1965 Roadster Carpet Installation

[Brenton M.]

I'm installing new carpet in my 65 convertible that i purchased from AL-KNOCK, i did a lot of reading on this forum before attempting this project i received some very helpful advice that made this job go alot smoother, i have finished with the bulkhead, wheelhousing, in luggage storage area. I'm ready to install my two front pieces i need some help on how to cut carpet for seat rails, your help would be greatly appreciated. THANKS

[Richard M.]

Re: 1965 Roadster Carpet Installation

Brenton,

I just went through the same thing on a '67 convertible. I found several threads in the archives about the seat rails for '65's, which are different from '67's.

I used this string in my search(except 7 for the 5)...... "1965 carpet" seat cut

I got quite a few posts about how and where to cut and placement of the rail plates, i.e. over or under the carpets, etc.

Rich

[David T.]

Re: 1965 Roadster Carpet Installation

There is a very good article including pictures of the installation of new carpet in a C2 in the June 2011 issue of Covette Magazine. It may be of some help.

[Alan D.]

Re: 1965 Roadster Carpet Installation

FYI;
One other area to be concerned about is the drive side near where the accelerator bracket comes through just above the console. I recently had a computer failure and most carpet pictures were lost so I can not remember how the 65 was cut in that area. Perhaps your search shows it however I know for 64 the carpet needs to be trimmed in said area.

[Brenton M.]

Re: 1965 Roadster Carpet Installation

Could someone please send pic. of the carpet seat cut out on 65 conv.

THANKS

[John H.]

Re: 1965 Roadster Carpet Installation

Brenton -

Photos below are the original carpet removed from a '66; I think the cutouts are the same as '65. If you look closely you can see the "flaps" at the front of each track.

[Alan D.]

Re: 1965 Roadster Carpet Installation

Was able to recover some of my carpet pictures, so here is the gas pedal area I was concerned with (note its for a 64, not sure how 65 was done)

And one for a 65, note my 66 pictures are basically the same as John's however it appears that 65 were different.

[Brenton M.]

Re: 1965 Roadster Carpet Installation

Brenton -

Photos below are the original carpet removed from a '66; I think the cutouts are the same as '65. If you look closely you can see the "flaps" at the front of each track.

Thanks John. The pic was very helpful that is what i needed.

[Brenton M.]

Re: 1965 Roadster Carpet Installation

[quote=Alan Drake (43261);547956]Was able to recover some of my carpet pictures, so here is the gas pedal area I was concerned with (note its for a 64, not sure how 65 was done)

And one for a 65, note my 66 pictures are basically the same as John's however it appears that 65 were different. Thanks Alan your pic were also very helpful.