I have only one suggestion to add to this excellent description. If, when
looking at the back of your carpet pieces, you can see the loops (as
opposed to a rubbery surface or a burlap backing), be very careful about
repositioning. If the glue has become tacky and you try to lift that
piece, the little tufts of wool/nylon may stick to the floor as you pull
up the backing, leaving you with premature bald spots.
And though it is not relevant to your 79, for those with Mk. 1 body
shells, consider using snaps to secure the tunnel carpet rather than
glue. It can be handy to be able to access the removable tunnel top panel
without destroying your carpet.
Truxtun Southworth had this to say:
>
>It's not really a tough job, my wife and I installed carpets in our 96 B
>over a weekend one summer. Start with collecting the tools, you should need
>a couple of scewdrivers, flat and phillips, some spray on carpet adhesive,
>masking tape to protect against over spray, some carpet cleaner for the
>mess, razor knife and a pair of scissors.
>
>Start by removing the seats, console, arm rest and old carpet, also the heat
>insulation material, which must be replaced also.
>Sand and paint the bare floor. We laid out the new carpet first just to make
>sure we could identify each piece. Install the carpet one side at a time
>without any adhesive to check for fit. Start with the door sills, first one
>side then the other. Same with the wheel archs, quarter panels, rear deck,
>in that order- first one side then the other. Next the the gear box tunnel.
>The last section should be the floor mats which need snaps, no glue. You
>may need to them cut for seat spacers and the seat belt warning wire.
>
>The adhesive should always be tacky before you lay down the new carpet.
>Don't worry you will have at least 15 minutes to postion it before it drys .
>I doubt the snaps will be installed so that's another chore, use chalk to
>mark the back of the carpet and trim away some of the backing before
>attempting to push in the snap. You will also have to trim out for the gear
>shift on the tunnel carpet. Start with a small X cut and fit it over the
>shifter.
>
>I guess that's it.
>Good Luck,
>Tuck Southworth
>69 B (hers)
>55 TF 1500 (mine)
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "1979MGB" <1979mgb@vixa.voyager.net>
>To: "MG list posting" <mgs@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2000 1:57 PM
>Subject: Fw: New Carpet
>
>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: 1979MGB <1979mgb@vixa.voyager.net>
>> To: MG list posting <mgs@autox.team.net>
>> Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2000 8:46 AM
>> Subject: New Carpet
>>
>>
>> I had a carpet question I really want to get as much feedback as possible.
>> I received carpet samples from British Parts Locator from Woonsocket, RI.
>> They look great and I am planning on ordering.
>>
>> Does anyone have experiences with carpet installation they can share with
>> me - either to the list or directly? This is in a 79 B roadster. I am
>> interested in tips, potential problems and specifically how easy the kits
>> manufactured by British Parts Locator are to install.
>>
>> Thanks to all for the responses on OD transmissions. Unfortunately after
>> looking at the money pool and the "necessary" jobs the "B" needs this one
>is
>> out for now. Too bad it had me excited for awhile.
>>
>> Any help or suggestions on the carpet will be appreciated as this is one
>> thing I have to do this year.
>>
>> Denny
>>
>
>
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