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Re: INSTALLING CARPET (18/28)
10/18/11 10:12am

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Barry,

Thanks.

yes, I am looking forward to being able to bring it to some of the events and seeing everyone.

I can't wait to drive it.

Getting closer.

Did some more work last nite with the carpet, need to trim a little more to get the rear compartment frame to fit properly.

I pick up my radiator today, so that can get installed this week which means I will finally be able to put the hood on. Yea! Smile

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Re: INSTALLING CARPET (19/28)
10/18/11 1:53pm

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Joe, that thing is REALLY coming along nicely! I'ts been a long hard journey, but from the pics, it was well worth the effort!! You done a GREAT JOB!!! Thumbs Up

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Re: INSTALLING CARPET (20/28)
10/18/11 4:45pm

Joel,

Thanks for the encouragement!

Man, am I learning alot! But it has been a great journey!

Just for kick, does anybody make carpet that will just drop in with only MINOR trimming?

And the molded rear sides, how well are they too follow the

wheelwells?

Joe

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Re: INSTALLING CARPET (21/28)
10/18/11 10:37pm

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AfaIk, any carpet set out there will require some trimming. Can't say if one place's is better than the other, but I do know that most of the Corvette vendors get their carpet from the same place...ACC(Auto Custom Carpet). Some do make their own, such as Mid America.

How the carpet fits over the rear wheelwells is basically any way you can get it in there! It will NOT cover them completely...they didn't from the factory. Just lay them up there the best you can....that's all youse can do. Thumbs Up

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Re: INSTALLING CARPET (22/28)
10/19/11 3:42am

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Got my carpet, insulation, and parking brake kits in today. Guess I know what my weekend plans are!

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Re: INSTALLING CARPET (23/28)
10/19/11 7:38am

LOL !

Yup, it should be a fun weekend. Wacko

One thing i may suggest when putting in the carpet

1. when you spray the 3M General Trim Adhesive, be careful not to spray the gas / brake pedals. You may want to cover them first.

2. Cover your steering wheel, when you fold back the carpet and spray it, you can hit the bottom of the wheel when you go to fold it back into place

3. Also, be sure all your wires are in the right place before the carpet goes down.

Joe

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Re: INSTALLING CARPET (24/28)
10/19/11 7:41am

Joel,

thats good to hear.

I thought it was just me.

That is were I got my carpet, so since it fits close enough, I'm OK with that.

Still loooks good to me.

Joe

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Re: INSTALLING CARPET (25/28)
10/19/11 8:33am

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Based on how sweet your car looks, I'm guessing that carpet was a piece of cake. Congratulations! Clap

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Re: INSTALLING CARPET (26/28)
10/19/11 11:13am

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Glad ya got-er-done Joe. Knew ya could. BTW that is one sweetheart of a Vette ya got there. I can see why you don't need heat or sound deadner. I bet it sounds as good as it looks. Luv it! Thumbs Up

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Re: INSTALLING CARPET (27/28)
10/19/11 11:28am

Thanks,

I have not had it runnining in the car yet.

If you go to my restoration website at the bottom of my signature you can see a video of it on the dyno.

It is run with open 4 inch headers similar to what I have on my vette now.

you'll seewhy sound proofing it won't help ! Big smile

Joe

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Re: INSTALLING CARPET (28/28)
10/22/11 9:33pm

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Hey Joe, the Vette is looking great.

Can't wait to see it in person.

Probably have to wait for Spring though.

I'll bet you will have it at the Log Cabin and hopefully at Carlisle next year.

Let me know if you are going to bring it to the 2012 Gathering.

Oh yeah, great choice for the carpet color.

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