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Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet
My carpet did not have mass backing like the original did
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Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet
I would definitely call them then. I don't know about Dirt's72, but the two they sent me had the mass backing--as it should. See this pic of the carpet we put in our truck (the second carpet they made).
EDIT: You can also see the level of creasing we had above the "cove".
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Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet
They said they do not offer this product with mass backing. The are replacing the carpet for me. Very good custom service.
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Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet
PM sent. They should put the backing on there. I think it's important to keep the carpet smooth over the tank...especially over time. If they don't want to put it on there, I'd definitely add some...or a reasonable facsimile of it.
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1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..." |
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Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet
I am not near my truck and, therefore unable to verify this, but I'm 95% sure that the original tank carpet in my '69 does not have mass backing. It's just like the original floor carpet which also did not have mass backing.
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Dirt's72 and I get nothing out of this other than a quality part for our trucks and the satisfaction of something contributed to the community. Considering the effort spent in that process, I would be more than a little disappointed if ACC did not correct this oversight...which I still think they will. ACC really was great to work with on this project.
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1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..." |
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Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet
I have never owned a bucket seat truck, but have multiple sets of everything required except the carpet. This thread has been very informative, for when the time comes.
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1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..." |
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Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet
ACC is a first class company in my dealings with them.
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Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet
Does anyone know where I can buy an original style gas tank carpet for 71 with buckets? I don't want the one that most are selling that mounts on top of the gas tank. I wish these company's that reproduce parts would make them like the originals. It seems they just don't take the time to go the extra mile and make it right. Some don't care but I'm picky when it comes to details.
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1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..." |
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Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet
Hi IronCanine,
Thanks for you response and I did see the reference to ACC after I posted this question. I have reached out to them to confirm what they have, is what I'm looking for. I have an original 71 Cheyenne SWB with about 70% original paint. I've owned it for about 18 years now. It is a factory tilt, posi, rear slider and overload spring truck. The original owner bought it to pull a small camp trailer and had a canopy on it. He must have ordered this truck that way. I have since pulled the overloads loads out, lowered it a bit, put and OD trans in it and added a tach dash. I'm now in the process of added buckets. Fun truck to drive and is one of my favorite of many 67-72 Chevy/GMC trucks I've owed since the late 70's. |
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Beautiful truck. Thanks for sharing. Glad ACC took care of you. The carpet will require a little fitment, but we've got step by step install pictures posted on here to get you where you want to go. Best of luck.
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Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet
Did anyone figure out what to do for 67-68 buddy bucket carpet?
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Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet
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Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet
Following IrionCanine' lead and great instructions, I ordered and received my OCC tank carpet and will attempt install but using with Buddy Buckets. Right off the bat the carpet backing pad appears to be a little sideways based on the carpet pattern but I'm not sure, it may be right.
1st question I have is: Am I going to have to remove the Buddy seat bump stop brace that keeps the buddy seat from bagging the fuel line? Seems a little proud of the cab and will make the carpet bulge out. Thanks Last edited by CKfan; 09-29-2023 at 02:09 PM. |
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1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..." |
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Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet
Thanks, I am giving it a whirl and will post some pictures.
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Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet
The brace doesn't seem to make it bulge out too much. Will be able to tell better once all trimmed down.
Definitely should have followed your (IronCanine) lead and not placed the back window before fitting the carpet. Magnets help but its a hassle. I will definitely cut a little at a time and re-fit a few times. |
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