Good fitting black carpet???

[northern 85]

Going to buy new black carpet for the 66, any advice on what to buy or not to buy?? Thanks its a 66 factory auto that will have 67/68 buddy buckets.

[AcampoDave]

Many retailers sell the carpet kits which are all made by the same manufacter. Mostly, it's a matter of finding your best deal. I got mine thru Rock Auto, and I went for the "mass backed" option which is a heavier plastic on the floor side of the carpet.
It wasn't a perfect fit, but it was pretty close. (Maybe it was the installer). Another tip I have is using a cheapie electric woodburner or soldering iron to make the holes for your seats and etc.

[vin63]

The Auto Custom Carpet sets fit better than the knock off ones I've installed in the past. I also use my soldering iron (knife tip) to cut the holes for the seat bolts, etc.

[The Rocknrod]

Originally Posted by vin63

The Auto Custom Carpet sets fit better than the knock off ones I've installed in the past. I also use my soldering iron (knife tip) to cut the holes for the seat bolts, etc.

Would that be these guys?: https://www.accmats.com/

[vin63]

Yes, the last couple I purchased through Stock Interiors.

['63GENIII]

Just used Stock Interiors for the black carpet in my '63 - high hump. I too got the thicker mass backing. I also got the piece for where the gas tank used to be. Fast shipping. Overall Im very happy with the fit and noise reduction. X3 on the hot iron. I used an icepick and propane torch from under the truck.

Worked great. Id use them again.

[The Rocknrod]

Originally Posted by '63GENIII

... I also got the piece for where the gas tank used to be. ...Worked great. Id use them again.

I'd love to see that behind the seat carpet. What did you do on the corners?

[vin63]

This is the most recent kit (with the back panel piece) purchased as I took it out of the box to relax inside the cab (nothing is attached or glued yet in the photo). There is enough material to cover into the corner well.

['63GENIII]

Hey VIN63, is the last pic of a Stock Interior or ACC carpet? I see you got the rear panel cover too. Was your rear panel attached with velcro tape?

Rocknrod;
Ill get pics tomorrow although the seats are already in. I left some material for the corners after I trimmed the sills. Ill probably fold it down into the corner well later.

The biggest problem that I has was finding a place (warm enough) that I could lay the carpet out so that it could "regain" its formed shape. Mine spent a week in front of the fireplace. The dog kept laying on it and messing it up.

[Kenfuzed]

I personally would recommend against using TrimParts molded carpet. Perhaps others have had better experiences but mine was not good. Here is more about my carpet and experience with this company.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724803

[vin63]

Originally Posted by '63GENIII

Hey VIN63, is the last pic of a Stock Interior or ACC carpet? I see you got the rear panel cover too. Was your rear panel attached with velcro tape?

Yes, there was the strip of Velcro at the top of the carpet. I will use some industrial strength hook and loop adhesive to further support the install.

[northern 85]

Great info guys! Thanks, nice work Vin63!!