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**68350** · 11-26-2007, 10:48 PM

Looking for some information on how the gas tank carpet is attached in a bucket seat truck. I am adding factory bucket seats (72 style) and ordered the gas tank carpet. On the top of the carpet it appears that it attached to some type of metal strip on top. If anyone has a factory bucket seat truck let me know how your carpet attaches or better yet if you have pictures that would help also.

70 Suburban · 11-26-2007, 10:52 PM

if i remember right Mine had a fiber board panel in back

**71blksuper4x4** · 11-27-2007, 12:00 AM

my carpet cover clips over the gas tank at top... like a little ridge piece that hooks over the tank.

teeitup · 11-27-2007, 12:09 AM

We just looked at a original 67 today with buddy buckets and has the carpet, it has fiber board under the carpet and its screwed to the back of the cab right above the top of the gas tank. I should be able to get a pic on Sun.

71 super · 11-27-2007, 10:04 AM

Original should screw into the cab above the gas tank, not have the "clips" as the repop carpet does- these clips allow it to mount without drilling the holes. Orignals used a trim screw(screw with the recessed center washer) corners were visible and through the center the carpet was folded over so screws would not be seen. I will look and see if I have some pictures.

chipflyer · 11-27-2007, 10:32 AM

I would love to see some more pics of originals.

Jeff

badpeanut · 11-30-2007, 12:21 AM

Interesting! (subscribed)

**Classic Bowties** · 12-01-2007, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chipflyer

I would love to see some more pics of originals.
Jeff

Here are a few pics of my very original 69 GMC Custom 1500 with the optional A50 bucket seats, the seats are original as is the carpeted fibre board tank cover. The top of the carpet cover is attached to the cab under the rear window with screws and the special slotted retaining clips (see last two pics), these pictured clips/screws were removed from a parted 71 cheyenne A50 truck. I have found this same type/looking carpet retaining clips & pan head phillips screws in a original 68 CST truck, I can also feel these same pan head screws & clips thru the folded edge of the tank cover carpet on my pictured 69. Cb

**71blksuper4x4** · 12-01-2007, 01:01 AM

Dang... you learn something new everyday with these trucks.

powell72 · 12-01-2007, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Dang... you learn something new everyday with these trucks.

Thanks for the info, I've never seen the slotted pieces before.

chipflyer · 12-01-2007, 10:48 PM

Good info CB, could I trouble you for pics of the corners? You said they were visible, not sure I understand yet.
Thanks for you already have though

Jeff

chevydog66 · 12-01-2007, 10:57 PM

Or try some self adhesive velcro.

**Classic Bowties** · 12-02-2007, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chipflyer

Good info CB, could I trouble you for pics of the corners? You said they were visible, not sure I understand yet.
Thanks for you already have though

Jeff

I posted a pic above of each left & right rear inside cab corner, are you wanting more of a close up shot? Cb

chipflyer · 12-02-2007, 07:30 PM

More of a straight down and toward the corner shot, if you know what I mean. Kind of like if you looked into the open window and down into the corner, if possible. I picked up one of these carpets this summer and I am just not sure how the corners would have looked at the end of the carpet originally.

Thanks for posting those pics though.

Jeff

**tkeduk8r** · 12-02-2007, 08:11 PM

I have the exact same slotted pieces in my 74 c10 with the A50 buckets... attaches to the rear panel under the rear window the same way too...
--Mike

davepl · 03-20-2012, 08:10 PM

This is an ancient thread, but since I'm kicking myself for having thrown the clips away by accident, here's a picture of what they looked like before being removed.

terry b · 04-19-2019, 09:47 PM

Any more information on mounting the carpet would be great.

**LockDoc** · 04-20-2019, 12:06 AM

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The carpet in my '68 Custom Sport Truck with buddies mounts with the brass oval trim pieces also.

LockDoc

**72 tigger** · 04-20-2019, 06:20 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633363

Firstowner69 found a easy and secure way to attach his carpet

71gmcC15 · 04-21-2019, 12:17 AM

Could you use self tappers and a big flat washer. No its not original but I don't see why it would not work.

**Already Gone** · 04-21-2019, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71gmcC15

Could you use self tappers and a big flat washer. No its not original but I don't see why it would not work.

Probably would work..

Greaserthoughts9 · 04-21-2019, 05:45 AM

this is how i did mine !! made a video on it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tB8OJCVBZA&t=127s

**IronCanine** · 06-23-2019, 12:02 PM

I have been working ACC on getting factory correct bucket seat carpet cut. They have been enthusiastic to this point, so fingers crossed. The first step was finding a good original piece. Member Dirt's72 has generously offered up the tank carpet from his late 69 C20 Custom Camper (factory A50) built in Fremont. He took it out today and documented the process very well. Here are his pics that very nicely document the shape and the structure of the carpet. I don't know if the adhesive was from the factory but I suspect the zinc screws and washers may have been added later to reinforce the carpet...but I don't know. Thanks again Derrick for doing this!

