Very preliminary carpet test fit & color - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Peanut74 · 04-13-2022, 04:17 PM

Well I did a rough fit up of the cab carpet to see how everything looked together. Just not sure if the carpet color works or not. I am opening myself up but what do you think?

**Grumpy old man** · 04-13-2022, 05:12 PM

Lay the carpet out in the driveway on a sunny day and the wrinkles will go away . Color wise are you happy with it ? that's all that matters .

**Jason Banks** · 04-13-2022, 05:30 PM

I think it looks good. Were you hoping for something closer to the seat covers in color?

un4gvn! · 04-13-2022, 05:50 PM

Are you trying for saddle in color? I ordered a dark saddle and when I installed it, it was more orange. I sent it back and got light brown. It's alot closer to dark saddle. Their samples are no where near the same as the carpet they send you. I can't afford the shipping cost to try more colors.

BASE · 04-13-2022, 06:20 PM

I like it. I'm thinking of doing something very similar with my med blue truck that currently has all blue interior.

Peanut74 · 04-14-2022, 11:14 AM

My daughter picked it out for me. With me being color blind it complicates things a bit. So when I pick colors out things normally get a bit crazy. To me the carpet looks like a burnt bronze.

**Gregski** · 04-14-2022, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Peanut74

My daughter picked it out for me. With me being color blind it complicates things a bit. So when I pick colors out things normally get a bit crazy. To me the carpet looks like a burnt bronze.

ha ha, I trust my daughter with my color choices as well, if daughters pick it, it is going to work

toolboxchev · 04-14-2022, 07:46 PM

What really matters is "Does it work for you"

Me, IMHO, Resale matters down the road. I would want something to go along with the nice gauge assembly you have lit up. I would not have noticed that if it was not in the on position.

Lighting in and outdoor environment would matter also, and are there any parts on the exterior that blend with the current color.

Just some thoughts.

Peanut74 · 04-15-2022, 10:46 AM

Toolboxchev, I'm not so concerned on resale as it will be handed down to my grandson at some point. As for colors the saddle brown is only in the interior. As for the grey I have that on the seat belts, rims, vent window frames, engine compartment and brake and gas pedals. Chrome is where you would expect it to be as well as the black.

Daughter let me know she liked the color of the carpet. Guess I will keep it for now.

04-13-2022, 04:17 PM	#1
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 590	Very preliminary carpet test fit & color Well I did a rough fit up of the cab carpet to see how everything looked together. Just not sure if the carpet color works or not. I am opening myself up but what do you think? Attached Images __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a million pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk" 2012 Jeep JKU "Crush" 1976 Chevy short bed with a 327 and 3 on the tree (Sold it to buy the Blazer) 1971 Chevy Blazer (Sold it) Last edited by LockDoc; 04-13-2022 at 04:27 PM. Reason: Rotate Picture

04-13-2022, 05:12 PM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Very preliminary carpet test fit & color Lay the carpet out in the driveway on a sunny day and the wrinkles will go away . Color wise are you happy with it ? that's all that matters . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

04-13-2022, 05:30 PM	#3
Jason Banks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TX Posts: 1,542	Re: Very preliminary carpet test fit & color I think it looks good. Were you hoping for something closer to the seat covers in color?

04-13-2022, 05:50 PM	#4
un4gvn! Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Latrobe, Pa. 15650 Posts: 342	Re: Very preliminary carpet test fit & color Are you trying for saddle in color? I ordered a dark saddle and when I installed it, it was more orange. I sent it back and got light brown. It's alot closer to dark saddle. Their samples are no where near the same as the carpet they send you. I can't afford the shipping cost to try more colors.

04-13-2022, 06:20 PM	#5
BASE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 194	Re: Very preliminary carpet test fit & color I like it. I'm thinking of doing something very similar with my med blue truck that currently has all blue interior. __________________ __________________ '68 K10 496/465/205

04-14-2022, 11:14 AM	#6
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 590	Re: Very preliminary carpet test fit & color My daughter picked it out for me. With me being color blind it complicates things a bit. So when I pick colors out things normally get a bit crazy. To me the carpet looks like a burnt bronze. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a million pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk" 2012 Jeep JKU "Crush" 1976 Chevy short bed with a 327 and 3 on the tree (Sold it to buy the Blazer) 1971 Chevy Blazer (Sold it)

04-14-2022, 07:46 PM	#8
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: Very preliminary carpet test fit & color What really matters is "Does it work for you" Me, IMHO, Resale matters down the road. I would want something to go along with the nice gauge assembly you have lit up. I would not have noticed that if it was not in the on position. Lighting in and outdoor environment would matter also, and are there any parts on the exterior that blend with the current color. Just some thoughts.

04-15-2022, 10:46 AM	#9
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 590	Re: Very preliminary carpet test fit & color Toolboxchev, I'm not so concerned on resale as it will be handed down to my grandson at some point. As for colors the saddle brown is only in the interior. As for the grey I have that on the seat belts, rims, vent window frames, engine compartment and brake and gas pedals. Chrome is where you would expect it to be as well as the black. Daughter let me know she liked the color of the carpet. Guess I will keep it for now. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a million pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk" 2012 Jeep JKU "Crush" 1976 Chevy short bed with a 327 and 3 on the tree (Sold it to buy the Blazer) 1971 Chevy Blazer (Sold it)



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