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Topic: Carpet problems
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66HIPO&more
Gearhead Posts: 4244
From: SLC, UT
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 09-23-2006 04:31 PM
 
Ordered our carpet a couple of months ago. Been sitting in the box until yesterday. Two inches short (narrow) on each side.
64.5 coupes carpet edges are bound and go up to the rocker not over like later models. There is vinyl glued to the rocker instead of carpet.Had an upholsterer friend come over late last night to help and attempt to steam and stretch and glue. He said it's impossible, too short.
Called M+ and they have more coming on Greyhound Bus to arrive here tomorrow. That's great customer service, but will the new carpet have the same problem? I'm starting to have real doubts that my car will make it to Las Vegas next weekend.  
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Scott H
Gearhead Posts: 1480
From: Chicago area
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 09-23-2006 05:26 PM
Looks like you got convertible carpet. Convertibles have an extra inner rocker panel that extends in towards the seat about 2 - 2.5".
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 10769
From: Norfolk, Virginia, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 09-23-2006 09:02 PM
Dang Joyce. That stinks.  Sorry to hear of all the problems and yet here is another. At least Uncle Ron is there to help.  I think Scott may also be correct about the carpet being meant for a ragtop and not a coupe.  Hopefully it will all work out in time for the show. Hang in there. It's almost done, for now.  Dave & Terri ------------------
'65 Mustang Fastback
'66 Mustang Coupe
'02 Explorer XLT
Common sense isn't common anymore.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 09-23-2006 11:55 PM
Grrr, don't get me started on carpets from AAC.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First NHRA & IHRA 289 automatic Superstock Mustang in the TENS 06-99
First SS/MA in the TENS 04-03
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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66HIPO&more
Gearhead Posts: 4244
From: SLC, UT
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 09-24-2006 07:23 PM
Don't believe it's convertible carpet. Coupe carpet is bound on the rocker edge in 64.5 and convertible carpet is not bound as it is hidden under the sill plate. The bus with the replacement carpet didn't arrive until after Mike went to work at 3 pm. So still don't know if it will be any better.The issue today is the damn starter sticking. Got it turned over once, now the starter grinds. Everyplace to buy shims is closed. I was hoping to post "IT'S ALIVE!" Not yet.... Found out a package with NOS parts we've been waiting on that was supposed to be shipped last week still hasn't gone out...
GRRRRRR!!! This is fun...... NOT!!!!!!!! J.
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 3835
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 09-27-2006 07:18 PM
How are things making out?------------------
Ed S. 68 S-code FB GT 4spd(now C6)/3.25 PS PDB
68 J-code Cp Sprint"B" C4/3L00-9" PDB PS AC (now toploader with 3.70 Traction Loc & 2.5" rear drums)
99 F150 XLT Ext/cab, 4X4, 5.4L, 3L55
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