Jeff,
  I used something like this. Looked great. No trouble in the cold.  Sounds like you want a replacement for the carpet up front?
  I used mine in the cargo area to cover the carpet.  If you use it in front it will be attached, right? Mine was cut to size but I remember it shifting around--even after I put Velcro+ on the bottom.
  http://us.f13.yahoofs.com/bc/43f26bfdm53b0fedd/bc/ruth+pics/vanagon+floor/IMG_0274.jpg?BClwv4HBnFvtq6Rr

  I can't remember why I chose "Euro diamond plate" over the coin pattern....I like that better.
  Good Luck,
  Chris C
  90MV
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  I'm wondering what others think about something like this for covering
 the
front floor and seat pedestals.

http://www.rubbercal.com/Coin_Grip.html

I'm sure it wouldn't be to everyone's liking but it seemed a durable
 easily
cleaned surface. Plus, I think it would look kinda cool. I have
 e-mailed
asking about how plyable the material is (for fitting over the contours
 of
the floor) and how it might react to cold temperatures.

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Thanks,

Jeff
'90 Carat (Grover)
'86 (We call this one Parts)
'78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus