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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1968 Mustang => Topic started by: J_Speegle on February 11, 2021, 06:49:29 PM

Title: 68 Trunk Mat Underlayment Question and Discussion
Post by: J_Speegle on February 11, 2021, 06:49:29 PM

Going to start this one here and maybe do another for 1967. Right now leaving the discussion open to all plants and we'll split it apart if need be.

So far I'm not finding underlayment being installed on all body types of 68 Mustangs between the trunk mat and gas tanks.

The question - Could the installation be connected to certain body types or to interior option (like the small sections of additional underlayment installed under each front seat on Deluxe interior cars?

Possibly even tied to production period.

So just opening up the discussion. Remember need to identify the car the findings came from (when and where) as well in this case the interior style

Thanks

Title: Re: 68 Trunk Mat Underlayment Question and Discussion
Post by: Laurie S. on February 12, 2021, 03:14:47 PM

My original owner Dearborn-built coupe did not have it.

Title: Re: 68 Trunk Mat Underlayment Question and Discussion
Post by: J_Speegle on February 12, 2021, 04:46:15 PM

Quote from: Laurie S. on February 12, 2021, 03:14:47 PM

My original owner Dearborn-built coupe did not have it.

Standard or Deluxe interior? Also when was it finished at Dearborn if I may ask?

Title: Re: 68 Trunk Mat Underlayment Question and Discussion
Post by: Keith Stem on February 13, 2021, 07:34:38 PM

Jeff

My 68CJ has the thick black floor mat, Standard Interior, Dearborn, 4/29/68.

Keith

Title: Re: 68 Trunk Mat Underlayment Question and Discussion
Post by: Laurie S. on February 14, 2021, 06:40:58 PM

Quote from: J_Speegle on February 12, 2021, 04:46:15 PM

Standard or Deluxe interior? Also when was it finished at Dearborn if I may ask?

Standard interior, built June 3, 1968.

Title: Re: 68 Trunk Mat Underlayment Question and Discussion
Post by: DragPack69 on February 15, 2021, 09:57:26 AM

just the trunk mat w the board for the spare tire on the tank
7/15/68 dearborn cj

John

Title: Re: 68 Trunk Mat Underlayment Question and Discussion
Post by: J_Speegle on February 15, 2021, 04:54:45 PM

Some of what I found in my files to add to the discussion and collection

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8F02J1728xx - With underlayment
Projected build date - April 2
Interior - 63A  Standard interior

(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/15/6-150221152542.jpeg)


8F03C1848xx - With underlayment
Projected build date - April 26
Interior - 76A Standard interior

(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/15/6-150221152434.jpeg)


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8T03C194xxx - With underlayment
Projected build date - April 8
Interior - 76A Standard interior

(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/15/6-150221152526.jpeg)


8T02J218xxx - With underlayment
Projected build date - June 27
Interior - 63A  Standard interior

(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/15/6-150221152510.jpeg)


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8R02J1247xx - With underlayment
Projected build date - Jan 4
Interior - 63A Standard interior

(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/15/6-150221152451.jpeg)

Title: Re: 68 Trunk Mat Underlayment Question and Discussion
Post by: CT428CJ on April 19, 2021, 11:04:48 AM

This April 25th Dearborn built Mustang GT fastback with a standard interior has underlayment.

There is no evidence of the board used to protect from abrasion by the spare tire.