Carpet for back seat

Coleydog · 03-19-2019, 10:55 AM

I need a source for carpet to cover where the back seat went. Or are there other options to cover that area? What have you used? I wanted to use the seats but the cage bars makes it impossible. Thanks
Mike

jmcarter · 03-19-2019, 11:31 AM

I’d reach out to Mr, Derby City...he probably has a pattern that would fit. I’ve got the super light weight carpeting in the back but it’s showing it’s age. That is who I’ll contact when I’m traveling through there.

Mark Ruset · 03-19-2019, 11:54 AM

Found a roll of black carpet at Home Depot, I believe it's original use was for covering stereo speakers, it is relatively inexpensive and wide enough to cover the are of a rear seat,

Mike Pearson · 03-19-2019, 03:29 PM

it doesn't necessarily have to be carpet. It just has to be upholstered in some way. Not bare metal.

JHeath · 03-19-2019, 03:57 PM

I found some fabric on ebay , looks like the stuff they use in the trunks of newer cars.

Timetraveler · 03-19-2019, 05:29 PM

If you don't need a roll bar because of class but you need a firewall because you have a fuel cell can you carpet over the firewall or do you have to put the back seat in?

Coleydog · 03-19-2019, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Timetraveler

If you don't need a roll bar because of class but you need a firewall because you have a fuel cell can you carpet over the firewall or do you have to put the back seat in?

No way I can get the seat installed unless I cut them in four pieces, back and bottom. Back "could" be done but bottom, too many cuts. I really wanted them back there for looks. I have cut foam blocks to fit (in pieces) then just the covers over those. Easy to conture with a grinder then hot glue or cement. Just need an agile Asian to get in there to work between those monkey bars, way beyond my fat butt.
Mike

Dave Gantz · 03-19-2019, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JHeath

I found some fabric on ebay , looks like the stuff they use in the trunks of newer cars.

We did this on a car several years ago. It conformed to the various shapes and curves. We glued it down.

FED 387 · 03-19-2019, 09:00 PM

Go to a fabric store and buy "felt" or a similar product in a color that matches the interior cut it to fit and use aerosol adhesive to make it stick. Maybe do it for $10-15 for materials

Coleydog · 03-19-2019, 11:45 PM

Good ideas so far, I'll look into these.

03-19-2019, 10:55 AM	#1
Coleydog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 572 Likes: 39 Liked 53 Times in 38 Posts	Carpet for back seat I need a source for carpet to cover where the back seat went. Or are there other options to cover that area? What have you used? I wanted to use the seats but the cage bars makes it impossible. Thanks Mike

03-19-2019, 11:31 AM	#2
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,297 Likes: 2,386 Liked 3,184 Times in 973 Posts	Re: Carpet for back seat I’d reach out to Mr, Derby City...he probably has a pattern that would fit. I’ve got the super light weight carpeting in the back but it’s showing it’s age. That is who I’ll contact when I’m traveling through there. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

03-19-2019, 11:54 AM	#3
Mark Ruset Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 263 Likes: 35 Liked 43 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Carpet for back seat Found a roll of black carpet at Home Depot, I believe it's original use was for covering stereo speakers, it is relatively inexpensive and wide enough to cover the are of a rear seat, __________________ Mark Ruset 2048 STK

03-19-2019, 03:29 PM	#4
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,452 Likes: 615 Liked 1,937 Times in 582 Posts	Re: Carpet for back seat it doesn't necessarily have to be carpet. It just has to be upholstered in some way. Not bare metal. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

03-19-2019, 03:57 PM	#5
JHeath Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 786 Likes: 2,876 Liked 370 Times in 101 Posts	Re: Carpet for back seat I found some fabric on ebay , looks like the stuff they use in the trunks of newer cars. __________________ Jerry Heath I/S '93 Cobra FS/J 2010 Mustang "Ebay CJ"

03-19-2019, 05:29 PM	#6
Timetraveler Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 103 Likes: 79 Liked 12 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Carpet for back seat If you don't need a roll bar because of class but you need a firewall because you have a fuel cell can you carpet over the firewall or do you have to put the back seat in?

03-19-2019, 09:00 PM	#9
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,422 Likes: 529 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Carpet for back seat Go to a fabric store and buy "felt" or a similar product in a color that matches the interior cut it to fit and use aerosol adhesive to make it stick. Maybe do it for $10-15 for materials

03-19-2019, 11:45 PM	#10
Coleydog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 572 Likes: 39 Liked 53 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Carpet for back seat Good ideas so far, I'll look into these.