Jfast Posted July 1, 2015 Report Posted July 1, 2015 I am in need of new carpet in my 1967 Avanti II. What distributor or supplier can anyone recommend for a Do It Yourself project?
Gunslinger Posted July 1, 2015 Report Posted July 1, 2015 Check with Kanter Auto Products http://Kanter.com. I know they used to list Avanti carpet kits but don't know if they still do.
Avanti7 Posted July 4, 2015 Report Posted July 4, 2015 Jfast I bought a carpet kit for my "70" from " Auto Mat Interiors." Betty Meyers put me on to them. She told me that's where Studebaker International buys their Avanti carpets. I haven't installed them yet, but I did look at each piece and I'm happy with the quality . They were also the cheapest that I found. Auto Mat Interiors 69 Hazel St. Hicksville, Ny. 11801 (That's right Hicksville) 516-938-7373
wildfelr Posted July 11, 2015 Report Posted July 11, 2015 Do you have a ph numb for Auto Mat Interiors ????RQB3263
wildfelr Posted July 11, 2015 Report Posted July 11, 2015 RQB3263...FYI...I just called Auto Mat Interiors in Hicksville, ny dense nylon kit for Avanti II, , not include trunk,...$806.00 + shipping...and ....custom matching mats with Avanti logo embrodery ....$175.00....FYI RQB3263
popeyesteve Posted July 12, 2015 Report Posted July 12, 2015 Bill, I got my carpet kit from Automotive Interiors & Accessories, Inc. (automotiveinteriors.com). I bought their interior and trunk kit together. They are cut, trimmed and sewn pieces and there are a LOT of them (including those door panel lowers), like the original factory installation. This is not a drop-in, molded carpet set like in a "modern" car. I bought mine about 4 years ago and paid about $425 then for the complete set, interior and trunk. They are listed for $575.00 + $54.00 SH now. I lined the entire interior floor, tunnel and back wall (behind the rear seat) with Dynamat before I installed the interior set a this past spring. I have no complaints. I have not put in the trunk kit yet. The carpets fit really well and give a new look to my 1982 RQB3482. I can post some photos if you like.
wildfelr Posted July 12, 2015 Report Posted July 12, 2015 RQB3263....Thanks ....ill call again Monday and see if I didnt miss understand ....BILL
Geoff Posted July 12, 2015 Report Posted July 12, 2015 (edited) http://avantiparts.biz/ Under the "Body" category; they have solid colors for $350 and the tuxedo colors for $450, add $25 shipping for each. Their product description, "Complete carpet set for Avanti 1963 to 1985. [This sentence varies]. Please specify color when ordering. Sets are made to order. Please allow 15 days lead time. Sets include door panel inserts." Edited July 12, 2015 by GeoffC312
GinettaG12P Posted July 27, 2015 Report Posted July 27, 2015 When I bought my 1963 Avanti in January, there was what I hope to be a complete new carpet set, but I can't figure out where all the pieces go. Does someone have photos of the individual carpet pieces so I'll know if I have everything I need and where the pieces go. Thanks.
Gunslinger Posted July 27, 2015 Report Posted July 27, 2015 The Avanti parts manual has an illustration that can help you.
Avanti7 Posted August 13, 2015 Report Posted August 13, 2015 (edited) I have now installed the carpet kit that I bought from Auto Mat Interiors. I had the old carpet to use as a template, although I changed the order of finish of some pieces because I liked the way they lay better. I dry fit all pieces to the way I liked, then I glued in all pieces using carpet contact cement. I'm very pleased with how it turned out. BUT, the quality of the carpet is not the best. One major piece that shows beside the seats on the door side of each seat did not have a sewn finished bead edge. I took this piece to an auto upholsterer to have a finished edge sewn on. Also it is necessary to handle the sewn finished edges that Auto Mat sewed very carefully because the finished bead will pull away from the carpet. This kit will last a few years providing it is cleaned and used with kid gloves. The next time carpet is needed I will pay through the nose to have a good quality carpet installed. Also when I tried to glue the carpet strips on the bottom of the door panels the carpet strips were about an inch and a half to short. There is no way they will fit. When I called to tell them, they did not offer to replace them. I then ask them to send me two strips of carpet and the vinyl binding and I would have an upholsterer make the door panels to fit. Which they did, but not on their dime. I had to pay for these also. Needless to say I will not be doing business with Auto Mat Interiors again!!! Edited August 27, 2015 by Avanti7
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