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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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hi! i am putting new carpet in my 76 coupe and i would like to know how the drivers side installs at the dimmer switch. do i cut it or let it lay over the switch pedal? and on the panel behind the seats,is it glued or do i use carpet fasteners to hold it up? i also had a time getting the carpet to stick at the door sills.i'm using peratex heavy duty carpet adhevesive.---thanks---john
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Originally Posted by jjarrett
do i cut it or let it lay over the switch pedal?
Let the carpet lay over the switch pedal

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and on the panel behind the seats,is it glued or do i use carpet fasteners to hold it up?
it is glued
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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thanks GunPowder! i hope to do the cargo area tomorrow.---john
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Do the wheel wells first. It is the easiest way I found. I just did mine after Christmas
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