Carpet vs rubber

[Scott2.0]

Hi all, I'm going to be adding 3-point seatbelts soon and figure it may also be a good time to replace my front of the cab rubber mat that has a hole in it. As I'm looking at ordering one, I see this:

https://www.lmctruck.com/1960-66-che...ber-floor-mats

So I think, wow, for $170, maybe I should look at at carpet and find this:

https://www.lmctruck.com/1960-66-che...-molded-carpet

So, for $10 more I can have carpet throughout as opposed to carpet in the rear of the cab and a rubber mat in the front. Am I missing anything here?

[TxCajun]

After looking at comments from various users on this site, I bought a floor mat from The Truck and Car shop for $145. Very good quality and fit.

http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_037.html

[AcampoDave]

LMC and others do carry a mat style floor covering that covers the whole floor. It doesn't quite look original, but a friend of mine got one and it fit well with some trimming around the edges. Here's a link. Markeb01 used it in his truck too so you can see it in his build thread as well.
https://www.lmctruck.com/1960-66-che...mip-floor-mats
Edit: As for carpet...almost all vehicular carpet is made by ACC. Do a web search and find your best deal. I saved a lot at Rockauto I sprung for the "mass backed" option and it is a nice heavy piece of moulded carpet.

[Scott2.0]

Thanks, guys. I’ll check out the links. As if now, for $180 I think I’m leaning toward the full cab carpet from LMC. IMO, it doesn’t make sense to pay the same for a half cab of rubber.

[roll_the_dice]

I just bought the rubber mat from Classicparts...should be here tomorrow according to tracking...I can let you know how it looks. According to what I saw and read it is supposed to look original. I like the matt look over carpet though...had carpet in the truck when I bought it, but it depends on the look you are going for. I debated back and forth, but liked the idea I could take the matt out and clean it easily if need be.

[roll_the_dice]

I received the mat today...I like it. My truck is at the shop getting exhaust and a few other things done to it, so I won't know fitment until next week, but I like how it looks.

I have it sitting in the sun to get wrinkles out from shipping.

[The Rocknrod]

Did you see this stuff? - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=529854

[Corts60]

That looks like it is pretty good quality!

[Rubbertiredtramp]

Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

I just bought the rubber mat from Classicparts...should be here tomorrow according to tracking...I can let you know how it looks. According to what I saw and read it is supposed to look original. I like the matt look over carpet though...had carpet in the truck when I bought it, but it depends on the look you are going for. I debated back and forth, but liked the idea I could take the matt out and clean it easily if need be.

I like the looks of your new mat. I wonder if they are all made by the same manufacturer, or some better quality. I wouldn’t go with carpeting, I think it would hold moisture and cause rust, and how would you keep it clean.

[roll_the_dice]

Originally Posted by Rubbertiredtramp

I like the looks of your new mat. I wonder if they are all made by the same manufacturer, or some better quality. I wouldn’t go with carpeting, I think it would hold moisture and cause rust, and how would you keep it clean.

I "think" they are all made by the same company...just a guess. This one seems like it is very good quality. It is thicker and heavier than I thought it would be. Will be installing soonish...will update after that.

I had carpet in mine when I bought it...never liked it. I had a small leak around my window gasket and the carpet held moisture just like you said. So when I ripped it out I swore I wouldn't do carpet again even though I have repaired all the holes where moisture came in.

[Backpayne]

I just installed, literally tonight, full cab carpet from ACC, and I am extremely impressed with the quality. I ordered it from Rockauto and would highly recommend it.

[dracko]

I also went with the floor mat from truck and car shop and do not regret it. Fit great and durable, not worried about the kids dragging mud all over it.
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[Scott2.0]

Originally Posted by Backpayne

I just installed, literally tonight, full cab carpet from ACC, and I am extremely impressed with the quality. I ordered it from Rockauto and would highly recommend it.

Nice! Any pics of the finished product?

Is this what you bought? https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...sn=896&jsn=896 I'm curious how far up the firewall it goes, if at all.

[Scott2.0]

Originally Posted by dracko

I also went with the floor mat from truck and car shop and do not regret it. Fit great and durable, not worried about the kids dragging mud all over it.
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That is one beautiful cab!

[Backpayne]

Originally Posted by Scott2.0

Nice! Any pics of the finished product?

Is this what you bought? https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...sn=896&jsn=896 I'm curious how far up the firewall it goes, if at all.

Pretty sure that is what I bought. This isn't the best picture but you can kind of see how far up it goes.

[SS317]

Man that looks great. I did rubber about 6 years ago on my 66 and now I'm probably going to change directions and go with carpet after the motor is done. I bought my rubber from classic parts and it fit pretty good, minor trimming was all that was needed.

[Angrywood]

did anyone use sound deadening products like dynamat underneath these molded carpet kits? did it fit well with the molds? thanks

[AcampoDave]

I've never done it under a mat, but it did work well with carpet and I put Kilmat, Noico Red and a full jute pad under mine. There was plenty of extra material on the mass backed carpet I bought, so I still had a decent amount of overage around the perimeter. The full floor mat that I have helped a couple of friends do also had plenty of overage around the entire perimeter too and if I was gonna wager on it, I'd bet on it working out fine.

[AcampoDave]

This is my only gripe, right next to the kick panels, but I've read this to be a common complaint.

[Angrywood]

Originally Posted by AcampoDave

I've never done it under a mat, but it did work well with carpet and I put Kilmat, Noico Red and a full jute pad under mine. There was plenty of extra material on the mass backed carpet I bought, so I still had a decent amount of overage around the perimeter. The full floor mat that I have helped a couple of friends do also had plenty of overage around the entire perimeter too and if I was gonna wager on it, I'd bet on it working out fine.

Thank you

[UK62LW]

I put some sound deadening under mine and no issues with the fitment - most deadener is pretty thin anyway.

I was pretty pleased with the fit of the ACC carpet set, but it had a few wrinkles in it which I'm hoping will drop out over time. Probably not helped by me storing it in the box for a few months!

I bought the kick panels and the piece behind the tank too. A few extra holes to cut in mine, but you get the idea:

[twoskies]

had my upholstery guy make a couple pieces to cover where the kick panel meets the floor, he had some black carpet scraps and used some leftover aqua vinyl from the seat, i made a pattern out of cardboard and use 2 sided tape to hold it in place,
have to look towards the passenger kick panel, best picture i could find

truck is a mess , lol