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| posted on March 28th, 2012 at 05:11 PM |
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cheap vw beetle carpet 1962
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 
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| posted on March 28th, 2012 at 05:30 PM |
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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.
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| posted on March 28th, 2012 at 05:41 PM |
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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
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| posted on March 28th, 2012 at 05:44 PM |
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give VVDS a call in Sydney 02-9789-1777
dont know what yr budget is but it will fit
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| posted on March 28th, 2012 at 06:55 PM |
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Where are you located?
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| posted on March 28th, 2012 at 08:31 PM |
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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.
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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?
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| posted on March 29th, 2012 at 05:06 PM |
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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
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| posted on March 29th, 2012 at 06:11 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by 1916baja
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?
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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!!!!
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| posted on March 29th, 2012 at 07:12 PM |
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posted by tar76
| Quote: | Originally
posted by 1916baja
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?
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I could be interested for my 62-63 standard. let me know when you have some done, any pics of your others?
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Here is a pic of one of my kits, as you could imagine the rear luggage area is also included.
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| posted on March 29th, 2012 at 08:28 PM |
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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!!!!
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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.
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| posted on April 2nd, 2012 at 06:38 PM |
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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.
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| posted on April 3rd, 2012 at 08:43 AM |
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Would the kit for a 62 be very close to a 56 oval ???
69 Beetle
66 Beetle
56 Beetle
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| posted on April 3rd, 2012 at 09:18 AM |
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Very keen 1916Baja for a kit for my l bug, I see you do them too!
How much for the kit and shipping to Adelaide roughly?
Seb
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| posted on April 3rd, 2012 at 04:13 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by 1916baja
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.
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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
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| Quote: | 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
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posted by 1916baja
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.
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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
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