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Hi all,
I need some help from anyone that has installed a complete carpet set in there vette.
I purchased a carpet set in Carlisle from ACO (Auto Carpet Original).
I just pulled it out of the box today, and started laying it in.
Is there a lot of trimming that needs to be done?
Is this normal for all carpet sets?
for example
1. need to trim a hole for the rear compartment light.
2. also, it looks like i have to cut the rear compartment sides for the vent drain tubes.
3. need to cut holes for the 2 "arm?" that stick up in the back for the mounting of the t-top storage tray.
4. there also seems to be extra that needs to be cut at edges.
Is there a procedure to put these in?
what to put in first? Is there a book?
Any body got pics of what they did?
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks.
Joe
I need some help from anyone that has installed a complete carpet set in there vette.
I purchased a carpet set in Carlisle from ACO (Auto Carpet Original).
I just pulled it out of the box today, and started laying it in.
Is there a lot of trimming that needs to be done?
Is this normal for all carpet sets?
for example
1. need to trim a hole for the rear compartment light.
2. also, it looks like i have to cut the rear compartment sides for the vent drain tubes.
3. need to cut holes for the 2 "arm?" that stick up in the back for the mounting of the t-top storage tray.
4. there also seems to be extra that needs to be cut at edges.
Is there a procedure to put these in?
what to put in first? Is there a book?
Any body got pics of what they did?
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks.
Joe
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I believe EBO was putting together something based on a carpet installation done when they went to Mid America.
I'm in the process and pretty much done with my carpet installation. I suggest you start in the back and work forward - that way your're not standing on new carpet while putting in the rest. Also, start with the wheel wells, then the back bulhead, floor and finally the piece behind the seats. Remember you need to leave enough to fit under the rear compartment frame, so it looks nice and finished. I added an under layment / heat barrier before I put in the carpet, and this added to more than a little frustration when trying to get the rear compartment frame back in. It will go in, but extreme patience is needed or it will break and you will be ordering another.
The front seems as if it will be a lot easier than the back. One note, I needed to install my seat belts prior to beginning on the front. I put in new belts, single roller verus the original two roller design - it was cheaper than sending the originals out for rehab. (Maybe the next guy will want to?)
Anyway, it can be done - take your time, measure and test fit 5 or 6 times and then cut a little at a time until you get the fit you want. There are not that many pieces, but pretty much all will need to be trimed. Heavy duty shears work better than a razor knife, but you will need both. I also used a piece of chalk to mark my cuts, eetc.
Plently of help here - so give us a holler! 
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BUCKET HEADLIGHTS.
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Dennis,
thanks,
it seems to be a pain, i know i will get it done, but i really thought it would be a better fit with less cutting and trimming.
i never asked when i bought it.
i'm sure i'll have more questions as i get into it.
Joe
thanks,
it seems to be a pain, i know i will get it done, but i really thought it would be a better fit with less cutting and trimming.
i never asked when i bought it.
i'm sure i'll have more questions as i get into it.
Joe
Guys so sorry, yes I do have a ton of photos of the carpet install. They are in a RAW program file that does not let me copy until they are converted. Norsky has that done for me but not in hand yet.
ebo
So back on topic:
Yes there is a ton of trimming, it was a very slow process trimming was done a small bit at a time.
They started with the back fenderwells glued in place then the back wall glued in and attached to lock in strip.
Key tool is those long ice picks I've talked about, once you are doing the cut outs you find the screw mounting holes with the picks and hold the carpet in place with them. Very small relief cuts untill everything looks lined up then final trim. always keeping it on the snug side.
ebo
ebo
I will soon be ready to tackle this job as well. I bought my carpet from MAM and it looks as though its going to need a bunch of trimming as well. I have placed the fender well pieces in and they dont look even close.
Joe as you do yours keep us updated and hopefully you can post pics as you go.
Ebo, I look forward to your tutorial.
Rodney
Joe as you do yours keep us updated and hopefully you can post pics as you go.
Ebo, I look forward to your tutorial.
Rodney
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Guys,
thanks for getting back.
OK, so now I know that a lot of trimming is normal, i can relax a little bit.
I will keep you up to date and i'll post some pics as i go along. I still have to do some wiring layout before the carpet goes down, so it may be about a week till i can give feedback on this.
