Swapping carpet for floor mat - source? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

slotard · 02-05-2016, 05:24 PM

My '73 C20 has a carpet that's pretty ugly. I'd like to swap to something that doesn't hold dirt/mud as much. Any suggestions for where to get a mat?

Malamute · 02-05-2016, 06:01 PM

I'd guess you could find a rubber mat here.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=588786

Keith Seymore · 02-05-2016, 08:39 PM

Site vendor Capt. Kaos.

See page 11 of my intro thread linked below for photos.

K

tucsonjwt · 02-06-2016, 12:59 PM

The problem with the rubber mats (even the factory mat) is that they tend to bunch up around the center hump. LMC sell a thicker mat which might be better.

I just had the carpet replaced then bought Husky floor liners and covered the center hump with Walmart black exercise mat. There is a little dirt that collects around the edges of the liners, but I clean it out once a year and all is good.

A rubber mat (even the Huskyliners) will wear out where your feet go on the driver's side and eventually need to be replaced. That is why I favor Huskylliners. Weather Tech sells a similar floor liner - they are more expensive but look better. I have always put Huskyliners in all of my vehicles.

Huskyliner used to make a full width floor liner which went over the hump but I don't think the are still available.

One benefit of the Huskyliners is that when you have the inevitable leaks around the windshield or elsewhere, the Huskyliner will contain the water and not soak the floor.

Whatever you choose, make sure you have good insulation under the floor covering. You might consider the Dynamat type if your insulation is deteriorated, which it probably is.

Doing a good job with carpet or mat, insulation, and floor liners will cost $300-$400, so it is worth doing some research. If money is a consideration, I would buy Huskyliners or Weather Tech liners and hold off on the rest of the flooring. Floor liners will make a huge difference, especially in wet weather and muddy conditions. You can get liners for a decent price if you shop around online.

**MikeB** · 02-06-2016, 03:22 PM

You can get OE-style, molded vinyl floor covering with jute backing at RockAuto for less money than just about anywhere else ($105-$109). Looks like color choices are black, medium blue, beige, and gray. The manufacturer is Auto Custom Carpets.

slotard · 03-02-2016, 03:31 PM

http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....031836&jsn=436 is that what you're talking about?

midnight rambler · 03-02-2016, 04:21 PM

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02-05-2016, 05:24 PM	#1
slotard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 877	Swapping carpet for floor mat - source? My '73 C20 has a carpet that's pretty ugly. I'd like to swap to something that doesn't hold dirt/mud as much. Any suggestions for where to get a mat? __________________ 1973 C20, 350/350

02-05-2016, 06:01 PM	#2
Malamute Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 756	Re: Swapping carpet for floor mat - source? I'd guess you could find a rubber mat here. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=588786

02-05-2016, 08:39 PM	#3
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,226	Re: Swapping carpet for floor mat - source? Site vendor Capt. Kaos. See page 11 of my intro thread linked below for photos. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

02-06-2016, 12:59 PM	#4
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,189	Re: Swapping carpet for floor mat - source? The problem with the rubber mats (even the factory mat) is that they tend to bunch up around the center hump. LMC sell a thicker mat which might be better. I just had the carpet replaced then bought Husky floor liners and covered the center hump with Walmart black exercise mat. There is a little dirt that collects around the edges of the liners, but I clean it out once a year and all is good. A rubber mat (even the Huskyliners) will wear out where your feet go on the driver's side and eventually need to be replaced. That is why I favor Huskylliners. Weather Tech sells a similar floor liner - they are more expensive but look better. I have always put Huskyliners in all of my vehicles. Huskyliner used to make a full width floor liner which went over the hump but I don't think the are still available. One benefit of the Huskyliners is that when you have the inevitable leaks around the windshield or elsewhere, the Huskyliner will contain the water and not soak the floor. Whatever you choose, make sure you have good insulation under the floor covering. You might consider the Dynamat type if your insulation is deteriorated, which it probably is. Doing a good job with carpet or mat, insulation, and floor liners will cost $300-$400, so it is worth doing some research. If money is a consideration, I would buy Huskyliners or Weather Tech liners and hold off on the rest of the flooring. Floor liners will make a huge difference, especially in wet weather and muddy conditions. You can get liners for a decent price if you shop around online.

02-06-2016, 03:22 PM	#5
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	Re: Swapping carpet for floor mat - source? You can get OE-style, molded vinyl floor covering with jute backing at RockAuto for less money than just about anywhere else ($105-$109). Looks like color choices are black, medium blue, beige, and gray. The manufacturer is Auto Custom Carpets. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

03-02-2016, 03:31 PM	#6
slotard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 877	Re: Swapping carpet for floor mat - source? http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....031836&jsn=436 is that what you're talking about? __________________ 1973 C20, 350/350

03-02-2016, 04:21 PM	#7
midnight rambler Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: san diego ca Posts: 618	Re: Swapping carpet for floor mat - source? freds truck parts



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