How makes the highest quailty Carpet for suburbans - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Cumminpwr11 · 07-06-2014, 09:59 PM

Are some kits better that others? I would like a high quality carpet for the suburban. I don't care about factory look, I am after quality.

I am going to look at local upholstery shops to see about different pile and thickness.

Thanks
Chris

72MARIO · 07-06-2014, 11:15 PM

I bought ACC upgraded to the heavy jute underlayment 80/20 loop pile. My only issue is the rear area is not wide enough to go under the side panels. 1/2" short per side. Not sure if that is factory or not.

We need so.e picture s of your burb.

vectorit · 07-07-2014, 12:28 AM

If I remember correctly, I got mine from:
http://www.stockinteriors.com/AutoCa...31&ModelId=105

I included the MAS backing, and I was extremely happy with the fit.
There was some trim work to be done in the cargo area.
The only gripe I have, the second row area where the step up is. The carpet doesn't have a hemmed edge, so it is a rough cut and is the only area that bugs me about the whole kit.

72MARIO · 07-07-2014, 05:19 PM

This area bugs me too. Looks unfinished

Cumminpwr11 · 08-03-2014, 12:02 AM

Thanks for the pictures. I have a picture loaded in the 4x4 suburban picture thread. I'll see if can load another one.

I found a carpet kit that advertises the "same as Mercedes" so know I need to go to a Mercedes dealership to feel there carpet. lol

Chris

Superwav · 12-04-2014, 07:24 PM

Did you ever decide on a carpet kit? I'm ready to get one for my '68, and like you, I want quality over anything.

Got any pics?

1970greenburb · 12-06-2014, 12:45 PM

Did you find your carpet yet? As a upholster for 30 years I have seen some good kits and some really bad ones. Like you said I would go to your local upholstery shop and see what they offer and see what they would charge for a carpet job. That way you would get the carpet that you want and that it doesn't come up short and if you are not satisfied they can fix it. Also I use ACC and they are pretty good. Good luck

07-06-2014, 09:59 PM	#1
Cumminpwr11 Southern Nevada Coal Roller Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 191	How makes the highest quailty Carpet for suburbans Are some kits better that others? I would like a high quality carpet for the suburban. I don't care about factory look, I am after quality. I am going to look at local upholstery shops to see about different pile and thickness. Thanks Chris __________________ Chris 72 Suburban, 1 ton dodge chassis 4wd cummins, DTT 47rh 89%, PDR VE 3200 spring, PODS, Piers Turbo. 36 Chevy P/U rat rod project. 4bta cummins

07-06-2014, 11:15 PM	#2
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: How makes the highest quailty Carpet for suburbans I bought ACC upgraded to the heavy jute underlayment 80/20 loop pile. My only issue is the rear area is not wide enough to go under the side panels. 1/2" short per side. Not sure if that is factory or not. We need so.e picture s of your burb. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

07-07-2014, 12:28 AM	#3
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: How makes the highest quailty Carpet for suburbans If I remember correctly, I got mine from: http://www.stockinteriors.com/AutoCa...31&ModelId=105 I included the MAS backing, and I was extremely happy with the fit. There was some trim work to be done in the cargo area. The only gripe I have, the second row area where the step up is. The carpet doesn't have a hemmed edge, so it is a rough cut and is the only area that bugs me about the whole kit. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

07-07-2014, 05:19 PM	#4
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: How makes the highest quailty Carpet for suburbans This area bugs me too. Looks unfinished Attached Images __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

08-03-2014, 12:02 AM	#5
Cumminpwr11 Southern Nevada Coal Roller Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 191	Re: How makes the highest quailty Carpet for suburbans Thanks for the pictures. I have a picture loaded in the 4x4 suburban picture thread. I'll see if can load another one. I found a carpet kit that advertises the "same as Mercedes" so know I need to go to a Mercedes dealership to feel there carpet. lol Chris __________________ Chris 72 Suburban, 1 ton dodge chassis 4wd cummins, DTT 47rh 89%, PDR VE 3200 spring, PODS, Piers Turbo. 36 Chevy P/U rat rod project. 4bta cummins

12-04-2014, 07:24 PM	#6
Superwav Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Monmouth, Oregon Posts: 2	Re: How makes the highest quailty Carpet for suburbans Did you ever decide on a carpet kit? I'm ready to get one for my '68, and like you, I want quality over anything. Got any pics?

12-06-2014, 12:45 PM	#7
1970greenburb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Everson, wa Posts: 96	Re: How makes the highest quailty Carpet for suburbans Did you find your carpet yet? As a upholster for 30 years I have seen some good kits and some really bad ones. Like you said I would go to your local upholstery shop and see what they offer and see what they would charge for a carpet job. That way you would get the carpet that you want and that it doesn't come up short and if you are not satisfied they can fix it. Also I use ACC and they are pretty good. Good luck

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