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INSIDIOUS '86 · 02-08-2012, 02:37 AM

Looking to get some carpet for my truck this month and get rid of the old vinyl Matt.
What brand has the best fit?
Also I want looped pile carpet like the older muscle cars had. I understand that the early squares had this. Will the fit a late 80's truck? I'm unsure if there was any floorboard revisions between 73-87.

Thanks!
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juiceman650 · 02-08-2012, 02:54 AM

I got my carpet from LMC a while ago, it fit pretty good and has formed to the floor of my truck over time. However, I'm not sure whether it was the way I installed it, but I had to trim some off the driver and passenger sides. Other than that, i like the way it came out.
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INSIDIOUS '86 · 02-08-2012, 04:05 AM

I can only get cut pile from lmc. I want looped carpet. Plus I don't like lmc shipping costs
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MalibuSSwagon · 02-08-2012, 07:16 AM

Have you checked into ACC? I believe that is where most aftermarket suppliers get their carpets from.

rs72z · 02-08-2012, 08:33 AM

x2 that is where mine came from, and i got loop.

**old Rusty C10** · 02-08-2012, 09:41 AM

check out site vendor CaptKaos he prolly has it or can get it

INSIDIOUS '86 · 02-08-2012, 09:44 AM

Capt kaos. What site is his again?
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tylervalo · 02-08-2012, 02:29 PM

73-87chevytrucks I believe.

Zebb · 02-08-2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

check out site vendor CaptKaos he prolly has it or can get it

I know he sells acc carpet.

http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/me...ory_Code=FLRNG

tucsonjwt · 02-08-2012, 05:00 PM

I think all of the big auto interior suppliers online give you the option of pile or loop carpet. I would make sure to get the better grade of carpet they offer, with a good backer, unless you are doing a special dynamat or other undrlayment. I had a local upholster do my carpet and it did not turn out well, because it was a cheap (thin) carpet and not molded - but I did not want to spend a lot of money on the truck. I have it all covered with Huskyliner floor liners and Walmart treadmill mat over the hump and outside edges, so you don't see the carpet anyway and it does not get dirty.

vegas80step · 02-08-2012, 06:03 PM

one tip, the carpet I ordered had a the pad glue to the back of it.. it was a lot easier to cut the pad off, glue the pad to the truck floor (added more padding where there wasn't any..) and then glue the carpet down.. was 1000 times easier than trying to do them at the same time...

INSIDIOUS '86 · 02-08-2012, 07:09 PM

Do I really need to glue the carpet down? I'm going to put some sound deadner but not Dyno matt. Prob a factory style Eva since it works well
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vegas80step · 02-08-2012, 08:10 PM

I'm not sure if you NEED to.... but mine would have had wrinkles and felt loose, I think...
I ran sound mat also.

Maybe others will chime in.. me personally.. I hate when carpet slides around...
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INSIDIOUS '86 · 02-08-2012, 08:33 PM

Well there are the plastic tabs in the corner on the firewall and the platic door sill plates not to mention I have a thru flood hurst shifter plus seat bolts. I wouldn't think it would move? Plus it's nicer to be able to run speaker wiring with an easy out carpet
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76stepsidechevy · 02-08-2012, 08:54 PM

Ive never seen a factory carpet glued down in anything ive taken apart.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 02-08-2012, 09:21 PM

That's what I figured
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pig rig · 02-09-2012, 01:37 AM

I've bought a few carpets from here and I can't complane I think this is where LMC gets theirs from also

http://www.stockinteriors.com/

S10Fan · 02-09-2012, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pig rig

I've bought a few carpets from here and I can't complane I think this is where LMC gets theirs from also

http://www.stockinteriors.com/

That's where I bought mine, 80/20 loop pile, no complaints. I also purchased additional carpeting from them (same style by the yard) that I used for the kick panels and rear cab wall.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 02-09-2012, 11:51 AM

Well
I sourced some from year one for 159 and they will ship it to flat an not rolled up. I will post some pics when I get Er in. Thanks guys
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melks · 02-12-2012, 03:33 PM

yea i went with ACC on my s10...they shipped it in a roll so when it came time to lay the carpet in i chose to leave a bunch of weights on top of the carpet to help it mold to the contours of the floor for about a day or so then i proceeded to finish installing it. I am satisfied with he product...i think the only thing that stands out to me is the small rubber/plastic cutout by the pedals where your foot rests...its not the same as original. A set of floor mats quickly covers this up however

02-08-2012, 02:37 AM	#1
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Carpeting question Looking to get some carpet for my truck this month and get rid of the old vinyl Matt. What brand has the best fit? Also I want looped pile carpet like the older muscle cars had. I understand that the early squares had this. Will the fit a late 80's truck? I'm unsure if there was any floorboard revisions between 73-87. Thanks! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

