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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 11:33 AM
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Hi Im new to the forum
I own a 68 corvette and am replacing the carpet and rear compartment area.
Which do you recommend a good carpet set from
Corvette America,
Ecklers
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Zip or Corvette Central
they all cost about the same price. and do I need a sound barrier and a heat barrier reflectix? Nuprene ? I dont want to build the floor up so much then have a problem fitting the premolded carpet
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 12:39 PM
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Welcome to the forum. Best trick I've learned here is to use the search button. What do you mean Best Carpet Sets? Price? Quality? Service? Delivery? Sales? Instructions? Warranty? Returns? Website? Did I miss anything? If its all the above, then I'd say your on the right track. I like Zip and Willcox, and have done business with all of them. Whose having the sale this week?
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by racmine
Hi Im new to the forum
I own a 68 corvette and am replacing the carpet and rear compartment area.
Which do you recommend a good carpet set from
Corvette America,
Ecklers
Mid America
Zip or Corvette Central
they all cost about the same price. and do I need a sound barrier and a heat barrier reflectix? Nuprene ? I dont want to build the floor up so much then have a problem fitting the premolded carpet
Carmine
Wilcox had the best deal, If you buy the carpet/panels/seat covers and foam they'll put the covers on your seats for free.. plus they had the best prices when i was looking
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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Thanks Mark.

Here is the forum sale link to the carpet set on the site.. http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=24829

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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 04:24 PM
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I just purchased mine from Midamerica Quailty and fit were excellent. Welcome Aboard
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 06:26 PM
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Hi Carmine, Hope the ones that replied reread your question an answer the second part about sound and heat barriers.
i would like to know myself. Because i will be doing the same.
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Willcox Corvette
Thanks Mark.

Here is the forum sale link to the carpet set on the site.. http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=24829

Willcox
Wow that's a deal... I'll call and order mine tomorrow.... Mine had buckskin but not sure i want to go back with that exact color or not... Since i'm replacing or refinishing the entire interior i can pick any color at this point. Any pointers what looks best in Black cars?
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 10:45 AM
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I also need a full carpet kit and heat/sound underlayment.
Do I get the extra discount too?
I'm willing to buy before 1/31

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I forgot to mention in my last post that the midamerica carpets come with the sound deadening and heat sheild attached,As I indicated the quality is very good. Ron
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 05:38 PM
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Wow that's a deal... I'll call and order mine tomorrow.... Mine had buckskin but not sure i want to go back with that exact color or not... Since i'm replacing or refinishing the entire interior i can pick any color at this point. Any pointers what looks best in Black cars?
Just ordered mine from Wilcox... They are the best! The guy took his time to talk to me about my car and what i needed, ask about some other things and it answered every question i had.. I'll buy everything from these guys from now on
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Originally Posted by MarkBullis
Wilcox had the best deal, If you buy the carpet/panels/seat covers and foam they'll put the covers on your seats for free.. plus they had the best prices when i was looking
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 08:19 PM
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I got my complete carpet set from Wilcox. The fit and price was great.
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Thanks You all!
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Al Knoch Interiors also sells them.
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