Correct carpet/firewall plugs for 72

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Mar 8, 2017 | 03:46 PM

BarryB72

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Correct carpet/firewall plugs for 72

Anyone have a picture of what should be in the rear compartment as well as the firewall?

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Mar 8, 2017 | 06:01 PM

Alan 71

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Hi Barry,
I believe a variety of 68-72 carpet plug markings have been seen.
Ranging from a part #, to various letters and numbers, to nothing.
Regards,
Alan

A small sample.

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Mar 8, 2017 | 07:00 PM

BarryB72

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Thank you sir.

And were they generally the same (rubber) in the firewall and the rear carpet?

Mar 9, 2017 | 06:46 AM

Alan 71

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Hi Barry,
The AIM indicates 2 fasteners were used…8790 & 6785.
The difference between the 2 MAY be their length.
Once in place they appear the same.
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Alan

Mar 11, 2017 | 01:35 PM

BarryB72

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Got my plugs today. Should the carpet tuck under the plastic insulation cover below the steering column?

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Mar 11, 2017 | 01:42 PM

Alan 71

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Hi Barry,
No.
Originally the carpet was 'loose' at the top on both the passenger's-side and driver's-side carpet.
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Alan

Mar 11, 2017 | 02:50 PM

BarryB72

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Thanks

Three of these were under my new passenger side carpet.

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Mar 11, 2017 | 02:54 PM

BarryB72

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And my guy cut the carpet in my driver side footwell so short it doesn't even reach the plug holes. Just long enough to tuck under the plastic cover.

Oh well. Like you said, good is the enemy of perfect (or something like that)

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Mar 11, 2017 | 03:56 PM

Alan 71

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Hi Barry,
That's an interesting find!
People generally report the plugs with the part # on them were used in 70 model year cars.
So I wouldn't expect to see one in your 72. It must have come from the bottom of the 'bin'!
What does the tip look like… does it have an extra 'nipple' on it"
Regards,
Alan