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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 07:39 AM
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Hello,
I ordered and recieved my new carpets for the 79. I didn't realize that the two pieces of carpet that mount to the center console don't come delivered with the cardboard backing. Does anyone know where to get that backing or what it's called?

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Actually I'd really just like to know where I can buy that backing material so that I can cut them myself. I did find the backing at Ecklers, but I'm not thrilled about paying $50 for five bucks worth of cheap cardboard. I didn't see any at Home Depot.
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 08:16 AM
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buy a piece of masonite at Lowes/Menards, should work just fine
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http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=24160

26.00 a pair.

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I used Luan because it was easy to cut and the thickness did not interfere with tucking edges under the top lip of the center counsel
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I'm thinking of cutting s couple pairs for the 75 and 71 out of aluminum plate. Just for a try to see if I like them.
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Originally Posted by dbartol1
Actually I'd really just like to know where I can buy that backing material so that I can cut them myself. I did find the backing at Ecklers, but I'm not thrilled about paying $50 for five bucks worth of cheap cardboard. I didn't see any at Home Depot.
It's not cardboard.
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got mine from Willcox and they are perfect....not cardboard.
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