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Re: FINALLY! FACTORY EXACT AUTO CARPET!!! [Re: AZ-Nick] #46561
10/25/07 11:08 PM
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I'm looking for the best carpet to buy

I do not know what the issue is. time will tell who has the best carpet available after all the R&D.
I remember an article i read in one of the Mopar magazines about a guy with a Black 70 Hemi'Cuda with Tan interior that sent back three carpets until it was sorted out and that car is immaculate and i bet if you looked inside that car today the carpet has settled down and looks as if it had never been replaced.
That's my worth.

Re: FINALLY! FACTORY EXACT AUTO CARPET!!! [Re: AZ-Nick] #46562
10/26/07 08:02 AM
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I was not referring to the boxing of the carpets but the fact that you bought a new charger and that even it wasn't perfect from the factory. Right now the carpet out of the Superbird I referred to earlier is at the molders, and even it looks like a drunk fitted and installed the carpet. And in reference to the guy with the Cuda in the magazine we all remember the firestorm about the under restored Cuda (Lime Green) and the over restored Cuda (Black). I have been priveleged to have had a individual that was into Mopars before they were popular, and had to disect cars to salvage parts before the word reproduction ever came along, and from that I have had the unfortunate luxury to see alot of original cars and the carpets in them, and believe you me they were not going for fit and finish points at a car show back then. So with that said like I said in an earlier post there are going to be some people who are not going to like the carpets for one reason or another and that is okay. I forgot to answer one of the questions yesterday, right now we are at least offering to send the carpet at the very least folded in half but we ar looking into send ing them flat in a box, the shiipping is going to be higher but we are trying to accomodate all of you that want it shipped that way, so we are making some progress in at least getting it shipped the way alot of people want it shipped.

Re: FINALLY! FACTORY EXACT AUTO CARPET!!! [Re: Showtime] #46563
10/26/07 08:35 AM
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How can we expect suppliers to spend their time, money and efforts in developing or improving proudcts for our hobby if everytime they do they get bombarded with criticism.


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Re: FINALLY! FACTORY EXACT AUTO CARPET!!! [Re: Hemiken] #46564
10/26/07 08:45 AM
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I remember an article i read in one of the Mopar magazines about a guy with a Black 70 Hemi'Cuda with Tan interior that sent back three carpets until it was sorted out and that car is immaculate and i bet if you looked inside that car today the carpet has settled down and looks as if it had never been replaced.
That's my worth.




That guy started this thread so he should be able to let you know.

Re: FINALLY! FACTORY EXACT AUTO CARPET!!! [Re: BS27ROB] #46565
10/26/07 09:38 AM
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I remember an article i read in one of the Mopar magazines about a guy with a Black 70 Hemi'Cuda with Tan interior that sent back three carpets until it was sorted out and that car is immaculate and i bet if you looked inside that car today the carpet has settled down and looks as if it had never been replaced.
That's my worth.




That guy started this thread so he should be able to let you know.




Really
I did not know that
Message to ECS - Do you still own the car in question and what are the chances of you posting some pictures of the carpet that is in that Hemi'Cuda please.... If you don't mind of course. How long ago was the carpet fitted in it aswell ?
Just curious to see if the carpet has settled down, that is of course if you have drivin it ? Carpet will not finish forming in the car if their is no engine or road heat from being drivin, naturally.

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Re: FINALLY! FACTORY EXACT AUTO CARPET!!! [Re: ECS] #46566
10/26/07 11:05 AM
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Will there be carpet available for console sides as well?

Re: FINALLY! FACTORY EXACT AUTO CARPET!!! [Re: srt] #46567
10/26/07 12:00 PM
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I see 45 replys to this thread. Where is the dead horse when you need him? Let it go,you will never get the answer you want!

Re: FINALLY! FACTORY EXACT AUTO CARPET!!! [Re: Hemiken] #46568
10/26/07 12:00 PM
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I remember an article i read in one of the Mopar magazines about a guy with a Black 70 Hemi'Cuda with Tan interior that sent back three carpets until it was sorted out and that car is immaculate and i bet if you looked inside that car today the carpet has settled down and looks as if it had never been replaced.
Message to ECS - Do you still own the car in question and what are the chances of you posting some pictures of the carpet that is in that Hemi'Cuda please.... If you don't mind of course. How long ago was the carpet fitted in it aswell ? Just curious to see if the carpet has settled down, that is of course if you have drivin it ? Carpet will not finish forming in the car if their is no engine or road heat from being drivin, naturally.






