[TR] tr3 carpet installation pre 60000

Bob yellowtr at adelphia.net
Sat Feb 27 08:22:31 MST 2010


On Friday 26 February 2010 10:02:50 pm Frank Fisher wrote:
> i did the low cost purchase as a temporary measure. its needs to last about
>  1 to 1 1/2 years until i get my share of the stimulus. the carpets not
>  here yet but here are some questions and thoughts on installation.
> 
> what part does one
> glue down and what does one hold down with snaps or Velcro?
Frank,

I used snaps for the transmission carpet and the rear of the forward floor 
pieces.

The rear floor pieces are held in place with the seats.

I used velcro for the sides, drive shaft tunnel and the rear portion behind 
the seats.

> 
> whats better
> snaps or Velcro?
> 
> im guessing the carpet under the driver/passenger feet get
> snaps and the transmission tunnel gets snaps too?
> 
> all others are glued down?

I didn't use glue anywhere.

> the carpet that covers the firewall will cover the fasteners for the
> transmission tunnel. do we leave that a little unglued in case we ever need
>  to remover the trans tunnel? or do you just cuss a lot if you ever have to
>  take it off?
The front carpet that goes against the firewall is held in place with those 
clips that are attached to the firewall with pop rivets and be careful 
installing them as the clips are very sharp.

> 
> on the drivers side wall where the dip switch goes, the wall has a
> dip in it. im guessing my carpet will come not pre-formed. how have you
>  guys got the carpet to look good there? 
I just installed the carpet with velcro and installed the dip switch. Looks 
fine to me.

>  or did you all buy the good stuff?
>  laugh.
Carpets from TRF seemed to fit ok to me.

>  at the very back of the car i am assuming one tucks the carpet
>  under the rear close out panel? there are 2 little brackets on the close
>  out panel that screw down into the upper floor. do they go on top of the
>  carpet, or under it?
The panel fits so tight on my car I didnt install the clips.
> 
> that
> gaping big speaker hole on the passenger side. what did you guys do when
>  you don't have a speaker there?
No speaker for me it is solid.

My speaker is installed in front of the gear shift with a kit provided by 
Triumph Rescue. This is the original Radiomobile part. Matt puts them on Ebay 
from time to time but If you want one give him a call.

> 
> thanks
> Frank
> 

Bob


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