Which carpet for my '68? 80/20 Loop, or Cut Pile??
07-23-2002, 10:38 PM
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Which carpet for my '68? 80/20 Loop, or Cut Pile??
Which carpet should I get? I have the 80/20 Loop in the car and needs to be replaced and was thinking about the cut pile? Which is better and why??
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07-23-2002, 10:48 PM
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Re: Which carpet for my '68? 80/20 Loop, or Cut Pile?? (Corey 68)
If you are trying to keep the car original then replace with the same carpet the car came with.
I have a 73 and it was loop. Matching numbers and associated NCRS originallity were over long long ago. I put in cut pile. I think it looks much plusher and nicer. I love it. :yesnod: :yesnod:
I have a 73 and it was loop. Matching numbers and associated NCRS originallity were over long long ago. I put in cut pile. I think it looks much plusher and nicer. I love it. :yesnod: :yesnod:
07-24-2002, 12:01 AM
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Re: Which carpet for my '68? 80/20 Loop, or Cut Pile?? (Corey 68)
This isn't a Bloomington car, nor will it ever be. :lol:
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07-24-2002, 04:26 AM
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Re: Which carpet for my '68? 80/20 Loop, or Cut Pile?? (Schmucker)
Yeah, baby, yeah.Actually, since you're not concerned with originality, I'd go with the cut.
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07-24-2002, 12:02 PM
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Re: Which carpet for my '68? 80/20 Loop, or Cut Pile?? (Corey 68)
I decided to go with TrueVette- the same carpet found in C5s.
I had ACC custom mold C5 carpeting to my C3 shape and it worked GREAT. I can't get you any pictures right now, but just go look at a C5 and imagine it in your car. Its much shorter and it really makes the car look and feel more modern in a definate yet subtle way. ACC provided me every piece I needed and it matches my interior great (I have a camel interior). The best part is they only charged ~$50 more then the stock kit they had for my '81. Worth considering.
I had ACC custom mold C5 carpeting to my C3 shape and it worked GREAT. I can't get you any pictures right now, but just go look at a C5 and imagine it in your car. Its much shorter and it really makes the car look and feel more modern in a definate yet subtle way. ACC provided me every piece I needed and it matches my interior great (I have a camel interior). The best part is they only charged ~$50 more then the stock kit they had for my '81. Worth considering.
07-24-2002, 12:26 PM
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Re: Which carpet for my '68? 80/20 Loop, or Cut Pile?? (dshrack)
I decided to go with TrueVette- the same carpet found in C5s.
I had ACC custom mold C5 carpeting to my C3 shape and it worked GREAT. I can't get you any pictures right now, but just go look at a C5 and imagine it in your car. Its much shorter and it really makes the car look and feel more modern in a definate yet subtle way. ACC provided me every piece I needed and it matches my interior great (I have a camel interior). The best part is they only charged ~$50 more then the stock kit they had for my '81. Worth considering.
I had ACC custom mold C5 carpeting to my C3 shape and it worked GREAT. I can't get you any pictures right now, but just go look at a C5 and imagine it in your car. Its much shorter and it really makes the car look and feel more modern in a definate yet subtle way. ACC provided me every piece I needed and it matches my interior great (I have a camel interior). The best part is they only charged ~$50 more then the stock kit they had for my '81. Worth considering.
I like the 80/20 loop. As stated above it is easy to keep clean.
John
07-24-2002, 02:17 PM
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Re: Which carpet for my '68? 80/20 Loop, or Cut Pile?? (gb4622)
If you are trying to keep the car original then replace with the same carpet the car came with.
I have a 73 and it was loop. Matching numbers and associated NCRS originallity were over long long ago. I put in cut pile. I think it looks much plusher and nicer. I love it. :yesnod: :yesnod:
I have a 73 and it was loop. Matching numbers and associated NCRS originallity were over long long ago. I put in cut pile. I think it looks much plusher and nicer. I love it. :yesnod: :yesnod:
Plus that loop Snags on Everything
