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Old 03-30-2016, 10:15 AM   #19
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Re: Carpet options?

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Originally Posted by TKCR View Post
You'll have to post some pics.
OK, here's the finished job. I don't know why ACC molded-in wrinkles at the top front, but I guess it could be worse. From there back everything fits nicely. I ran the vinyl a few inches up the kick panels because I plan to cover them. But not sure with what. ??? The vinyl also runs up the rear cab wall, and I'll probably just leave it.

I have to say that with just 2-3 sq ft of HushMat on the floor under the seat, along with the jute backing under the front half of the carpet, the cab is noticeably quieter. As I said in a post above, I plan to add more HushMat and more heat insulation at some later date.





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