Based on the shape of the tunnel I have to concur with Alan. It's a
really odd shape to try and attach fabric to. I've done the velcro bit
in the past, but on other cars. I've found it to be really useful
attaching fabric over areas where the wiring harness runs.
That being said, I've learned the hard way that any hot area (like a
transmission tunnel) will greatly exceed the adhesive ability of
normal velcro. The only way to get it to hold is to buy the velcro
without adhesie and glue it down with something really strong.
In many cases it's a 50/50 solution. I'd only recommend the velcro
trick if it's an area that you'll be accessing frequently.
Jody
On 9/24/08, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut@gmail.com> wrote:
> Randy -
>
> The tunnel carpet is best fitted by a proper upholstery shop. There's no
> way around this. It requires alot of cutting, sewing and manhandling.
>
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '64 BJ8
>
>
> On Thu, Sep 25, 2008 at 10:03 AM, Randy Dickson <
> rdickson@midwestarchaeology.com> wrote:
>
> > Fellow Healeyoids,
> > I'm in the middle of installing a Heritage carpet kit on my 63 BJ7. I'm
> > having a hell of a time getting the gearbox tunnel carpet to fit the
> > contours of the tunnel.. I have to put the snaps in the carpet and I keep
> > having to remove and move them over a 1/4 inch here or a 1/2 inch there to
> > get the carpet tight. I have given up on the snaps totally and have
> > already
> > wasted too much time on them. I will not revisit that no matter what. It
> > is real bitch! Anyway, I had a thought about installing Velcro to the
> > carpet back and on the dynamat which is on the tunnel and floor. Has
> > anybody done this and does it work? Thanks!
> >
> > Randy
> >
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> >
> > 63 BJ7
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> > 06 Mini Cooper S
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