Folks, I gave the local store a call. They said $111 - $126, 2 weeks delivery.
They
have a sample card in store with colors and types. Obviously price depends on
the
type. Also I noticed that Spitbits had a special on for October for $138. I
have been
keeping a lookout for a good deal for an Xmas present ( to me of course).
Alan.
'76 Spitfire (http://www.ftconnect.com/~alemen/spitfire/spitfire.html)
Susan Hensley wrote:
> 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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