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« Reply #15 on: February 16, 2012, 01:42:55 PM » |
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Is a jute backed mat ok for a '68.5? Just curious because that's what was in my '68.54 CJ fb.
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« Reply #16 on: February 16, 2012, 01:44:56 PM » |
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I may be wrong..
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« Reply #17 on: February 16, 2012, 02:25:33 PM » |
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The mat in questions seems to have nice crisp fold marks. Wouldn't a factory mat be too thick to create such folds?
Also, I believe that the Athol brand felting appeared in the 80's.
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« Reply #18 on: February 16, 2012, 05:04:24 PM » |
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For starters I would like to say that 100% feedback just aint what it used to be.
And then the mat.
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« Reply #19 on: February 16, 2012, 05:06:35 PM » |
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Tim,
Is a jute backed mat ok for a '68.5? Just curious because that's what was in my '68.54 CJ fb.
Randy
Is jute backing like a burlap? |
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« Reply #20 on: February 16, 2012, 05:55:15 PM » |
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Is jute backing like a burlap?
Are you referring to the color, material or pattern (burlap is a woven material)? |
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« Reply #21 on: February 16, 2012, 08:10:30 PM » |
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My question was about,.....and referencing a different members question in an attempt to learn something.
Thank you Sir.
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« Reply #22 on: February 16, 2012, 08:34:20 PM » |
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My question was about,.....and referencing a different members question in an attempt to learn something.
Thank you Sir.
No need to get pissy. Jeff was simply trying to clarify your question since you were unfamiliar with the terminology . Jeffs response was meant in a friendly helpful way and not a ridiculing one  . |
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« Reply #23 on: February 16, 2012, 08:48:19 PM » |
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Like this (shows front and back material) only cleaner  And without the tears 
Here's another one in a '66 coupe.  |
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« Reply #24 on: February 16, 2012, 08:51:45 PM » |
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My question was about,.....and referencing a different members question in an attempt to learn something.
Thank you Sir.
Sorry you missed my intent - it was only meant to clarify your question before a response. Here are a few views of the backing on a plaid with burtex mats I have - you decide   |
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« Reply #25 on: February 16, 2012, 08:53:31 PM » |
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Here's another one in a '66 coupe. notice the crack at the bottom ? That is the problem with the rubber backed 65/66 mats is that they cracked with age as they got brittle. Even NOS ones get brittle and being folded up they are likely to develop cracks just from the process of being unfolded when put into service. |
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« Reply #26 on: February 16, 2012, 09:14:54 PM » |
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notice the crack at the bottom ? That is the problem with the rubber backed 65/66 mats is that they cracked with age as they got brittle. Even NOS ones get brittle and being folded up they are likely to develop cracks just from the process of being unfolded when put into service.
They sure do.Bob! Even in the temperate climate of beautiful northern California. |
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« Reply #27 on: February 17, 2012, 01:30:53 AM » |
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It's 12:30 in the morning , I 'll check after I wake up
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« Reply #28 on: February 17, 2012, 06:27:16 AM » |
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To answer the posts about 68 mats, the plaid version I have seen in 68s is fabric woven material not vinyl and it has stiched corners like the 67's. It is probably the most uncommon of 68 mats.
Randy regarding the underlayment, I think when you say jute you mean the brownish woven material then yes.
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« Reply #29 on: February 17, 2012, 12:23:51 PM » |
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Thanks as always Tim. The backing is jute and it is a hand sewn Burtex mat as you describe.
BTW , heading to the Big 3 @ Qualcom next Sat. are you going? PM is you are.
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