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My72BB · 07-31-2017, 08:36 PM

I have removed to replace the factory carpet in my 1972 GMC. The underlayment from the factory (thin Styrofoam topped by some stinky material) is still in good shape. The floors are original and no rust. I noticed the replacement carpet has a pad glued to the carpet...Is this intended to replace the worn and stinky factory underlayment?

Any thoughts on this would be great...Alan

**65truckowner** · 08-01-2017, 08:24 AM

I would leave the factory stuff and just put the new over it. The more sound and heat barrier the better.

07-31-2017, 08:36 PM	#1
My72BB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fairfield, PA Posts: 503	1972 GMC Carpet I have removed to replace the factory carpet in my 1972 GMC. The underlayment from the factory (thin Styrofoam topped by some stinky material) is still in good shape. The floors are original and no rust. I noticed the replacement carpet has a pad glued to the carpet...Is this intended to replace the worn and stinky factory underlayment? Any thoughts on this would be great...Alan

08-01-2017, 08:24 AM	#2
65truckowner Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: mountain view arkansas Posts: 1,320	Re: 1972 GMC Carpet I would leave the factory stuff and just put the new over it. The more sound and heat barrier the better. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548705



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