Or make it is separate piece on it's own with pictures
Carpet time
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Carpet time
I picked up the request last week from my tech editor at Auto Enthusiast Magazine to produce a full story on replacing the carpet in my 94’ The OEM carpet in there now still looks good with a few wear spots but it is 20 years old and is starting to fade.
With the assistance of a parts tech at Corvette America, I’ll be doing in-depth research on replacement padding and carpet adhesives before I lay in black OEM style carpet sets front and rear.
I’ll be blogging my progress on FB with words and images-I’ll post the link once I start.
-Feel free to ask all the questions you want.
-Stay tuned
With the assistance of a parts tech at Corvette America, I’ll be doing in-depth research on replacement padding and carpet adhesives before I lay in black OEM style carpet sets front and rear.
I’ll be blogging my progress on FB with words and images-I’ll post the link once I start.
-Feel free to ask all the questions you want.
-Stay tuned
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I picked up the request last week from my tech editor at Auto Enthusiast Magazine to produce a full story on replacing the carpet in my 94’ The OEM carpet in there now still looks good with a few wear spots but it is 20 years old and is starting to fade.
With the assistance of a parts tech at Corvette America, I’ll be doing in-depth research on replacement padding and carpet adhesives before I lay in black OEM style carpet sets front and rear.
I’ll be blogging my progress on FB with words and images-I’ll post the link once I start.
-Feel free to ask all the questions you want.
-Stay tuned
With the assistance of a parts tech at Corvette America, I’ll be doing in-depth research on replacement padding and carpet adhesives before I lay in black OEM style carpet sets front and rear.
I’ll be blogging my progress on FB with words and images-I’ll post the link once I start.
-Feel free to ask all the questions you want.
-Stay tuned
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I picked up the request last week from my tech editor at Auto Enthusiast Magazine to produce a full story on replacing the carpet in my 94’ The OEM carpet in there now still looks good with a few wear spots but it is 20 years old and is starting to fade.
With the assistance of a parts tech at Corvette America, I’ll be doing in-depth research on replacement padding and carpet adhesives before I lay in black OEM style carpet sets front and rear.
I’ll be blogging my progress on FB with words and images-I’ll post the link once I start.
-Feel free to ask all the questions you want.
-Stay tuned
With the assistance of a parts tech at Corvette America, I’ll be doing in-depth research on replacement padding and carpet adhesives before I lay in black OEM style carpet sets front and rear.
I’ll be blogging my progress on FB with words and images-I’ll post the link once I start.
-Feel free to ask all the questions you want.
-Stay tuned
Best of luck to you in your project.
DUB
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I'll be re-install the mass-backed carpet style.
As for running cables and Dynamat, I'll take a look at the Dynamat, but running new cables is not in the plan. At this point this is a basic carpet installation, however; once I start pulling out the old carpet...plans could change depending on what I encounter as I progress.
As for running cables and Dynamat, I'll take a look at the Dynamat, but running new cables is not in the plan. At this point this is a basic carpet installation, however; once I start pulling out the old carpet...plans could change depending on what I encounter as I progress.
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I'll be re-install the mass-backed carpet style.
As for running cables and Dynamat, I'll take a look at the Dynamat, but running new cables is not in the plan. At this point this is a basic carpet installation, however; once I start pulling out the old carpet...plans could change depending on what I encounter as I progress.
As for running cables and Dynamat, I'll take a look at the Dynamat, but running new cables is not in the plan. At this point this is a basic carpet installation, however; once I start pulling out the old carpet...plans could change depending on what I encounter as I progress.
Glad you are using the mass-backed carpet. Do not be surprised when you pull the carpet out that the underlayment is flattened and somewhat "questionable" to re-install. Especially the front floor board areas. Just a "heads-up" on that. I usually have the Dynapad ready to go. For what that is worth.
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I have done 2 vettes so far, its a fairly simple job and I used duct insulation from home depot. it peels and sticks just like the stuff that costs 10 times as much like dynamat. i think it was about $20 a roll and you might need 3 rolls. The only place you need adhesive is on the trans tunnel. As mentioned, run all your stereo wires, even if you are not putting in an after market it doesnt hurt to run them back into the cargo trunk so its all set when you need it. also run some appropriate wire into the center console for ipod/gps/phone etc. hopefully you dont find any cracks in the footwells like I did in both of my vettes from knuckleheads who dont know where to place a jack but even that it fairly easy fix. I bought mine from wilcox both times and the fit was good. Good luck with it, you will love the new sound or lack of. also, take the carpet off the front and rear speakers and replace with speaker material which you can get at joanne fabric. what a difference that made. I guess GM engineers thought that carpet wouldnt dull the sound quality.
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I have done 2 vettes so far, its a fairly simple job and I used duct insulation from home depot. it peels and sticks just like the stuff that costs 10 times as much like dynamat. i think it was about $20 a roll and you might need 3 rolls. The only place you need adhesive is on the trans tunnel. As mentioned, run all your stereo wires, even if you are not putting in an after market it doesnt hurt to run them back into the cargo trunk so its all set when you need it. also run some appropriate wire into the center console for ipod/gps/phone etc. hopefully you dont find any cracks in the footwells like I did in both of my vettes from knuckleheads who dont know where to place a jack but even that it fairly easy fix. I bought mine from wilcox both times and the fit was good. Good luck with it, you will love the new sound or lack of. also, take the carpet off the front and rear speakers and replace with speaker material which you can get at joanne fabric. what a difference that made. I guess GM engineers thought that carpet wouldnt dull the sound quality.
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