I need to replace the carpet in my Sunliner. I see ACC offers both molded or cut and sewn. Which is the best way to go for fit and ease of installation?
I have the molded ACC carpet in my Custom and i'm quite happy with the fit and finish. It's been in there for 6-7 years and is still holding up pretty well from regular wear and tear.
I had one sewn carpet for a Edsel wagon once and it was a disaster. It WAS NOT from ACC and I cant remember the name of the company, somewhere in Oregon. When it was
installed it was too short and wouldnt tuck underneath the rear seat no matter how hard you tried stretch it. The Acc I have had lots of extra material and had to be trimmed
here and there for sill plates, etc.. Originally mine had a rubber mat, which I would have preferred but wasn't available at the time.
I went with cut and sewn the first time. Unless you are a professional automotive carpet layer, stay away from that. Molded Carpet is the only way to go. It'll look good when you get through.
Thanks for the replies. Oddly enough 5 of my 6 57's have cut and sewn. All look good, but they were there when I bought the cars. What was installed from the factory if anyone knows?
Quote from: Contibob on 2018-11-03 22:53
Thanks for the replies. Oddly enough 5 of my 6 57's have cut and sewn. All look good, but they were there when I bought the cars. What was installed from the factory if anyone knows?
Cut and Sewn
Sunliners were all rubber mats. No Carpet
I had two Sunliners and both have carpeting.
I recently listed a Fairlane 500 2 door sedan for a friend, I was amazed at the fact it had rubber mats!
Sunliners were all factory rubber mats and vinyl seats.
Ron.