The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1969 - 1972 Blazers and Jimmys Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 03-24-2018, 07:00 PM   #1
Sagesurfing
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Sausalito, ca
Posts: 7
Carpet styles

I am looking to replace the carpet in my 72 K5.
Last winter my hard top leaked and the entire interior got sloppy soggy wet. Had to rip out the old kit (which was molded and fine loop.)
But when I order samples from ACC, their loop looks super clumpy and thick and scattered. The stuff I pulled out of the truck was not factory, but it was definitely well molded and was a more neatly organized and less clumpy loop pattern than ACC’s 80-20.

Does anyone have an idea where I can source a molded carpet that has less of a clumpy loop? (And more subtle varioation in fiber tone or some added speck to make it more visually pleasing would be nice as well.)
Posted via Mobile Device
Sagesurfing is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-24-2018, 08:47 PM   #2
hemi43
Registered User
 
hemi43's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Ontario Canada
Posts: 1,496
Re: Carpet styles

If you bought ACC, you bought the best !
hemi43 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-25-2018, 10:35 AM   #3
Classics Fan
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Anacortes. WA
Posts: 118
Re: Carpet styles

I don’t know anything about ACC quality, but if price is the measuring stick they must be good. I looked up the price for my Jimmy and it came back at $566! No doubt you can find discounted pricing but holy cow! I just replaced my carpet with a kit from Stock Interiors. Final delivered price for a 4 piece kit with standard backing was less than $400. When I installed mine I also installed Noico sound deadener (just as effective as Dynamat but half the cost - always looking to save some coin!)

Looking at the picture of the texture of the product on ACC’s website, it appears identical to Stock Interiors.
Posted via Mobile Device
Classics Fan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-25-2018, 10:40 AM   #4
Classics Fan
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Anacortes. WA
Posts: 118
Posted via Mobile Device
Attached Images
  
Classics Fan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-25-2018, 08:39 PM   #5
stangtjk
Registered User
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Newport News
Posts: 249
Re: Carpet styles

I'm not sure about the difference in loops between manufacturers but ACC also offers cut pile and Essex if you want to ditch the loop all together.
stangtjk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-25-2018, 09:28 PM   #6
Sagesurfing
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Sausalito, ca
Posts: 7
I understand that ACC has a great product. But here’s an example of ACC carpet loop, vs another sample (but not from a manufacturer that molds it to the vehicle.) See how the other loop fiber is a bit tighter, less clumpy, and more varied in tone (which creates a more visually appealing look.)

Thoughts..?

I’m not looking for more opinions on how great ACC product is. I get that. I was just hoping to source something a little different in terms of look. But I also don’t plan on getting carpet that is not molded specifically to the contours of the truck.
Posted via Mobile Device
Attached Images
  
Sagesurfing is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-25-2018, 10:29 PM   #7
stangtjk
Registered User
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Newport News
Posts: 249
Re: Carpet styles

We're not all cheerleading for ACC.... The second response gave you an alternative manufacturer with some install pics. Third response gave you alternative options besides 80/20 loop. If you don't like the loop you can go cut pile. If you want to keep the loop but tighter than what the ACC samples are try some samples from somewhere else..... There appears to be only 4 options for molded carpet: 80/20 loop, nylon loop, cut pile, lush cut pile(essex).
Attached Images
 

Last edited by stangtjk; 03-25-2018 at 10:44 PM.
stangtjk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-26-2018, 10:52 AM   #8
paul mora
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: huntington beach california
Posts: 975
Re: Carpet styles

Try a local upholstery shop They can put together the same product with your choice of material.
__________________
Pulatoy
paul mora is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-26-2018, 01:15 PM   #9
SeventyOne
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Oakland, Ca
Posts: 1,359
Re: Carpet styles

Classic Fans: What color carpet is that in your Blazer? Also your dash pad - is that parchment or sandlewood?

I'm piecing together a parchment interior in my about-to-be hugger orange K5. I had to buy a saddle dash pad...
SeventyOne is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-26-2018, 09:41 PM   #10
Classics Fan
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Anacortes. WA
Posts: 118
Quote:
Originally Posted by SeventyOne View Post
Classic Fans: What color carpet is that in your Blazer? Also your dash pad - is that parchment or sandlewood?

I'm piecing together a parchment interior in my about-to-be hugger orange K5. I had to buy a saddle dash pad...
The carpet is sandalwood. The dash pad was in the truck when I got it.
Posted via Mobile Device
Classics Fan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-27-2018, 06:35 PM   #11
Classics Fan
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Anacortes. WA
Posts: 118
Quote:
Originally Posted by Classics Fan View Post
The carpet is sandalwood. The dash pad was in the truck when I got it.
Posted via Mobile Device
Looking closer it appears the dash pad was wrapped in vinyl by a previous owner who did a clean job.
Posted via Mobile Device
Classics Fan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-27-2018, 06:59 PM   #12
SeventyOne
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Oakland, Ca
Posts: 1,359
Re: Carpet styles

That makes sense. They dont remake them in Sandalwood or Parchment anymore.
SeventyOne is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-27-2018, 07:26 PM   #13
Classics Fan
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Anacortes. WA
Posts: 118
Re: Carpet styles

This one’s olive drab. Matches the assumed OEM steering column. I don’t know what the OEM dash color was or could have been.
Posted via Mobile Device
Classics Fan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-27-2018, 07:55 PM   #14
Blazerowner
Senior Member
 
Blazerowner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Yuba City, Ca
Posts: 1,919
Re: Carpet styles

What about about trim parts? Maybe theirs is less "clumpy"? I have ACC and got it from Rock Auto. They were by far the cheapest. Summit Racing wouldn't even price match them. $360.79 with the mass backing is the most you will pay. I think it's around $240-250 without the backing.
__________________
Kirk
72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander
66 Nova
Blazerowner is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-27-2018, 08:43 PM   #15
Gary 70 Jimmy
Senior Member

 
Gary 70 Jimmy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404
Posts: 3,401
Re: Carpet styles

If you are looking the gold color I have some brand new not the right color for my jimmy would sell it for $50.00 below the ACC price + shipping
__________________

1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper
1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350
1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307
1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396
Gary 70 Jimmy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-27-2018, 08:47 PM   #16
simicrintz
Registered User
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Escondido
Posts: 305
Re: Carpet styles

Don't remember what I paid to do the carpet in my Jeepster but went with something not so "knobby" and have received many nice compliments (Jeepster won Best in Show in Moab last year for the 50th anniversary-maybe the carpet was the reason!). I just took it to a shop and had them show me some options and make to fit.

Some pics for what it is worth......
Attached Images
   
__________________
-Bruce
1971 K5 Blazer 4WD
simicrintz is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:42 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com