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Old 07-20-2014, 01:32 PM
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Default Floor mats for 1971 coupe

Who makes the highest quality and nicest looking custom floor mats for a 71 black interior coupe? The "Lloyd" mats look nice, but appear have a split on the passenger side, which doesn't make any sense for the floor board orientation in a 71. Any thoughts on this issue?
Old 07-21-2014, 08:19 AM
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The split might be there to accommodate 4 speed and AT footwells; they're different.
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This is interesting...
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Originally Posted by Bucketoy
This is interesting...

Interesting... Maybe, Relevant... No
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Originally Posted by Mooser

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My apologies. Not sure how this happened but this is NOT the thread I wanted to post this information.
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It's the "related threads" option that takes everyone from where they really wanted to be and they end up posting into some completely "not-really related" thread
Happens to the best of us
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The split (or dart) in the Lloyd mat is to conform to the shape of the floor. Without it, the mat would buckle at the kick in the floor. This is my 1980.






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Old 07-19-2022, 05:33 AM
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Those are nice looking, quality mats. I love the cross flags on mats but had a difficult time finding ones that didn't tell me what I already knew- that it's a "Corvette". I knew it, people knew it and it puts me to mind of the motorcycle riders whom advertise "Harley" on all their apparel. Just my opinion, Mark
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Originally Posted by Syl1953
Those are nice looking, quality mats. I love the cross flags on mats but had a difficult time finding ones that didn't tell me what I already knew- that it's a "Corvette". I knew it, people knew it and it puts me to mind of the motorcycle riders whom advertise "Harley" on all their apparel. Just my opinion, Mark
The mats can be ordered blank without anything stitched on them, it’s a personal preference. Besides, “corvette” and the logo is all over the car anyway. That’s not the function of putting them on the mats.
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Please forgive me. But the purpose of said floor mats is what?
To protect the carpet so the next owner can enjoy it without the mats???
Sorta like the Italian grandma that puts slip covers on the sofa?
Me, I enjoy my carpet.
funny that. I replaced the front carpet back in the mid 90's.
No mats, still looks great. and when it doesn't I'll replace the carpet again.
Like I said, please forgive me.
Enjoy your covers.
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I ditched floor mats. It was a pain on the driver’s side with the accelerator and I figured it will be unlikely anyone with really dirty shoes will be riding with me. Besides, the carpet has already been replaced. I’ll just do it again if needed.
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Originally Posted by RedsFan
I ditched floor mats. It was a pain on the driver’s side with the accelerator and I figured it will be unlikely anyone with really dirty shoes will be riding with me. Besides, the carpet has already been replaced. I’ll just do it again if needed.
Lloyd mats come with anchors for the driver’s side.

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