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Posted by: rjames Mar 7 2006, 06:37 PM

Getting ready to put the interior back in and need some new carpet. Can anyone recommend which one I should purchase? Looking for black, or the charcoal color. I see a lot of carpet
kits out there (mostly on Evilbay).

Also, after removing the tar and rust, I metal readied and applied the por-15 stuff.
I'm concerned about having a lot of road noise now that the tar is gone. The aftermarket adhesive pads for sound deadening are really expensive. Does anyone have any suggestions for a cheaper alternative? Is something to deaden the sounds necessary with the carpet in there?

Posted by: Headrage Mar 7 2006, 06:49 PM

Check with Craig at http://www.camp914.com/. I have one of the kits he sells in my car and it's nice.

Posted by: jfort Mar 7 2006, 06:56 PM

morphenspectra -- on this board

Posted by: morphenspectra Mar 7 2006, 08:05 PM

Camp 914 sells a carpet kit?

james

Posted by: tat2dphreak Mar 7 2006, 08:25 PM

QUOTE (jfort @ Mar 7 2006, 07:56 PM)
morphenspectra -- on this board

james and Heidi are the shiznit!

Posted by: Headrage Mar 7 2006, 08:28 PM

QUOTE (morphenspectra @ Mar 7 2006, 06:05 PM)
Camp 914 sells a carpet kit?

james

He probably gets it fom you.

The bottom line is that it is very nice.

Skip the middleman and get it from James...

Posted by: PatW Mar 7 2006, 08:36 PM

QUOTE (jfort @ Mar 7 2006, 04:56 PM)
morphenspectra -- on this board

Posted by: anthony Mar 7 2006, 08:40 PM

What carpet kit would you guys buy for a concours condition all-original restoration?

Posted by: Always Looking Mar 7 2006, 10:12 PM

regarding sound deadening - A guy on ebay (rubbermann7@msn.com) offered that his 3/16 neoprene 60 shore would do the trick, I haven't tried yet, but seems like an easy way. it comes in 4 by 2 sheets or he could cut to other lengths.

Posted by: rjames Mar 7 2006, 10:56 PM

morphenspectra, got it. I'll be in contact :-)

RE: sound deadening- I was thinking about something made of rubber when walking down the halways in one of the buildings at work. Thin flat piece of rubber, big enough to cut out in maybe only a couple of pieces- driver's side and psnger's side, glue down, and then glue the carpet on over that. Hmmm I'll check out 'rubberman' from evilbay. Thanks AW.

If anyone has other ideas, I'd love to hear them.

Posted by: boxstr Mar 7 2006, 10:58 PM

Allans carpet came from, Original Fit interiors the carpet they sell is sell is hands down the one and only carpet to put in a Porsche.
CCLINITFITS

Posted by: mikey Mar 8 2006, 10:01 AM

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What carpet kit would you guys buy for a concours condition all-original restoration?

I got the charcoal perlon carpet set from HPH. It's pricey but I really like the original look. You have to measure and punch a few holes in it for the seat belt bolts and handbrake rest. Installation is really easy if you're careful.

See my blog.

Posted by: rjames Mar 8 2006, 10:49 AM

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Allans carpet came from, Original Fit interiors the carpet they sell is sell is hands down the one and only carpet to put in a Porsche

Did a search for 'Original Fit' on google, couldn't find a # or a website for the company to look at them.

Do you have a link or contact info?

Posted by: Porsche Rescue Mar 8 2006, 10:59 AM

Anthony, re: concours carpet, try Autos International
www.autosintl.com
More expensive than Original Fit

Posted by: boxstr Mar 8 2006, 11:00 AM

John is a small one man operation. He has been a sponsor in Pano and Excellence for many many years. He has contributed to the 914 club many times, unknown to most people.
He is now located in Oakland Oregon, 110 Arrowhead Ranch rd. 541-459-1700.
CCLINSAYHI

Posted by: Bruce Allert Mar 8 2006, 11:53 AM

QUOTE (tat2dphreak @ Mar 7 2006, 07:25 PM)

QUOTE (jfort @ Mar 7 2006, 07:56 PM)
morphenspectra -- on this board

james and Heidi are the shiznit!

I was VERY pleased with theirs

.......b

Posted by: Root_Werks Mar 8 2006, 03:09 PM

I really liked the kit that CAMP914 can get. Good stuff.

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Mar 8 2006, 03:12 PM

QUOTE (anthony @ Mar 7 2006, 06:40 PM)
What carpet kit would you guys buy for a concours condition all-original restoration?

Autos International does OE material and pattern interior pieces. The Cap'n

Posted by: rjames Mar 10 2006, 12:47 PM

Will check into all of the above for interiors- thanks guys.

Any more input on sound deadening? Is it necessary? More ideas welcome...

Posted by: blitZ Mar 10 2006, 01:13 PM

I used http://www.fatmat.com/ for replacing the heavy tar mats for sound proofing. Works good, easy install and cheaper the Dynamat.

I also used Morphenspectra's carpet kit. Easy install and looks great.

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Posted by: blitZ Mar 10 2006, 01:14 PM

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Posted by: ewdysar Mar 10 2006, 02:19 PM

Blitz,

Which kind of FatMat did you use? I understand that it comes in different thicknesses.

Eric

Posted by: blitZ Mar 10 2006, 02:34 PM

QUOTE (ewdysar @ Mar 10 2006, 12:19 PM)
Blitz,

Which kind of FatMat did you use? I understand that it comes in different thicknesses.

Eric

I bought the Fat Mat Extreme in this http://www.fatmat.com/fatmat/bulk/36%20Sq%20Ft.htm. I have enough left to repad the engine side firewall. It's 45 mil thickness.

Posted by: Mike McGrath Mar 12 2006, 12:32 AM

For the sound deadening, I have used a roll-on app called Quiet Car with some very good results in my old BMW 2002. It comes in a big jug and you brush or roll it on. Nice b/c you can get it in all the nooks and crannies and on vertical surfaces where a mat may not cover it. I think it is about the same cost or a little cheaper than Dyna/Fat Mat. Timewise, may take a little longer than cutting pieces to fit, but there's always a catch.

Mike (in Portland)

Posted by: craig downs Mar 12 2006, 02:08 AM

The web site for quiet car is www.quietcoat.com or www.quietcar.net. It has some good information. It cost around 250.00 for a 5 gallon bucket which will do the whole car.
They also sell it by the gallon. They recomend spraying three coat on for about a 20db noise drop. You can also brush or roll it on but spraying is recomended