02-08-2012, 02:54 AM	#2
juiceman650 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Bruno, CA. Posts: 348	Re: Carpeting question I got my carpet from LMC a while ago, it fit pretty good and has formed to the floor of my truck over time. However, I'm not sure whether it was the way I installed it, but I had to trim some off the driver and passenger sides. Other than that, i like the way it came out. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1975 Chevy Cheyenne w/ v8 350 and TH350 Siverado interior Fleetside bed aka "The Beast" aka "Cheyerado"

02-08-2012, 04:05 AM	#3
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Carpeting question I can only get cut pile from lmc. I want looped carpet. Plus I don't like lmc shipping costs Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

02-08-2012, 07:16 AM	#4
MalibuSSwagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weare,NH Posts: 1,591	Re: Carpeting question Have you checked into ACC? I believe that is where most aftermarket suppliers get their carpets from. __________________ Eric 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1986 Chevrolet C10\|5.3L\|TKO600\|Shortbed\|Custom Deluxe 1983 Malibu Wagon\|TPI 305\|T5 5 speed\|3.73 non-posi

02-08-2012, 08:33 AM	#5
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: Carpeting question x2 that is where mine came from, and i got loop.

02-08-2012, 09:41 AM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Carpeting question check out site vendor CaptKaos he prolly has it or can get it __________________ 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!!

02-08-2012, 09:44 AM	#7
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Carpeting question Capt kaos. What site is his again? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

02-08-2012, 02:29 PM	#8
tylervalo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Knoxville, Tn Posts: 408	Re: Carpeting question 73-87chevytrucks I believe.

02-08-2012, 05:00 PM	#10
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: Carpeting question I think all of the big auto interior suppliers online give you the option of pile or loop carpet. I would make sure to get the better grade of carpet they offer, with a good backer, unless you are doing a special dynamat or other undrlayment. I had a local upholster do my carpet and it did not turn out well, because it was a cheap (thin) carpet and not molded - but I did not want to spend a lot of money on the truck. I have it all covered with Huskyliner floor liners and Walmart treadmill mat over the hump and outside edges, so you don't see the carpet anyway and it does not get dirty.

02-08-2012, 06:03 PM	#11
vegas80step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 329	Re: Carpeting question one tip, the carpet I ordered had a the pad glue to the back of it.. it was a lot easier to cut the pad off, glue the pad to the truck floor (added more padding where there wasn't any..) and then glue the carpet down.. was 1000 times easier than trying to do them at the same time... __________________ I drive a lowered Chevy, a lifted Ford and I have a 62 VW bug stripped down in the garage. Which "Piss on" sticker do I buy?

02-08-2012, 07:09 PM	#12
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Carpeting question Do I really need to glue the carpet down? I'm going to put some sound deadner but not Dyno matt. Prob a factory style Eva since it works well Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

02-08-2012, 08:10 PM	#13
vegas80step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 329	Re: Carpeting question I'm not sure if you NEED to.... but mine would have had wrinkles and felt loose, I think... I ran sound mat also. Maybe others will chime in.. me personally.. I hate when carpet slides around... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I drive a lowered Chevy, a lifted Ford and I have a 62 VW bug stripped down in the garage. Which "Piss on" sticker do I buy?

02-08-2012, 08:33 PM	#14
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Carpeting question Well there are the plastic tabs in the corner on the firewall and the platic door sill plates not to mention I have a thru flood hurst shifter plus seat bolts. I wouldn't think it would move? Plus it's nicer to be able to run speaker wiring with an easy out carpet Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

02-08-2012, 08:54 PM	#15
76stepsidechevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Windsor Locks Posts: 628	Re: Carpeting question Ive never seen a factory carpet glued down in anything ive taken apart.

02-08-2012, 09:21 PM	#16
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Carpeting question That's what I figured Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511



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02-09-2012, 01:37 AM	#17
pig rig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: washington the state Posts: 730	Re: Carpeting question I've bought a few carpets from here and I can't complane I think this is where LMC gets theirs from also http://www.stockinteriors.com/ __________________ my sports car rolls on six wheels only because I'm to fat to get in and out of new corvette http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph...ped_detail.JPG

02-09-2012, 11:51 AM	#19
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Carpeting question Well I sourced some from year one for 159 and they will ship it to flat an not rolled up. I will post some pics when I get Er in. Thanks guys Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

02-12-2012, 03:33 PM	#20
melks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 151	Re: Carpeting question yea i went with ACC on my s10...they shipped it in a roll so when it came time to lay the carpet in i chose to leave a bunch of weights on top of the carpet to help it mold to the contours of the floor for about a day or so then i proceeded to finish installing it. I am satisfied with he product...i think the only thing that stands out to me is the small rubber/plastic cutout by the pedals where your foot rests...its not the same as original. A set of floor mats quickly covers this up however __________________ 1984 Chevrolet C10

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