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post Sep 13 2014, 10:27 AM
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Who sells the closest to original carpet for a 914-6?
My carpet is 88k miles old

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post Sep 13 2014, 12:41 PM
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What kind of shape is your current set in? Is it the original carpet? Look for a company in your area that cleans FINE carpets in their facility. Not a wall to wall in house carpet cleaner.
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post Sep 13 2014, 01:04 PM
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Carpet is original 1971 tan. Worn, fades, plastic heel protector is cracked. Needs replacement


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What kind of shape is your current set in? Is it the original carpet? Look for a company in your area that cleans FINE carpets in their facility. Not a wall to wall in house carpet cleaner.
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post Sep 13 2014, 04:16 PM
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World upholstery and trim did mine very nice but not cheap

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post Sep 13 2014, 04:37 PM
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Good luck finding tan/beige that even remotely resembles OEM... I've been unable to. AA has a very nice set that's close, but not quite exact. If you can figure out who makes it for them you can probably order direct from them & save a lot of $kins. Pictured is the AA set in my 6.


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post Sep 13 2014, 05:48 PM
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Search the archives for "brown carpet" and a bunch of samples and images will show up (including the tans/beiges)

Basically as noted, nothing is going to match the factory perfectly, neither the carpet or trim/etc.

The "german loop" carpet materials are definitely much nicer than the domestics and cut piles.

This was my kit from James, made with german loop.

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post Sep 14 2014, 07:55 AM
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Thanks Guys! I searched the web but couldn't find the correct carpet. I now know that the color currently made.

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post Sep 14 2014, 08:06 AM
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Thanks Guys! I searched the web but couldn't find the correct carpet. I now know that the color currently made.

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post Sep 15 2014, 11:17 AM
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Thanks Guys! I searched the web but couldn't find the correct carpet. I now know that the color currently made.

Mark at 914Rubber has been putting together a setup for me, but it's been a long time in coming...
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post Sep 15 2014, 11:28 AM
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If your old set is still in good physical shape, just take them all out, cut your own, and replace it all. I made templates off of mine, and will have the areas bound by a local upholstery shop. There are a LOT of resources online that you can buy yards of decent automotive carpet.

PLEASE don't just go to Home Depot and buy patio carpet. It's not the same.
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post Sep 15 2014, 05:42 PM
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That looks great--Who is James? How can I get this?
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Search the archives for "brown carpet" and a bunch of samples and images will show up (including the tans/beiges)

Basically as noted, nothing is going to match the factory perfectly, neither the carpet or trim/etc.

The "german loop" carpet materials are definitely much nicer than the domestics and cut piles.

This was my kit from James, made with german loop.

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.haphazard.com-11334-1410652105.1.jpg)
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post Sep 15 2014, 08:33 PM
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Try Autos International

They do many 356 cars with Original German weave...

Stoddards may also have some of the carpet.
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post May 2 2016, 12:35 PM
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I've sent a couple of messages to 914rubber but I'm not getting a reply. I'm looking for black German loop carpet OEM or as close as I can get.

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post May 2 2016, 01:08 PM
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Well maybe I'm just cheap. What I would consider doing Gene is finding a giant tub, wash bucket a bottle of Simple Green a scrub brush and some gloves you will be surprised how nice they could come out.. The only thing you can't change is if they are sun faded. It's worth a try in my opinion especially for an original six... Even black/ grey carpet is still hard to get original match..
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post May 2 2016, 11:35 PM
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I've sent a couple of messages to 914rubber but I'm not getting a reply. I'm looking for black German loop carpet OEM or as close as I can get.

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Dropped you a PM.
We no longer use the cheesy foot pads that look like they are for a Ford Mustang. I'll see if I can help, just awaiting some pics to the email in the PM.
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post May 3 2016, 06:06 AM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Sep 15 2014, 10:33 PM) *

Try Autos International

They do many 356 cars with Original German weave...

Stoddards may also have some of the carpet.


I agree....
There is no way to match original material.
Buy running material (as used in 356s) from Autos Int. or Stoddard in a complimentary color, then have it bound (the edges finished in a appropriate color)
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post May 3 2016, 02:49 PM
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if you're that stuck and want to go the distance, try Southbound in the UK who have a very good reputation:

www.southboundtrimmers.com/




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Try Autos International

They do many 356 cars with Original German weave...

Stoddards may also have some of the carpet.


I agree....
There is no way to match original material.
Buy running material (as used in 356s) from Autos Int. or Stoddard in a complimentary color, then have it bound (the edges finished in a appropriate color)
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post May 4 2016, 12:25 AM
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QUOTE(akellym @ May 2 2016, 11:35 AM) *

I've sent a couple of messages to 914rubber but I'm not getting a reply. I'm looking for black German loop carpet OEM or as close as I can get.

Thanks!

Never got a PM back from you so I'll post the pics here

This is the early black that should be most correct.


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post May 4 2016, 12:27 AM
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The domestic black I have is less expensive but you have a hard time telling the difference between the domestic and imported. The German is more dense, and has a better backing to it, but is it worth 2x the materials cost..... Maybe?


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