Carpet Set

Ok gents, need more help .... I have a wide body CMC that I am giving a new face lift and it is time to pick a carpet set. Does anyone have any suggestions regarding who offers the best bang for the buck ....

Thanks ...

I don't know if it is the best bang for the buck, but I used synthetic imitation square weave from JPS in my CMC.

It fit pretty well.

I used liquid adhesive instead of spray. The liquid seems to make the carpet conform to things better.

You can get the same carpet from Lowe's if you want to try to make your own.

I too am at the stage in my build where I need carpet. You say you can get it a Lowes?? I have tried here at Home Depot, no Lowes near where I live. what kind of carpet is it?? is it classed as indoor/outdoor??

Been there, done that, as they say.

Lowes does sell carpet but you will still need to bind it, or have that done.

I have tried other "brands" of Speedster carpet and by far, the best, to me, is what Kirk at Vintage sells. Easy to work with and a really nice appearance as well. Looks so much like wool while being water resistant--if you haven't taken care of your leaks yet. It's a thicker carpet than others I've tried. To me the challenge was getting that large piece --call it the "back wall" of the car--to lay correctly as that is a compound curve and unless you are really good, which I'm not, you will not have fun getting that piece right.
Vintages carpet piece for that place flops right into place perfectly.

When I stripped my interior to paint truck bed liner on the pan and install Dynamat I replaced the carpet with a set from KIrk.

Do like I did and call Alan Merkin for a walk through of the installation and use the adhesive Gordon reccomends, the 3-M spray in the green can.

Good luck!

Simon - i bought mine at home depot.

it's a square weave that is pretty thick (hard to contour). Spray 3M glue was used and it worked very well.

3M 90 is a stronger adhesive than the 3M 77. The 90 is in the green can.....and is what I use.

Thanks Guys .... I will post some photos when the job is complete

90 is good stuff and NAPA also makes a decent adhesive.

Make Sure You Have Garage - Shop Windows & Door Open While Using This Stuff.

Yeah, and wear vinyl gloves - getting that stuff off after it dries on your hands is a bitch. Kinda like super glue in an aerosol can...

I'm still wearing expanding foam that broke through a rubber glove on Saturday, nothing takes that stuff off except time.

Try some carburetor cleaner on it.

If not, then some acetone.

If not, then give up.

Seems to me, though, that I tried something on "Great Stuff" sealing foam and it worked, just can't remember for sure what it was.

..it's just about worn off today ....tnx.

if carb cleaner, acetone or brake cleaner spray doesnt remove it from ur skin, try a knife or sandpaper:{

4" grinder worked nicely....

Why take it off? Consider it as a protective layer of skin ,kind of like a very small glove and use it as such. Picking up hot stuff, sharp stuff , etc. It will wear out and you can re-apply as needed.
On topic, I have seen Jack's carpet job, and it looks "factory". Don't know the price, but it's very nice.

Oh wait! Just discovered it's a fine way to pick up a cold bottle of Smirnoff Ice :~)