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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 11:12 PM
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Does anyone have good carpet install instructions? It looks easy but I want to make sure that I'm following the correct sequence. thanks
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 10:34 AM
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There may not be any written instructions. The AIM has useful diagrams. Most people start in the rear and work forward. At the plant, the front carpets were installed last after the water test.

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I just did mine and i found these instructions:

http://www.corvettemagazine.com/tech...placement.html

These instructions are good but I still had a struggle with the rear wheel arch pieces.

Good luck
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thanks thats helpful
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 10:44 PM
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did you put the rear fender well carpet under the bulk head carpet or over it? i am thinking over it but either way is not looking good.
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 11:58 PM
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i have just replaced my carpet from grey to black, it takes a bit of work, but it can be done, just need to take your time
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 04:50 PM
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Hi DJ,
I agree that the wheel well arches are the toughest.
You also need to be very careful when you plan the cuts and flaps for the seat tracks.
It helps a lot if you can get the special scissors the trim shops use... the one that has a dial you set to CUT or UN-CUT.
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