**IronCanine** · 06-23-2019, 12:05 PM

..cont'd..

**IronCanine** · 06-23-2019, 12:09 PM

Last ones.

11-26-2007, 10:48 PM	#1
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet Looking for some information on how the gas tank carpet is attached in a bucket seat truck. I am adding factory bucket seats (72 style) and ordered the gas tank carpet. On the top of the carpet it appears that it attached to some type of metal strip on top. If anyone has a factory bucket seat truck let me know how your carpet attaches or better yet if you have pictures that would help also. __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

11-26-2007, 10:52 PM	#2
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet if i remember right Mine had a fiber board panel in back

11-27-2007, 12:00 AM	#3
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet my carpet cover clips over the gas tank at top... like a little ridge piece that hooks over the tank. __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

11-27-2007, 12:09 AM	#4
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet We just looked at a original 67 today with buddy buckets and has the carpet, it has fiber board under the carpet and its screwed to the back of the cab right above the top of the gas tank. I should be able to get a pic on Sun. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

11-27-2007, 10:04 AM	#5
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,081	Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet Original should screw into the cab above the gas tank, not have the "clips" as the repop carpet does- these clips allow it to mount without drilling the holes. Orignals used a trim screw(screw with the recessed center washer) corners were visible and through the center the carpet was folded over so screws would not be seen. I will look and see if I have some pictures.

11-27-2007, 10:32 AM	#6
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet I would love to see some more pics of originals. Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

11-30-2007, 12:21 AM	#7
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,756	Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet Interesting! (subscribed) __________________ '05 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 '72 GMC LWB 4x2 driver '72 Chevy LWB 4x4 plow truck '71 Blazer 4x4 driver '70 GMC LWB trailer

12-01-2007, 01:01 AM	#9
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet Dang... you learn something new everyday with these trucks. __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

12-01-2007, 10:48 PM	#11
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet Good info CB, could I trouble you for pics of the corners? You said they were visible, not sure I understand yet. Thanks for you already have though Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

12-01-2007, 10:57 PM	#12
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet Or try some self adhesive velcro. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

12-02-2007, 07:30 PM	#14
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet More of a straight down and toward the corner shot, if you know what I mean. Kind of like if you looked into the open window and down into the corner, if possible. I picked up one of these carpets this summer and I am just not sure how the corners would have looked at the end of the carpet originally. Thanks for posting those pics though. Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

12-02-2007, 08:11 PM	#15
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet I have the exact same slotted pieces in my 74 c10 with the A50 buckets... attaches to the rear panel under the rear window the same way too... --Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

03-20-2012, 08:10 PM	#16
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet This is an ancient thread, but since I'm kicking myself for having thrown the clips away by accident, here's a picture of what they looked like before being removed. Attached Images

04-19-2019, 09:47 PM	#17
terry b Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: jackson michigan Posts: 755	Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet Any more information on mounting the carpet would be great.

04-20-2019, 12:06 AM	#18
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,645	Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet - The carpet in my '68 Custom Sport Truck with buddies mounts with the brass oval trim pieces also. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 04-20-2019 at 10:06 AM.



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04-20-2019, 06:20 AM	#19
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,238	Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633363 Firstowner69 found a easy and secure way to attach his carpet

04-21-2019, 12:17 AM	#20
71gmcC15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Doland SD Posts: 836	Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet Could you use self tappers and a big flat washer. No its not original but I don't see why it would not work. __________________ ( second times the charm) 71 gmc c15 307 sbc 373 rear gears positrac sm 465 trans. ( not listed on spid but is original ) 94 chevy k1500 350 tbi 373 rear gears 4l60e one wheel peel. Gutless 07 gmc sierra classic rcsb 4.3 lt 5 speed w/t 04 chevy Silverado 1500 ext cab 5.3 4l60e. 81 chevy Scottsdale k10 muncie sm465 Np208 10 bolt 8.2 ( Old Green)

04-21-2019, 05:45 AM	#22
Greaserthoughts9 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Downey Posts: 57	Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet this is how i did mine !! made a video on it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tB8OJCVBZA&t=127s

06-23-2019, 12:02 PM	#23
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,705	Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet I have been working ACC on getting factory correct bucket seat carpet cut. They have been enthusiastic to this point, so fingers crossed. The first step was finding a good original piece. Member Dirt's72 has generously offered up the tank carpet from his late 69 C20 Custom Camper (factory A50) built in Fremont. He took it out today and documented the process very well. Here are his pics that very nicely document the shape and the structure of the carpet. I don't know if the adhesive was from the factory but I suspect the zinc screws and washers may have been added later to reinforce the carpet...but I don't know. Thanks again Derrick for doing this! Attached Images __________________ 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..." Last edited by IronCanine; 06-24-2019 at 10:02 PM.

06-23-2019, 12:05 PM	#24
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,705	Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet ..cont'd.. Attached Images __________________ 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..."

06-23-2019, 12:09 PM	#25
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,705	Re: Bucket Seat Gas Tank Carpet Last ones. Attached Images __________________ 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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