BillyBob Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 I'm looking to buy some bulk black carpeting like used in '63 Avanti trunks. Thoughts on a source, please. I've looked at the SMS sample, and while close - it is "not quite". Thanks, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLBKY Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 I've never found any that is an exact match. I bought some that I consider very close at Home Depot, of all places. It was on a large roll on a rotating device that held many rolls of floor covering, and sold by the running yard. JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 Do you want a pre-cut trunk carpet kit or simply the bulk material? Kits are available from several vendors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBob Posted September 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 On 9/21/2019 at 10:03 AM, Gunslinger said: Do you want a pre-cut trunk carpet kit or simply the bulk material? Kits are available from several vendors. I want bulk material; purchase by running yard. Thanks for asking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBob Posted September 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 Is there a difference between kits sold by vendors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 I've no idea. It's possible they all get the material from the same vendor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARK Posted September 24, 2019 Report Share Posted September 24, 2019 give Dave Thibeault a call, I get carpet kits and extra material from him, he has a good outsource vendor Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLBKY Posted September 25, 2019 Report Share Posted September 25, 2019 On 9/21/2019 at 3:59 AM, JLBKY said: I've never found any that is an exact match. I bought some that I consider very close at Home Depot, of all places. It was on a large roll on a rotating device that held many rolls of floor covering, and sold by the running yard. JB I pulled the carpet I bought out today as I was putting some parts away. Tucked inside the roll was the receipt. Purchased in August of 2016 The SKU on the receipt is 000-423=714 6' carpet 6' Dayside Ebony Carpet I previously stated it was sold by the running yard. The receipt leads me to believe it is sold by the running foot as I bought 10 , and I would not have bought 10 yards. $4.50 per foot and it is 6 feet wide. Call Home Depot and ask them if they stock it. It is very close. to the OEM. Hope this helps. JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lschuc Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 Don Simmons at Silvertone Exhaust Systems used to sell correct trunk carpet, but I am not sure if he still does. try contacting him through his ad in Avanti Magazine. Brad Bez at Bez Auto Alchemy also has patterns and correct trunk carpet. His small ad is also in Avanti Magazine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBob Posted October 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 Many thanks to all! I've got sufficient information to do myself some damage! Good damage...local HomeDepot does not stock - it can be found on-line. Now has different SKU. See following, TrafficMASTER Dayside - Color Ebony Texture 6 ft. x Your Choice Length Carpet Model# MK22W180072S (16) $655/foot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBob Posted October 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 To Mark, a few posts above - what an amazing story about all of your mishaps. You are, without doubt, one who is not easily discouraged! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBob Posted October 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Ordered a kit. Carpet piece over trunk latch is too wide, too short (latch to floor) and too long (latch to trunk opening). Make sense? See photo. Trunk floor parts have vinyl at spare opening sewn incorrectly - should be face-to-face, allowing loose end to be glued to spare well opening. See photo. Bring on the questions/comments...Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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