The Ford Barn

Jwawhite · 10-03-2018, 01:11 PM

Do not purchase your carpet from Auto Custom Carpets, Inc. out of Alabama, you may be disappointed about the product.
Three days to go for a Car Show a bit over 100 miles away to meet up with my brother. We rarely see each other and I was looking forward to seeing him. All the more meaningful for this would be our last car show together, my wife and I are done with California.
I installed the underlayment and turned my attention towards the carpet. Laying out the carpet it was readily apparent of poor craftsmanship. This by far was my worst aftermarket purchase.
Three pieces of carpet, the front piece fit poorly and I was just going to accept it and move onto #'s 2 and 3. The two pieces did not fit, the transmission tunnel on the carpets weren't correct. Too much material. Lastly, #3 the holes did not line up for the two piece rear seat bolts and no finishing strip on the edge.
I was in a bind, went over to an upholstery shop, the carpet was ripped apart resewn, edge piece sewn on and installed, $200.

Jwawhite · 10-03-2018, 01:22 PM

Seems to be issues uploading photos

KULTULZ · 10-03-2018, 06:18 PM

Sorry to hear that.

Too many people selling junk.

paul2748 · 10-03-2018, 08:28 PM

Auto Custom Carpet is about the only place to get old car carpets as far as I know. Any where else to get 54 carpets? I was thinks about buying from them for my 54.

Jwawhite · 10-03-2018, 09:38 PM

I'd recommend your local upholstery shop. Remove the seats yourself and end up with a superior product and fit. You can get the price of a premade carpet vs shops....
Forgot to mention my carpet kit did not have jute padding for under the rear seat, quite a large area. I applied two superior products for sound and heat.
Look at the poor fit on front carpet

fordor41 · 10-03-2018, 09:48 PM

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KULTULZ · 10-04-2018, 01:41 AM

Here is molded carpeting by a seller- https://www.stockinteriors.com/?gcli...iAAEgJ6xvD_BwE

JeffB2 · 10-04-2018, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by KULTULZ

Here is molded carpeting by a seller- https://www.stockinteriors.com/?gcli...iAAEgJ6xvD_BwE

I am on quite a few Ford forums and stockinteriors.com has gotten a lot of good reviews.

KULTULZ · 10-04-2018, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by JeffB2

I am on quite a few Ford forums and stockinteriors.com has gotten a lot of good reviews.

THANX! for that. I wasn't sure, just showing the concept of molded/fitted carpet.

Ford56 · 10-04-2018, 01:30 PM

Its always good to read unfiltered feedback from Forum members of individual vendors and or products or services. All are appreciated, both good and bad.

bobss396 · 10-04-2018, 01:42 PM

My '59 carpet was from ACC too. The rear piece fit fine. The front was about 3/4" too narrow in the width, I split it so I have about a 3/8" gap on either side. I shot some black paint under it so it hardly shows. I think my purchase was 1 size fits "some".

I did lay it out in the hot sun on my deck all day before we installed it.

Hot Rod Reverend · 10-04-2018, 02:15 PM

I ordered from ACC as well, and it was not a good fit at all. The color was great, but all kinds of problems with seams not matching up, puckering, etc. From what I could tell it just looked like they added too much extra carpet to every panel that they had sewn together. Both pieces laid down horribly. Problem for me was that I had purchased the carpet set from them quite some time ago (9 months ahead as I recall) before installation. Big mistake on my part, lesson learned there. In the end it all looks ok I guess.

After looking at stockinteriors.com I could swear the carpet for the 55/56 sedans are the same excact copies of what ACC has to offer. Makes me wonder...

rotorwrench · 10-04-2018, 02:32 PM

I get the best quality carpet I can and fit it myself. There are some tricks to get the proper fit on the hump. Older cars with relatively flat floors are the easiest ones to fit. The later ones with deep tunnels get harder the deeper the tunnel gets but it can be done. My old Consew sewing machine will punch through it all OK but it isn't easy to fit because of the weight & thickness of it all. A lot of the carpet that is moldable is fairly thin and isn't always the best quality.

I just wish I had a good serger machine. It can make doing the edges easier but sewing on matching vinyl edges looks good if done correctly by hiding the stitching in the carpet. Some edges can be hidden under the sill plates if they were designed that way

paul2748 · 10-04-2018, 08:09 PM

For the most part, Stock Interiors sells ACC carpets. I ordered a carpet from Stock Interiors for my (now sold) 64 Fairlane and it came direct from ACC. It was the wrong carpet and they took it back no problem though

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Originally Posted by Hot Rod Reverend

I ordered from ACC as well, and it was not a good fit at all. The color was great, but all kinds of problems with seams not matching up, puckering, etc. From what I could tell it just looked like they added too much extra carpet to every panel that they had sewn together. Both pieces laid down horribly. Problem for me was that I had purchased the carpet set from them quite some time ago (9 months ahead as I recall) before installation. Big mistake on my part, lesson learned there. In the end it all looks ok I guess.

After looking at stockinteriors.com I could swear the carpet for the 55/56 sedans are the same excact copies of what ACC has to offer. Makes me wonder...

Kahuna · 10-07-2018, 10:59 AM

It appears to me that all carpets sold thru Ebay are made by Auto Custom Carpets, no matter who distributes them, with bad feed back on the carpet fit.
Better to go to a trim shop, I think
Jim

5851a · 10-07-2018, 06:22 PM

Last carpet I bought from ACC was for of all things a 74 Pinto, was to narrow at the footwells and hump was way to high. Did my best to get the hump stretched down and pulled out to the edges, never was satisfied. I see on the mustang sites that the people are ordering direct from ACC and ordering the carpets untrimmed. When I ordered I didn't know that, but have not tried since do to all the unsatisfied people.

