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Posted by: scoobykvn Jun 3 2009, 01:55 PM

I just got a carpet set for my 1970, it is not concours, just a cheaper set for a non stock weekend car. I am trying to figure out the best way to install the kit. I am not planning on using any carpet padding. Should I use the weather strip adhesive method from pelican parts? Should I use spray adhesive to hold it in place? I also thought about just using velcro strips. Any help would be great. Let me know if I am dumb for not using padding.

Posted by: Travis Neff Jun 3 2009, 02:01 PM

spray adhesive (3m super 77) for the carpet on the longs, and passenger front firewall, the rest just sit there (velcro could be handy here)

Posted by: markb Jun 3 2009, 02:34 PM

QUOTE(Travis Neff @ Jun 3 2009, 12:01 PM)

Posted by: RobW Jun 3 2009, 02:45 PM

too.

When you get to the sticky areas, follow the directions on the can and make sure the area is free of loose debris and dirt. You don't have to scrape down to the paint though.

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Jun 3 2009, 03:18 PM

QUOTE(RobW @ Jun 3 2009, 12:45 PM)

too.

When you get to the sticky areas, follow the directions on the can and make sure the area is free of loose debris and dirt. You don't have to scrape down to the paint though.

Posted by: Dominic Jun 3 2009, 10:44 PM

Don't glue down the driver / passenger floor mats (can't remember if I glued down the rear mats behind the seats??). The velcro idea sounds good for those mats.


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Posted by: scoobykvn Jun 3 2009, 11:24 PM

Thanks for all of the advice. I will let you all know how the velcro works out, I think I will be installing the carpet this weekend. I just have to finish up a tune up, ignition switch replacement, and install my rear bumper, then I am road worthy/legal.

Posted by: Travis Neff Jun 3 2009, 11:53 PM

oh yeah, spray glue the carpet that covers the wheel wells. The tough part is the drivers side long where the ebrake recession is. You may want to spray both capret and long and wait unitl really tacky - have a method of pressing the indentation part of the carpet down.

Posted by: tod914 Jun 4 2009, 05:55 PM

I wouldn't glue any of it in. The longs are held in by the threshold plate screws. Maybe try Travis' suggestion with some velcro in certain spots.

Posted by: tat2dphreak Jun 4 2009, 09:11 PM

QUOTE(tod914 @ Jun 4 2009, 06:55 PM)

Posted by: scoobykvn Jun 12 2009, 08:58 PM

For a 1970 is there supposed to be anything in the passenger firewall area similar to the pedal board? Or does the carpet just go directly on the firewall? If so can someone post a picture of what is supposed to be there, besides the movable footrest.

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Jun 12 2009, 09:39 PM

There is no pedal board on the passenger side. With the carpet removed you should see a foam wedge (for lack of better terms) that goes in depression where you left foot would be. Just install the carpet over teh wedge and on the foot well. I would take a pciture of mine, but the carpet is already glued in.

Posted by: Travis Neff Jun 13 2009, 12:26 AM

The foam wedge is only on 72+ cars, otherwise it is all firewall.

Posted by: Spoke Jun 13 2009, 05:10 AM

The carpet on the front bulkhead was held on with bondo! 5 or 6 spots of bondo mushed in between the bulkhead and carpet...never seen that before and hopefully not again.