A general observation... If the carpet is finished it either lays over or
abuts to the adjoining piece. If it is unfinished, then it goes underneath
whatever is next to it. (that's question #3)
#2 - I found that the underfelt and any additional padding (ie heatshield
bubblewrap) will help control the heat buildup in the cockpit. It adds to
the headache of installation because of the added thickness and the
difficulties it creates to "snap" certain pieces to the floor. BUT I would
install the felt again.
#1 - I cut a slit in the carpet for anything that came through the firewall
so that I wouldn't have to take it all apart. To do it over again, I would
have made holes and then fed the line/cable/hose through.
HTH.
Carl
-----Original Message-----
From: David Moag [SMTP:moag@ix.netcom.com]
Sent: Monday, June 19, 2000 12:43 AM
To: Triumphs Mailing List
Subject: TR3 Carpet Piece Above Gearbox Tunnel
Hello Listers,
I'm slowly inching towards starting the carpeting of my TR3. One of the
first pieces to be installed is the piece that goes along the firewall above
and around the opening for the gearbox tunnel. Two questions:
1) What is the correct treatment of the grommets and cables for the
temperature gauge and tach? Do I just cut out a little corner of the
carpeting, or undo them and route the cables _through_ the carpeting?
2) The carpet I bought (from TRF) has rubber backing behind it. Is it still
recommended to put a layer of felt under all the pieces? The carpet pieces
that go in the footwell floors already have thick felt attached to them.
3) In general, do I cut and trim each piece as it is being installed, or
have the extra lay under the next piece that gets installed?
Ok -- make it three questions.
Thanks!
Dave Moag
62 TR3B
77 Spitfire
La Canada, CA
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