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Oct 28, 2002 | 05:23 PM

MrBigButt98Conv

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74 Carpet Install

I am ready to install completely new carpet in my 74. Does anyone have any trade secrets to make it go smooth??
Thanks

Oct 28, 2002 | 05:48 PM

Edzred72

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Re: 74 Carpet Install (MrBigButt98Conv)

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Does anyone have any trade secrets to make it go smooth??
Thanks

Yes!! Take your time, and pre fit every piece twice before trimming. Study the interior parts you remove, and notice how they aid in holding the carpet in place, and where the carpet overlaps. Parts like door sills, rear storage compartment, kick plates etc.. You also might consider a insulation kit to install under the carpet/padding. It realy helps the heat issue in the cabin. 3m makes a good carpet adhesive that works great and is available in any hardware store. One tip... I had to cut the padding out from under the carpet, that ran the length of my seat rails. The stock seat mounting bolts would not reach otherwise.... Good Luck BigButt.. :D :D
Eddie

Oct 28, 2002 | 07:55 PM

Aaron-74

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Re: 74 Carpet Install (MrBigButt98Conv)

I'd like to replace my carpet. It's getting pretty raggedy. But, I think it would be smarter for me to buy a whole interior kit and do it all at once when I have EVERYTHING.

One thing I've heard is to buy all you're interior parts from ONE source only. Different places have different shades and grains and such.

Oct 28, 2002 | 08:51 PM

madmaxgt

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Re: 74 Carpet Install (MrBigButt98Conv)

1) Pre fit everything and do not cut (IE: Sill plate area, shifter console, E-Brake ETC.) untill you are ready to install them. It's better to be 100% sure than sorry later. 2) Use insulating heat barrier, It works! Good Luck!

Oct 29, 2002 | 12:41 AM

Stevo81

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Re: 74 Carpet Install (MrBigButt98Conv)

Methinks eddie silvr77 has given you wise advice. Measure twice, cut once. :yesnod:

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