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Topic: installing new carpet

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installing new carpet

Posted: 8/16/05 5:24pm Message 1 of 5
zgator
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Savannah, GA - USA
Joined: 1/20/2005
Posts: 936
Vette(s): 1982CE,32,000 and counting. (fast!!) 1981 Vette, black on black. ZZ4 (quick!!)
I've got a new carpet set for my 82CE.I've got one ? Do I need to replace the side bords by the counsel or can the old carpet be removed with messing up the orignals.If I need to get new side boards,who make the best ones?I guess thats two questions. zgator38580.7255439815


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installing new carpet

Posted: 8/18/05 4:57pm Message 2 of 5
hank51
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MENTOR, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 L-82, dark blue
I removed the carpeting from those panels on my 79.  be careful.  some of the panel stayed attached to the carpeting when I did.  I'm sure you can use the old one as a template top make new ones if necessay.  if not, one of the catalog houses should sell replacements.


installing new carpet

Posted: 8/18/05 5:40pm Message 3 of 5
mbarney
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Davie, FL - USA
Joined: 2/29/2004
Posts: 173
Vette(s): 1980 l48

  I am in the process of doing mine now. I'm using door skin in place of that fiber stuff it came with. Just as flexable but more durable. I'm in the process of putting the insulation in. I'm using reflex from Home Depot. Mine is an 80, over the wheels there is what looks to be some type of fiber inside clear plastic that I suppose is for sound. The original carpet just seemed to lay against this and then went up. It wasn't glued anywhere above wheel. Anyone know how this should be attached or is it loose.  A picture of the rear would be great.  Thanks




Mike

installing new carpet

Posted: 8/18/05 8:03pm Message 4 of 5
mkapp7879
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Years ago I replaced just the rear in the 78 that I had at that time. Battery acid burns. No glue at all, just tucked in, speaker covers held it and I think it just clipped or screwed on under the package shade.  Mike


installing new carpet

Posted: 8/19/05 1:44pm Message 5 of 5
mbarney
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Davie, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1980 l48
Thanks Mike, I had nthing to compare against


Mike

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