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supereal |
09-30-2011 @ 3:27 PM
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I've seen photos of Bill's 1000 point rare Merc Sportsman, so I'm sure he has the right info. I was referring to the Drake mats, which are shipped with two unbound squares of carpet, and are not cheap. Using cutouts for the carpet portions certainly makes sense, if you can find a place that can handle the sewing. My repro mats have the spaces clearly outlined, but I would need to find an appropriate carpet. The pieces supplied with the mat are clearly not correct.
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TomO |
09-30-2011 @ 8:43 AM
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Ken, I would call them and ask that question. As inventory changes occur fairly often, you must call or E-Mail each vendor to make sure they have the item in stock. Tom
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blarge |
09-29-2011 @ 5:16 PM
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The carpet inserts are not bound on the edges with anything. To replicate the original process that Ford used, the carpet inserts are sewed onto the backside of the rubber and then the rubber is cut away to expose the carpet. In the past, Standard Automotive in California had a repo rubber mat that had the outline for the inserts to use as a guide in the sewing, but they are no longer avaliable. You may be able to get the dimensions for the position and size of the inserts from someone wha has one of these repo mats. Bill Large ( Sportsman owner)
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Kens 36 |
09-29-2011 @ 11:27 AM
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Tom, Are you sure that these are the correct headlights with no adjusting lugs? They are very hard to find and this site does not say they are. Ken
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TomO |
09-29-2011 @ 10:32 AM
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Here is a site that says they have them. http://www.cmwauto.com/MainMenu/Lamp%20Bulbs/lamp_bulbs.htm
Tom
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trjford8 |
09-29-2011 @ 7:43 AM
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Even though they may be on backorder from Drake some of the other V-8 vendors may have them in stock. Check the vendors section on the front page of this site.
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jdjsecond |
09-28-2011 @ 6:37 PM
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Ken, Thank you. I will get in line behind you and hope for the best. Jack
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jdjsecond |
09-28-2011 @ 6:36 PM
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Thank you for your response. I am pretty sure that the Sportsman front floor mat has bound carpet inserts. I will investigate this further and get back to you. Due to another reply, it is my understanding that Drake had the appropriate headlights but they are now on backorder. I will be next in the back order line. I have the exact information that you have regarding the cowl mounted rear view mirrors. They are replicas where the base does not match the molding and are not attractive. Jack
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supereal |
09-28-2011 @ 3:09 PM
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Surprise, surprise!
This message was edited by supereal on 9-28-11 @ 3:09 PM
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Kens 36 |
09-28-2011 @ 11:08 AM
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FYI, I ordered a pair of those headlights from Drake back in July. They are still on backorder. Ken
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