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willett · 11-22-2009, 08:07 PM

hey guys.
i'm going to gut my cab when i get back to b.c and i'm going to replace the carpet.

is pre-formed the only way to go?

i was looking at LMC, are there any other outlets that sell it??
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=109

**old Rusty C10** · 11-22-2009, 08:13 PM

if you try to put flat carpet like off a roll you have to cut it and seam it to fit and no commercial carpet is really meant for a truck.... LMC sells the kids but ive heard mixed reviews on them. CaptKaos a member and vendor here also sells capet kits for our trucks and Ive heard alot of good things about his products and have had no issues with his products ive bought... you may want to look into his carpets.

willett · 11-22-2009, 08:35 PM

i looked up capt kaos and the only site i got was his projects.

Justins76 · 11-22-2009, 08:45 PM

Rockauto.com carries ACC carpet. Plus they usually have a 5% off coupon code.

Ceeten · 11-22-2009, 09:07 PM

I have ACC in mine. Fits and looks great!

**old Rusty C10** · 11-22-2009, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willett

i looked up capt kaos and the only site i got was his projects.

If you right click on his name in any of his posts it will give you the option to PM him . PM him your needs and he will get back to you or you can look for the site vendor sticky in the top of most of the forums and look him up

spr85gmc · 11-22-2009, 09:44 PM

i bought mine from summit about yr or 2 ago and just barely put it in last week. it fits great only complaint is you have to cut out all the holes for the bolts which was a pain in the A$$.

willett · 11-22-2009, 09:52 PM

which bolts are you referring to?

spr85gmc · 11-22-2009, 11:30 PM

seat mounts. trim pieces rear speakers. its no big deal just time consuming and i forgot to mention i also had a layer of dyno mat to fight with to.

willett · 11-24-2009, 12:32 AM

hmm i dind't even think about that. what do you use to cut the carpet?

Justins76 · 11-24-2009, 12:37 AM

sharp box cutter. Make an X over the hole and then cut the circle out.

spr85gmc · 11-24-2009, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justins76

sharp box cutter. Make an X over the hole and then cut the circle out.

dropd80s · 11-24-2009, 01:03 PM

I allways leave the bolts in the flloor and cut Xs on the heads. This makes the holes a lot easier to find. Then just push the carpet down over the bolt and fold the tabs left from the Xs back under. Super easy.

copperchevy · 11-24-2009, 01:06 PM

I ordered through www.stockinteriors.com my black carpet kit and they sent me ACC.

willett · 11-24-2009, 07:33 PM

oh wow stock interiors is the cheapest that i have seen yet.

did it fit well??

ed.
carpet samples are in the mail

jaycrew1 · 11-24-2009, 07:58 PM

I have a crew cab truck and I have a molded carpet kit from ACC. It looks and fits great. I purchase the kit from Dave's Truck Parts in NC. I purchased it at a show in Pigeon Forge, TN and received it a day earlier than expected. FYI, when I installed my carpet, I marked the holes with a silver sharpie then I made the hole with a large nail held by vise grips, then heated it red hot with a torch. I just pierced the carpet then gave the pliers a slight roll to enlarge the hole.
This worked well for me and no chance of getting runners or tears do the road.

willett · 11-24-2009, 08:20 PM

hey thats an awsome idea

11-22-2009, 08:07 PM	#1
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	carpet? hey guys. i'm going to gut my cab when i get back to b.c and i'm going to replace the carpet. is pre-formed the only way to go? i was looking at LMC, are there any other outlets that sell it?? http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=109 __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square" Last edited by willett; 11-22-2009 at 08:12 PM.

11-22-2009, 08:13 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: carpet? if you try to put flat carpet like off a roll you have to cut it and seam it to fit and no commercial carpet is really meant for a truck.... LMC sells the kids but ive heard mixed reviews on them. CaptKaos a member and vendor here also sells capet kits for our trucks and Ive heard alot of good things about his products and have had no issues with his products ive bought... you may want to look into his carpets. __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-22-2009, 08:35 PM	#3
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: carpet? i looked up capt kaos and the only site i got was his projects. __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

11-22-2009, 08:45 PM	#4
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Re: carpet? Rockauto.com carries ACC carpet. Plus they usually have a 5% off coupon code. __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

11-22-2009, 09:07 PM	#5
Ceeten Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Jay, Fl Posts: 126	Re: carpet? I have ACC in mine. Fits and looks great!

11-22-2009, 09:44 PM	#7
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 648	Re: carpet? i bought mine from summit about yr or 2 ago and just barely put it in last week. it fits great only complaint is you have to cut out all the holes for the bolts which was a pain in the A$$.

11-22-2009, 09:52 PM	#8
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: carpet? which bolts are you referring to? __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

11-22-2009, 11:30 PM	#9
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 648	Re: carpet? seat mounts. trim pieces rear speakers. its no big deal just time consuming and i forgot to mention i also had a layer of dyno mat to fight with to.

11-24-2009, 12:32 AM	#10
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: carpet? hmm i dind't even think about that. what do you use to cut the carpet? __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

11-24-2009, 12:37 AM	#11
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Re: carpet? sharp box cutter. Make an X over the hole and then cut the circle out. __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

11-24-2009, 01:03 PM	#13
dropd80s Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: wichita falls tx Posts: 429	Re: carpet? I allways leave the bolts in the flloor and cut Xs on the heads. This makes the holes a lot easier to find. Then just push the carpet down over the bolt and fold the tabs left from the Xs back under. Super easy.

11-24-2009, 01:06 PM	#14
copperchevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 220	Re: carpet? I ordered through www.stockinteriors.com my black carpet kit and they sent me ACC. __________________ Mexican

11-24-2009, 07:33 PM	#15
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: carpet? oh wow stock interiors is the cheapest that i have seen yet. did it fit well?? ed. carpet samples are in the mail __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square" Last edited by willett; 11-24-2009 at 07:45 PM.

11-24-2009, 07:58 PM	#16
jaycrew1 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monticello, KY Posts: 30	Re: carpet? I have a crew cab truck and I have a molded carpet kit from ACC. It looks and fits great. I purchase the kit from Dave's Truck Parts in NC. I purchased it at a show in Pigeon Forge, TN and received it a day earlier than expected. FYI, when I installed my carpet, I marked the holes with a silver sharpie then I made the hole with a large nail held by vise grips, then heated it red hot with a torch. I just pierced the carpet then gave the pliers a slight roll to enlarge the hole. This worked well for me and no chance of getting runners or tears do the road.

11-24-2009, 08:20 PM	#17
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: carpet? hey thats an awsome idea __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"



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