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  • Michael J.
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    • January 27, 2009
    • 7118

    1967 Front Carpet Replacement

    The time has come to replace the front of my '67's carpet. The carpet in the back of the car from the seats back is super, but the front set has some worn spots and it is black showing some discolorations. Who makes the best replacement carpet? I assume it is 80/20 loop and I should also replace the underlayment material. It appears this is not a difficult job that I could do myself, right? Any recommendations welcome. Thanks.
    Big Tanks In the High Mountains of New Mexico
  • Russ S.
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    • April 30, 1982
    • 2162

    #2
    Re: 1967 Front Carpet Replacement

    Mike, Have you checked the archives on carpet? There have been quite a few asking the same question.

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    • Michael J.
      Extremely Frequent Poster
      • January 27, 2009
      • 7118

      #3
      Re: 1967 Front Carpet Replacement

      Originally posted by Russ Steinhaus (5540)
      Mike, Have you checked the archives on carpet? There have been quite a few asking the same question.
      I did, just checking to see if the consensus was still Al Knoch (their factory is near me) and their "original equipment underlay". Sometimes a new vendor emerges with better quality and fit, just checking before I spend $500.
      Big Tanks In the High Mountains of New Mexico

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      • Ara G.
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        • January 31, 2008
        • 1108

        #4
        Re: 1967 Front Carpet Replacement

        Mike, I think you can request "correct" white stitching on the borders of the carpet...but it's only when you request it...maybe some other members can chime in if they have done before...good luck..

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        • Michael J.
          Extremely Frequent Poster
          • January 27, 2009
          • 7118

          #5
          Re: 1967 Front Carpet Replacement

          Originally posted by Ara Gechijian (48542)
          Mike, I think you can request "correct" white stitching on the borders of the carpet...but it's only when you request it...maybe some other members can chime in if they have done before...good luck..
          OK, thanks will do.
          Big Tanks In the High Mountains of New Mexico

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          • Michael J.
            Extremely Frequent Poster
            • January 27, 2009
            • 7118

            #6
            Re: 1967 Front Carpet Replacement

            Originally posted by Ara Gechijian (48542)
            Mike, I think you can request "correct" white stitching on the borders of the carpet...but it's only when you request it...maybe some other members can chime in if they have done before...good luck..
            I stopped by Al's factory yesterday and got the carpet ordered after looking around and asking questions. He was curious about the white thread request. After I told him of the reason, he went into his back area and pulled a few original '67 rugs. None of them had white thread, they were green, brown, black, and a funky yellowish color. But they all had chain stitching so I made sure they used that as it was the original stitch. I also went ahead with the white thread, maybe some day the judges will look at Al's collection and change their minds
            Big Tanks In the High Mountains of New Mexico

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