71 carpet install question
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Racer
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71 carpet install question
Can a new carpet be installed wihtout removing the shift console? I would be happy to just remove the ebrake console and forward side trim panels and the rest to do this job. Removing the center console is always a major hassle with that tight fitting AC control mechanism. Take top plate off to reach inside is ok, but removal as we all know is not fun.
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi R,
The shifter console really needs to be in place while you're installing the carpet.
Generally the carpet needs to be trimmed so not so much extends up under the sides of the console. The only way you know how much to trim is if the consoles are in place.
I put the carpet in, put the consoles in place, mark the carpet, remove the consoles, trim the carpet, re-install the consoles.
If too much carpet is left it 'spreads' the sides of the console and makes fitting the e-brake console more difficult.
Regards,
Alan
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The shifter console really needs to be in place while you're installing the carpet.
Generally the carpet needs to be trimmed so not so much extends up under the sides of the console. The only way you know how much to trim is if the consoles are in place.
I put the carpet in, put the consoles in place, mark the carpet, remove the consoles, trim the carpet, re-install the consoles.
If too much carpet is left it 'spreads' the sides of the console and makes fitting the e-brake console more difficult.
Regards,
Alan
Before Trimming.
Before trimming.
Trimmed amount.
Trimmed amount.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Lake Norman, NC
Carpet install with shift console in place
Hi R,
The shifter console really needs to be in place while you're installing the carpet.
Generally the carpet needs to be trimmed so not so much extends up under the sides of the console. The only way you know how much to trim is if the consoles are in place.
I put the carpet in, put the consoles in place, mark the carpet, remove the consoles, trim the carpet, re-install the consoles.
If too much carpet is left it 'spreads' the sides of the console and makes fitting the e-brake console more difficult.
Regards,
Alan
Before Trimming.
Before trimming.
Trimmed amount.
Trimmed amount.
The shifter console really needs to be in place while you're installing the carpet.
Generally the carpet needs to be trimmed so not so much extends up under the sides of the console. The only way you know how much to trim is if the consoles are in place.
I put the carpet in, put the consoles in place, mark the carpet, remove the consoles, trim the carpet, re-install the consoles.
If too much carpet is left it 'spreads' the sides of the console and makes fitting the e-brake console more difficult.
Regards,
Alan
Before Trimming.
Before trimming.
Trimmed amount.
Trimmed amount.
Alan's SO right on this. I did it this way too. I found that by removing the screws and trimming a very little at a time, the carpet tucked under the sides perfectly. I think if the console wasn't there, I'd have customer the carpet way too long and would have had to be re-trimmed when console was put back in. Hi Alan! Hope Spring has sprung in your neck of the woods. Finally, I'm seeing some signs of the lawn...
Racer
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Sebastian FL
Carpet
Can a new carpet be installed wihtout removing the shift console? I would be happy to just remove the ebrake console and forward side trim panels and the rest to do this job. Removing the center console is always a major hassle with that tight fitting AC control mechanism. Take top plate off to reach inside is ok, but removal as we all know is not fun.
You can use a soldering gun to make holes.
Be prepared for a long fussy job.
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi AW,
The carpet in your picture looks very nice.
However, if the carpet extended that far up under the consoles on a 68-72 car, a person wouldn't be able to install them properly.
Regards,
Alan
The carpet in your picture looks very nice.
However, if the carpet extended that far up under the consoles on a 68-72 car, a person wouldn't be able to install them properly.
Regards,
Alan
Burning Brakes
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quick question while im replacing my carpet. the freaking back of the ebrake cover seems to be attached to a bolt though the body of the car . looks like you have to go under the car to loosen it to remove the ebrake cover . is this correct ?
Burning Brakes
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From: Lake Norman, NC
This bolt can be a bugger to work with, especially when it comes time to re-install it. I've lost a pint or two of blood each time I've messed with it.
FWIW, you might want to consider reversing the orientation of the bolt so that it is first secured to the console. This would allow you to "thread" the bolt through the storage bin wall when replacing the console. You could then add a washer and nut from the bin side. It is easier, however, not quite the same orientation as when The General" assembled your car.
Hope this helps...
FWIW, you might want to consider reversing the orientation of the bolt so that it is first secured to the console. This would allow you to "thread" the bolt through the storage bin wall when replacing the console. You could then add a washer and nut from the bin side. It is easier, however, not quite the same orientation as when The General" assembled your car.
Hope this helps...
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi,
I've found that you can reach the bolt from either the jack storage compartment or the battery compartment.
However if the battery is in place you can't reach it from the battery compartment.
I use a 3/8" socket, on a 1/4" drive socket wrench with no extension under the socket.
After you do it the first time its pretty straight forward.
Regards,
Alan
The bolt…. looking from the jack compartment, you can just see the front of the cardboard liner in the glove box.
The hole in the seat bulkhead the bolt passes through.
The rear of the e-brake console showing what the bolt tightens in to.
I've found that you can reach the bolt from either the jack storage compartment or the battery compartment.
However if the battery is in place you can't reach it from the battery compartment.
I use a 3/8" socket, on a 1/4" drive socket wrench with no extension under the socket.
After you do it the first time its pretty straight forward.
Regards,
Alan
The bolt…. looking from the jack compartment, you can just see the front of the cardboard liner in the glove box.
The hole in the seat bulkhead the bolt passes through.
The rear of the e-brake console showing what the bolt tightens in to.
Race Director
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From: Chino CA
I've read a lot of posts about what a PITA that bolt is, but having done it twice in my life I gotta say it's not that bad at all.......IF you remove the storage compartments!
If you're doing the carpets, I'd have to assume the compartments are out anyway
Edit: Alan has pictures of EVERYTHING! Can't tell you how much his pictures have helped me! !!!!
If you're doing the carpets, I'd have to assume the compartments are out anyway
Edit: Alan has pictures of EVERYTHING! Can't tell you how much his pictures have helped me! !!!!
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Racer
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From: SARNIA ONTARIO
Allan
I've read a lot of posts about what a PITA that bolt is, but having done it twice in my life I gotta say it's not that bad at all.......IF you remove the storage compartments!
If you're doing the carpets, I'd have to assume the compartments are out anyway
Edit: Alan has pictures of EVERYTHING! Can't tell you how much his pictures have helped me! !!!!
If you're doing the carpets, I'd have to assume the compartments are out anyway
Edit: Alan has pictures of EVERYTHING! Can't tell you how much his pictures have helped me! !!!!