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jeffg1010 · 03-29-2012, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

And I'm legal now!

hmm.... not sure if those weights are correct ... anymore

drewskiren · 03-31-2012, 09:47 AM

Really bummed, but I think I was sent the wrong carpet set.
I ordered a high hump kit and it says on the box it is for the "400 transmission", but its too short in the front from side to side. The rear of the front piece seems to be wide enough (pics 3 &4) but the front that goes over the high hump ends up being 2 inches too narrow at my passenger kick panel.
Do you think they will send me a replacement?

1985-GMC · 03-28-2012, 11:30 PM

Sweet, I really like that idea!

mcbassin · 03-29-2012, 12:10 AM

Looking great Drew!

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-29-2012, 02:22 AM

ID tag looks great! You didn't remove it did you?

drewskiren · 03-29-2012, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

ID tag looks great! You didn't remove it did you?

Of course not! I pulled the edges up slightly so I could fully sand and paint behind it.

**lolife99** · 03-31-2012, 09:56 AM

The last carpet kit I got was about 2" too long at each door opening.
It had to be trimmed to fit.
I believe it came from Brother Truck Parts. (not sure of the brand)

I would send that back.
Order for a 4x4 burb or 4spd manual trans and you will get the high hump version for sure.
Most companies just specify low hump or high hump.

48richard · 03-31-2012, 05:41 PM

Interesting. Last year I bought a carpet from ACC for my low hump, and it was too full over the hump. I ended up putting a couple of extra layers of padding over the hump to fill it out. Looks like their molds aren't too accurate.

**72 tigger** · 03-31-2012, 09:25 PM

ACC has always been known to make nice replacement carpets- hope they work with you

MAC71 · 03-31-2012, 09:25 PM

About 6 years ago I got the ACC carpet for my 72 suburban with the high hump. It was also about 2 in to short on the ends. I sent it back and the next set was about 1/4 inch to short. Same carpet number on both sets. Everything in the back fit really well.

68 TT · 03-31-2012, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MAC71

About 6 years ago I got the ACC carpet for my 72 suburban with the high hump. It was also about 2 in to short on the ends. I sent it back and the next set was about 1/4 inch to short. Same carpet number on both sets. Everything in the back fit really well.

I had the same problem with them on two different cars. Too short up front.

Not quite as short as yours so my sill plates just barely covered the edge of the carpet (like 1/16" under the edge barely).

I should have sent them back as the edges come out from under the sill plates when I vacuum the car out.

drewskiren · 04-01-2012, 01:08 AM

Saturday Night Picture Time

I scavenged jute padding from some of my 2002 part out trucks and today I was gluing it down to the floor. I also crammed the rear window panel surrounds full. The rear carpet set seems to fit fine. Since I had to order a Burb carpet kit, I will use the rearmost suburban carpets to make a rear panel carpet cover (below the glass), but between the carpet and jute padding I am installing some plywood to mount my air ride box and wires out of the way and off the floor.
Man this thing ought to be quiet!!!

**67cheby** · 04-01-2012, 06:32 AM

Looks very nice
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drewskiren · 04-01-2012, 11:10 PM

And now its looking nicer!

The rear panel got Dynamat, then jute padding, then 3/4 plywood, and then carpet. I made some clamps to attach the plywood to the old gas tank mounts.

With the plywood there I can mount my air ride stuff out of reach. I hope I don't need to mess with it.

drewskiren · 04-01-2012, 11:13 PM

Looks like I ended up with plenty of room in the back seat. This is with the front seat pushed all the way back, which won't be how I need it to drive.

I hired a boy model to test out the legroom.

mrchrishill · 04-01-2012, 11:26 PM

For sure a boy... Let me know if you need a man model.

PS - Thanks for keeping the southern truck theme going shirtless. Please leave the rebel flags and lower back tats off.

MAC71 · 04-01-2012, 11:24 PM

Your truck is looking really good. Are there any other reasons that you added the plywood other than mounting the Air ride stuff? Any advantages having it back there?

drewskiren · 04-02-2012, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MAC71

Your truck is looking really good. Are there any other reasons that you added the plywood other than mounting the Air ride stuff? Any advantages having it back there?

It also makes for a really flat smooth looking surface. I hot glued the carpet to it which helps it hang smooth and tight.

mcbassin · 04-01-2012, 11:25 PM

Interior looks great Drew! So close now....

**67cheby** · 04-01-2012, 11:55 PM

Looks great
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Pop's C-10 · 04-02-2012, 12:25 AM

I love the color on that carpet..

racedaddy · 04-02-2012, 06:50 AM

I'm not sure what's up with ACC. I work in the same town they are located in (Anniston, Alabama) and visited them on numerous occassions and they are not very helpful. You'll probably have better luck getting help from the distributor you got the carpet from if you are trying to get it swapped.

bcubed · 04-02-2012, 03:15 PM

Very nice build, I just looked at the whole thing in one sitting, very informative.

Since you are using the stock rear seat and I saw you mount the hooks to your back wall and saw that you carpeted the rear and mounted some of you air ride back there .. I wanted to see if you knew about the mod to not only make your rear seat flip up but also fold down.

All you have to do is take a little off the hook on the seat. The seat works exactly like it did stock when down, it does not flip forward.

