What's the correct carpet for my 71 T ?

[Andrew B]

With the doller at A+82c US, I'm trying to finish up on the improvements to my black car and wondering what was correct. I like the lighter charcoal colour that gives it that distinctly German feel. Is this correct or wrong ?? I'm looking at Appbiz any other suggestions ? Would you consider doing it yourself ?? their site suggests not ??

Also someone has sprayed? my hood liner black. Anyone replaced on and what colour should it be ? Again I presume a lighter colour???

Thanks any comments welcome.

[alexwebster]

some cars did come with black hood lining, so it may be correct to the car?

[Fishcop]

Tiger, my 69 came with a white roof (now also sprayed black), I but I did hear that black was an option. Dunno about carpet colour, but definitely go with what you want. A 'tripple black' car might be a bit too much...

I hand made my carpets (I was bored and living in Townsville). I would definitely consider the Appbiz versions for their price and convenience (they won't be concours, but very nice none the less).

I found fitting the carpet relatively easy... careful use of a hot air gun, 3M adhesive in 'gel' format and a can of the aerosol version for hard to reach spots. Use weights or bricks wrapped in newspaper to keep pressure in key areas. Now here's the big 'tip' I found invaluable... a solid metal ice-cream scoop. You use the back of it to push, rub and stretch the carpet into contours as the glue grabs.

[Michel]

Hi Andrew my 71 t has a black liner - factory.

I also recently purchased an appbiz set - dk charcoal,perlon. about to fit it.

Colour is ok, though are a little thin and also are not vinyl edged. Instead having a thread bound edge.

I can also get the carpet sets (Appbiz)at a slightly better rate than advertised. They also usually charge an additional cost for RHD version. I am about to order another set so let me know.

michel

[shanet]

How much is the carpet kit from them, what is their website and what about expected freight and taxes and is the perlon one also correct for 72'?. I'll need a set sometime too.

Shane

[epilot]

Andrew,

for the project i purchased a carpet kit from this mob, its a nice quality,

http://www.911parts.com.au/mainpage.1.htm

and purchased a new cream roof lining from an Australian ebay seller for about $200, fitted perfectly- I prefer the lighter interior as it opens up the inside a bit.

[Terminator]

If you want the closest to factory you need to buy Haagen not perlon and not black thats for sure (spelling may be off) it has the closest combination of grey and white fleck that you can find anywhere.

Appbiz don't use it I don't think but Autos International certainly do. Its more expensive than domestic versions of course.

As Alex said some cars had the black roof lining most had the off white/cream colour. Check your build specs should specify black roof liner if it had it from factory

Haagen is available here in Australia, expensive to ship from USA, guys in Sydney could surely cut a set to match or you could if you have the skill. Can still buy a close to correct hair/pimple backing for the floor mats also and the correct or near to rubber for heel and centre tunnel

[Michel]

carpet

Autobahn interiors will do a set in haagarn 'salt and pepper' for around 900USD.

Appbiz interior carpet set perlon 230USD, trunk 51USD + 100USD freight.

There are cheaper freight rates

There is a Sydney firm who can also supply perlon or Haagarn sets though they are about 1600 OZ?

Haagarn correct for 70-71 etc i think Silverknit is form 77 onwards?

Michel

[Terminator]

Last time I had this done here in Aust cost about $1,000 for the carpet and $500 for the cutting and fitting.

Suspect more than that now as that was about 4 years ago

Haagern is definately the way to go Andrew

[Andrew B]

Thanks Gents very helpful, I knew we would get there in the end.

Anyone got a photo of Haargern ?

Can the average joe fit it ? Cam I think you did yours ??

[Andrew B]

Phil

Just getting to carpeting my black car and wanted to check a few things.

Found a person that has and can do Haagen carpets, only can get 'salt and pepper' - dark grey with white fleck, looks nice. The question of drivers side foot/heel protector mat. What should the rubber/vinyl look like, size ? or a supplier ? Better still....

Could you please explain "Can still buy a close to correct hair/pimple backing for the floor mats also and the correct or near to rubber for heel and centre tunnel"

What's this backing you speak of ??
Where does the rubber go on the centre tunnel ?? Do you mean on the dead pedal ?

Thanks any help would be appreciated.

Andy

PS just got the 2.0l red car back from this trimmer and it looks a treat, it's been done less authentically in light weight carpet. Will post some photos when I have them.

[Terminator]

Doesn't your car have the removeable metal plate at the front of the tunnel which should be covered in the rubber you need, its a fine ribbed rubber. same rubber for foot mat and rest of tunnel

The foot mat and rubber for centre tunnel should match i.e they finish at the same point so if you look across from passenger side it makes a straight line

Backing for a carpet is available but pimples are smaller than original but otherwise spot on.

Salt and Pepper Haagen is definately the closest to original factory spec you can get.

Pics here of LHD unfortunately as RHD is quite different LHD deosn't have the metal plate at front of tunnel and RHD rubber does not go all the way around the back of the foot pedals from memory...someone else should have RHD pics hopefully Peter Williams et el

[Terminator]

Good news Andrew found a heap of pics from my 73 RHD Targa resto this is how a RHD should look even for 71. Carpet is Haagen Salt and Pepper edge trim is a matt black not shiny

Note the metal plate in pic 1 heavy trim around where the carpet surrounds the shafts of the pedals in pic 5and the way the carpet wraps around the back of the accelerator it is completely split and both pieces fold around the back of the accelerator

I can re send high res pics to an email address if you like

[MrUpwey]

As shown in previous posts relating to KYJ resto - Haagarn was the choice for the carpets. Not cheap, but great quality and very close to the original "salt and pepper" cut pile.
Mine was done by Tim Ward (Richmond, Victoria) and the quality of workmanship could not be faulted. Also, be sure to use quality underlining which will not attract moisture and will prevent corners from curling (not the original black dimpled stufff).
Also had the luggage bay done with a grey felt like carpet.
Total cost for carpet and fitting for both the interior and luggage compartment was around $3000.
It is very important that if using the best quality carpet you need to get an upholsterer who can duplicate the original cut, pocket shapes etc. - in this case, Tim Ward specialises in classic and sports cars.

[Terminator]

Peters carpet is different to any other Haagen I had ever seen, it seems to have a thicker pile and is a little darker than what I have used as Haagen on 3 cars but he did his this year where as mine were at least 3 years ago so maybe what is available has changed.