ol' yeller Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 As title states, I need 1 maroon floor mat for my 1990 vert. I have one in good condition and I need another before the 2014 National (next July) in Portland. I would like it to be in nice condition as well. I also need to erase a stupid mistake I made while cleaning my car for the All Buick Open this year. Somehow I popped loose the tiny plastic button that goes on the slide switch to dim the dash lights. I know these headlight switches are hard to come by but I am hoping that someone has one from a deceased switch. Thanks in advance. PM me if you wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol' yeller Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 I was just thinking that this is not the best time to post this as a lot of folks are travelling to SB right now. I'll repost in a couple weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machiner 55 Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 (edited) Greg,Now's just as good a time as any. Once the boys get settled in and get their laptops synced with the local Wi-Fi you'll hear from someone.John F. Edited July 15, 2013 by Machiner 55 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wws944 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 One tip on the floor mats is to keep looking at wrecking yards. On the Reatta, the drivers side and passengers side have the same part number. So at the yard, oftentimes even though the drivers side is trashed, the passenger side is in pretty decent shape. Could also look for a garnet red Riviera mat, though it has the wrong logo on it. Late '80s/early '90s Sevilles/Eldorados could also come with a garnet red interior, and no logo on the mats. The local Pick-N-Pulls around here only charge $1.49 for a floor mat. A real bargain if you can find one!On the knob, also look for '90-'93 Rivieras because they use a similar switch with the same knobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol' yeller Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 Thanks for the tips. There are no Reattas in the wrecking yards around here. Rivis of the same vintage are also pretty scarce. I want the Reatta floormat because I'm sure I will get a points deduction for a non standard mat. My car actually came with 1 good Reatta mat and 2 good garnet red aftermarket mats. I knew they were the same left to right. That is why I only need one. I'm starting my search now in the hopes that someone comes up with it before next year's National. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Check with kdirk. He is turning into quite the parts hound. There was a '89 white/red [garnet] in the local u-pick [Wally's] that was in pretty good condition. Jim and I pulled most of the parts out of it. I believe I got the mats as well as a really nice 16 way seat. That all ended up with kdirk. He may part with it. But maybe not as he just picked up another white/red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDirk Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Hmm,I hate to be a hoarder, but was planning on using those mats Dave is talking about. They cleaned up so nice that they are show-worthy so hate to part with them now.If you completely strike out in your search, let me know. Maybe I might be persuaded otherwise after a while.KDirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I think I do have some burgundy '90-91 mats but you are right. I am leaving early Wednesday morning for the BCA meet.Send me an email and when I get home I will check.Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol' yeller Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 Don't worry Kevin, I know how it is. If Jim or someone else doesn't come up with one over the next year, maybe I could rent or borrow one from you to get through the National judging. My car is so original, I'd like to try for a senior award just this once. Jim, I was going to send you an email anyway so I will wait until you get back and then do that. Thanks! Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDirk Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I could certainly lend you one if you don't find one before next year, and I will keep my eyes open for a good one in the meantime. If one does pop up, I'll snag it for you. You're looking for a 90/91 style correct? The pair I have is 88/89 with the patch embroidered logo.KDirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol' yeller Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 Correct, 1990 Garnet Red (Maroon). I only need 1 but I would like it to be in pretty good shape as I plan to use them only as my "Show" mats. I have a good set of aftermarket maroon mats for everyday use. Thanks Kevin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kingsley Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Ol' Yeller - seems like your quest for a "little knob" got covered up by floor mats but if you still need one let me know. Kingsleywww.reattaspecialtyparts.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol' yeller Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 Kingsley, PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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