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Floor mat Maroon for a 1990 (1) & knob for dimmer switch


ol' yeller

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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