47-59 Carpet chioces - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

skip99 · 01-16-2021, 06:55 PM

Any recommendations? Got these samples....

**mr48chev** · 01-16-2021, 08:22 PM

I'd want to think that the loop style will go a lot longer before it starts to show it's wear. Other than that it is what you or your significant other likes.

**jweb** · 01-16-2021, 10:32 PM

I have the loop 601 carpet in my 51. To me it looks right in a classic.

My only regret is that I didn’t see on a heel pad. I already have a wear spot near my gas pedal.

**joedoh** · 01-17-2021, 05:50 PM

I like the loop but looking at your build I think the ultra cut pile looks best.

get a heel pad or matching mats!

skip99 · 01-17-2021, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

I like the loop but looking at your build I think the ultra cut pile looks best.

get a heel pad or matching mats!

Thanks, love that you looked before commenting....wife likes the cut pile too...

**joedoh** · 01-18-2021, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by skip99

Thanks, love that you looked before commenting....wife likes the cut pile too...

well, thank YOUUUU for putting a link to your build in your signature. easy to click and look around.

some fine work there!

**mr48chev** · 01-17-2021, 08:03 PM

The gals love the feel of plush carpet on their bare feet. It's still what looks best with the total build though.

Black_Sheep · 01-18-2021, 09:38 AM

I used 80/20 loop, IMHO it’s more period correct

carbuff382 · 01-20-2021, 11:03 AM

Nice looking truck!! I prefer the German square weave carpets, a little pricier than conventional but looks awesome and wears great.

**youngrodder** · 01-20-2021, 11:47 AM

I agree with Carbuff. I always use German square (or box) weave. It's about $100.00 per yrd. I used some in my 48 and I'm planning on this color for my Suburban.

duramax55 · 01-20-2021, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

I agree with Carbuff. I always use German square (or box) weave. It's about $100.00 per yrd. I used some in my 48 and I'm planning on this color for my Suburban.

hi where can one get the german square weave is that house carpet???

**youngrodder** · 01-21-2021, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by duramax55

hi where can one get the german square weave is that house carpet???

Most upholstery guys can get it. I ordered my own one from this company. Their pricing at that time (several yrs ago) was better than most.

https://www.veteranco.com/product/ge...-weave-carpet/

Also Miami corp is a source
https://www.miamicorp.com/products/C...%20CARPET.aspx

Marc

**gigamanx** · 01-20-2021, 11:22 PM

I like the ultra plush with your leather seats...

01-16-2021, 06:55 PM	#1
skip99 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: mt vernon, oh Posts: 868	Carpet chioces Any recommendations? Got these samples.... __________________ Tami's 51 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428878

01-16-2021, 08:22 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: Carpet chioces I'd want to think that the loop style will go a lot longer before it starts to show it's wear. Other than that it is what you or your significant other likes. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

01-16-2021, 10:32 PM	#3
jweb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,208	Re: Carpet chioces I have the loop 601 carpet in my 51. To me it looks right in a classic. My only regret is that I didn’t see on a heel pad. I already have a wear spot near my gas pedal. __________________ 1951 Truck, LS1/4L60 1964 Suburban, current project 2014 Silverado daily driver 1953 Westerner "canned ham" trailer, rebuilt 1974 Prowler trailer, rebuilt

01-17-2021, 05:50 PM	#4
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: Carpet chioces I like the loop but looking at your build I think the ultra cut pile looks best. get a heel pad or matching mats! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

01-17-2021, 08:03 PM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: Carpet chioces The gals love the feel of plush carpet on their bare feet. It's still what looks best with the total build though. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

01-18-2021, 09:38 AM	#8
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: Carpet chioces I used 80/20 loop, IMHO it’s more period correct __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

01-20-2021, 11:03 AM	#9
carbuff382 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: ALBUQUERQUE,N.M. Posts: 447	Re: Carpet chioces Nice looking truck!! I prefer the German square weave carpets, a little pricier than conventional but looks awesome and wears great.

01-20-2021, 11:47 AM	#10
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,774	Re: Carpet chioces I agree with Carbuff. I always use German square (or box) weave. It's about $100.00 per yrd. I used some in my 48 and I'm planning on this color for my Suburban. Attached Images __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

01-20-2021, 11:22 PM	#13
gigamanx Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Hershey, PA Posts: 1,004	Re: Carpet chioces I like the ultra plush with your leather seats... __________________ Current Build Thread 1930 Ford Model A Modern Twist: Ford Model A Rat Rod With a Modern Twist Build Thread Phase 1 "The Swap": 1949 3100 with S10 swap. Beginner build with ambition! Build Thread Phase 2 "The Drop": Beginner Build with Ambition gets Air Ride

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