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Re: Carpet tip

To: Glen Byrns <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>
Subject: Re: Carpet tip
Date: Tue, 09 May 2000 11:28:28 -0700
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
Organization: WFO Racing
References: <000501bfb9d4$a0aad9e0$7364640a@internal.vgl.ucdavis.edu>
Glen,

Did this make the turbo spool quicker or reduce lag??? <G>

WFO Herb

Glen Byrns wrote:

> I just re-carpeted my Sprite by the Claricci method(TM) and would like to
> add one tip.  I used a carpet needle (about 3 1/2" long with a 180 deg.
> curve) and black nylon carpet thread to sew the tucks and darts in the
> tranny tunnel to get a nice shaped fit without any visible seams.  Sew on
> the underside, butt joining the edges and being sure to catch at least two
> of the matt threads on each side of the joint.  When I get around to
> replacing the hardura rear wheel cover pieces I imagine this will look
> great.
>
> The best part of fitting it this way is that the pieces sit in place without
> glue.  The vertical surfaces are all done in panelling like the original,
> covered with the same vinyl I used to sew my new seat covers.  For the
> footwells, I used a black ribbed rubber mat I got at the local ACE hardware
> sold as carpet runner.  I find my big feet slide in better with this than on
> carpet, plus it looks reasonably original and is easier to keep clean.
>
> This leaves carpet only on the floor under the seats, the tranny tunnel, and
> on the trunk area behind the seats.  The tailored fit on the tunnel makes
> glue unnecessary and the rest depends on gravity.
>
> Regards,
> Glen Byrns
> '59 bugeye


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