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Old Feb 28, 2025 | 03:01 PM
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I'm going to replace my front carpets due to mouse damage. In another vehicle I ordered carpet from stock interiors and was not thrilled with the quality.

What are the best sources of carpet that will match up with the factory carpet in the rear. I know it will look "newer" but I'm ok with that. I want the correct type to match up. Mine is standard black interior closed loop for 1970.

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If you want the best, Al Knoch.

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Originally Posted by lars
If you want the best, Al Knoch.

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Lars is correct!
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Any vendors sell one-side only?
I ruined the driver side
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Al Knoch will sell you anything you're willing to pay for...
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Before you install the new carpet, do a lot of reading and it will make the installation a piece of cake. First thing, is to leave the new carpet in a car left out in the hot sun all day, it will make the new carpet fitment easier. Go slow, make very small cuts, use a pencil soldering iron to make holes in the carpet.
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Al Knoch will sell you anything you're willing to pay for...
Thanks Lars...Ill check them now. The last well-known vendor I checked wanted 70% shipping charges.
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Originally Posted by lars
Al Knoch will sell you anything you're willing to pay for...
Proven to be exactly right! I was able to order the front only. I was told to try again later for some seat material but they would also sell that if inventory levels were at a higher level.
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Nosey me...what was the shipping cost?
Did you buy one side only or both sides?
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Originally Posted by doorgunner
Nosey me...what was the shipping cost?
Did you buy one side only or both sides?
Both sides. They actually didn't give me shipping cost. I guess I'll find out when it ships.
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Al Knoch Interiors products are some of the very best we can buy for our Corvettes. Al, himself is a very "easy" guy to get along with as he is a great guy to have a beer with.

You should be very happy with the carpets you get from Al Knoch. If not, call Al or his staff and they will make you a happy customer! Just the way he does business, and I like it.
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Originally Posted by doorgunner
Nosey me...what was the shipping cost?
Did you buy one side only or both sides?
Shipping turned out to be pretty steep. About $70. They use Fedex ground which is a quality service and works well for me being able to have them hold it for pick up.
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