slodat Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 In a couple threads guys have talked about wanting a good fitting carpet solution for their 620's and 521's. Since there is not a available molded carpet the alternative is to cut, sew and bind backed carpet to fit the floor correctly. I'm doing this is my 620 right now. I am doing my truck in a dark grey carpet with black vinyl binding and a contrasting grey topstitch on the binding like the floor mats pictured in my KC build thread. I could make up a carpet kit if there is enough interest. Photos will be up once it is finished and installed. Anyone interested? Price will depend upon choice in materials. Quote Link to comment
ariascarlos1990 Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 heck yes! how much? :D Quote Link to comment
fastdadd Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 yes i would be interested but that is down the road a ways Quote Link to comment
slodat Posted May 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 I'm not certain on price. There are still a couple of unknown variables. My thought is to offer a group buy sort of thing with a minimum order and a cut-off date. I **think** the regular pricing for individual orders would be: Std Cab 620/521 $250 King Cab 620 + $25 Matching floor mats $50 Pricing for an initial group buy offer to Ratsun with a minimum order of 20: Std Cab 620/521 $200 King Cab 620 + $25 Matching floor mats $40 Boxing and Shipping when necessary would cost more. Custom colors would also have an upcharge. This may seem like a lot of money, but they will fit like a glove. They are made from very high quality materials. They will be made by me and it takes a lot of time. With that said, who is interested? Quote Link to comment
Weaver Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 That's definitely a good deal for custom made carpets. I would definitely buy one if I can scrounge up some money. Have to get a job though...:lol: Quote Link to comment
Orange620 Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 I'll buy a King Cab set. Quote Link to comment
datsun 160J SSS Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 350.00 with shipping is a deal you cant find these anywere . datsun guys are way to cheap :) Quote Link to comment
shocker6969 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 i buy a set for a kc and standerd cab Quote Link to comment
slodat Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 That funny you guys say that! After reasearching suppliers, material costs and actual time spent making a set. The prices above are too low. Once I gauge interest, I'll post up a group buy offer. Thus far, there's not enough genuine interest to warrant the efforts... Quote Link to comment
deadhead Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 depending on the final price, I am in for a king cab.... D Quote Link to comment
slodat Posted May 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 I started making the patterns for the carpet. Making the patterns this way ensures a very good fit the first time. The front will be three pieces. The middle will go in first and then the sides. The side pieces will have binding on the sides for a nice finished installation. Note the holes punched for the stock hold down screws. These are in the truck stock and anchor the carpet nicely. Quote Link to comment
skunk Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 i sent you a pm befor reading this:o but is there any kind of pading on these kits or is it just carpet? if not would puting in sound padding change how these kits fit? also is pick up ok? id rather go on a road trip then pay shipping:D Quote Link to comment
Braden Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 what is the update on these? any more pics? Quote Link to comment
slodat Posted December 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Been busy. Not a lot of interested parties that are willing to pay for good materials and some time to make the carpet set. I'm out of town working for a couple more weeks. I'd be willing to do a group buy setup over my Christmas break. Would need 10 prepaid orders by December 21st. Quote Link to comment
Greiggy Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 sorry for late look in this thread i would definately take one with shipping to Australia if the carpet had a form of deadener attached to the back of it. hopefully it might cut the noise down a little bit and still fit well. cheers. Quote Link to comment
521newbie Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 I know these are for the 620 but any chance of getting some going for the 520-521 folks? Quote Link to comment
sanitys Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 slodat, thought you had some finished pics, of the carpet in a diff. thread? Post some finished pics without seats installed so I can see how it looks. Got the cash depending on your price, was gonna go the 720 carpet route but i heard/read it doesnt fit quite right. Think that 720 carpet is about 200...If you PM Ill have a better chance of reading it, havnt been active in months.... Quote Link to comment
goes2fast Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 What happened? I never saw the group buy posted, and I need a set for my 79 KC project. Please let us know the situation. Personally I don't want any padding, as I am using a sound deadener and insulation already. If the carpet had the jute pad glued to it, it would make it too thick causing fitment issues.:):cool: Quote Link to comment
Apollo77 Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 pix of the final product would be a good seller... DV Quote Link to comment
acidjzaz Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 (edited) saw the other thread.. looks good Edited January 16, 2010 by acidjzaz Quote Link to comment
skunk Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 so....any more info on this? pics? Quote Link to comment
74datsun620 Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 I to would like to see pictures and price, very interested in the finished product Quote Link to comment
slodat Posted February 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 I've been swamped with work and have been working on personal projects with the free time I have had lately. I'm helping a good friend put a 620 together for his daily driver. I plan to make a carpet set from my patterns for his truck as a quality control trial. I'll post up photos once that is done and will offer a group buy at that point.. Quote Link to comment
Guest DatsuNoob Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 I'm in for a STD cab set Quote Link to comment
Datsun 78 Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 im in when ready. Quote Link to comment
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