Carpet question

[DAVERJ]

Doing my homework and getting ready to buy carpet for my 71 Blazer. I like stockinteriors.com, anyone every deal with them??Why would they ask if it's a CST ??

[hemi43]

A CST carpet is narrower about 3" in front and behind the wheel well tub because of the side panels. The previous owner of my truck made this mistake and bought CST carpets for it, even though my truck is non-CST. I've used ACC carpets on previous restorations and really liked their quality and fit.

[DAVERJ]

So,not knowing if mine is or ever was a true CST,it would be better to order non-CST carpet??

[Ryanz]

Originally Posted by hemi43

A CST carpet is narrower about 3" in front and behind the wheel well tub because of the side panels. The previous owner of my truck made this mistake and bought CST carpets for it, even though my truck is non-CST. I've used ACC carpets on previous restorations and really liked their quality and fit.

Probably a stupid question but does the carpet come with a gourmet hole for the dimmer switch?

[69-72]

Originally Posted by Ryanz

Probably a stupid question but does the carpet come with a gourmet hole for the dimmer switch?

No grommet hole on the ACC carpets I have bought. I just tap the carpet with my foot and it works

[Ryanz]

Originally Posted by 69-72

No grommet hole on the ACC carpets I have bought. I just tap the carpet with my foot and it works

Thanks - interested if that's what others are doing? Previous owner cut a hole but it frayed and looks like crap.

[elkniks]

The kit should come with a plastic grommet that covers the hole that you must cut out for the dimmer. I have always used ACC.

[turp mcspray]

If you are going to install the side interior panels, buy for cst. If not, buy the other.

[DAVERJ]

Thanks guy's

[hemi43]

I put carpet over the wheelwells because I put Dynamat on them. The mass (jute) backing will make the carpet feel better, but it's a moisture trap. Our Blazers are known for leaks so I wouldn't use it.
If you order a carpet from ACC, it will come with a dimmer grommet like the one in the picture.

[elkniks]

I used cut pile for a newer look on my Blazer. I have used the loop also and it looks just like original carpet. If I were to do it again I would use some sort of spray on sound deaden-er instead of stick on mat because of the moisture concerns like posted above. But I will say that dynamat + carpet padding + full carpet made a HUGE difference. I drove around with bare metal floor and 2 chamber flowmasters for a while and it was pretty loud.

[Ewr101]

I used stock interiors carpet with mass backing. It's really nice. The only thing I wasn't prepared for, having never put in new carpeting, was there were no holes for the seats or dimmer or makings to even get me close. I spent almost three days in my garage in the Texas heat last summer putting it in. Lots of crawling underneath and back into the inside. Wore me out but it's done. Picked up some floor mats for the front, passanger and rear area and I'm pretty happy with it.Hers some before and after pics....

[Ryanz]

Awesome thanks guys. If anyone has any feedback on how much of a difference covering the wheel wells with carpet/dynamat makes that would be great. I'd prefer to go with the original look of leaving them off but want my interior to be nice and quiet.

[hemi43]

Originally Posted by Ryanz

Awesome thanks guys. If anyone has any feedback on how much of a difference covering the wheel wells with carpet/dynamat makes that would be great. I'd prefer to go with the original look of leaving them off but want my interior to be nice and quiet.

A Blazer that's quiet?

[Rawhedrex]

Originally Posted by Ryanz

Awesome thanks guys. If anyone has any feedback on how much of a difference covering the wheel wells with carpet/dynamat makes that would be great. I'd prefer to go with the original look of leaving them off but want my interior to be nice and quiet.

I have Dynamat covering the wheel wheels in my Blazer. Makes a slight difference for everyday driving. Big difference when driving in the rain or dirt.

[Blazerowner]

I have the same problem with my carpet. It's as if the wheel well cutouts are not centered correctly. There is roughly 15 1/2" carpet behind the wheel well and without pulling the carpet up the front of the wheel well it won't be under the rear carpet strip. I'm not happy at all, I bought the carpet a year ago and am just getting to it. I went with the mass backing as well and am wondering if I'm out of money on the back half of the kit. It's at least 2" too short. The front fit no problem.

[stangtjk]

Glad I saw this post.... I was on the fence about getting the essex carpet set from ACC or doing the interior with spray in liner.... I think I'll go with the liner and skip the fitment issues.

[Blazerowner]

The front fits almost perfectly. I didn't even glue it in and it lays flat, but I don't get the back. It's almost as if it was done on purpose because it has piping stitched in the back just like the sides. Only the front is rough to be cut if you want to run the front carpet strip. If it was long and rough in the back I could just cut it.

[Ryanz]

Originally Posted by Blazerowner

The front fits almost perfectly. I didn't even glue it in and it lays flat, but I don't get the back. It's almost as if it was done on purpose because it has piping stitched in the back just like the sides. Only the front is rough to be cut if you want to run the front carpet strip. If it was long and rough in the back I could just cut it.

Exactly! Not sure why they felt they had to pipe the back. Would be fine if it fit but it's an inch and a half short. Extremely frustrating. I would send them the actual measurements for anyone ordering in the future. They're all the same so I'm not sure why their sizes would be different. Just doesn't make sense.
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[Blazerowner]

Called ACC and spoke to the person listed below. She asked me to measure the length of the whole rear piece and I came up with 78". Apparently it is supposed to be 81" in length. They are sending me another rear free of charge. I'm really happy they stood behind their product even after the warranty. Stand up company.

Jamie Johnson Kelley
Customer Service Manager
Auto Custom Carpets, Inc.
800.352.8230 (phone)
800.542.5769 (fax)

[4oldcars]

I can say from experience that stock interiors is a good company. I had a problem with another car carpet and they went way beyond to make it right.