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Stock Carpet Install -Zimmy?

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So, I'm asking this a couple days in advance. I bought the Stock Carpet Kit. (https://www.stockinteriors.com/) and while the carpet seems fine, the instructions are skimpy. I seem to recall that you also used Stock Zimmy? In any case, is the any wisdom? order of installation etc. etc? thanks
 
I have never installed a stockinteriors carpet set, but not to long ago installed a Moss carpet set in Tony Barnhills red 64 Midget. Also, I have a hard time explaining how to do things. My suggestions are to start with the carpet that goes over the rear axle. Center it and trim any excess carpet off. I use a piece of chalk to mark and then cut 1/2 the distance from the edge to the chalk mark and then check it and if needed, cut 1/2 off between the chalk mark and the edge. Sooner or later, you will be almost up to the chalk mark or at the chalk mark. When it fits perfect, glue it down. I use contact cement and coat the carpet only and let it dry, then come back and coat the carpet again and the metal. Wait till almost dry and stick it down. Next I do the frame rails and then the area over the wheel wells. All glued. Next do the floor starting with the frame rails which I use glue on and then the floor carpets which I use double faced carpet tape. Last do the tranny tunnel, which I also use carpet tape. I like the tape because its easy to remove the carpets if needed and easy to replace the tape. I find it easier to actually do this stuff than try to explain to someone on how to do it.
Rik
 
Thanks Rik that makes sense. I have a bunch of little pieces - like two "pie slices" about 4" radius that I really don't know where they go. I guess I'll have to experiment. Did you use any kind of sound/noise barrier?

Ray, I used colour 615 - Red Nylon Loop. they explain that the loop is a 60's look while the cut pile is mid 70's and beyond. I want mine to be very retro. The rest of the interior is black and the car OEW so I think it will be a nice contrast. will post pictures once its in.
 
John -

I used and instaled the stockinteriors.com carpet set. Very happy. Directions were useless. Dry fit your pieces first and lay them out across your garage and attack one by one. Start with the back wheel wells. Glue the 'bottom pieces (un-finished edges) and slowly work your way through the pieces until you can start gluing the finished pieces.

I did this last year - but the main / starting pieces where the wheel wells then the tranny tunnel and the upper floor pieces (over arch) -- all unfinished and glued the finished pieces to complete.

It took me a few days - a few hours per. Take your time -- it'll look great.

Tx-

George
 
thanks George - I knew someone had used this stuff. did you use any sound/ heat shield.

RE: gluing - I'm thinking of not gluing but it sounds like you need to glue some for smoothness - is this correct?
 
There are some areas as mentioned where glue is the only answer if you want the carpet to stay in place.
 
JP,

I had the same question, and eventually someone came up with a 'map' of all the pieces, with 1, 2, 3 order of operation. Let me see if I can find it... might be tonight before I can get to it.
 
John & JP -

I did use 3-4 cans of 3M HD Glue (903?? available @ home depot). I did not use anytype of heat shield or sound proofing - however - in hindsight - wish I put a sound dampener in.

You mention you were thing of NOT glueing it. How would it stay in place?

Do a piece or two at a time - I used lots of weights and wood to help a solid bond of glue with the floor / carpetting. I did have to trim a few pieces to get to fit proper. Especially the wheel wells (small sunshine cuts to help it make a "3D" pattern. Also the front foot area needed some trimming as well.

Tx-

Geo
 
tosoutherncars said:
JP,

I had the same question, and eventually someone came up with a 'map' of all the pieces, with 1, 2, 3 order of operation. Let me see if I can find it... might be tonight before I can get to it.
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no problem I can guarantee I won't be getting at it before tonight.
 
Hardest part for me was the wheel wells...gwetting them to fit tightly meant I had to do some slight cutting.

If your kit didn't include the pieces to cover the 'frame' erails in front of the seats & by the tranny tunnel, I have the aftermarket metal trim pieces in stock (Moss #240-510).
 
Some of the peices are fit with snaps.
 
jlaird said:
Some of the peices are fit with snaps.
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I think I might forgo the snaps for velcro - but haven't decided yet
 
George Zeck said:
I did not use anytype of heat shield or sound proofing - however - in hindsight - wish I put a sound dampener in.
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I have used this product in my 300zx.
FYI: They are having a 10% off Summer Sale.
https://www.b-quiet.com/ultimate.html

Real easy to cut with scissors. Peel the backing off and the material sticks and molds to any shape you cover very well.
Great stuff!
 
I'm entering this late, but if you use velcro then my suggestion is to adhere the strips with 3M VHB adhesive tape.
 
Since I used the Frank C method, a at the time $14.95 piece of carpet from Pep Boys I cut and trimmed around Transmission Tunnel by overlaying two pieces of carpet, sliced with razor blade through both pieces at the same time, glued down and brushed ends togehter. Can't see the seam afterwards. Ovcer the wheelwells, looed to be a PITA to fit. I just left painted Flat Black or Satin Black. All other cuts were pretty much straight cuts. Lots of 3M glue however.
 
those little "pie" pices go over the inside seam of the wheel well that sticks up between the back deck. Some carpet kits just make other pieces longer and omit those. We spent the weekend replacing our carpet. 3-M super trim adhesive was the glue of choice for the project. It is a spray contact cement for heavy weight objects like carpet an vinyl available at the better parts stores. A 16 oz can is about 15 bucks, and we didn't use it all. Follow the directions carefully-a clean surface-3 coats to each-do not press firmly in place until you are sure of the fit. We dry fit everything before we started at the transmission tunnel and then proceed as George did-all the unfinished edges first-then the bound ones. Our kit did not come with snaps, so we will have to add them. Ev does upholstery on the side, but this car did not have enough carpet left for a pattern-got this one new on e-bay: thought it was factory but turns out another trimmer made it! It was made well and not many adjustments to make it fit. Only had to resew 1 piece. Good luck with yours...........
 
evic1 said:
A 16 oz can is about 15 bucks, and we didn't use it all. Follow the directions carefully-a clean surface-3 coats to each-do not press firmly in place until you are sure of the fit.
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thanks for that advice - not sure what you mean by three coats - is that glue - let dry. glue- let dry. glue - let dry. assemble? - an both sides?
 
Oh, and, impressive stable of Spridgets there. You either have a large family or are a total glutton for punishment :cheers: but what's up with the 'umph?
 
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