Topic: Where to buy a carpet?

[J_Speegle]

............ Did anybody have a satisfactory result replacing the carpets in a 69/70 Mustang?.......

Yes - after a few send backs

[bryancobb]

I have tried several times (unsuccessfully) to persuade David MacNeil, the guy who does the super-fitting Weather-Tech floor mats, to get into high-grade custom fit carpet.  It's a 100% Made in USA company and he has perfected the laser-measure to 3d model process.  In my opinion, he would be our best gamble for for what we are looking for.

This guy is one of my true American Heroes and I don't use that word often. 

I would suspect that a retro-fit carpet division would generate as much revenue for him as his truck/suv molded mat division.

http://assets.weathertech.com/assets/1/7/what_matters_to_you_1212.pdf

[5F08KGT]

I have tried several times (unsuccessfully) to persuade David MacNeil, the guy who does the super-fitting Weather-Tech floor mats, to get into high-grade custom fit carpet.  It's a 100% Made in USA company and he has perfected the laser-measure to 3d model process.  In my opinion, he would be our best gamble for for what we are looking for.

This guy is one of my true American Heroes and I don't use that word often. 

I would suspect that a retro-fit carpet division would generate as much revenue for him as his truck/suv molded mat division.

http://assets.weathertech.com/assets/1/7/what_matters_to_you_1212.pdf

Plus 1   big fan of Weathertech!!

[carm]

I have tried several times (unsuccessfully) to persuade David MacNeil, the guy who does the super-fitting Weather-Tech floor mats, to get into high-grade custom fit carpet.  It's a 100% Made in USA company and he has perfected the laser-measure to 3d model process.  In my opinion, he would be our best gamble for for what we are looking for.

This guy is one of my true American Heroes and I don't use that word often. 

I would suspect that a retro-fit carpet division would generate as much revenue for him as his truck/suv molded mat division.

http://assets.weathertech.com/assets/1/7/what_matters_to_you_1212.pdf

+1 Weathertech. Love your children, buy American. Carm.

[tobkob]

After seeing several cars with the thin replacement carpet and reading here about everyone's experiences, I  decided to put factory carpet back in my 69 GT350. The carpet has cleaned up alright but I need some tips on cleaning the orange sewn in mats. They have a few very small stains and just have a slight overall dingy look. I know someone on this forum has a magic trick or two to share. I have tried Bleach White, Fantastic, Tuff Stuff and Blue Magic carpet cleaners and they just don't look as good as I would like.

Thanks TOB

[5F08KGT]

You might try using some Soft Scrub (with bleach in it-marked on the label) on the red sewn in mats only.....be careful of the actual carpet.

[CharlesTurner]

I'd wipe it with lacquer thinner and if that didn't clean it, would use some plastic spray dye.

[blue9450]

I just installed an ACC mass back carpet in my 1965 convertible.  I put new factory underlayment underneath and the fit is very nice.

[ChrisV289]

I just installed my carpet over this past weekend. Black ACC carpet for a 64 1/2 coupe. It was a special order through VA Mustang as it was coming directly from the factory. (64 1/2 only cover to the rockers not up and over like later 65/66's and up years. I have installed several sets of carpet over the years and I believe they have always been ACC. The one issue I noted from a few years back was that they faded quickly from black to brown due to sun exposure, (over the trans hump and,, my fastbacks rear fold down turned brown the quickest in about 1 year.) I am still very pleased with the quality and fit  with this last purchase. One thing I noticed is that the center hole for the shifter was not cut out. This was not the case before.. not a big issue now as I had the shifter out ahead of time. Had no issues otherwise. I have never done a 64 1/2 before but the sewn edges look correct to me?? The attached pic was after I marked for the console install. Hope they line up when I place it back for final assembly! Anyway, the carpet looks dark brown but it is indeed a rich black. Must have been the flash.

How did the 64.5 carpet fit?  I plan on ordering a kit soon for my early 65 FB and decided to go with the ivy gold color since that is the best choice so far.  Any issues with the fit along the edges?  I ordered the vinyl from SMS fabrics up in Oregon as the ivy gold color they had matched perfectly compared to what other places had...

[kcodecoupe]

I am also looking for a good carpet for my 70 B2 black standard int,i have seen the mass backed ones that npd has ,any comments are welcome thanks, chuck.

[rockhouse66]

Has anyone tried the ones sold by Mr. Mustang?  I saw a set in Columbus and they are so molded that they literally stand up on their own, and the weave appeared nice and tight (no light showing through!).  The one they had on display was I think a '70 and had the toe pad which I believe is incorrect.....??

[J_Speegle]

.............  The one they had on display was I think a '70 and had the toe pad which I believe is incorrect.....??

Correct

[carlite65]

i saw that also. it was Trim Parts brand. it looked good as you say. i don't know if ACC also owns them. i hope not.