ismellrealbad Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 My carpet is not that bad, but when my car is all put together im trying to do everything nice at one time. I got my all my brake shit, stereo shit, gaskets that should be replaced while theres room, etc. the interior is completely out. so why not throw in a nice new carpet? I looked all around trying to find the best i could and what i got was something that looked like it was made in trenton. im promptly returning it and taking my carpet to the self serve wash and pressure washing it. heres some pics - its garbage. anyone else try to get new carpet and find something decent? Footpad looks like something from 1960 Permanent creases probably from bad packing. itll never line up right and always look shitty Paper thin material, no backing. You can put ur bare foot thru it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 the joys of aftermarket carpet are well known to me. I helped do my dads 72 lincon and it looked like shit..... plus the carpet was too small! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismellrealbad Posted April 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 im starting to think i could goto home depot and throw some house carpet in and be better off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 so who has got good replacement carpet? I eventually want to get new carpet, but havent heard anything about where to get good stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 I get former NOS carpet. right out of cars in the yard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 Gearhead43 has NOS carpet in his Grand Prix. It looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismellrealbad Posted April 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 i dont think any jy carpet would be better than mine. see my problem is my old carpet isnt really that bad (a couple beer stains )...but i am, im fucken anal. i just want new shit. i guess i dont learn dont fix whats not broken!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 Your supposed to take a heat gun or blow dryer to it to get all the wrinkles out and loosen it up a bit. It'll help. Plus, with it being heated up, it will stretch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 I have seen aftermarket carpet before and it never looked bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 *goes and rips out the carpet in the donor car* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismellrealbad Posted April 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 Your supposed to take a heat gun or blow dryer to it to get all the wrinkles out and loosen it up a bit. It'll help. Plus, with it being heated up, it will stretch. uggh, too much. between cutting and all that. if i knew that was gunna be standard procedure before i baught it i wouldnt have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 what company did you get it from, i know that makes a large difference. when i installed carpet in a corvette a while back it was about the worst job ever, everything was a PITA to get to line up remotely right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 my friend bought a carpet like that, it "settled in" in about 3 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismellrealbad Posted April 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 what company did you get it from, i know that makes a large difference. when i installed carpet in a corvette a while back it was about the worst job ever, everything was a PITA to get to line up remotely right http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=8066410599&rd=1,1 i dunno feedback and description seemed promising my friend bought a carpet like that, it "settled in" in about 3 months. yeah, fuck that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Ride Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 Has anyone bought the carpet kits from JCWhitney, they looked like they'd be pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 jcwhintey was the source for the 72 lincoln's disaster rug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAMDIT Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 I put new carpet in my cutlass and it looks awesome. I went with a very light gray to almost silver to go with my paint and it make a hude difference in my interior. The only problems with mine is where I cut it a little too short in 1 area, but as far as the carpet goes, it kicks total ass! I am at work right now but I could post a few pics when I get home if ya wanna see. Ken has also seen my carpet and may be able to comment on it. I forget where I got mine but it would be in my ebay folder. It was only like $140 or something and they had over 60 colors to choose from. I am plannin on ordering for my project blazer and for Heather's 95 cutlass as it goes back together. see ya, Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismellrealbad Posted April 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 pics would be good. can u get a pic of the backing, and heelpad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 I put new carpet in my cutlass and it looks awesome. I went with a very light gray to almost silver to go with my paint and it make a hude difference in my interior. The only problems with mine is where I cut it a little too short in 1 area, but as far as the carpet goes, it kicks total ass! I am at work right now but I could post a few pics when I get home if ya wanna see. Ken has also seen my carpet and may be able to comment on it. I forget where I got mine but it would be in my ebay folder. It was only like $140 or something and they had over 60 colors to choose from. I am plannin on ordering for my project blazer and for Heather's 95 cutlass as it goes back together. see ya, Sean my bad! I didn't notice the carpet! but I hope to see it soon. hey shawn, did you toss the old rug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 If you guys need a carpet, Ive got one from the other car I can take out this weekend, clean up and get some pics together... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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