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914/4: 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 914/6: 70 71 72
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
 Jan 25 2009, 08:03 PM
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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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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
Jan 25 2009, 08:06 PM
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Photo 2 of 4
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
Jan 25 2009, 08:07 PM
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Photo 3 of 4
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
Jan 25 2009, 08:08 PM
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Photo 4 of 4
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| 6freak |
Jan 26 2009, 09:40 AM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(1970 Neun vierzehn @ Jan 25 2009, 06:08 PM)  Photo 4 of 4 Thats whats in mine |
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| Johny Blackstain |
Jan 26 2009, 12:48 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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Looks like the stuff in my trunks, not my inside carpeting. However, my inside rugs are tan & from 74 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
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| Lavanaut |
Jan 26 2009, 01:29 PM
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Hungry Mind : Thirsty Gullet Group: Members Posts: 916 Joined: 20-June 06 From: Bend, OR Member No.: 6,265 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Great pics. So is that Perlon? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I've heard Perlon described as "felt"...
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
Jan 26 2009, 09:49 PM
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QUOTE(Lavanaut @ Jan 26 2009, 11:29 AM) So is that Perlon? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I've heard Perlon described as "felt"... 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 |
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
Jan 26 2009, 10:06 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
QUOTE(1970 Neun vierzehn @ Jan 26 2009, 07:49 PM) QUOTE(Lavanaut @ Jan 26 2009, 11:29 AM) So is that Perlon? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I've heard Perlon described as "felt"... 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 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? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Paul Attached image(s) 
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| Tom_T |
Apr 16 2009, 02:18 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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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:  |
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