Date:         Tue, 11 Apr 2000 08:49:43 EDT
Reply-To:     MLSPAGE@AOL.COM
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From:         "Michael L. Smith" <MLSPAGE@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Replacement carpets (not floor mats made of carpeting)?
Comments: To: toddgrx@pacbell.net
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You didn't mention the rear bench seat. I took out the bottom wood panel with
the phillips screws. I was able to take up some slack and keep the bulges
away by keeping the carpet tight under the rear seats. I didn't use any
staples at all. Make sure it is tight under the rear seat and on the left
kick panel. There are 3 screws there that will help hold the carpet down. I
actually replaced the kick panel too. $65, was kind of high, but it is better
looking.

Mike S.
91 Vanagon "Bread"

On 3/31, Mike S wrote,

>[snip] The back is extremely
> easy to do. [snip]. I used the indoor/outdoor carpet in black at it
> came out great. [snip]

I also recently completed a rear carpet replacement after an antifreeze leak
from the rear heater core. Purchased a remnant for $20 which gave me enough
for the carpet and some left over to create a mat which may be removed and
cleaned/vacuumed.

Now I used staples to secure the edges, but I've noticed that, after a few
days, the center area seems to have generated some slack and is bulging up.
Did I miss a step? Do you have a tip or different way of securing the carpet
in the rear passenger area?  I thought I was using the same sort of system
as was used by the factory.

Todd
'84 Westy "Titania"