1955 Ford/Mercury 2dr Hardtop carpet suggestions?

[Hot Rod Reverend]

Originally Posted by jk2257

Oh, they sat out for a few hours on a near 100 degree day. No amount of sun is going to cure bad stitching. The carpet I removed from the car was also ACC and had the same pucker/poor stitching.

"No amount of sun is going to cure bad stitching." I am going to borrow that quote. I used ACC for my 1955 Ford Club Sedan and discovered the same thing. The carpet itself is of a good quality but the fitment was downright horrible. I have quite a few pictures on my blog at HotRodReverend.com.

[jk2257]

Even in the advertising photos you can see how crooked the seam is! Thankfully the rest of the carpeting seems to fit well, but that transmission hump with the errant seam is pretty much inexcusable.

Years ago, I remember getting carpet from JC Whitney and even though it wasn't the best in regards to quality of materials, at least the seams were straight!

Just wanted to add: Reverend, thank you for posting your windshield install on your car, that helped a great deal in seeing what was wrong with the installation performed on my car.

[56sedandelivery]

Could you use that seam tape that they use for laying house carpet? You could then cut the pucker out and use the tape to glue it together.

[jk2257]

Great idea!
I just need to make sure it'd stand up automotive temperatures, etc. Surely though there must be something similar for outdoor carpeting or turf?

[Hot Rod Reverend]

Originally Posted by jk2257

Even in the advertising photos you can see how crooked the seam is! Thankfully the rest of the carpeting seems to fit well, but that transmission hump with the errant seam is pretty much inexcusable.

Years ago, I remember getting carpet from JC Whitney and even though it wasn't the best in regards to quality of materials, at least the seams were straight!

Just wanted to add: Reverend, thank you for posting your windshield install on your car, that helped a great deal in seeing what was wrong with the installation performed on my car.

You are very much welcome!

[KULTULZ]

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Great idea!

I just need to make sure it'd stand up automotive temperatures, etc.

There should be insulating mat under the carpet unless it was removed somewhere along the line.