Here's my 2c,
Original Bug tunnel cover is not to be had except if u are licky
enough to find vgc one second hand.
On my concours Bug I have resolved to take a 10 point flat
originality penalty for having a matching color Mark II carpet set
@ $209.95 from Moss. This is a very reasonable 1% deduction, and
IMHO has the benefit of having a much nicer looking interior.
I am not sure I would spend a big buck to go back to those (IMHO)
flimsy, ugly, poor fitting, rubbermaid style floor mat sets.
I spend the money where I get the biggest point benefit per dollar
spent - and on the early Bug there are lot's of other hurdles that
are going to cost u time, effort and money. For e.g. try to find
an early style 1 inch opening Tudor washer bottle, an operating
crimped tach drive, - original tire valves, tool bits, bolts &
screws & clamps, battery tray, spark plug brass connectors, -
correct non Moss air duct, color trunk hardura, trunk side panels.
I could go on, but do not wish to bore the practical sided
listers.
If u do the rest of the car to C-spec u will effectively be marked
out of 99 points and still have another 4 to lose before u slip
from gold into silver.
Mike L.
60A,67E,59Bug
----- Original Message -----
From <RESTOGUY1 at aol.com>
To: <Healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: April 30, 2000 9:31 AM
Subject: Bugeye floormats
>
> We are currently restoring a early Bugeye to , hopefully ,
concours specs.
> A problem has arisen pertaining to availiabilty of correct
floomats .
> Does anyone on the list know of anyone making proper mats
?
> Is there enough interest to warrent having a small run of them
made ? There
> are manufaturers who will do limited runs ,but the price can be
stunning.
> Anyhow ,what does the collective wisdom of the list have
to say about
> the subject . Any input would be helpful and appreciated
>
>
TIA
>
Jerry
> Hoeppner
>
> Restoguy1@aol.com
>
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