Help installing new carpet!

[Zithlord]

I have just received a set of German velour carpets for my 1973 911S from Autobahn Interiors (Tony). The velour carpeting was standard on the 73 S instead of the perlon that other models came with. I am located in Norway and the shipping time was just 6 days!!!

Does anyone know of a guide on the internet with pictures of installing new carpets in a 911?

Thanks

John

[xlboy]

when i got my carpets the place i got them from sent me a drawing to help in the installation (the numbers represent the order you install the pieces). i scanned it and saved it.

[Sacto S]

When your kit arrives, lay all the pieces out in a sunny area on the floor for a couple of days minimum. This helps take out he kinks from shipping and gives you a good idea how the pieces relate to each other in the car. Take your time!

[Zeke]

Absloutely! Heat is your friend and 2 cans of adhesive. The 3M is 2nd best and I'm trying to think of the best, common name of auto lubes, etc. Good stuff. Anyone?

[racemor]

Absloutely! Heat is your friend and 2 cans of adhesive. The 3M is 2nd best and I'm trying to think of the best, common name of auto lubes, etc. Good stuff. Anyone?

Permatex? Good stuff too.

[mike walker]

Absloutely! Heat is your friend and 2 cans of adhesive. The 3M is 2nd best and I'm trying to think of the best, common name of auto lubes, etc. Good stuff. Anyone?

..........Wurth

[37yrold911]

A Wurth adhesive (?)

- In a spray can? Or a tube? ANd is there more than one type - like super-sticky, not so super, etc.

[mike walker]

A Wurth adhesive (?)

- In a spray can? Or a tube? ANd is there more than one type - like super-sticky, not so super, etc.

You can get this at pelican or other places.


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[Cornpanzer]

I just completed this job on my 70S with a set of Autobahn carpets. I used the 3M 'High Strength 90" spray adhes. Dont even bother with the 77 spray.

My best tip is to go slow. I did one or two pieces per evening so that I didnt get to frustrated. You spent big $$$$ for the carpet, so take your time.

The worst pieces are the rear wheelhouse pieces. Use you r old pieces as template to show you where to make relief cuts. You will need a big rubber hammer to help stretch the carpet down into the valleys. Those compound curves are a bear!

[Xavier PJB]

Reopening the thread. I have recieved my nice and new RS 73 lightweight carpet set....with no installation. I am sute that since 2006, more information are available. I have recorded the installtion drawing on post #2.

Has anyone got a more comprhensive/step by step installtion guide for this slow and burnout proof exercice ?