I recently had a totally negative experience on a floor mat purchase from Classic Ind. I always figure that when you get lemons make lemonade. So here is the lemonade; I've been working with a vendor to get a custom designed mat. They have a couple prototypes and I will post some pictures very soon for approval. Stay tuned......

I'm trying to steer them away from the 'screaming chicken' style bird. Anybody have a good close up of the Bird on the 68 horn cap or any other good pictures of the Aztek style first gen Bird? I sent them a close up of the Bird glass etching.

I find the floor mats available through California Car Cover to be excellent. But I don't know if they have patterns to go back that far for FGF's.

If I can get a good picture of the horn cap Bird I think we would be in business. These guys are good and not expensive.

Did someone not post a great graphic of that 6 or so months ago Jim...I have it somewhere...I'll look...

I couldn't find it.... I sent close-ups of the glove box emblem, door panel emblems, and the etching from the bird glass. The artist is working on it. I'm sure any extra input will help. These guys are called 'Floormats That Sing'. They made up two designs and they looked too much like second generation screamin chickens so they are giving it another try.

Just found this PDF file:

http://www.rgp.nl/bird/misc/bird.pdf

Does this image help out? [img][IMG]http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n146/hslager69/3e_1_b.jpg[/img][/img]

Thanks. That looks exactly like the last one I sent them. They said they might have a design later tomorrow.

Here is a 68 horn button picture that you are looking for:

Yes. Thanks! I'll send that over to them.

Here's what we have so far. I told them that the one on the right looked the best.

sweet. How long until they can start producing them? Any idea on price yet? Would it be less if you promised them to buy a certain number of units? Will they do backseats also or will the backs just be plain? Carpet or rubber?

Robert

I would prefer the left one, IF I was buying any, BUT I already have the rubber non colored black ones....so I wont be buying any (for a few years anyway)....just putting my 0.02 worth of architectural 'look' to the test ...

and to answer Bobs question....these look like they would be carpet, not rubber....carpets are easier to do in color...

I don't think it's going to take very long at all. The price will be $49.95 for a pair. Add $10 if you want the plain back ones.
They are carpet with a non skid rubber backing.

Here's the description;

These set of 2 Matching Front Seat Floor Mats are constructed of quality, durable polyester loop Carpet, with rubber non-slip backing. EZ care, simply wash with mild detergent, hose and air dry. The colors are vibrant and UV resistant.

Image is sublimated under heat and pressure, then cools beneath the surface of the Carpet producing an outstanding looking an fully durable image.

These One Size fits all Mats are at the widest point 17", at the most narrow point 14”wide and 27” Tall.

Here's one of their eBay auctions so you can check them out. Since these are custom they didn't give the discount like on the auction. I think $49.95 is a good price for a custom mat.
AUCTION LINK: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=010&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=200020454468&rd=1,1

Personally, I think the birds are way too big. But I am like Bjorn anyway. I already have the rubber ones.

They are telling me that the back ones have the same graphic. I like it big. That way you can see it way down there on the floor. They are telling me it will take 10 days to make them from when they get ordered.

Cool!

Well I'm in for a set. I've been looking fo a set since last summer and these look good to me. I wonder if they will take an order now? They'd be nice to have before HAN(two weeks to go)?

Robert

I'm assuming that they will add this design to their eBay store soon. Maybe later today. I just checked and they have not added them yet. Then it will take 10 days from when you order to receive them.

The custom mats are ready for your order now. Make sure you pick the one you want between the one with a background and without. They also can make license plates, T-shirts, hitch covers with the same Aztek bird 1st gen Firebird logo.
LINK: http://www.imagesthatsing.com/CustomFirebirdFloorMatsII.htm

I wish they had the "Firebird" script to them. I like that look.

I didnt see where it mentioned, but I guess black is the only color available? If anyone orders a set would like to see pics of the real thing. "Firebird" script added would be extra sharp.

I ordered mine this morning and I'll give you a 'run down' on them when they arrive. Probably in a couple weeks.

They say in the ad: Your Mats Can Be Personalized with Your Name or Short Saying for as low as $3.00

Maybe you can get the 'Firebird' added.

I was looking for the 68 Bird logo but gave up and got these. Not bad, but would rather have the Bird logo.

HEY HEY HEY Got my custom designed floor mats today. Lookin' good!

Hey Jim. they look great but would you mind taking photos of them while they are in the car so i can get a real view as to the size of them
Thanks.

Sure thing. Some time this afternoon......

Those do look nice!!! I'm sure it says somewhere earlier in this thread, but are they embroidered?

Quote from manufacturer; Image is sublimated under heat and pressure, then cools beneath the surface of the Carpet producing an outstanding looking and fully durable image

The mats looks really nice. What are the chances that they could do gold ones to match my ivy gold interior?

I think they could do it but you would have to ask them. Here's the link to there web site. Scroll way down and there a link to ask questions.
LINK; http://www.imagesthatsing.com/

Hey Jim, I don't know how I missed this thread. For future reference I have a .pdf file of the 'bird in stencil and color. E-mail me and I’ll toss back a reply with file. The mats look great! IMO the ‘bird needs to be just a sukoshi smaller with the script. To each his own I guess.

That's what I used, your PDF. Hacked in and borrowed it. The size of the 'Bird was determined by the designer. You can get whatever wording you want for a small extra charge.

Here's what they look like installed;

thanks. they look even better in the car

I'm happy with them. The red outline around the Bird fragmented just a little bit. It probably had something to do with the transfer from the PDF to the graphics. Other than that the quality seems good. Very competitively priced.

I see it was 59.95 for the front two,what is it for all 4? They look great, I have the rubber Pontiac ones that fit poorly, interested in changing up.

Ahhh. You got screwed by Classic Ind too on the one size fits all floor mats advertised as Firebird mats. I'm still fuming about that one.
It's $59.95 for all 4.

I'm on it! Thx