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pineapple_express
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I'll take a front and rear cargo mat Gerson 
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Gerson
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I wish I had them ready to sell  IF I take this project on, it's going to be a big investment in time and money...I have to go down to the shop in 2 weeks and start talking with several rubber products manufacturers and see what it's going to cost me to make the dies...those are BIG dies that require a BIG press....we'll see how it goes...stay tuned...
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BeaterBarndoor
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if no one steps up to the plate in the next week or so, I'm on it....I'm tired of looking for these mats....  |
Gerson, based on info I've got from Fuentes back when this was started , 7-8 years ago  it sounded pretty much that it was not happening partly due to little interest and mostly because making of the single dies for a one piece mat would just be cost prohibitive. Cost per mat would be so high nobody would probably buy them.
If you have resources I would say do it! I have never heard any other options since this was started.
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Gerson
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| Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2015 2:25 pm Post subject: |
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I have been looking for BD mats for about 4 years now...the few that come up for sale cost BIG cash, and they sell quick.....I think Dave was having his made in Bolivia, I recall seeing pictures of the die and the press that was being used...I think I spoke with Dave about these years back, but there were just not enough numbers to justify the investment.....I think this might be doable, business wise...at the end of the day it will be determined by the same old formula...cost of making the dies and bringing the product to market VS. how many can potentially be sold.....
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scvw
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| Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2015 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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Since a die was previously made maybe it can be purchased. I'm sure whoever has it wouldn't mind recouping some of their investment.
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RockStock
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| Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2015 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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52-55(?) Cargo mat:
^small snip on b-post
^bigger snip to accommodate c-post
See the cut for the heater log stand?
Unsnipped on long side corner
Dave Fuentes' cab mat dies:
Copied an NOS mat (grey one)
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_search.php?...t_dir=DESC
Nice product!
Hope you can do the cargo mat, Gerson.
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Gerson
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| Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2015 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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thanks for the pics...they will help...
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Gerson
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Does anyone know of the whereabouts of Dave Fuentes?????I need to speak with him about this project....any help would be greatly appreciated....
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nane_cox
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| Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 2:14 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks for the reseaches and job your making. I would need 2 cargo mats. |
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IN2VWS
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| Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 11:29 pm Post subject: |
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I'd be in for a front and rear mat if you make RHD versions.
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WOB1
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| Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2015 3:06 pm Post subject: Re: Reproduction Cargo Floor Mats - interest? |
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| So is anybody making them already? |
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matthew smith1
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| Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 3:35 am Post subject: Re: Reproduction Cargo Floor Mats - interest? |
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| I'd take a front and rear for lhd 53 please |
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ian macdowall
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| Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2015 9:18 am Post subject: Re: Reproduction Cargo Floor Mats - interest? |
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| I'd take a front and rear for lhd 53 please |
Not sure anyone picked up the baton on this Matt, I too would add my name to the list of takers, I think there is the demand just need a capable and willing manufacturer 
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mr. warehouse
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| Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2015 11:13 am Post subject: Re: Reproduction Cargo Floor Mats - interest? |
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| I would be interested in multiple front and rear mats. |
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hugheseum
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| Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2015 6:25 pm Post subject: Re: Reproduction Cargo Floor Mats - interest? |
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is 52 the same as 53-55? anyone know for sure on this? my customer could use one
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andre b
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| Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 7:11 am Post subject: Re: Reproduction Cargo Floor Mats - interest? |
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| is 52 the same as 53-55? anyone know for sure on this? my customer could use one |
i think 52 had the thin style and changed at 53,my 53 truck has the regular style vs my 52 had pieces of the early style. so orchard supply will work for a 52 front floor mat!lol,,, |
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EverettB 
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| Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 9:41 am Post subject: Re: Reproduction Cargo Floor Mats - interest? |
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| is 52 the same as 53-55? anyone know for sure on this? my customer could use one |
i think 52 had the thin style and changed at 53,my 53 truck has the regular style vs my 52 had pieces of the early style. so orchard supply will work for a 52 front floor mat!lol,,, |
This is true for the front.
I think he might have been asking about the rear?
I think the '53 rear is generally the same as 54-55 but I cannot say with certainty.
I have seen the 54-55 style cargo mat in a '53 but I am not sure it was original or if it is 100% exactly the same. (Or if 100% the same even matters)
RockStock posted above the rear is the same for 52-55.
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hugheseum
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| Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 9:53 am Post subject: Re: Reproduction Cargo Floor Mats - interest? |
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ya i meant the rear mat,would be nice to confirm it seems like info worth knowing since the stupid things are so valuable now......if anyone can confirm im all eyes/ears
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