Hi!
I had excellent luck with a carpet set ordered through Pep Boys
(national auto store & service chain) for my '68 Spit, Elliott. I
didn't want the standard black, so I looked there and they list the Spit
and provide their entire range of colors for it. they also have several
styles of carpet -- closed-loop tight, closed-loop loose, and plush
(pile), if I remember correctly. I got a walnut color (dark brown) to
match the dash and trim. It came stitched with edging, had the driver
side rubber mat sewn or glued in, and fit pretty well. It still looks
great after three years! I believe it was about $135 and arrived
reasonably promptly.
I had thrown this info out the last time someone asked about carpet, and
got responses from all over saying they had Pep Boys in their areas, so
they seem to be pretty widely dispersed throughout the States. The
company that actually made the carpet is in New Jersey, but their name
escapes me at the moment. I contacted them directly back then, looking
for a better price, but they do not sell to individuals.
Hope this helps!
Keep Triumphing,
Susan :)
rtriplett@bjservices.com wrote:
>
> Thanks to all who gave me good tips for repairing the "orange peel" I got on
>the
> bonnet when I painted my Spit. Based on your suggestions, I will sand and
>then
> pull the bonnet (to avoid overspray) and repaint that section. Any other
> problem areas will be lightly sanded and then compounded and buffed.
>
> Now I am getting closer to doing the interior, I have a question concerning
> carpet styles: Having not seen the molded carpet, is it worth the extra
>cost?
> I presume the molded carpet fits the contours of the car's tunnel and floor,
> etc, but will it look that much better? Any recommendations as to the best
> carpet for the money?
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