1970 Convertible Rear Carpet

[Tom L.]

Would somebody be so kind as to post a picture or two of the original rear carpet configuration around the spring/hinge assembly for the rear deck? I found a couple pictures in the archives, but there were substantial differences between them. Thanks.

[Reba W.]

Re: 1970 Convertible Rear Carpet

Page 13 of the current JG has diagrams of rear carpet configurations.

[Tom L.]

Re: 1970 Convertible Rear Carpet

Thanks Reba. I'm familiar with how the rear piece of carpet should be glued to the inboard sides of the hinges as shown in the JG. The part I'm looking for a little more detail on is where the flat section behind the wheel well meets up with the metal based of the hinge assembly. I just wanted to get a look at an original before i start cutting. Thanks.

[Terry M.]

Re: 1970 Convertible Rear Carpet

DSCN4044.jpgDSCN4043.jpgTom,

These are probably not helpful, but they are all I have;

[Tom L.]

Re: 1970 Convertible Rear Carpet

Thanks Terry. Different spot, but the pictures actually answered another question I had.

[Terry M.]

Re: 1970 Convertible Rear Carpet

I didn't think they showed what you asked about, but they were as close as I could get. Sorry.

Edit add: They are absolutely -- take it to the bank original. 1970 built E06 -- first day after the 1970 work stoppage. Some very interesting parts and dates on that car, as one would expect.

[Pat M.]

Re: 1970 Convertible Rear Carpet

Tom, the carpet on my 70 is not original, but I was never told in judging it was incorrect. Does this view help?

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[Tom L.]

Re: 1970 Convertible Rear Carpet

Thanks Pat. I'm going to start cutting tonight.