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rtroy Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2009 Posts: 259 Location: California
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Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 1:54 pm Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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TRS63 wrote: |
Hi,
Wow, now that's a good news! I would like to get one for my early 60 ghia (OG paint is strato blue, don't know the mat color as I jever got them). No hurry in my case, I have a lot of work on the body prior to thinking about the mats..
I will follow it, thanks for your dedication!
Antoine - Germany |
I used to think that I'd have time to get reproductions, and assumed wrongly that they'd continue to be available. One of my most recent failures in this regard was thinking that even though I could force the issue and afford them, I errantly thought The Wolfsburg West 15" aluminum trim rings would be available later, when I had more cash. When I had more cash I went to buy them and found they'd been discontinued!
If you know you're going to need a set of these, step up while Luis still has a production line going! I think I'm going to end up with FIVE of the 8 mat sets and one of these! _________________ Richard
Karmann Ghia and Porsche 356 enthusiast
Founder, The Karmann Ghia Club of N. America |
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rtroy Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2009 Posts: 259 Location: California
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Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 1:49 pm Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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jason_hamilton wrote: |
CiderGuy wrote: |
Was this an option ? I own 3 1970 Karmann Ghia and none have the above. |
Your 1970 came with the four mats shown in the photo.
If I wasn't already one of the unicorns with a set of Lemke mats I'd be all over this. |
Having had both in my hands, I can tell you the Lemke mats are of no real comparison. These mats are like original, the Lemke mats are made of an inappropriate rubber and want to curl up. If I had a car I cared about that takes these mats, I'd go with Luis' set. _________________ Richard
Karmann Ghia and Porsche 356 enthusiast
Founder, The Karmann Ghia Club of N. America |
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smuenchrath Samba Member
Joined: February 20, 2005 Posts: 371 Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 1:27 pm Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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I was one of the lucky few that got a set of the Lemke mats before things fell apart, but am interested in getting a set of these mats.
Does anyone know what color mats would have come with a 68 Regatta Blue Convertible with 'Light Sand' vinyl seats? I am going to assume dark brown?
The Lemke mats have a weird shiny surface and are too stiff. _________________ 68 Ghia Regatta Blue Convertible
69 Ghia Toga White Coupe
74 Westfalia
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c21darrel Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2009 Posts: 8211 Location: San Dimas
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Caddy_KC Samba Member
Joined: October 11, 2006 Posts: 5 Location: Kansas City, MO
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Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2018 9:40 pm Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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I would be interested in buying a set for my 1969 Ghia Coupe. I have been wanting some nice floor mats for my car ever since I got my Ghia. I missed out on the Lemke mats so hopefully this time I have a chance to get a set.
Thanks for taking on this project! |
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GHIA Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2005 Posts: 345 Location: FRANCE
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Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2018 11:45 am Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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Thanks for the confirmation for the 1960 floor mat passenger
Here is pics colors floor mat. I put color matches, for the floor mats according to the vehicle colors or upholstery but it must be confirmed by the other members
60 black - floor mat rock grey
61 anthracite - Floor mat grey black
66 pigalle - Floor mat scarlet
1966 sea blue- lava
1969 oriol yellow - Dark brown
Luis you can count me as anyone wishing to buy a set |
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johncocke356 Samba Member
Joined: December 07, 2007 Posts: 33
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Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2018 9:43 am Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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1960 mat. Footrest also unique?
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lajs57 Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2005 Posts: 326 Location: New Hampshire
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Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2018 11:18 pm Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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Thank you ALL for your Participation!
Well,there are few thinks to update:
1. From the 1972 magazine Ad, and the posting from Onceler, for Model '72, Mats were an option and the cars maintained the fasteners in the floor pan.
I will think this was also the case for Model '73 & '74 Karmann Ghias. If any of you have one of this Models, please confirm. Thanks!
2. RHD Mats. I will commit to make molds for RHD mats, as soon as an original sample in good conditions is available. ( Same for the LOWLIGHT set!)
3. Updated COLOUR CHART:
(Adding Beige in 1960. I'm assuming Gray is Rock Gray and Green is Malachite Green, please let me know if this is incorrect)
MODEL YEAR* COLORS
1960-1962 Rock Gray/Satin Blue/Malachite Green/Olive/Gold/Beige
1963-1964 Gray Black
1965 Anthracite
1966 Lava/Rust/Ultra Blue/Scarlet/Almond Beige
1967 Lava/Dark Brown/Clematis
1968-70** Lava/Dark Brown
1971*** Anthracite/Leather Beige/Palsander
I already got 2 PM for color samples! THANK YOU!
