Trunk Mat ... Anyone ever seen a Factory one?

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by dmhines, Feb 10, 2005.

Page 2 of 3
  1. littleredtoy

    littleredtoy Seth

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2002
    Messages:
    4,050
    Likes Received:
    15
    Trophy Points:
    162
    Location:
    North Carolina, Triangle Area
    Vehicle:
    '74 Comet GT
    My '74 GT was 10 yrs. old when I got it. I tossed the original looking
    grey felt/carpet a few yrs. before I started restoring it for fear of
    squirrels or rats getting into it while it was parked. It had holes and
    stains anyway. I was moulded to fit the floor of the trunk angles.

    No offense, but I am not going to put a plaid anything back in it. My
    floorplans and trunk are sprayed with bedliner and then I used grey/
    black/white splatter paint in the trunk. I don't currently have any type
    of mat or carpet in there.

    [​IMG]


    Seth
     
    littleredtoy, Feb 11, 2005
    #16
  2. bmcdaniel

    bmcdaniel Senile Member

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2002
    Messages:
    6,824
    Likes Received:
    681
    Trophy Points:
    318
    Location:
    York. PA
    Vehicle:
    '70 Maverick Grabber
    Autocrafters used my original '70 as a pattern for their repops.
     
    bmcdaniel, Feb 11, 2005
    #17
  3. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

    Joined:
    Jun 24, 2002
    Messages:
    8,927
    Likes Received:
    21
    Trophy Points:
    147
    Location:
    Cumming, GA
    Vehicle:
    1971 Grabber / 2012 Mustang / 2009 Jeep Wrangler / 2013 Ducati / 2009 Buell XB12Scg
    I'm leaving my Grabber with no mat as well ....


    [​IMG]
     
    dmhines, Feb 11, 2005
    #18
  4. Dan Starnes

    Dan Starnes Original owner

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2002
    Messages:
    5,235
    Likes Received:
    52
    Trophy Points:
    146
    Location:
    West Central IL
    Vehicle:
    Stallion, 72 Grabber, Sprint, 77 4dr Maverick
    I know Maverick Matt!
     
    Dan Starnes, Feb 11, 2005
    #19
  5. elliot

    elliot Member

    Joined:
    Apr 12, 2003
    Messages:
    1,645
    Likes Received:
    5
    Trophy Points:
    111
    Location:
    Boubon MO
    Vehicle:
    76 4 door 347 paxton and t56
    :lolup: :biglaugh: :clap: :p :yup:
     
    elliot, Feb 11, 2005
    #20
  6. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    18,300
    Likes Received:
    1,362
    Trophy Points:
    878
    Location:
    Albany, Indiana
    Vehicle:
    1972 Maverick Grabber - Color: Orange Also, 1976 Ford Maverick 4-door, 1977 Mercury Comet 2-door.
    No "mat" is fine....until you haul lawn chairs to the car show and they scratch up the trunk floor. 8)
     
    Craig Selvey, Feb 11, 2005
    #21
  7. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

    Joined:
    Jun 24, 2002
    Messages:
    8,927
    Likes Received:
    21
    Trophy Points:
    147
    Location:
    Cumming, GA
    Vehicle:
    1971 Grabber / 2012 Mustang / 2009 Jeep Wrangler / 2013 Ducati / 2009 Buell XB12Scg
    I throw a big blanket in the trunk before the seats and cleaning supplies go in... then take it out at the show ...
     
    dmhines, Feb 11, 2005
    #22
  8. littleredtoy

    littleredtoy Seth

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2002
    Messages:
    4,050
    Likes Received:
    15
    Trophy Points:
    162
    Location:
    North Carolina, Triangle Area
    Vehicle:
    '74 Comet GT
    Mine are in a canvas bag on top of my towels and cleaning stuff.


    Seth
     
    littleredtoy, Feb 11, 2005
    #23
  9. scooter

    scooter Member

    Joined:
    Feb 26, 2005
    Messages:
    15
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    South Carolina
    Vehicle:
    1974 Maverick
    I just bought a '74 Maverick and I am pretty sure the trunk mat is from '74 too. It is light blue on dark blue shag carpet. I just considered it a bonus. :)
     
    scooter, Feb 27, 2005
    #24
  10. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

    Joined:
    Jun 24, 2002
    Messages:
    8,927
    Likes Received:
    21
    Trophy Points:
    147
    Location:
    Cumming, GA
    Vehicle:
    1971 Grabber / 2012 Mustang / 2009 Jeep Wrangler / 2013 Ducati / 2009 Buell XB12Scg
    Put a trunk mat in today ... not sure if I like it or not but don't have to worry about throwing coolers, chairs and cleaning supplies in the trunk anymore .... Wish I could find an NOS original.

    The 73 Comet at the Ford Show last weekend had the original mat. It was vacuum formed and fit the trunk pan perfectly. The reproduction ones are slit in the back to let them somewhat follow the form of the trunk ...

    I never checked out a repop Mustang mat ... not sure if they are vacuum formed or have cuts like the Maverick repops. I would think they make enough Mustang mats to vacuum form them ....

    [​IMG]
     
    dmhines, Oct 4, 2005
    #25
  11. Country Mav

    Country Mav Die-Hard Ford Guy!

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2002
    Messages:
    1,770
    Likes Received:
    27
    Trophy Points:
    130
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Evans, Louisiana
    Vehicle:
    72 2-door Maverick 308/C-4
    You been in my trunk Maverick Man?? Cause you just described my car and mat........ :wink: Preston
     
    Country Mav, Oct 4, 2005
    #26
  12. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    18,300
    Likes Received:
    1,362
    Trophy Points:
    878
    Location:
    Albany, Indiana
    Vehicle:
    1972 Maverick Grabber - Color: Orange Also, 1976 Ford Maverick 4-door, 1977 Mercury Comet 2-door.
    I have never noticed any of the original trunk mats as being "form fitting". I recall they all had slits cut in them to fit over non flat areas.
     
    Craig Selvey, Oct 4, 2005
    #27
  13. Max Power

    Max Power Vintage Ford Mafia

    Joined:
    Aug 7, 2002
    Messages:
    1,230
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    St. Paul, MN
    Vehicle:
    1977 Maverick, 1969 Mustang Sportsroof, 1970 Mustang Grande Project
    My 77 had the original. I can take a pic and post it if you want....
     
    Max Power, Oct 4, 2005
    #28
  14. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

    Joined:
    Jun 24, 2002
    Messages:
    8,927
    Likes Received:
    21
    Trophy Points:
    147
    Location:
    Cumming, GA
    Vehicle:
    1971 Grabber / 2012 Mustang / 2009 Jeep Wrangler / 2013 Ducati / 2009 Buell XB12Scg

    I forgot to take pictures but asked Kevin with the Comet GT to post some ...

    http://mmb.maverick.to/showthread.php?p=170174#p
     
    dmhines, Oct 4, 2005
    #29
  15. Jamie Miles

    Jamie Miles the road warrior

    Joined:
    Feb 8, 2005
    Messages:
    12,098
    Likes Received:
    29
    Trophy Points:
    383
    Location:
    Lawrenceville, GA
    Vehicle:
    13 Mavericks
    I think you guys are really gonna like what Earl made for his trunk. Unless your stuck on keeping it all original. :)
     
    Jamie Miles, Oct 4, 2005
    #30
Page 2 of 3

Share This Page