d.p Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Anyone who has installed carpet, what did you do about the drain plugs? I got a kit that requires it to be glued down, so I would do fat mat then the carpet on top of that. I assume the plugs wouldn't work on top of the fat mat and carpet so better to just leave them out? Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Install plugs. Cut holes in fat mat to access plugs. Put carpet over all of that. Leaving plugs out will let water/bugs/dirt/noise/heat/fumes enter through them. Unless you plan on flooding the interior of your truck...put them in. 1 Quote Link to comment
d.p Posted May 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Yeah that makes sense. Thanks Quote Link to comment
zed1 Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Did you buy this kit? http://www.jcwhitney.com/custom-tailored-nylon-cut-pile-carpeting/p2007246.jcwx?filterid=d17937y1967g2j1 If not, what carpet kit did you purchase? Keith Quote Link to comment
sebpv Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 why cutting for the floor plugs? Chances are they will never need to be removed. IMO i would not fuck up the carpet until needed. Hell I would rather punch out the plugs from underneath Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 why cutting for the floor plugs? Chances are they will never need to be removed. IMO i would not fuck up the carpet until needed. Hell I would rather punch out the plugs from underneath That would work too, I guess. Quote Link to comment
d.p Posted May 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Nah I bought a kit from a guy in Utah, Brownstreethotrods0 on ebay. Kit should be here this week and will post lots of pics. This is what I got: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-520-521-Pickup-Carpet-Kit-65-72-/112390461837?hash=item1a2afe598d:g:GU8AAOSwWWxZAW0F&vxp=mtr plus floor mats for $260 all in. 1 Quote Link to comment
d.p Posted May 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 Got my carpet kit but grossly underestimated how much sound deadener I would need (order 10sq ft). Had to trim up under the dash on the drivers side and cut slits for the seat brackes, parking brake, choke and hood release. But other than pretty happy with it so far. Couple imperfections that I need to get squared away with the seller but not at all bad. I think it will look great once its done. Shift surround will sit on top of the carpet so I am sanding and painting that gloss black. Got all new hardware for it to so no more rusty sheet metal screws. 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 You don't need to have every inch covered for sound deadener to its job. A little bit works to change the frequency at which a panel will vibrate. As long as each page El has deadener strategically placed you'll be good. Can't wait to see the finished product. 1 Quote Link to comment
d.p Posted May 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 Its not so much for sound deadening as it is for something for the carpet to adhere to. That and a somewhat level surface under all the carpet. Quote Link to comment
d.p Posted May 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 Final product. Overall pretty happy with it, really transforms the look and feel of the inside of the truck. Couple inconsistencies with the carpet with some sides bound where they shouldn't have been. But not much trimming and fairly easy to install. Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 That actually does look really good. Quote Link to comment
d.p Posted May 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 Yeah it really does man, that with the new windshield the inside looks and feels like a new truck. Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 Yeah it really does man, that with the new windshield the inside looks and feels better than a new truck.Fixed 1 Quote Link to comment
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