That story sounds vaguely familiar. (It was actually five sets.) To get that carpet I started with Year Ones VP Kevin King, who involved Auto Custom Carpets in the ordeal. After months of back and forth special manufacturing instructions, I had a set of carpet that fit perfect along with the correct factory color. I never was satisfied with the loop density however. Fast forward to 2005. I started the Challenger project and went from ACC to a different company who made a superior material. National Parts Depot’s Darrin Dewey, set me up with a company named ACS Dorsett. They do not sell to the public but were willing to work with me and my project through a company called Trim Parts. ACS Dorsett manufactures the best carpet material available to the public! Randall Bates informed me that Trim Parts had been acquired by ACC so they would no longer be operating under the Trim Parts title. From there I called John & Geoff McBryde of Motor Parts South to inquire about their involvement in this process. The McBryde’s were already involved with this project long before I met them. They were aware of my project and were willing to work with me where the others had left off. That is the order of events that have taken place thus far. Yes, the old carpet worked during that period in time but will not be near the quality of that offered by Motor Parts South. I have never driven the car since it’s completion so heat has not been a factor regarding the fit. It went in extremely well because I had it shipped flat and also replaced the padding on the back. I found a large NOS stash from a local upholsterer. The padding that comes with most carpet is half as thick as the original and that is why most carpet starts to look distorted over time. And yes, I still have the car.

For the usual experts and naysayers that follow up on my posts, please let me save you the time!
* The interior is all wrong on that car.
* The car isn’t close to being what an original should look like.
* I know guys that have cars that wouldn’t use that vehicle for a demolition derby.
* The detail is completely out of whack and incorrect.
* The goofball owner doesn’t drive the car. Why even own it?

Hopefully that will help a few people to enjoy their day a little more.

Re: FINALLY! FACTORY EXACT AUTO CARPET!!! [Re: ECS] #46569
10/26/07 12:46 PM
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I couldn't see the dipstick. Is it Orange or Black?


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Re: FINALLY! FACTORY EXACT AUTO CARPET!!! [Re: Alaska_A12] #46570
10/26/07 01:10 PM
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I couldn't see the dipstick. Is it Orange or Black?





Re: FINALLY! FACTORY EXACT AUTO CARPET!!! [Re: Alaska_A12] #46571
10/26/07 01:13 PM
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I couldn't see the dipstick. Is it Orange or Black?




The handle? It's white...

Re: FINALLY! FACTORY EXACT AUTO CARPET!!! [Re: Fasbird] #46572
10/26/07 01:31 PM
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stupid A12 guys!!

Re: FINALLY! FACTORY EXACT AUTO CARPET!!! [Re: ECS] #46573
10/26/07 01:34 PM
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Dave (ECS) and Motor Parts South, thankyou for all this effort and I'll be purchasing once your all finalized. If company's like this didn't exist and try, we would all lose out in the end!! Ron

Re: FINALLY! FACTORY EXACT AUTO CARPET!!! [Re: RJS] #46574
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Dave (ECS) and Motor Parts South, thankyou for all this effort and I'll be purchasing once your all finalized. If company's like this didn't exist and try, we would all lose out in the end!! Ron



.......and I appreciate the option of being able to be shipped flat........thank you!

Re: FINALLY! FACTORY EXACT AUTO CARPET!!! [Re: mk_] #46575
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Thanks guys but the credit goes to the folks at Motor Parts South. (John and Geoff McBryde) They are responsible for all the tough work that has gone into this project!

Re: FINALLY! FACTORY EXACT AUTO CARPET!!! [Re: ECS] #46576
10/26/07 03:49 PM
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Randall Bates informed me that Trim Parts had been acquired by ACC so they would no longer be operating under the Trim Parts title.




ACC's answer to a competitor producing a better product...Buy em Out!!! I sincerely hope when This carpet is ready for market It remains avalible rather then be "aquired by ACC"..

BYW If I haven't mentioned it Thanks to John & Geoff McBryde for their efforts in making this happen!!

Re: FINALLY! FACTORY EXACT AUTO CARPET!!! [Re: ECS] #46577
10/26/07 06:28 PM
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For the usual experts and naysayers that follow up on my posts, please let me save you the time!
* The interior is all wrong on that car.
* The car isn’t close to being what an original should look like.
* I know guys that have cars that wouldn’t use that vehicle for a demolition derby.
* The detail is completely out of whack and incorrect.
* The goofball owner doesn’t drive the car. Why even own it?

Hopefully that will help a few people to enjoy their day a little more.




And you're missing an air cleaner.

- Jim

Re: FINALLY! FACTORY EXACT AUTO CARPET!!! [Re: 1_WILD_RT] #46578
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FYI ACS/Dorsett was aquired by Auto Custom Carpets, and I appreciate all the acolades but lets not put the cart in front of the horse quite yet, we fitted more carpets today and are going to mold a set with no jute on the back during the molding process to see if it gives more definition , and then they are going to fold it in half and ship it that way just as a dry run to see what we lose in shipping as far as quality. I will keep all of you updated as I can in between fittings and phone calls.

Re: FINALLY! FACTORY EXACT AUTO CARPET!!! [Re: Showtime] #46579
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When the time comes for A-body carpet and you need a guinea pig I have a clean 1971 Duster (4 speed) car, I'll be happy to help out any way I can trial fitting for you.

Re: FINALLY! FACTORY EXACT AUTO CARPET!!! [Re: 1_WILD_RT] #46580
10/26/07 10:09 PM
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ACC's answer to a competitor producing a better product...Buy em Out!!! I sincerely hope when This carpet is ready for market It remains avalible rather then be "aquired by ACC"..

BTW If I haven't mentioned it Thanks to John & Geoff McBryde for their efforts in making this happen!!



with 1_WILD_RT totally
I am looking forward to the finished product.

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