To flip it forward you lift the bottom slightly and then the back of the seat will fold down.

Keep up the good work!

drewskiren · 04-02-2012, 03:32 PM

That's a great trick, I'll have to try it!

VA72C10 · 04-02-2012, 03:33 PM

Looking great! Any update on the front carpet fiasco?

03-31-2012, 09:47 AM	#2
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Really bummed, but I think I was sent the wrong carpet set. I ordered a high hump kit and it says on the box it is for the "400 transmission", but its too short in the front from side to side. The rear of the front piece seems to be wide enough (pics 3 &4) but the front that goes over the high hump ends up being 2 inches too narrow at my passenger kick panel. Do you think they will send me a replacement? Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

03-28-2012, 11:30 PM	#3
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Sweet, I really like that idea! __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

03-29-2012, 12:10 AM	#4
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Looking great Drew! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

03-29-2012, 02:22 AM	#5
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. ID tag looks great! You didn't remove it did you? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-31-2012, 09:56 AM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. The last carpet kit I got was about 2" too long at each door opening. It had to be trimmed to fit. I believe it came from Brother Truck Parts. (not sure of the brand) I would send that back. Order for a 4x4 burb or 4spd manual trans and you will get the high hump version for sure. Most companies just specify low hump or high hump. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-31-2012, 05:41 PM	#8
48richard Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 475	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Interesting. Last year I bought a carpet from ACC for my low hump, and it was too full over the hump. I ended up putting a couple of extra layers of padding over the hump to fill it out. Looks like their molds aren't too accurate. __________________ 1971 C10 Longbed, 350/TH350

03-31-2012, 09:25 PM	#9
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,240	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. ACC has always been known to make nice replacement carpets- hope they work with you

03-31-2012, 09:25 PM	#10
MAC71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: UTAH Posts: 353	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. About 6 years ago I got the ACC carpet for my 72 suburban with the high hump. It was also about 2 in to short on the ends. I sent it back and the next set was about 1/4 inch to short. Same carpet number on both sets. Everything in the back fit really well. __________________ Mike 1971 C10 350 1969 C20 396 1979 Corvette L-82

04-01-2012, 01:08 AM	#12
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Saturday Night Picture Time I scavenged jute padding from some of my 2002 part out trucks and today I was gluing it down to the floor. I also crammed the rear window panel surrounds full. The rear carpet set seems to fit fine. Since I had to order a Burb carpet kit, I will use the rearmost suburban carpets to make a rear panel carpet cover (below the glass), but between the carpet and jute padding I am installing some plywood to mount my air ride box and wires out of the way and off the floor. Man this thing ought to be quiet!!! Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 04-01-2012 at 11:15 PM.

04-01-2012, 06:32 AM	#13
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Looks very nice Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

04-01-2012, 11:10 PM	#14
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. And now its looking nicer! The rear panel got Dynamat, then jute padding, then 3/4 plywood, and then carpet. I made some clamps to attach the plywood to the old gas tank mounts. With the plywood there I can mount my air ride stuff out of reach. I hope I don't need to mess with it. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

04-01-2012, 11:13 PM	#15
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Looks like I ended up with plenty of room in the back seat. This is with the front seat pushed all the way back, which won't be how I need it to drive. I hired a boy model to test out the legroom. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

04-01-2012, 11:26 PM	#16
mrchrishill Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 10	Boy Meets Truck For sure a boy... Let me know if you need a man model. PS - Thanks for keeping the southern truck theme going shirtless. Please leave the rebel flags and lower back tats off.

04-01-2012, 11:24 PM	#17
MAC71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: UTAH Posts: 353	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Your truck is looking really good. Are there any other reasons that you added the plywood other than mounting the Air ride stuff? Any advantages having it back there? __________________ Mike 1971 C10 350 1969 C20 396 1979 Corvette L-82

04-01-2012, 11:25 PM	#19
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Interior looks great Drew! So close now.... __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group



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04-01-2012, 11:55 PM	#20
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Looks great Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

04-02-2012, 12:25 AM	#21
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I love the color on that carpet.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

04-02-2012, 06:50 AM	#22
racedaddy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 58	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I'm not sure what's up with ACC. I work in the same town they are located in (Anniston, Alabama) and visited them on numerous occassions and they are not very helpful. You'll probably have better luck getting help from the distributor you got the carpet from if you are trying to get it swapped. __________________ 66 Chevy 305 /350 auto, bagged, custom frame

04-02-2012, 03:15 PM	#23
bcubed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wetumpka, AL Posts: 147	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Very nice build, I just looked at the whole thing in one sitting, very informative. Since you are using the stock rear seat and I saw you mount the hooks to your back wall and saw that you carpeted the rear and mounted some of you air ride back there .. I wanted to see if you knew about the mod to not only make your rear seat flip up but also fold down. All you have to do is take a little off the hook on the seat. The seat works exactly like it did stock when down, it does not flip forward. To flip it forward you lift the bottom slightly and then the back of the seat will fold down. Keep up the good work! __________________ Bill 2000 Bagged Silverado 1978 Chevy Malibu 1955 Apache Stepside (someday)

04-02-2012, 03:32 PM	#24
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. That's a great trick, I'll have to try it! __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

04-02-2012, 03:33 PM	#25
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