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loblazer · 10-13-2005, 08:06 PM

I got a score today. Full factory carpet set from local rod shop for $50.00, they were selling out the line.

The question is....it is a 73 to77 set and I have a 1980 2wd. What is the difference? I think I read somewhere that the centre tunnels were different?

Thanks to anyone who can help.

Doug

sameyrasmea72 · 10-14-2005, 09:36 PM

I think one problem you will have is that starting in 78 the area in front or the rear seat was lowered for more leg room and to allow for the rear seat to fold up behind the buckets. I am not positive but I think the carpet kit for a 73-77 would be fairly different from a 78-91.

loblazer · 10-16-2005, 07:28 PM

Thanks for info. They list 73-77 and 78-91 so you are probably right.

Will pick it up tomorrow and see how it fits? Maybe I can make it work with some minor adjsutments. If need be, I can put a stainless or painted plate across the floor front where the seats bolt on to cover the gap if the carpet is too short.

If not, I can always sell it again for $50.00 plus my tax. The list was $550.00

Doug

**Captkaos** · 10-17-2005, 05:12 PM

As noted, the floor section after the seats changed in 1978.

loblazer · 10-18-2005, 01:30 PM

As long as the front section stretches from the firewall to the end of the front floor by the seats I should be ok there. The back section comes from the tailgate and falls over the front edge to meet the front floor. If it is a little short and doesn't meet the floor I can put a panel there to hide the gap and use the original plastic plate as a template.
Hope so anyway. I got the set last night and it looks real good.

Thanks guys

Cmoe · 10-19-2005, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loblazer

I got a score today. Full factory carpet set from local rod shop for $50.00, they were selling out the line.

The question is....it is a 73 to77 set and I have a 1980 2wd. What is the difference? I think I read somewhere that the centre tunnels were different?

Thanks to anyone who can help.

Doug

IF they have any more let me know I need new carpet for my 74..... Grey or black if they have it...

loblazer · 10-19-2005, 09:08 PM

Apparently I got the last one but I will check tomorrow for you. It is in Ontario, Canada. May cost you a bit to ship to AZ?

Doug.

loblazer · 10-21-2005, 10:08 PM

I checked the shop today Cmoe and they said mine was the only set they had, that is why it was so cheap.

Sorry, Doug

10-13-2005, 08:06 PM	#1
loblazer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fergus, Ontario Posts: 481	carpet info needed? I got a score today. Full factory carpet set from local rod shop for $50.00, they were selling out the line. The question is....it is a 73 to77 set and I have a 1980 2wd. What is the difference? I think I read somewhere that the centre tunnels were different? Thanks to anyone who can help. Doug

10-14-2005, 09:36 PM	#2
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	I think one problem you will have is that starting in 78 the area in front or the rear seat was lowered for more leg room and to allow for the rear seat to fold up behind the buckets. I am not positive but I think the carpet kit for a 73-77 would be fairly different from a 78-91. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

10-16-2005, 07:28 PM	#3
loblazer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fergus, Ontario Posts: 481	Re: carpet info needed? Thanks for info. They list 73-77 and 78-91 so you are probably right. Will pick it up tomorrow and see how it fits? Maybe I can make it work with some minor adjsutments. If need be, I can put a stainless or painted plate across the floor front where the seats bolt on to cover the gap if the carpet is too short. If not, I can always sell it again for $50.00 plus my tax. The list was $550.00 Doug Last edited by loblazer; 10-18-2005 at 01:29 PM.

10-17-2005, 05:12 PM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: carpet info needed? As noted, the floor section after the seats changed in 1978. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

10-18-2005, 01:30 PM	#5
loblazer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fergus, Ontario Posts: 481	Re: carpet info needed? As long as the front section stretches from the firewall to the end of the front floor by the seats I should be ok there. The back section comes from the tailgate and falls over the front edge to meet the front floor. If it is a little short and doesn't meet the floor I can put a panel there to hide the gap and use the original plastic plate as a template. Hope so anyway. I got the set last night and it looks real good. Thanks guys

10-19-2005, 09:08 PM	#7
loblazer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fergus, Ontario Posts: 481	Re: carpet info needed? Apparently I got the last one but I will check tomorrow for you. It is in Ontario, Canada. May cost you a bit to ship to AZ? Doug.

10-21-2005, 10:08 PM	#8
loblazer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fergus, Ontario Posts: 481	Re: carpet info needed? I checked the shop today Cmoe and they said mine was the only set they had, that is why it was so cheap. Sorry, Doug



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