I have some spare shag carpet from a disco van I just parted out, maybe I'll just cut one from that

Yeah, the "Day 2" mat!
That REM mat should not be described using the word "restoration". I'm sure it's functionally adequate, but obviously it bears no resemblance to an original except having a plaid pattern.
Only Rod Serling could explain it...

Man, I'm glad I purchased my trunk mat 30+ years ago. I have a feeling that it is a MCO mat but it could possibly be NOS. My mind is aging and I just can't remember any more. The color, appearance and texture are identical to the shredded mat I removed years ago.

You better check it with a black light first.

Stop it I just ate!

Yea, on the A-body trunk mats and others, I don't understand why we have such sub-par reproductions. When you can a very nice repro for a Chevelle/GTO, etc, that has the correct texture and pattern. The texture and GM repops are far closer to Mopars that the crap we are getting now.

here the one out of my old survivor 71 duster december build date.. food for thought on pattern.

Both of my 1970 Dusters had the plaid pattern as well (Hamtramk cars). One of my 71 Dusters has an Oct 1970 SPD, I found scraps of the plaid pattern in the quarter extensions (LA car) another of them with a Nov 1970 SPD had the houndstooth pattern. This survivor 71 Demon has a mat like yours, also an Oct 1970 SPD (Hamtramk car), probably multiple vendors or a running change.

*I did notice that the rubber has a different texture on the back sides on the houndstooth version.

I was just poking around on Year One's website and they show an ACC mat color & pattern like Scott's black-over-tan plaid. No idea what the texture/material/cuts are, but they seem to only have it for '70 Darts and don't list it for Dusters.

I still am convinced some of these cars, maybe late builds, maybe the factory ran out and used industrial jute instead. My car is green and has a green felt/jute mat, seems a perfect cut which cannot be too easy as it is thick. I would think unless machine cut, the edges would be frayed. I have seen pics online of other 1971 Darts/Dusters etc. with this type trunk mat in different colors, usually black or gray. I cannot find a factory part number on mine though.

Scott, actually the REM "rubber" trunk mat material isn't too bad. I compared to a late 60's B body pad and its very OK.

I agree the colors are inverted on the gray. Being relatively new to the business I agree it's tough to duplicate some old stuff with modern materials but to get the colors wrong and the shape so wrong. I just don't understand that. And then to not take constructive criticism and try to improve the product.... Must be nice to be that position.

The early 70's printed on Jute mats may never be available. That would be a REAL project to duplicate that. Google Burtex and see if anyone can find a manufacturer. I'd be interested. Heck, I'd pay a significant finders fee for the detective work to find a Burtex manufacturer of roll material with the facing. Again I know some Fords used Burtex and there a real bad version someone is selling. It literally looks like a burlap bag with a vinyl skin glued to it

The Burtex would likely hold up better than the compressed rubber stuff that is so prone to cracking. If you ever end up with a better material and print match I can supply a Duster pattern so at least the die cut can be dead on.

Those REM mats has been around for years. I agree there is a huge need for correct trunk mats. Weren't the originals also molded? Seems like they weren't just flat material cut out. Or maybe the original's I've seen, were molded from 40 years of laying in a trunk. LOL.

They were cut flat Jim.

The speckled one will look good in your splatter painted trunk. lol

Just an FYI for anyone using the REM trunk mats. Don't use any kind of harsh cleaner on it! I bought something in the swap meet at a show, and got grease or something on the one in my Challenger. Wiped it up when I got home, and then used a rag with diluted purple stuff to get the oily film off. Well.....it came off, along with the gray plaid pattern! I guess that's what I get for using the trunk to actually haul stuff!!!

Has anyone tried these guys?

It looks like they will sell sheets of Burtex and have about 30 patterns.

https://originalauto.com/products/trunk-mats/

I haven't but I will

Let me know how it works! Otherwise im holding out for DMT

Scott, I call and got a sample of that Burtex from ACC, which I guess is the same stuff that the other company sells also. It is about as close as we are gonna get to original now, but it doesn't have anywhere near the correct backing. Other than that it will do till somebody starts making the correct one.