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landon4421 · 10-20-2004, 11:40 AM

I got all my carpet and weather stripping togeather for the burb

Anyway I layed in the carpet last night, and since there is no prepunched holes for the seat bolts, and the highbeam switch or the gas pedle. I was wondering how everyone cut these holes with out messing up the carpet. I have never had to deal with carpet before so any ideas would be great.

I have two weeks to get the thing ready for Jenna to drive full time. We need the room for the new baby

P.S. WES http://www.classicheartbeat.com/ I figured out the trim deal on the barn doors :p There was some kind of trim on the door that did not look anyware close to the stock style

Thanks for your help.

jhow66 · 10-20-2004, 12:20 PM

Just make sure you got the carpet where you want it and then go under and use a awl (icepick) and punch up through hole . Then take a tube (piece of pipe, oid socket etc.) the size you need for bolt and sharpen end. Use this to cut out hole. Makes a nice round hole with no fraying.

bobs409 · 10-20-2004, 02:38 PM

Another way is to install the bolts before you put the carpet down. Then just feel for them and cut a slit or X on top of the bolt.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-20-2004, 02:44 PM

I just installed the carpet in our Garden Truck project and used jhow66 method mostly. I only used his method to locate the seat though. Once I located the seat, then I used speed bolts to bolt the seat down. The threads come to a point and are self aligning. Just ran them through the carpet and no holes were necessary. We cary them for $.75 each. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

neonlarry · 10-20-2004, 02:50 PM

You can also put in a later model gas pedal(no floor attachment) to keep from cutting that hole. Thats the most visible and largest besides the high beam switch and that should have a rubber gromet to make it look neat.
Oh and a gasket punch works good for the holes.

landon4421 · 10-20-2004, 11:54 PM

Thanks for the info guys !

I will post up some pictures when I am done !

**Yukon Jack** · 10-21-2004, 09:46 AM

Are you going to put down any type of insulation under the carpet or just have it on the metal floor?

landon4421 · 10-21-2004, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Are you going to put down any type of insulation under the carpet or just have it on the metal floor?

First of love the avatar

your trucks rock

Anyway yes I am putting down some insulation !

landon4421 · 10-21-2004, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Are you going to put down any type of insulation under the carpet or just have it on the metal floor?

First off love the avatar

your trucks rock

Anyway yes I am putting down some insulation !

71sub · 10-21-2004, 12:10 PM

Where did you order your carpet ? I need one for my 'burb.

Also, did you install the OEM headliner ? Need to resolve this, too.

Any pics ?

Thanks

Ev

landon4421 · 10-21-2004, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71sub

Where did you order your carpet ? I need one for my 'burb.

Also, did you install the OEM headliner ? Need to resolve this, too.

Any pics ?

Thanks

Ev

Got all my carpet and weather stripping from WES at http://www.classicheartbeat.com/ Fast Friendly service from that guy there

Thanks Wes

As for the head liner I am probally going to get the head liner done at and apostery (sp) <----- "I know it is wrong" Shop. I have only seen one place with a headliner and I thing it cost something

like $650

As for the pictures, well mabe next week of the carpet and what not, but as for the head liner, I think that will be an x-mas gift for the wife

10-20-2004, 11:40 AM	#1
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	carpet install questions I got all my carpet and weather stripping togeather for the burb Anyway I layed in the carpet last night, and since there is no prepunched holes for the seat bolts, and the highbeam switch or the gas pedle. I was wondering how everyone cut these holes with out messing up the carpet. I have never had to deal with carpet before so any ideas would be great. I have two weeks to get the thing ready for Jenna to drive full time. We need the room for the new baby P.S. WES http://www.classicheartbeat.com/ I figured out the trim deal on the barn doors :p There was some kind of trim on the door that did not look anyware close to the stock style Thanks for your help. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

10-20-2004, 12:20 PM	#2
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Just make sure you got the carpet where you want it and then go under and use a awl (icepick) and punch up through hole . Then take a tube (piece of pipe, oid socket etc.) the size you need for bolt and sharpen end. Use this to cut out hole. Makes a nice round hole with no fraying. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

10-20-2004, 02:38 PM	#3
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Another way is to install the bolts before you put the carpet down. Then just feel for them and cut a slit or X on top of the bolt. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

10-20-2004, 02:44 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	I just installed the carpet in our Garden Truck project and used jhow66 method mostly. I only used his method to locate the seat though. Once I located the seat, then I used speed bolts to bolt the seat down. The threads come to a point and are self aligning. Just ran them through the carpet and no holes were necessary. We cary them for $.75 each. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-20-2004, 02:50 PM	#5
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	You can also put in a later model gas pedal(no floor attachment) to keep from cutting that hole. Thats the most visible and largest besides the high beam switch and that should have a rubber gromet to make it look neat. Oh and a gasket punch works good for the holes. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI Last edited by neonlarry; 10-20-2004 at 07:49 PM.

10-20-2004, 11:54 PM	#6
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	Thanks for the info guys ! I will post up some pictures when I am done ! __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

10-21-2004, 09:46 AM	#7
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Are you going to put down any type of insulation under the carpet or just have it on the metal floor? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-21-2004, 12:10 PM	#10
71sub Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 169	Where did you order your carpet ? I need one for my 'burb. Also, did you install the OEM headliner ? Need to resolve this, too. Any pics ? Thanks Ev __________________ 71 C/10 : 350 / 700r4 ; Ford 9" posi 3.50 with 31x10.5 rear tires, single drive shaft, C-notch, 2.5" drop spindles, keyless entry 71 Suburban 350/350 -- caddy tail lights, keyless entry, late model seats, billet Autometer instrument cluster 70 Ford Torino -- 351W (balanced & blueprinted ), C4, VDO gauges



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