WANTED - Rubber Floor Covering
Both of my A's received the base models' rubber flooring in place of the carpeting .
Back in the 90's , stripped-down model Darts ( 170's , Specials , Customs ) and Valiants / Dusters were filling pick-a-part 'yards .
I helped myself to a black set for my '72 Swinger ( from a '70 340 Swinger :sad7: ) , and my '73 Duster got the black-with-blue-speckles set
( from a '71 Duster 340 :cry: ) . In both cases , I removed the jute backing ; I cleaned-up both sets by using a liberal application of waterless hand cleaner and a tyre scrub brush .
The reason why I replaced the carpeting with the rubber material is because the Dart had a weather leak which would soak the carpet
( talk about a rust causer ! ) , and the Duster had cigarette burns all over the trans tunnel and driver's side .
I actually prefer rubber flooring to carpeting as it's easy to keep clean and will last MUCH longer than carpet .
My '72 Coronet is going to get rubber flooring as well . Blue Collar work and the resultant work boots are rough on carpet !
The bitchiest part about removing / replacing the flooring is the stupid Torx Bolt which retains the seat belt retractor ! Those damned things are 9.9 times out of 10 locked in place with factory seam sealer or some other **** ; prone to stripping !
Anyone got some photos of the Year One mats ?