[estrellajon]

I assume there is a lot of fitting before gluing involved but is there cutting as well to make it fit right?

Kurt, you mentioned contact cement. Thats like rock hard afterwards isn't it. Will like 3M spray adhesvie work?

[Parenn911]

Use contact cement to install carpet

Jon, 3M makes a strong aerosol contact cement, my friend and I used it to change the headliner on his 911. Here's a link to it and other adhesives, http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/e...er/output_html
I am not sure whether a spray contact cement or a gel contact cement is preferred. Maybe Kurt or Jim might know which is best.

[Vicegrip]

Spray is for different app and as you need to apply the cement to both surfaces being bonded you will get it all over the inside of the car via overspray. The contact cement to use is the kind that comes in a can and you apply it with brushes and rollers just like paint. You can get it at Home Depot. Don't use it inside enclosed spaces or you will start to see pink elephants and purple cars !

[Jim Richards]

I bought my carpet kit from Pelican Parts and the pieces fit pretty well. Only needed to mess around with a couple of them. The only cutting was for making a hole for the shifter. The two pieces (one per side) that have molded in map pockets and if I recall correctly, the pieces that go under the door thresholds need to be glued into the channel that your doors' weatherstripping fit into. SO, I'd plan on replacing weatherstripping while your in there.

[chuckw911e]

I did the carpet in my old 78 targa. I found getting the map pocket carpets installed to be the most challenging. Not the door pockets, but the pockets that are at your ankles. Ifyou look closely you'll see that the vinyl goes behind the weather seal at the hinges for the doors. I guess it is hard to explain! Anyway....look at your front door hinges and you'll see what I mean. I recently saw a tech article (pelican maybe) about how to get this right. Other than these sections the rest is easy aside from stripping the old glue and regluing. Stripping is the worst (or best) part because of the fumes. But once your are done...it will look like you have a new interior. Great upgrade that you'll appreciate every day.

Chuck

[estrellajon]

Thanks chuck. I guess it will be a project that I just need to jump into.