jerryacheson Posted February 7, 2002 Share Posted February 7, 2002 I'd like to replace the carpet in my Glacier Blue 62 Electra. I've found a carpet from ACC but my experience with their products for Chevys is not good (they don't fit.) What's a good source for quality carpet? Thanks.<P>Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AWBE Posted February 7, 2002 Share Posted February 7, 2002 Try 1A Automotive OnLine----I bought my 1955-76R carpet from them and it is beautiful and fits perfectly. They will send you samples to look at,also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2002 Share Posted February 7, 2002 AWBE-<P>Good thing that A1-online carpet wasn't going in a 58 buick - it sure would have been ugly then and would have been probably spattered with chrome flake or something shameful like that, which just makes the 55-57's look that much more elite. But I'm sure that the 55 carpet looks wonderful.<P>In fact, they probably do not even supply carpet for a 58 since they didn't sell well that year and nobody likes them now either. It's just best to forget that they existed and ruined the legacy.<P> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AWBE Posted February 8, 2002 Share Posted February 8, 2002 It fit all the way around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
our51super Posted February 8, 2002 Share Posted February 8, 2002 AWBE -<P>Whenever I replaced the carpeting in any old car I always found that they weren't quite wide enough. I never got them to fit properly under the door sills. I'm guessing that you haven't had this problem with the vendor you recommended?<P>Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 9, 2002 Share Posted February 9, 2002 I rodered mine from Hirsch for a 53 Cadillac, and still it didnt quite fit, on the ends it wouldnt fit under the door sills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy Berger Posted February 12, 2002 Share Posted February 12, 2002 I purchased carpet material and had my upholsterer cut and sew it based on the original carpet. He did a good job and duplicated all seams, etc. I had read a lot of posts like this and learned from people willing to post their problems/results - thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2002 Share Posted February 26, 2002 My experience with 1A was somewhat different. I asked them to send samples, and I was told that they will only send samples *after* I placed an order. This means that if they didn't have the color I wanted, I was SOL; the order was already paid for. Curious business practice, that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted February 26, 2002 Share Posted February 26, 2002 Try Chester & Herod...800-659-9138 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxops Posted March 1, 2002 Share Posted March 1, 2002 I had bought a molded carpet for my 70 Buick from Kanter, and it doesn't fit well. The center hubs are too large for the car, and had to be padded. I was thinking about getting a new one, but it might be easier to cut this one down and have a seam in the center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 5, 2002 Share Posted March 5, 2002 Jerry, I guess you still have the Buick.Me too, Although mine is still all apart.Auto carpet Direct is the place to find the right color with great fit for your car. They have color samples on line and they will send you some if you would like. There web sight is <A HREF="http://www.automotivecarpet.com." TARGET=_blank>www.automotivecarpet.com.</A> Your bud Tim. I know its been a long winter but Im just a phone call away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryacheson Posted March 5, 2002 Author Share Posted March 5, 2002 Good to hear from you Tim. How's that 64 coming? Be ready to cruise later this month? I checked out the site you suggested and they jump over the 61-2 big cars. Go figure?<P>How's the new shop? Got enough heat in there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 6, 2002 Share Posted March 6, 2002 Jerry Your right they do skip over your 62. Whats up with that? Did you contact them? I would try getting ahold of them. And no the old Buick wont be cruisin by the end of the month. And YES its alittle chilli at the new shop right now. Does body filler still cure at -10? We might need to work on the heating system. See Ya Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buickguy Posted March 9, 2002 Share Posted March 9, 2002 I have found A1 is outstanding. They have color samples online and if there's a problem, they are reachable and anxious to satisfy! I have ordered two sets from them without problems! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buickguy Posted March 9, 2002 Share Posted March 9, 2002 I have found A1 is outstanding. They have color samples online and if there's a problem, they are reachable and anxious to satisfy! I have ordered two sets from them without problems! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buickguy Posted March 9, 2002 Share Posted March 9, 2002 I have found A1 is outstanding. They have color samples online and if there's a problem, they are reachable and anxious to satisfy! I have ordered two sets from them without problems! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillBilly53 Posted March 9, 2002 Share Posted March 9, 2002 what's up with no one having any thing to do with '53's or older? 1 A starts at '54. '53 was only the anniversary year! it's seems like they would supply for this year. to my understanding '53 was as popular as the '54 if not more popular. anyways just comment. sorry if i sound mad, i'm just trying to find sources for my own '53. i'd like that royal purple but they said they can't get it for '53. i wonder if anybody sells carpet buy the yard? i'm think of just piecing my carpet instead of trying to find a molded that may or may not "quite fit" <BR>what do you guys think?<P>thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 9, 2002 Share Posted March 9, 2002 Will, I tell you what, If you got a good<BR>upholstrey man/woman/ in town or nearby<BR>I would almost "garanteed" a perfect fit.<BR>Buy your carpet someplace by the yard and<BR>have them "fit it" I have a retired Navy<BR>Parachute Rigger" who does fabulous work<BR>and he garrantees his work. Look around<BR>and you will find someone. Loren 56 Buick Century Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 9, 2002 Share Posted March 9, 2002 Will, I tell you what, If you got a good<BR>upholstrey man/woman/ in town or nearby<BR>I would almost "garanteed" a perfect fit.<BR>Buy your carpet someplace by the yard and<BR>have them "fit it" I have a retired Navy<BR>Parachute Rigger" who does fabulous work<BR>and he garrantees his work. Look around<BR>and you will find someone. Loren 56 Buick Century Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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