Installed New Carpet Today!!!

[OldBlue1981]

It was a rather simple process. It beats pay $120.00 locally to have it installed. I did it myself and it looks great! Anyone ever need any tips, just drop me a line. It will save you as well in the long run!

[Lincolnmania]

cool! does it look just like oem carpet?

[OldBlue1981]

Yes it does. I was tired of looking at the aged and torn carpet. It was almost 30 years old so, it was time for an update! I was glad to get it done. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be though. I just had to take pretty much everything out of the car. It was well worth it though!

[1987cp]

The biggest tip I need is, where did you get it? I finally pulled the nasty greasy cat-pooped-on carpet from my '87, and I'd like to put nice new stuff in sometime in the relatively near future.

[Archangel]

I'd like to put nice new stuff in sometime in the relatively near future.

For you it'll be best to stick with this:

[1987cp]

hehehe, maybe for the cargo area but without the bulimic strippers and the fake rhinoceros. I actually put some spray-on Duplicolor bedliner back there at one point, but it didn't stick around very long before coming up in very large chips. Guess the poor prep job didn't help.

[P72Ford]

The biggest tip I need is, where did you get it? I finally pulled the nasty greasy cat-pooped-on carpet from my '87, and I'd like to put nice new stuff in sometime in the relatively near future.

I've heard Auto Custom Carpet is the best. I know they have replacements for my car too. Might have it for you too.

[1987cp]

Looks good, but their retail price seems to be about $190. I'd been rather hoping to get by cheaper ......

[P72Ford]

They can get really expensive when you add mass backing, jute and floor mats.

[Glen]

I replaced mine from a 87 GM, just unbolt the front seats, pull the rear seat bottom, seat belts, and trim molding. Pull the old carpet out and put the new on in. The one I put in looked like a new one. Mine was tan and the new one is dark brown so I changed the door panels, belts, and the trim to match the carpet. The back seat had some cuts in it so I didn't change it. The front seats I took out of a 86 Jeep Grand Cherokee, I had to drill holes to make the seats fit, but it worked out alright. If I can find a rear seat to match, I'll change it.

[torquelover]

Does the seatbelt anchor on the B-pillar need to be removed for the new carpet? I remember destroying a few Torx impact sockets on mine, with still no luck of it budging.

[Blaze86Vic]

Does the seatbelt anchor on the B-pillar need to be removed for the new carpet? I remember destroying a few Torx impact sockets on mine, with still no luck of it budging.

Yes, all the seat belts need to come off.

It would be nice to know where you got the carpet from.

[P72Ford]

Does the seatbelt anchor on the B-pillar need to be removed for the new carpet? I remember destroying a few Torx impact sockets on mine, with still no luck of it budging.

+1 on the torx bits. I "candy caned" a few "good" snap on bits. Unfortunetaly the lower anchors must be removed. Use "never seeze" on the bolts when you put them back in. You may never take them back out, but its cheap insurance. I remember thinking I'd never have mine out again, but sure enough I did.

Be careful with the seat bolts too. I snapped two when I had my old seats out for the first time. PB blaster used on the underside of the car works well to ease the removal of the seat and seatbelt bolts.

If you can't get the b pillar lower mounts out, I have another method which is NOT highly recommended. I had to use a torch the first time. My dad heated the bolts from under the car, and I worked them out. Yeah, it did catch the jute on fire and make a small mess. Not the best plan, but it worked. You have to replace the bolts if you use that method too. The temper may be (definitely is) disturbed by the heat.




Blaze, google auto custom carpets for replacement carpets. They are supposed to be among the best. Peter Klutt (I think thats how you spell it), the guy from Legendary Motor Car (on SPEED channel) recommends that product. I've checked them out too. Some think they're expensive, but I think its worth it.

[Mr. Land Yacht]

sounds great mang!
good job!
just get those Cragars and you'll be all set.
pics?

[1987cp]

Is "jute" that nasty tar-like substance that's stickered to parts of the floorpan?

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