Please participate here to manifest your desire to buy a set, or send me a PM. We need at least 25-30 Founding Members to launch the project. I am working in the Store and the special price.
Cheers!
Luis _________________ http://www.lowlightwerks.com |
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GHIA Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2005 Posts: 345 Location: FRANCE
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Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2018 11:01 am Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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Update for from August 1959 up to july 1960
Thing interesting the rubber floor mat of the 1960 model year looks a little different passenger side
The fixing holes on the top aren't round.
Who owns a 1960 with still the original floor mat? |
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GHIA Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2005 Posts: 345 Location: FRANCE
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 2:16 pm Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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In supplement for August 59 to july 1960
Colors floor mat, green, grey, beige.
I will update the table tomorrow |
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cool karmann collected Samba Member
Joined: November 23, 2008 Posts: 631 Location: Oxford, U.K.
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 1:33 pm Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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Could be interested in a set of grey (Lava?) mats for a LHD 69... Basically exactly what's shown in the photo of the 'new' ones above.
Is it too early to put even a vague price on these including shipping to UK ? |
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GHIA Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2005 Posts: 345 Location: FRANCE
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 11:22 am Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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lajs57 wrote: |
Here is a detailed document showing Part Numbers, Introduction Dates & correct Upholstery combinations: (Thank you Cyril! Wink ) |
Nothing Luis
I will look if I have pictures of floor mat colors in my photo archive in supplement
lajs57 wrote: |
It was mentioned that after that year, no more rubber mats were included with the cars, until the End of Production 1974 Model. I don't know for sure. If any of you has additional information from 71 to 74, please share that with us.
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Here is pics from 1972 US VW Karmann Ghia Sales Brochure, there isn't floor mat
Idem august 1973 from owner manuel from august 1972, we clearly see that there isn't floor mat
Idem 1974 VW Karmann Ghia Sales Brochure
lajs57 wrote: |
Our good friend Cyril, from France, compiled the information I included. I was surprised to learn that in 12 years, 16 different colours were brought out by VW! |
I hope I haven't forgotten anything. If any of you have a doubt I can do a check |
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awini Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2012 Posts: 1 Location: New Delhi, INDIA
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 9:31 am Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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I have a LHD 66 KG coupe and the original mats were a shade of grey, i don't know what VW called the colour. I too need a set. Im also in for a set of RHD Beetle mats if they are ever made. |
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bnam Samba Member
Joined: July 02, 2006 Posts: 2936 Location: El Dorado Hills CA/ Bangalore, India
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 8:42 am Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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Thanks for making this!!
I'm interested in a set for a 65LHD. (I had posted in the low light thread as well). _________________ 1971 1302LS Convertible (RHD) owned since '74
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1965 Karmann Ghia Coupe - under restoration
1966 Fiat 1500 Cabrio (with 1600 Twin cam)
1952 Citroen TA 11BL |
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Srecko Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2009 Posts: 159 Location: Adelaide - South Australia
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 5:48 am Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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I know this is another thread, however I'm waiting for the numbers for RHD lower light mats to increase so such production can be undertaken. |
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sputnick60 Samba Moderator
Joined: July 22, 2007 Posts: 3916 Location: In Molinya Orbit
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TRS63 Samba Member
Joined: December 17, 2017 Posts: 1000 Location: Stuttgart - Germany
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Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 10:57 pm Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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Hi,
Wow, now that's a good news! I would like to get one for my early 60 ghia (OG paint is strato blue, don't know the mat color as I jever got them). No hurry in my case, I have a lot of work on the body prior to thinking about the mats..
I will follow it, thanks for your dedication!
Antoine - Germany |
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kiwighia68 Samba Member
Joined: October 20, 2013 Posts: 2878 Location: Auckland, New Zealand
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Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 10:28 pm Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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Would there be a demand for Right Hand Drive mats? I'd be interested in a set for my '68 RHD Ghia. _________________ Festina lente - hasten slowly
1968 Ghia named Emiko
Resto completed Dec 2015 |
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Onceler Samba Member
Joined: May 28, 2010 Posts: 1647 Location: Indiana
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Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 9:53 pm Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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I own a 72, but have no idea what it came with originally, however it has the fasteners in the floor pan and I would be very interested in your floor mats whether original for my year or not. Thanks! _________________ 1972 Karmann Ghia |
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csc23 Samba Member
Joined: March 27, 2016 Posts: 61 Location: nebraska
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Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 8:53 pm Post subject: Re: Sixties (and early seventies) Karmann Ghia Floor Mats |
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Great news... I am interested. Thank you. |
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