About to install new carpet
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Racer
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About to install new carpet
Today I'm going to begin installing the new carpet in my '76. I have removed all of the old carpet and will trim my new pieces as I fit them in. I need to know do I use adhesive on the sections of carpet that have the jute padding on the back?
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Orlando Fla
no need to glue if it fits good
I just restored my 82. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1930357
I found that the carpet I got from willcox fit so well that I did not need to glue it down
I found that the carpet I got from willcox fit so well that I did not need to glue it down
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Johnson City TN
I just restored my 82. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1930357
I found that the carpet I got from willcox fit so well that I did not need to glue it down
I found that the carpet I got from willcox fit so well that I did not need to glue it down
No glue on mine, and it hasn't budged after 3 years of use.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Cortlandt Manor New York
Glue is not necessary. I used glue on mine(spray adhesive) since I put down reflectix and I was concerned about it slipping. I did not use glue between the carpet and the reflectix except on the ends that I wanted to be held down.
Remember measure twice cut once.
Remember measure twice cut once.
Team Owner
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From: Crossville TN
Oogie....
I don't know what part of the country you live in....but the C3's get pretty warm inside the cockpit because of the exhaust system running underneath and due to the tranny generating heat. BEFORE you install the carpeting, put down a layer of heat insulation. You can find several archive threads on this subject. When I did mine, I lived in Phoenix, AZ area. I purchased a roll of inexpensive Reflectix insulation at Home Depot, cut it to fit with scissors, spray glued it down, and used foil heat duct tape to seal the joints. Put it everywhere in the cabin and on the vertical panel behind the seats. That means up the firewall as far as you can reach, under the radio and covering the entire tranny tunnel. You won't believe the difference in cabin temps.
You don't need any glue on your new carpet, unless you decide not to use the carpet "plugs"; then put glue on vertical surfaces to keep it in place.
I don't know what part of the country you live in....but the C3's get pretty warm inside the cockpit because of the exhaust system running underneath and due to the tranny generating heat. BEFORE you install the carpeting, put down a layer of heat insulation. You can find several archive threads on this subject. When I did mine, I lived in Phoenix, AZ area. I purchased a roll of inexpensive Reflectix insulation at Home Depot, cut it to fit with scissors, spray glued it down, and used foil heat duct tape to seal the joints. Put it everywhere in the cabin and on the vertical panel behind the seats. That means up the firewall as far as you can reach, under the radio and covering the entire tranny tunnel. You won't believe the difference in cabin temps.
You don't need any glue on your new carpet, unless you decide not to use the carpet "plugs"; then put glue on vertical surfaces to keep it in place.
Heel & Toe
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I just bought my self a new car. new to me to my anyway 80 C3 nice car needs a/c work done it has new carpet in it and allready edl brock headers and side pipe's but i no i need the a/c working to. do i need to change the old a/c all out are just the 22r and convert to the new thank's you were talking about keeping you car cool and thought i would ask somebody ? thank's wayne I would post a pic but this all new to me some day
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