Mike,
I don't mean to be flippant...though I am, but are you talking "Bug" as
in VW or "Bug" as in Bugeye?
If you are talking VW, intersted in a Judson SC?
WFO Herb
Keep the sticky side down!
Michael Lupynec wrote:
> 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@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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