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peter87 Officially Full-On Dubber

259 posts · joined Mar 2012 ·

#894168
Hi,

I have been looking around everywhere for carpet for my 1962 beetle and can't find anything in my budget. If anyone knows of a cheap outlet where i could purchase one from could you please post details.

Thanks 🙂

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·

#894178
If you are strapped why not go to Bunnings and get some marine/outdoor carpet,cut to shape & fit. Most of the pieces are flat & it doesn't take much effort to make a template from a bit of cardboard.When you look at the commercial ones some of them are horrible (i.e the set that I purchased in good faith for my Ghia) I could have done a lot better mysel ffor a lot less money & they would have fitted,if you want the edges taped just take the sections to a trimmer & get him to sew a tape on them.

peter87 Officially Full-On Dubber

259 posts · joined Mar 2012 ·

#894181
Thanks, sounds like a good idea, just have to wait until i get my beetle back from the auto electrician. crazy people i bought it from stuffed the wiring up

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#894183
give VVDS a call in Sydney 02-9789-1777

dont know what yr budget is but it will fit
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1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 ·

#894211
Where are you located?

peter87 Officially Full-On Dubber

259 posts · joined Mar 2012 ·

#894236
I'm in Adelaide and not much around, i went to buntings and priced carpet it's cheaper but i really can't be bothered getting all frustrated with cutting to the correct size. I got a pricing and they said it would probably be around 250 but they only do 1964-75 and i don't know if the carpet is the same as a later model.

1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 ·

#894310
I don't know how they can do 64 - 75....? As far as Im aware the location of the shifter was moved back in the later models... What is your budget? Classic veedub in Sydney sell a kit for 250 bucks, i don't like it, the carpet is shit but its cheap. Queensland moulded car carpets up here make them for closer to 300 i think. Better quality carpet but the fit is not as good as it could be. I make a good fitting kit, similar to a tmi kit but cheaper. Problem is i haven't patterned up a 62 bug yet, so far i have 68 - 70 standard And l/super bug. It might be a couple of months until i have the time to pattern one up. How soon do you want one?

peter87 Officially Full-On Dubber

259 posts · joined Mar 2012 ·

#894357
i'm thinking i might just go to bunnings and try and do it myself. I'm looking at spending around 250 or less if possible. My whole car is getting re wired cos of the idiots that did a home job on it before i bought it

tar76 Custom Title Time!

1,622 posts · joined Dec 2009 ·

#894373
1916baja wrote:I don't know how they can do 64 - 75....? As far as Im aware the location of the shifter was moved back in the later models... What is your budget? Classic veedub in Sydney sell a kit for 250 bucks, i don't like it, the carpet is shit but its cheap. Queensland moulded car carpets up here make them for closer to 300 i think. Better quality carpet but the fit is not as good as it could be. I make a good fitting kit, similar to a tmi kit but cheaper. Problem is i haven't patterned up a 62 bug yet, so far i have 68 - 70 standard And l/super bug. It might be a couple of months until i have the time to pattern one up. How soon do you want one?
I could be interested for my 62-63 standard. let me know when you have some done, any pics of your others?
"Obey your Dreams"!


62 Std beetle.
65 11 wnd Split "The Cross".
6? coming very soon!!!!

1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 ·

#894389
tar76 wrote:
1916baja wrote:I don't know how they can do 64 - 75....? As far as Im aware the location of the shifter was moved back in the later models... What is your budget? Classic veedub in Sydney sell a kit for 250 bucks, i don't like it, the carpet is shit but its cheap. Queensland moulded car carpets up here make them for closer to 300 i think. Better quality carpet but the fit is not as good as it could be. I make a good fitting kit, similar to a tmi kit but cheaper. Problem is i haven't patterned up a 62 bug yet, so far i have 68 - 70 standard And l/super bug. It might be a couple of months until i have the time to pattern one up. How soon do you want one?
I could be interested for my 62-63 standard. let me know when you have some done, any pics of your others?
Here is a pic of one of my kits, as you could imagine the rear luggage area is also included.

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tar76 Custom Title Time!

1,622 posts · joined Dec 2009 ·

#894400
Looks good mate. How much do you think your 62-63 carpet kit will cost when you get them down?
"Obey your Dreams"!


62 Std beetle.
65 11 wnd Split "The Cross".
6? coming very soon!!!!

bcrossman Learner Dubber

17 posts · joined Mar 2012 ·

#895021
Hi 1916

I am new to this forum and just bought a sweet 69 bug that I am looking to fix up a bit. I am also interested in your carpet kits but obviously for a 69.

Feel free to PM me if you can help me out, I too have been looking for a cheaper carpet that isn't completely crap.

1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 ·

#895044
I can help you out, but i'm afraid you probably aren't able to accept or send pm's yet due to your lack of posts.... A few more should get you started. After you make a few posts shoot me a pm with your details, location, exactly what you want etc and well work it out. If i havent heard from you in a few days i'll try to pm you.

Mick.

Pumba Veteran Volks Folk

2,138 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·

#895173
Would the kit for a 62 be very close to a 56 oval ???
69 Beetle
66 Beetle
56 Beetle

bcrossman Learner Dubber

17 posts · joined Mar 2012 ·

#895238
1916baja wrote:I can help you out, but i'm afraid you probably aren't able to accept or send pm's yet due to your lack of posts.... A few more should get you started. After you make a few posts shoot me a pm with your details, location, exactly what you want etc and well work it out. If i havent heard from you in a few days i'll try to pm you.

Mick.


No worries, sounds good. I'll post a few more replies and have a go at the PM. I am in Sydney anyway and in no real hurry. The car is beige with red seats so I am thinking either cream or grey. I like the look of the kit in the photos you've posted, sounds like you've found quite a market for them!

Cheers, Ben

1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 ·

#895253
I have recently fitted one of these kits to a light blue bug with a red seats and off white headliner i did and it looked great in black.... i was going to use grey and changed my mind last minute and to be honest i'm glad i did, it came up a treat in black. Your choice though, thats what it's all about.... and your right there does seem to be a bit of a market for them.

Mick

quote]Originally posted by bcrossman
1916baja wrote:I can help you out, but i'm afraid you probably aren't able to accept or send pm's yet due to your lack of posts.... A few more should get you started. After you make a few posts shoot me a pm with your details, location, exactly what you want etc and well work it out. If i havent heard from you in a few days i'll try to pm you.

Mick.


No worries, sounds good. I'll post a few more replies and have a go at the PM. I am in Sydney anyway and in no real hurry. The car is beige with red seats so I am thinking either cream or grey. I like the look of the kit in the photos you've posted, sounds like you've found quite a market for them!

Cheers, Ben [/quote]