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Posted by: jperret Sep 16 2006, 01:45 PM

We are redoing a 1973 914 2L

I can get a Carpet Kit from Pelican or I can get a Upholstery Shop to install a complete Carpet. Assuming the quality of the carpeting is the same and the price is relatively the same....

Now the discussion my son and I are having:
1. Which is "Stock" - one piece or pieced as in the kit?
2. Which will add value to the car more? - not that we would ever sell it.
3. Are their any advantages for one or the other.

Can you help us out with your ideas?

Posted by: Unclerichy Sep 16 2006, 02:45 PM

I've gone with kits before and they didn't fit quite right.
As long as you like the kind of carpet the shop has i'd go with them.
The stock carpeting comes in pieces.
I don't see any change in the value.

Posted by: bd1308 Sep 16 2006, 04:05 PM

I went with the PP kit.

It fit *OKAY* and it was the german loop carpeting, its a shame that the PO did that *BEFORE* fixing the other stuff. Cause now its kinda trashed. I'm going to go to black though.

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Posted by: boxstr Sep 16 2006, 08:15 PM

Original Fit makes a carpet kit that fits perfectly, and it is very affordable. Comes in a great looking salt and pepper loop. I have used his carpet kits for years, I would recommend highly.
CCLATCAMP914

Posted by: bd1308 Sep 16 2006, 09:12 PM

do you have a link for this carpet.

I'm using a tweed heavy duty fabric for the door panels and I'm thinking salt and pepper carpet would tie in nicely.

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Sep 16 2006, 09:40 PM

!. Pieced

2. To a CW the pieced kit will make it more appealing.

3. Living at the beach and sailing alot I would track alot of sand and dirt into

mine, just pull out the floor piece, beat it a few times, stick it back in. My .02

Posted by: GeorgeRud Sep 16 2006, 10:34 PM

Check out Auto's International, they advertise in most of the magazines and seem to have well cut, original look carpet kits or plush ones if you want.

Posted by: boxstr Sep 16 2006, 10:57 PM

Original Fit Interiors Contact John at 541-459-1700 Located in Oakland Oregon.
CCLINCAMP914

Posted by: Lawrence Sep 17 2006, 10:02 AM

I got a kit of grey carpet from Morphenspectra... the fit was good.

I fitted it, let it settle for a while, then refitted it with a bit of spray adhesive. I thought it was a good value.

I like grey (black interior) because it hides dirt, and I don't want to vacuum every week.

Cocomats are a good investment, too.

-Rusty

Posted by: Heeltoe914 Sep 17 2006, 12:32 PM

Try PP for the kit from World PAC. mine looks great and has the loops. Its not on there website for 914 but if you ask thay will make it for you. Its offered as a 911 kit if you wont to see pic of it on there site.


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Posted by: jperret Sep 18 2006, 01:42 PM

Thaks for all of your inputs. You guys are great!