I know that the dealer i go to has rubber mats for waterbugs, jetta and the
sort. I'lll be there today (for a visor clip, $2.49) and will inquire about
vangon mats.  Stay tuned for more late breaking news!
ps, how do you pour a black and tan (1/2 guiness and 1/2 Harp (or bass)) at
home like they do in the pubs?

back to the grind

matthew the mat man (?)
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Bogle [SMTP:bogle@BWAY.NET]
> Sent: Friday, January 15, 1999 9:02 AM
> To:   vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject:      Re: WTB:SUV-type rubber matts?
>
> Jeffrey R wrote:
> >
> > Hello all--
> >
> > I've been looking to buy heavy duty rubber mats for the front of my
> Westy. I'm
> > interested in the kind I see advertised for SUVs that promise they hold
> over
> > 20 oz. of liquid spillage. The carpeted mats that are in my Westy seem a
> > little too elegant for the mud and dirt from camping and the snow and
> sand and
> > salt.
> >
> > Anybody know of a supplier? I contacted Rubber Queen which advertised in
> Motor
> > Trend magazine. They say they don't have a mat with an exact fit but
> have one
> > with "good coverage." Anyone familiar with this one? Lloyd Mats, another
> > supplier, seems to only have carpet-type mats.
> >
> > TIA
> > Jeff
> > 83.5 Westy
> > NYC
>
> Hey there,
>
> I looked into this, and even orderes some "weather-tech" mats.  Sent
> them back because their "best fit" model dosen't come close.  I has to
> be trimmed and then you loose the containment property of the mat.
>
> Bus Depot said they have some with a "cheesy" graphic, yellow I think.
> Otherwise, it's carpet mats, make your own or keep trashing the original
> carpet like I'm doing.  Let us know if you turn up another option.
> --
> Regards,
> David Bogle
> Brooklyn
> '87 Syncro Westfalia