A few carpet install questions

Discussion in 'Interior City' started by rex362, Jun 17, 2017.

  1. rex362

    rex362 paint clear and drive

    I am at the carpet stage and have that essex from trim parts looks good and fits very good no adhesive needed anywhere,but boy is this black essex a lint /dust collector :)

    my first question : what is the spacing of the foot pad on carpet to the relation to the gas pedal ...does it look correct or am I to close ??


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    2nd question : does this flap on the pillar molding go over the carpet or under the carpet ?

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    3rd question : and is this overlap about average or doesn't matter ?

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    Last edited: Jun 17, 2017
  2. steve covington

    steve covington Well-Known Member

    1. Looks about right, maybe the front piece needs to be an inch more forward to the cowl,
    2.Cowl molding goes OVER the carpet, just a simple tuck with a butter knife.
    3. see note one !
    Did you replace the tar based sound deadener? In addition to using the (obvious) aluminum coated padding [which REALLY helps on the noise and heat !!!]
     
  3. TrunkMonkey

    TrunkMonkey Totally bananas

    It's all jacked up.

    I'll save you the embarrassment and come pick up the car a dispose of it so no children or puppies are hurt.

    No need to thank me, it's my privilege to take one for the team.



    :p
     
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  4. rex362

    rex362 paint clear and drive

    Ok thanks...and yes I used the tar stuff over the sound deadener....maybe that's why I got a good fit
     
  5. copperheadgs1

    copperheadgs1 copperheadgs1

    Why did you use Essex and not stock?
     
  6. rex362

    rex362 paint clear and drive

    had seen it in a chevelle a few years ago and liked it ...a little bit richer looking
    and no I am not gonna donk it up :D
     
    Last edited: Jun 21, 2017
  7. rickter spatz

    rickter spatz New Member

    Donk it up? ...like this...? Proof of concept - carpet tape better than spray adhesive  20170714_145832.jpg [​IMG]
     
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  8. DasRottweiler

    DasRottweiler -BuickAddict-

    You betta redneckinize! I'm a camo guy, but just my shorts and an occasional camo hat. That is beyond too far.... and I consider myself a redneck. Beautiful steering wheel, however. Jim/Rott
     
    Last edited: Jul 22, 2017
  9. rex362

    rex362 paint clear and drive

    seems like they trying to match up with wood grain on dash and console :)
     

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