I am still open to anymore advice!!!!
Thanks,
Joe
thanks for getting back.
OK, so now I know that a lot of trimming is normal, i can relax a little bit.
I will keep you up to date and i'll post some pics as i go along. I still have to do some wiring layout before the carpet goes down, so it may be about a week till i can give feedback on this.
I am still open to anymore advice!!!!
Thanks,
Joe
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Most carpet sets will be "over-sized", to allow for proper trimming. Since no two cars are exactly the same, it lets you trim yours out the way ya want it, and not have any open, uncovered spots, as was common from the factory. Take yer time, measure 10 times/cut onced! It's also a good idea to lay the carpeting out in the sun for a few hours(if possible) to allow it to relax a little...it will definitely help when it comes time to get it to lay down in all of the corner areas.
Good Luck with the install. New rugs make a HUGE difference in the way the car looks.
Good Luck with the install. New rugs make a HUGE difference in the way the car looks.
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The only thing I have to offer that hasn't been said is you may want to lay down some heat and sound barrier underneath. Now's the time and it sure made a difference in mine.
Oh, and also, you may want to sniff a bit of the glue before you choose it. If it gets ya high ya may or may not want to use it. A'lls I can say bout that is when Patty and I installed our carpet we saw God live in person.
But after a while we both had a terrible headache. Not good stuff.................
Just a thought.
Oh, and also, you may want to sniff a bit of the glue before you choose it. If it gets ya high ya may or may not want to use it. A'lls I can say bout that is when Patty and I installed our carpet we saw God live in person.
But after a while we both had a terrible headache. Not good stuff.................Just a thought.
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HAS MOTION HOOD SCOOP, REVERSED GILLS
ZL-1 FENDER FLARES AND
MOTION REAR SPOILER, LEMAN'S GAS CAP,
BUCKET HEADLIGHTS.
CAN-AM FRONT
RACING SPOILER. CHROME HOOKER HEADERS AND SIDE PIPES! 4 SPEED M20,
LOOKS FAST STANDING STILL !!
Adams' Apple said: Most carpet sets will be "over-sized", to allow for proper trimming. Since no two cars are exactly the same, it lets you trim yours out the way ya want it, and not have any open, uncovered spots, as was common from the factory. Take yer time, measure 10 times/cut onced! It's also a good idea to lay the carpeting out in the sun for a few hours(if possible) to allow it to relax a little...it will definitely help when it comes time to get it to lay down in all of the corner areas.
Good Luck with the install. New rugs make a HUGE difference in the way the car looks.
Good Luck with the install. New rugs make a HUGE difference in the way the car looks.
Joel, laying the carpet out in the sun sounds like it would help.
And yes, it does make a differance!
My wife said when she looked at it just laying in there, " It just hit me, this is going to be a NEW car when you get it done!"
I told her it is already since I have bought every part for this thing !
Joe
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HAS MOTION HOOD SCOOP, REVERSED GILLS
ZL-1 FENDER FLARES AND
MOTION REAR SPOILER, LEMAN'S GAS CAP,
BUCKET HEADLIGHTS.
CAN-AM FRONT
RACING SPOILER. CHROME HOOKER HEADERS AND SIDE PIPES! 4 SPEED M20,
LOOKS FAST STANDING STILL !!
my7t1 said: The only thing I have to offer that hasn't been said is you may want to lay down some heat and sound barrier underneath. Now's the time and it sure made a difference in mine.
Oh, and also, you may want to sniff a bit of the glue before you choose it. If it gets ya high ya may or may not want to use it. A'lls I can say bout that is when Patty and I installed our carpet we saw God live in person. But after a while we both had a terrible headache. Not good stuff.................
Just a thought.
Oh, and also, you may want to sniff a bit of the glue before you choose it. If it gets ya high ya may or may not want to use it. A'lls I can say bout that is when Patty and I installed our carpet we saw God live in person.
But after a while we both had a terrible headache. Not good stuff.................Just a thought.
Terry, thanks for the suggestion.
But I figure with the 4 in Hooker Header side pipes and the big block, I dont think it's going to help with the noise!
As far as the heat, there is no pipes underneath.
As far as the heat, there is no pipes underneath.
Now as far as the glue????
Joe
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