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The Cars => 1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR => Topic started by: RSOHC on September 25, 2020, 04:03:17 PM

Title: 68 GT 500 trunk mat
Post by: RSOHC on September 25, 2020, 04:03:17 PM
What is the correct color for a 1968 GT500 trunk mat? 

I have a black and white speckled mat that came with the car.  I also have a speckled mat with some brown from National Parts Depot.  Thanks


Title: Re: 68 GT 500 trunk mat
Post by: Coralsnake on September 25, 2020, 04:46:57 PM
Speckled Burtex is the most common....white black and grey

can you post photos?
Title: Re: 68 GT 500 trunk mat
Post by: RSOHC on September 25, 2020, 07:49:29 PM
Here is a photo showing both trunk mats.
Title: Re: 68 GT 500 trunk mat
Post by: Coralsnake on September 25, 2020, 08:16:40 PM
The bottom one is a way better choice. Not exactly true Burtex, but close. But, much better than the trash bag looking part)

The other one doesnt look close in my opinion
Title: Re: 68 GT 500 trunk mat
Post by: Bob Gaines on September 25, 2020, 10:54:12 PM
Quote from: Coralsnake on September 25, 2020, 08:16:40 PM
The bottom one is a way better choice. Not exactly true Burtex, but close.

The other one doesnt look close in my opinion
You can turn the top one upside down and use the white felt under your Christmas tree. ::)
Title: Re: 68 GT 500 trunk mat
Post by: J_Speegle on September 26, 2020, 12:02:41 AM
Examples

(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/13/6-110520174201.jpeg)

(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/13/6-110520173907.jpeg)

(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/13/6-110520174218.jpeg)
Title: Re: 68 GT 500 trunk mat
Post by: shelbymann1970 on September 26, 2020, 06:39:32 AM
Quote from: RSOHC on September 25, 2020, 04:03:17 PM
What is the correct color for a 1968 GT500 trunk mat? 

I have a black and white speckled mat that came with the car.  I also have a speckled mat with some brown from National Parts Depot.  Thanks
I have an original mat out of a 68 Shelby fastback I can shoot some pics of if you want some. i just got to get it out of my attic. Gary
Title: Re: 68 GT 500 trunk mat
Post by: RSOHC on September 26, 2020, 01:45:43 PM
What is a source for the correct style trunk mat?
Title: Re: 68 GT 500 trunk mat
Post by: Bob Gaines on September 26, 2020, 01:53:22 PM
Quote from: RSOHC on September 26, 2020, 01:45:43 PM
What is a source for the correct style trunk mat?
Your NPD example is the closest look in reproduction currently that I am aware of.. Originals are very rare to find in good condition let alone show condition and depending on condition can range from six hundred to several thousands of dollars. Depending on your expectations the good repro may work.
Title: Re: 68 GT 500 trunk mat
Post by: 68blk500c on September 27, 2020, 09:06:15 AM
Quote from: shelbymann1970 on September 26, 2020, 06:39:32 AM
Quote from: RSOHC on September 25, 2020, 04:03:17 PM
What is the correct color for a 1968 GT500 trunk mat? 

I have a black and white speckled mat that came with the car.  I also have a speckled mat with some brown from National Parts Depot.  Thanks
I have an original mat out of a 68 Shelby fastback I can shoot some pics of if you want some. i just got to get it out of my attic. Gary

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