KULTULZ · 10-07-2018, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 5851a

I see on the mustang sites that the people are ordering direct from ACC and ordering the carpets untrimmed. When I ordered I didn't know that, but have not tried since do to all the unsatisfied people.

... hmmpf ...

That is good to know. Forming the hump is a pain.

bobss396 · 10-09-2018, 11:13 AM

I believe ACC and Stock Interiors are related. One office is in MA and the other in Birmingham Alabama.

JeffB2 · 10-09-2018, 06:43 PM

You might want to check out some install tips. https://www.jefflilly.com/build-tips/carpet-install/

wbedwards · 10-09-2018, 08:40 PM

I bought ACC as well and the front was too big, the rear too short.

10-03-2018, 01:22 PM	#2
Jwawhite Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Now on the Land of Sun City West, AZ Posts: 406	Re: Carpet Purchase Advice, Fiasco Seems to be issues uploading photos

10-03-2018, 08:28 PM	#4
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,982	Re: Carpet Purchase Advice, Fiasco Auto Custom Carpet is about the only place to get old car carpets as far as I know. Any where else to get 54 carpets? I was thinks about buying from them for my 54. __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria

10-03-2018, 09:48 PM	#6
fordor41 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: elmira,ny Posts: 1,518	Re: Carpet Purchase Advice, Fiasco Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Check Ebay under 1954 ford carpets. all kinds of colors. factory oem parts

10-04-2018, 01:41 AM	#7
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A 'GALAXIE' FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 6,485	Re: Carpet Purchase Advice, Fiasco Here is molded carpeting by a seller- https://www.stockinteriors.com/?gcli...iAAEgJ6xvD_BwE __________________ ***** We should have a contest. The player has to start at the very last post of a thread & then try to guess what the OP's original question was about ...

10-04-2018, 01:30 PM	#10
Ford56 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 159	Re: Carpet Purchase Advice, Fiasco Its always good to read unfiltered feedback from Forum members of individual vendors and or products or services. All are appreciated, both good and bad.

10-03-2018, 06:18 PM	#3
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A 'GALAXIE' FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 6,485	Re: Carpet Purchase Advice, Fiasco Sorry to hear that. Too many people selling junk. __________________ ***** We should have a contest. The player has to start at the very last post of a thread & then try to guess what the OP's original question was about ...

10-04-2018, 01:42 PM	#11
bobss396 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 721	Re: Carpet Purchase Advice, Fiasco My '59 carpet was from ACC too. The rear piece fit fine. The front was about 3/4" too narrow in the width, I split it so I have about a 3/8" gap on either side. I shot some black paint under it so it hardly shows. I think my purchase was 1 size fits "some". I did lay it out in the hot sun on my deck all day before we installed it.

10-04-2018, 02:15 PM	#12
Hot Rod Reverend Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 917	Re: Carpet Purchase Advice, Fiasco I ordered from ACC as well, and it was not a good fit at all. The color was great, but all kinds of problems with seams not matching up, puckering, etc. From what I could tell it just looked like they added too much extra carpet to every panel that they had sewn together. Both pieces laid down horribly. Problem for me was that I had purchased the carpet set from them quite some time ago (9 months ahead as I recall) before installation. Big mistake on my part, lesson learned there. In the end it all looks ok I guess. After looking at stockinteriors.com I could swear the carpet for the 55/56 sedans are the same excact copies of what ACC has to offer. Makes me wonder... __________________ Lancaster, California Visit hotrodreverend.com to view hundreds of pictures and videos of the build of the 1955 Ford Club Sedan! Last edited by Hot Rod Reverend; 10-04-2018 at 03:47 PM.

10-04-2018, 02:32 PM	#13
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,440	Re: Carpet Purchase Advice, Fiasco I get the best quality carpet I can and fit it myself. There are some tricks to get the proper fit on the hump. Older cars with relatively flat floors are the easiest ones to fit. The later ones with deep tunnels get harder the deeper the tunnel gets but it can be done. My old Consew sewing machine will punch through it all OK but it isn't easy to fit because of the weight & thickness of it all. A lot of the carpet that is moldable is fairly thin and isn't always the best quality. I just wish I had a good serger machine. It can make doing the edges easier but sewing on matching vinyl edges looks good if done correctly by hiding the stitching in the carpet. Some edges can be hidden under the sill plates if they were designed that way

10-07-2018, 10:59 AM	#15
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: Carpet Purchase Advice, Fiasco It appears to me that all carpets sold thru Ebay are made by Auto Custom Carpets, no matter who distributes them, with bad feed back on the carpet fit. Better to go to a trim shop, I think Jim

10-07-2018, 06:22 PM	#16
5851a Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NE Iowa Posts: 1,665	Re: Carpet Purchase Advice, Fiasco Last carpet I bought from ACC was for of all things a 74 Pinto, was to narrow at the footwells and hump was way to high. Did my best to get the hump stretched down and pulled out to the edges, never was satisfied. I see on the mustang sites that the people are ordering direct from ACC and ordering the carpets untrimmed. When I ordered I didn't know that, but have not tried since do to all the unsatisfied people.

10-09-2018, 11:13 AM	#18
bobss396 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 721	Re: Carpet Purchase Advice, Fiasco I believe ACC and Stock Interiors are related. One office is in MA and the other in Birmingham Alabama.

10-09-2018, 06:43 PM	#19
JeffB2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 1,417	Re: Carpet Purchase Advice, Fiasco You might want to check out some install tips. https://www.jefflilly.com/build-tips/carpet-install/

10-09-2018, 08:40 PM	#20
wbedwards Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Birmingham, Al. Posts: 339	Re: Carpet Purchase Advice, Fiasco I bought ACC as well and the front was too big, the rear too short.