Hello evrybody
need some tips to help me with the installation of my new carpet for my 1980 corvette,
also do I need glue or staple ect.........

normand

Good job Normand!! I jst finished replacing the carpet in my CE over the winter. Where did you get it? You will most likely have to trim it, they cut it large. Get a can of 3M spray Adhesive, it is in a large white can. i paid $9 US for it here. One can did the seat rears, and heat barriwer. make sure you put heat barier inside, it will keep it cooler for you. Any other questions, let me know

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Normand,
Keep us posted on how it goes. I'm needing to do the same in my '80. Any pointers would greatly be appreciated(sp?). Where did you get it? Color match? Fit/Size ok? Are you doing complete int.(frt/rear,seat backs drs) ?

Thanks and Good Luck

Douglas just make sure wherever you get it, it is Auto Custom Carpet (ACC) they make the best, unless you want to cut the whole thing yourself from regular carpet You might want to check out Dewitts. That's where I got mine and it was from ACC. he matched the best price I could find, had it shipped to me directly from ACC and was only about 4 days. The color is perfect, even for my Collector which is hard to match.
www.dewitts.com

I would be interested in hearing how the installation goes.....once I get mine painted..the next thing will be the interior..and carpet is a MUST!!!!!!

I am interested in any comments anyone could make about the quality of the carpet you have purchased. About 3 years ago I replaced all of my carpeting ,,,but I have not been very impressed with the quality . The installation was really no problem except for the seat backs and compartment lids and they were a pia . What I probably needed was a Debbie touch . To make a long story short my heater core sprung a slow leak and destroyed the carpeting on the passenger side floor. It irks the devil out of me as I only have driven the car about three hundred miles since installation . If any of you have a SMALL scrap of your new carpet could you mail it to me . I will be glad to pay for any postage etc. Color is not important I just feel there has to be something out there available better than my present carpet !!

Geo

George, what kind of carpet did you put in? I might hve some small left over pieces. Let me know
Chris

Hi Chris,,, all I need is a small 2 inch square sample . Color is not important as I was just disappointed in the quality of the ones I installed. They were from midamerica I think ,,,just not sure anymore. I really do not mind paying more for something if it is good quality. I bought a set of mats and they were 10 times better made than my carpet. I figure if I could get some small pieces from other members it would be very helpful in choosing a vendor. Also it will provide everyone here with some valuable info .

Geo

George, look under my profile, get my email address, and email me your home address. I have some stuff left over from when I did the CE. It is ACC carpet. Send me your address and I'll get it out right away, OK?
Chris

Just start to streap the interior to put the new carpet
got 14 pieces all pre-cut the color is very good ( red ) also it is pre-cut for the rear compartment and 2 set for the rear speakers if you have some or not.
got it from Corvette America to here in Québec Canada.
also they have sewn-in trim and press molded, seat back pieces also jute padding is applied to individual to the front pieces.
for you george I might have some left over keep you posted.
also got the 3M spray adhesive ( Hi-Tack 76 )
keep you all posted whit the project.
normand
and thank you all for the help.
( sorry about my righting )