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Posted by: 1970 Neun vierzehn Jan 25 2009, 08:03 PM

Periodically the question arises as to correct carpet for a 19** 914. Here are some close-ups showing coloration and texture of OEM 1970 US-spec material. The quarter is placed to show scale. As most are aware, from a distance the color looks consistent, but upon close inspection, the carpet comprises different color fibers.




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Posted by: 1970 Neun vierzehn Jan 25 2009, 08:06 PM

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Posted by: 6freak Jan 26 2009, 09:40 AM

Thats whats in mine

Posted by: Johny Blackstain Jan 26 2009, 12:48 PM

Looks like the stuff in my trunks, not my inside carpeting. However, my inside rugs are tan & from 74

Posted by: Lavanaut Jan 26 2009, 01:29 PM

Great pics. So is that Perlon? I've heard Perlon described as "felt"...

Posted by: 1970 Neun vierzehn Jan 26 2009, 09:49 PM

I've often wondered about that term. Later model year 914s had what I would term "loop" carpeting, but I'm certain that description isn't precisely correct either.

Paul

Posted by: 1970 Neun vierzehn Jan 26 2009, 10:06 PM

This photo of a '75 illustrates what I would term "loop" carpeting, but I'd be surprised if there isn't a different "official" term for it.

And are/were there any other US spec, OEM carpeting styles installed? And during what years?

Paul


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Posted by: Tom_T Apr 16 2009, 02:18 AM

FYI - Here's an example of the original Tan or "Carmel" Loop Carpet in my `73 2L #1954 produced in 9/72. I will point out that this relatively clean carpet has been sitting in my garage closed up for 24 years since 5/85, and I was surprised how clean it was when I shimmied inside to get some pix last week!

Also of note - it is edged in a matching nylon material and backed with a clear plastic film - all still intact & in good shape as well!

However, the Driver (with pedal cut-outs) & Passenger side floor pieces were severely worn and removed a few years before it was stored & I need to replace them both, or find a substitute.

Does anyone have any ideas on where to get acceptable inserts for those 2 pieces in a matching color & material for the 1973 "Carmel" color mentioned by George above?

...George - do you folks at AA carry anything short of a full re-carpet kit, since everything else is in very good to excellent shape - similar to this example (but not necessarily concours).

Carpet Behind Passenger Seat - Original & Never Replaced: