Carpet fitting

RichM · April 29th, 2007, 01:29 AM

Has anyone fitted new carpet? Mine fits ok, it has been molded to the floorboards (so said the company I bought it from). Now that I'm trying to fit it though, I'm wondering a few things. I don't really know how it is supposed to fit because it was sopping wet and rotting when I removed the old carpet:

- are you supposed to glue it down with anything? It seems kinda loose. Granted I have plastic trim removed, and maybe that helps hold it down.

- It's kinda tricky punching holes for bolts, wires, etc. Any tips?

- how far over the back of the floorboards, where they come up to the front of the rear seat, is the carpet supposed to overhang? As far as it wants?

- it seems a little too long in front too. If I need to trim an inch or two off, here and there, is that normal?

- I think the old carpet had some velcro to help hold the front up there. is that something someone did aftermarket?

Here is a pic of what it looks like now. See how it's kinda loose (not fitting closely to the contour of the floor) and it overhangs in the back?

Mustang RacR94 · April 29th, 2007, 01:54 AM

glue/adhesive couldnt really hurt, just dont glob it on other wise the carpets gonna feel lumpy, as for the rest i have no idea enver took the carpet out of my car, my interiors mint

WLJohnson05 · April 29th, 2007, 06:04 AM

on the sides where it is under the door trim im pretty sure they staple that in..

RichM · April 29th, 2007, 12:47 PM

Hmmm - I don't suppose anyone wants to perhaps unclick the rear seat cushion and lift one of the door trim pieces to have a peek, do they??

WLJohnson05 · April 29th, 2007, 02:37 PM

im pretty sure the back is like sides, if i remember right when i put in my rear seat delete

WLJohnson05 · April 29th, 2007, 02:40 PM

here u can see the carpet...

WLJohnson05 · April 29th, 2007, 02:42 PM

the rear of carpet is held down by those annoying push pins, u can see one in the middle

RichM · April 29th, 2007, 03:48 PM

ah that triggers a memory. Thank you !!

chrish91286 · April 30th, 2007, 12:19 AM

your original carpet has these plastic pieces theat ley over thepinch wenld of the rocker panel as for the carpet yes it does have to be trimed. i got mine from auto custom carpet and i ended up timming uite a bit of material away to get it to fit right

April 29th, 2007, 01:29 AM	#1
RichM Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 87 iTrader: 0 reviews	Carpet fitting Has anyone fitted new carpet? Mine fits ok, it has been molded to the floorboards (so said the company I bought it from). Now that I'm trying to fit it though, I'm wondering a few things. I don't really know how it is supposed to fit because it was sopping wet and rotting when I removed the old carpet: - are you supposed to glue it down with anything? It seems kinda loose. Granted I have plastic trim removed, and maybe that helps hold it down. - It's kinda tricky punching holes for bolts, wires, etc. Any tips? - how far over the back of the floorboards, where they come up to the front of the rear seat, is the carpet supposed to overhang? As far as it wants? - it seems a little too long in front too. If I need to trim an inch or two off, here and there, is that normal? - I think the old carpet had some velcro to help hold the front up there. is that something someone did aftermarket? Here is a pic of what it looks like now. See how it's kinda loose (not fitting closely to the contour of the floor) and it overhangs in the back? __________________ 1996 Mustang v6 convertible - under reconstruction...

April 29th, 2007, 01:54 AM	#2
Mustang RacR94 MM Fanatic 03 mach 1 13.2@109 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mooretownship,PA kinda close to allentown Posts: 3,041 iTrader: 0 reviews	carpet glue/adhesive couldnt really hurt, just dont glob it on other wise the carpets gonna feel lumpy, as for the rest i have no idea enver took the carpet out of my car, my interiors mint __________________ 2003 Mach 1, 5 speed U.S. Army - 11B "And on the 8th day god created the infantry and all hell stood at attention"

April 29th, 2007, 06:04 AM	#3
WLJohnson05 MM's Database Error 2004 Mustang V6 322.8 rwhp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VA Posts: 13,105 iTrader: 8 reviews	on the sides where it is under the door trim im pretty sure they staple that in.. __________________ I'm trying to get rid of this stuff, feel free to make me an offer!: Kenwood Head Unit $155 SCT Mass Air Flow Sensor $200 Tial Wastegate Springs $40 (10psi and 3.6psi)

April 29th, 2007, 12:47 PM	#4
RichM Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 87 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hmmm - I don't suppose anyone wants to perhaps unclick the rear seat cushion and lift one of the door trim pieces to have a peek, do they?? __________________ 1996 Mustang v6 convertible - under reconstruction...

April 29th, 2007, 02:37 PM	#5
WLJohnson05 MM's Database Error 2004 Mustang V6 322.8 rwhp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VA Posts: 13,105 iTrader: 8 reviews	im pretty sure the back is like sides, if i remember right when i put in my rear seat delete __________________ I'm trying to get rid of this stuff, feel free to make me an offer!: Kenwood Head Unit $155 SCT Mass Air Flow Sensor $200 Tial Wastegate Springs $40 (10psi and 3.6psi)

April 29th, 2007, 02:40 PM	#6
WLJohnson05 MM's Database Error 2004 Mustang V6 322.8 rwhp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VA Posts: 13,105 iTrader: 8 reviews	here u can see the carpet... __________________ I'm trying to get rid of this stuff, feel free to make me an offer!: Kenwood Head Unit $155 SCT Mass Air Flow Sensor $200 Tial Wastegate Springs $40 (10psi and 3.6psi)

April 29th, 2007, 02:42 PM	#7
WLJohnson05 MM's Database Error 2004 Mustang V6 322.8 rwhp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VA Posts: 13,105 iTrader: 8 reviews	the rear of carpet is held down by those annoying push pins, u can see one in the middle __________________ I'm trying to get rid of this stuff, feel free to make me an offer!: Kenwood Head Unit $155 SCT Mass Air Flow Sensor $200 Tial Wastegate Springs $40 (10psi and 3.6psi)

April 29th, 2007, 03:48 PM	#8
RichM Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 87 iTrader: 0 reviews	ah that triggers a memory. Thank you !! __________________ 1996 Mustang v6 convertible - under reconstruction...

April 30th, 2007, 12:19 AM	#9
chrish91286 Regular 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: chesterfield, VA Posts: 256 iTrader: 0 reviews	your original carpet has these plastic pieces theat ley over thepinch wenld of the rocker panel as for the carpet yes it does have to be trimed. i got mine from auto custom carpet and i ended up timming uite a bit of material away to get it to fit right __________________ 70mm t/b, plenum, cast intake manifold, full magnaflow exhaust, JLT cai, FRPP c springs, anti roll kit, steeda upper control arms, custom tune, subframe connectors, HID headlights, mach 1 chin spoiler

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