Sponsored Content
g
Hi All,
So I started the interior renovation on the 78 and as I was taking the carpet out of the back I noticed it was just shoved up under the trim. I thought I read somewhere there are supposed to be clips above the back wheels somewhere where you anchor the carpet to? Was I dreaming or are mine missing?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks
BW
So I started the interior renovation on the 78 and as I was taking the carpet out of the back I noticed it was just shoved up under the trim. I thought I read somewhere there are supposed to be clips above the back wheels somewhere where you anchor the carpet to? Was I dreaming or are mine missing?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks
BW
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
SPONSOR AD:: (Our Sponsors help support Vette Registry)
Lifetime Member
Moderator
Send PMModerator
Duncanville, TX - USA
Joined: 11/8/2003
Posts: 22720
Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/
Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight"
#2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto
Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
I don't think so, but I'm not all that familiar with the big winder cars!
Most of the cars do have rubber "plugs" that hold the carpet up on the rear bulkhead, but the rest is just held by the trim-work, and adhesive.
Most of the cars do have rubber "plugs" that hold the carpet up on the rear bulkhead, but the rest is just held by the trim-work, and adhesive.
Joel Adams
C3VR Lifetime Member #56 
My Link 
(click for Texas-sized view!) NCRS
"Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comforting to cry in a CORVETTE than in a Kia"
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Lifetime Member
Send PMGreensburg, IN - USA
Joined: 9/24/2003
Posts: 5387
Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..
None on any of the 68 - 77 C3's that I've piddled on had them. None on the C4's 84 - 96 that I have jacked around wit either. They (da C4's) do have a plastic push pin that pins the moldings and carpet in place in some areas.
All of the onez Ive seen have tucked da carpet up neatly behind a trim piece which makes it great for installation.
I can check an 81 ta-marrie if'n ya need some confermation...Tuxblacray 2007-04-14 20:30:12
All of the onez Ive seen have tucked da carpet up neatly behind a trim piece which makes it great for installation.
I can check an 81 ta-marrie if'n ya need some confermation...
Tuxblacray: She's Back In Black! Check out my pics @ My Link 
(Click on image to see a bigger version)
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
g
Thats good enough for me, I'll just spray on a little extra adhesive
Thanks for the response.
bw
Thanks for the response.
bw
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Lifetime Member
Send PMHOWELL, NJ - USA
Joined: 5/18/2004
Posts: 6812
Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
Be triple sure of the fit and placement before you spray any adhesive
LukesVette Homepage
Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom
101st Airborne(AirAssault!)
God Bless America
Support Our Troops 
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Former Member
Send PMManteca, CA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2005
Posts: 3623
Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold
1975 L48 4 speed
Just finished one of the '78s but it was gutted when I bought it. Didn't see anything to make me believe it used clips to attach. Managed anyway, but mine are not show cars, strictly for drivin'.
Jimmy B.
Just can't wait to get on the road again. 
Click to see larger views!
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Lifetime Member
Send PMGreensburg, IN - USA
Joined: 9/24/2003
Posts: 5387
Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..
Brad use automotive grade 3M Spray On adhesive. Spray 1 side, push carpet back and forth into it as it is getting tacky then push on firmly. It works pretty good and it is forgiving if you hafta remove it later.
Tuxblacray: She's Back In Black! Check out my pics @ My Link
(Click on image to see a bigger version)
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
g
Thanks, I'll get some of that I had some heavy duty 3M stuff from Home Depot but I'll look into the automotive version.
Thanks for all the good suggestion and help.
bw
Thanks for all the good suggestion and help.
bw
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
in Forum: C3 Electrical, Body and Interior
Sponsored Content