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Topic: Purchasing Carpet

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Purchasing Carpet

Posted: 4/24/05 9:46am Message 1 of 16
L82M21
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HURRICANE, UT - USA
Joined: 1/11/2004
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Vette(s): 1978 L82 4 speed Black on Black vin12231 BDay Nov 7 1977 1966 327 Roadster BDay May 18, 1966 (next project)

Looking to purchase a full interior carpet set.  Who has the best quality carpet that I won't be disappointed with when I open the box?  My car is an early 78 with black interior. I'm looking to replace the  carpet and heat insulation.

Any comments would be great!!




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Purchasing Carpet

Posted: 4/24/05 10:42am Message 2 of 16
mikes78
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Coventry, RI - USA
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Vette(s): 1978 L82 Coupe
Did mine last year purchased from corvette america all pieces fit perfect. Just pick a good hot warm day and lay them out in the sun . You should have no problem. good luck.


Purchasing Carpet

Posted: 4/24/05 1:16pm Message 3 of 16
tidied
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hollywood, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1978 red immaculate
Same here...took about 3 hours because I'm an obsessive type when it
comes to my car...when you cut the holes for the seat bolts, careful, it can
look great or horrible depending on how much time you take...also buy a
star drive so you can remove the seatbelt anchor bolts. corvette america
here too


78 Red What a project

Purchasing Carpet

Posted: 4/24/05 5:43pm Message 4 of 16
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Vette(s): #'s matching hugger orange '77. flowmasters rebuilt eng & trans
hey Eric,  I just ordered a complete set (carpet, seat covers, doorpanels) Corvette America .  but it has not yet arrived shoulbe here this week. I am doing weatherstripping, and new seat belts as well if you want I'll IM you as soon as I install it.  If you dont want to wait for that lookat it this way this is the 3rd or 4th reply now and looks like everyone went with Corvette America.


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Posted: 4/24/05 6:07pm Message 5 of 16
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Gunslinger
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
A hint...soak those seatbelt anchor bolts thoroughly with penetrating fluid...they tend to rust solid from underneath where they attach to the frame. Even so, you may need an air impact to loosen them.


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Posted: 4/24/05 8:52pm Message 6 of 16
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Burke, VT - USA
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Vette(s): SOLD - "The Toy" - '70 Convertible
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If you're a member of the National Corvette Owners Association they offer a pretty good deal on carpet sets.  I haven't bought yet but plan to either this fall or next spring.


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Posted: 4/25/05 12:36pm Message 7 of 16
mbarney
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Davie, FL - USA
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Got mine from wilcox. Came shipped from Corvette American, saved a heap.




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Posted: 4/29/05 5:03pm Message 8 of 16
L82M21
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HURRICANE, UT - USA
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Vette(s): 1978 L82 4 speed Black on Black vin12231 BDay Nov 7 1977 1966 327 Roadster BDay May 18, 1966 (next project)
One question, where the rear carpet joins near the door, there is a formed piece that is sewn to the carpet and holds it in place.  Does the carpet come with that or how did you handle that part of the carpet install?


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Posted: 4/29/05 10:45pm Message 9 of 16
captn bill
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Lakewood, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 69 T-top blue w/bright blue interior-427/390 hp,4 spd,power steering, power brakes, power windows and air conditioning
I also got mine drop shipped from Corvette America thru Wilcox. I'm not sure about the "formed" piece unless your referring to the jute padding which is attached, glued, to several pieces per factory install. Then again, my 69 could be different than your 78.


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Posted: 4/30/05 7:02am Message 10 of 16
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MENTOR, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 L-82, dark blue

[QUOTE=L82M21]One question, where the rear carpet joins near the door, there is a formed piece that is sewn to the carpet and holds it in place.  Does the carpet come with that or how did you handle that part of the carpet install?[/QUOTE]

I'm in the middle replacing mine now.  bought my package from Wilcox also.  fits great. 

the formed pc came attached to the rear carpeting.  it is just pressed over the egde of the post.  I may use some 3M adhesive to help hold it in place.




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