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JPBrecheisen 11-27-2013 02:04 AM

1960-66 Big Truck Rubber Floor Mat
 
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I thought I might post this just in case anybody else wanted to have some info.

I recently started cleaning up my 1960 C60 Viking. It didn't have a floor mat in it, and reproductions are not available for the big trucks. The fitment can be a bit of an issue since the transmission access panel (tunnel, hump, whatever you call it) is fairly flat with minimal rise.

I did some research and found one that I thought might fit pretty well for my truck. Its not "exact", but I think it turned out pretty nice for an item that is intended to be used in a different truck.

I used the floor mat that is supposed to fit a 67-72 model year truck with the small hump. I noticed those trucks had a really low transmission tunnel cover and I know the cab dimensions as far as floor pans etc. were pretty close. It took a little tugging and stretching hear and there, but I am happy with the results.

I ordered the mat from Classic Parts Part No. 39-033.

The shop was dark, but here are the photos of the almost completed installation.

Jonathon

Katrina/10 11-27-2013 08:53 AM

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That fits pretty well!

68panelman 11-27-2013 10:51 AM

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Not bad at all. Good job.

C10 - C90 Bill 11-27-2013 07:53 PM

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Looks good!

Bill

JPBrecheisen 11-27-2013 11:42 PM

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Thanks Everybody.

I am happy with the way it turned out.

Carl Spangler 12-23-2013 02:36 PM

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What did you think of the quality of the 'rubber' material?

thanks
JohnG

68panelman 12-23-2013 02:58 PM

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Yours looks like the same pattern as oem. There's a lot of threads about the quality of the after market material failing within a years time. I managed to buy soft pliable originals from the parts for sale on this forum. Mike.

JPBrecheisen 12-23-2013 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Carl Spangler (Post 6431704)
What did you think of the quality of the 'rubber' material?

thanks
JohnG

Well, "good" is subject to personal opinion, but I am happy with the quality. I used one from classic parts before in my 72 K25. That particular mat was purchased around 2004 and it has been just fine. It does have a small amount of very fine dry rot splitting in it in certain areas if you look really close, but no tears or cracks. The fit on that one was really good too. I had good luck with that mat, so that's why I went with classic parts on this one.

I think its a good quality for what I paid for it. I plan on buying one from them for my 62 when I get to that point.

I hope that helps.

Jonathon

Carl Spangler 12-24-2013 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JPBrecheisen (Post 6432569)
Well, "good" is subject to personal opinion, but I am happy with the quality. I used one from classic parts before in my 72 K25. That particular mat was purchased around 2004 and it has been just fine. It does have a small amount of very fine dry rot splitting in it in certain areas if you look really close, but no tears or cracks. The fit on that one was really good too. I had good luck with that mat, so that's why I went with classic parts on this one.

I think its a good quality for what I paid for it. I plan on buying one from them for my 62 when I get to that point.

I hope that helps.

Jonathon

Thanks for the detailed response!

cheers
JohnG

3v0 12-24-2013 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JPBrecheisen (Post 6392082)
Thanks Everybody.

I am happy with the way it turned out.

And you should be. Looks great.


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