bryanthompson Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I found a place that makes great carpet kits. The carpet loop is a perfect match and the craftsmanship is superb. I had one made for the '73 Wagon and put it in today. Its an exact fit with all snaps, rubber mats and insulation in the correct places. I'll put up pics soon. What a difference it made! The car even smells "new" again. If interested, call Carlos in San Diego : 619.302.7371 Anyone got a set of nice '73 bumpers out there? BT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I found a place that makes great carpet kits. The carpet loop is a perfect match and the craftsmanship is superb. I had one made for the '73 Wagon and put it in today. Its an exact fit with all snaps, rubber mats and insulation in the correct places. I'll put up pics soon. What a difference it made! The car even smells "new" again. If interested, call Carlos in San Diego : 619.302.7371 Anyone got a set of nice '73 bumpers out there? BT Hey B What does he charge? Does he have patterns? How long of a turnaround time? Todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Hey B What does he charge? Does he have patterns? How long of a turnaround time? Todd Yes I am interested as well! I'm planning on restring my Brat this winter and would like new carpet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Wow, is this carpet for the whole car or just the rear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanthompson Posted September 5, 2006 Author Share Posted September 5, 2006 Howdy all- The carpet cost me around 300 dollars but it will be cheaper for you fellows because they now have the patterns. The turn around time was less than a week. The carpet in my car covers the entire passenger compartment- behind the rear seats is a vinyl mat. Hope that helps- I promise to get pictures soon. BT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Woot for pics! I'm thinking thick black carpet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Woot for pics! I'm thinking thick black carpet... Shag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Shag? LOL! No, not shag 2.5RSMatt over on RS25.com had some thick black carpet installed in his RS... Significantly better quality and thickness/feel than the stock carpet (I saw it in person before he moved). That would look great in my project wagon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerFahrer Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Hold up So can this guy make a carpet assembly off a template or something, and then ship it out to someone? As bad as my carpet is, I'd so be up for this... ... in a few months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Hold up So can this guy make a carpet assembly off a template or something, and then ship it out to someone? Thats what it sounds like... I want pics first to make sure my carpet is the same in my '78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanthompson Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 Hey guys- I know this thread is basically useless with out photos so as soon as I got back into town tonight, I snapped some. Here they are. The white-ish spots are chalk marks from when they postioned the snaps. I haven't had a chance to brush them off. http://www.flickr.com/photos/14961802@N00/236568729/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/14961802@N00/236568730/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Is it just the front carpet, or the passanger carpet too? Cause my carpet is one big piece, and connects to the rear trunk/wagon area carpet via buttons and velcro... Does yours have that too? And what about the gas pedal, my gas pedal is riveted into the floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerFahrer Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Yeah, I think all EA71's have floor-mounted gas pedals. This definitely sparks my interest... Any more details Bryan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanthompson Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 Yeah, I think all EA71's have floor-mounted gas pedals. This definitely sparks my interest... Any more details Bryan? Hi Fellas- I'm traveling again today and tomorrow but I'll take some more pics as soon as I get a chance. (The car is being super detailed and having its stripes put on right now so I'm anxious to see it) The Gen1 Stage1 Carpet is different from Stage2; judging by the carpet in my 78 Sedan. My 78 has a one piece moulded carpet that covers the entire passenger compartment while the 73 (the one in the pictures) has 4 pieces. The 4 pieces are: 1. Drivers' foot well (with original rubber mats attached) 2. Front Passenger foot well 3. Transmission tunnel (extends to just aft of the e-brake) 4. Rear passenger foot wells(one piece that extends across both foot wells) If you are looking for Stage2 carpet, call the number I posted above and Carlos will find a way to make it for you. I've been very happy with his work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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