962 Trunk Mat

Rich,
Thanks for the offer but I need a black trunk mat.
Don

[Jerry W.]

Re: 1962 Trunk Mat

John...Saw your C2 posts but thought you still had #029

[Richard M.]

Re: 1962 Trunk Mat

Thanks for trying Jerry. John, I remember when you got #29. I had '62 #483 around the same time, but that one moved on as a project car. I had a NOS for that one too but sold that separately.

Don, I forgot I had this one here. I found it tucked in a corner. The box is very old. I actually went out about a month ago and bought a red reproduction for a '61 I have here. Then I found the NOS piece. I have both here and maybe when I get a minute I'll post some photos of each for comparison.

When I first opened the repro up, it is nice, but obvious differences to originals. At least they're available though and a fair alternative.

Rich

[Don B.]

Re: 1962 Trunk Mat

Rich,
I bought one and found they do not measure up well to NCRS judging standards. It works and looks good in the car - so I can't be too disappointed.
Don

[Mike E.]

Re: 1962 Trunk Mat

Don,
Sent you an email with info.

[Richard M.]

Re: 1962 Trunk Mat

Was gone all day but will try to get those photos tomorrow.

Rich

[Richard M.]

Re: 1962 Trunk Mat

Tomorrowman finally got some photos.....

NOS:
I'm pretty sure this is a GM part. Opinions please.


Reproduction: I'm pretty sure this is a reproduction.


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[Mike E.]

Re: 1962 Trunk Mat

Rich,
As usual, you nailed it. Bottom mat is clearly repro. Top is GM part, technically NORS. Original blue, beige, and red mats installed in 61s and 62s from the factory had the 7-digit part number ink-stamped, not molded in.

[Richard M.]

Re: 1962 Trunk Mat

Rich,
I bought one and found they do not measure up well to NCRS judging standards. It works and looks good in the car - so I can't be too disappointed.
Don

Don, As you know, that reproduction you have is just like the 2nd group of photos of the Red repro I have here. It's nice, pretty, and functional, but no where near the look of a original or GM replacement.

Rich,
As usual, you nailed it. Bottom mat is clearly repro. Top is GM part, technically NORS. Original blue, beige, and red mats installed in 61s and 62s from the factory had the 7-digit part number ink-stamped, not molded in.

Thanks Mike, So it appears that because the one I describe in the first set of photos has the molded part#, it is a GM service replacement, correct?

I'll have to read my 61/62 JG again, but I think when I read it briefly yesterday it was confusing to me about ink stamp versus molded part numbers on black versus colors.

Rich

[Mike E.]

Re: 1962 Trunk Mat

Correct--GM service replacement. Black mats had molded 7-digit part number, other colors had ink-stamped numbers installed at St. Louis.
Who knows why that choice was made, and why the change was made on service replacements? The mats were available from Chevrolet into the late 90's or later in red and black. Never saw a GM replacement beige or blue.

[David R.]

Re: 1962 Trunk Mat

I have been looking for a beige trunk mat for my 1962 Fawn Beige car for some time. I haven't found anything that looked original that was in any condition to buy, or anything that looked good that was anywhere close to appearing correct. Oh, well.