Getting ready to purchase and install carpet; 67' convertible

[Dave K.]

Looking for help or ideas on carpeting purchase and install. Looking for the original look. Anyone recently bought from Al Knoch? Or are there other companies people recommend. I plan to install myself...any suggestions. Is it best to get it pre-formed? Does one need a steamer to help conform the carpet to the floor? Any help is appreciated.

[Tom D.]

Re: Getting ready to purchase and install carpet; 67' convertible

Restore your original stuff if at all possible. Keep the rear carpet if possible. See other discussions here about the cuts under the seats.



I wrote an article about '67 coupe "quarter panel trim" restoration vs. reproductions. Does not relate that much to a conv...

[Joe R.]

Re: Getting ready to purchase and install carpet; 67' convertible

Would recommend Auto Custom Carpet in Alabama for Corvette Carpet. You can order direct from them by contacting them on their Web Site or order from many big box companies such as Corvette America and receive a discount for being an NCRS member.

JR

PS. Don't expect ANY company to be perfect. It ain't gonna happen! But then again the original carpet is probably trash by now!

[Jim D.]

Re: Getting ready to purchase and install carpet; 67' convertible

I agree with Joe. I've installed ACC sets in over a dozen cars and the fit and quality are second to none. I installed a set of their carpets in my 65 conv. last week.

[Gerard F.]

Re: Getting ready to purchase and install carpet; 67' convertible

Dave,

Remember the seat track carpet cuts are unique to a 67. Here's the diagram for various years:



The seat tracks themselves are the best template for cutting the flaps:



Here's a trick to keep the tracks open when you reset the seats:



Here's a closeup of the front flap:



I also went with the ACC Carpet, went with all new backing and also went with a thin foil insulation. You only want to do this once.

[Dave K.]

Re: Getting ready to purchase and install carpet; 67' convertible

Jim...i see you used the foil. Did you also use the Jutt (is that what you meant by backing)? Is it best to go with the spray adhesive? Any use of a steamer or heat gun to get the carpet to lay flat with no ripples?

[Gerard F.]

Re: Getting ready to purchase and install carpet; 67' convertible

Dave,

I used the original style Jute underlayment as well as the foil heat barrier, You have to glue down the heat barrier first, then glue the underlayment to the heat barrier. Get extra spray cans of the carpet adhesive. I don't remember using much glue on the carper to underlayment maybe some around the edges, It was heavy and preformed, I don't remember having to us e a heat gun

I do remember having to trim a little at the console and doors.

Quite a few years ago for me.

[Gerard F.]

Re: Getting ready to purchase and install carpet; 67' convertible

Here's the thread when I did mine, although the pictures are gone from the forum.
But I still have them.

https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...ht=Carpet+cuts

[Jim D.]

Re: Getting ready to purchase and install carpet; 67' convertible

Jim...i see you used the foil. Did you also use the Jutt (is that what you meant by backing)? Is it best to go with the spray adhesive? Any use of a steamer or heat gun to get the carpet to lay flat with no ripples?

I don't use the jute insulation. I use Thermo-Tec double sided foil on every car I build. It's a great thermal barrier and 1/4" thick which allows the molded carpet to fit correctly. I use Weldwood contact cement to glue it to down and the same to glue the carpet down.