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Old Oct 8, 2021 | 10:31 PM
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I have some leftover red vinyl from my console cover and was thinking of doing some tunnel drapes. My question is where do they stop on the bottom edge ? I thought the sides of the console would be separate from the floor carpet, but at least on my 13 it does not seem to be.
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They typically run down alongside the console to the floor level. Usually have a finished edge on the lower level and it follows the contours as necessary along the floor line.

Included a picture that was posted here before by Bobby, Not So Fast when he had his C6 which shows the lower edge of the drapes as installed.

Hope this helps.




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Images of the L/R Carpeting from when I did the sound deadener/heat shield. '11 GS if it helps



Left Carpeting


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That does help.
So it looks like the floor carpet runs up into the center console, instead of the console sides being a separate piece. As previously mentioned I would have to make a finished seam on the bottom edge following the contours of the floor. which may be beyond my skill set.
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If you really want this find an upholstery shop (auto or marine) and take the fabric to them. They can run a stitch across the finished edge for cheap.
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Originally Posted by FLC6GS
Images of the L/R Carpeting from when I did the sound deadener/heat shield. '11 GS if it helps



Left Carpeting
How big a project was this, and was it worth it? I am considering doing it to mine as a winter project.
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Originally Posted by Patsgarage
I have some leftover red vinyl from my console cover and was thinking of doing some tunnel drapes. My question is where do they stop on the bottom edge ? I thought the sides of the console would be separate from the floor carpet, but at least on my 13 it does not seem to be.
Here is a pic with the seat out to see the whole drape


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Hmmn, that looks a lot straighter than I thought. I do have a local upholstery guy (he made my console cover) so I may attempt this after all.
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I cheated and just did the entire floor
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I cheated and just did the entire floor
I don't think I could bring myself to step on that.
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I still use my Lloyd mats 😁
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I still use my Lloyd mats 😁
That does make me feel better.
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How big a project was this, and was it worth it? I am considering doing it to mine as a winter project.
I don't want to hijack Patsgarage topic, but here's the post. About 6-8 hours

Killmat Sound Deadner & Cool It Thermo-Tec Mats (Pic Heavy)
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...pic-heavy.html

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