'68-69 Camaro Floor Mats - Original or Not?

**scuncio** · #1 01-13-2018, 03:26 PM

I was interested in these for my '68 Z - but wasn't sure if they were original. They almost look too nice. Anyone know for certain?

Link to 68 69 Camaro Floor Mats Auction

**X66 714** · #2 01-13-2018, 03:38 PM

I don't think the repros have the dimmer switch hole. or not that I've noticed..Joe

**olredalert** · #3 01-13-2018, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by X66 714

I don't think the repros have the dimmer switch hole. or not that I've noticed..Joe

----I think you are correct, but when you turn over the drivers side there is a cast in line where the dimmer switch hole goes. Its a bit difficult to cut the hole correctly though. Don't ask me how I know. That hole pictured looks perfectly round if that's any help.
After looking at the pictures while expanded I think they are probably original.......Bill S

**1967Z28** · #4 01-13-2018, 04:47 PM

To me, those look like the extra wide accessory floor mats that Chevy offered through the parts department that somebody hand trimmed.

**Mr70** · #5 01-13-2018, 04:50 PM

From here they look authentic.
Todays reproductions are thick & hard compared to the thinner assembly line originals.And have less definition then 50 years ago.
Those look curled,repros can't do that very well,and would take decades to achieve.

68Tiger · #6 01-13-2018, 07:21 PM

Just bought a set of reproductions for my 69 RS Camaro from Classic Industries for $169. There pretty good quality however I have my car tucked away in a bag so I'll have to wait until spring to see how they fit. Those look like there in good condition just curious how much were they?

**scuncio** · #7 01-17-2018, 02:30 AM

These are already up to $255 - evidently there are other folks who think they are originals, too....

**1967Z28** · #8 01-17-2018, 03:38 AM

They look to be original mats from the era but not for Camaro. They have been hand cut from a larger size down to something narrower to fit a Camaro. That edge is obviously hand cut and not how the factory edges were. They are not cut to the same overall shape as the originals for Camaro either.

**scuncio** · #9 01-19-2018, 12:45 AM

Good observations, Jon.

These sold for $770 if you can believe that.

**X66 714** · #10 01-19-2018, 12:50 AM

Just saw that & no I can't believe it....Joe

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