How to install a new carpet Kit in your Classic Car | Hagerty DIY

Has your car’s carpet seen better days? There’s no need to keep putting off this easy upgrade. Davin and Matt take you through a step-by-step installation on a 1969 AMC Javelin SST.
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[@methus57]

Some great tips here...and some not so great tips: ---use POR15 on the rust. it takes a while to dry, but turns rust back into metal. You get so few opportunities to have access to the floor of your interior, seems kinda lame to just spray black paint over it. --- have never seen a back seat come out so easily in my life. I had to have full leverage of my legs (while laying down in the car) to muscle mine out. ---also, I don't know if all this spray adhesive is necessary. Ribbon seal might work just as well and not be a nightmare to clean up if you have to do this again/ or deal with rust or a leak someday. ---great tip on putting the bolts in to cut the holes for the carpet

[@aurorasandoval4489]

Where can I purchase POR15… my car seems to have some rust inside

[@muhdfaiz5797]

Ive been looking outside my window i thought i heard a cat meowing but actually its the background sound

[@Stratoszero]

Once heard cannot be unheard!

[@mattadrev471]

This is an AMAZING video and very thankful you guys took the time to show the general car community how to do something that really improves the look and I imagine in most old cars the smell hahaha. One thing I would note, I would have loved to see some better footage of how you navigated the wires and steering column etc when putting in the dyno and carpet. That area can be a birds nest and some of the harder edges to line up with. Overall, amazing video. If the "old car economy" of today wants to see returns in the future the youth needs more educational resources like this. I am just getting into old cars and don't have a huge friend circle of "car guys" so everything I learn is from online and increasingly KZbin. Bravo Hag!

[@philwell76]

Really cool and smart tip for the through bolts…heat up a suitable size punch and push it through the carpet into the bolt hole…perfect hole every time….just don’t set it down

[@whipzpaintlyfewithjay9654]

Thanks a lot I needed this help..putting carpet in an oldschool cutlass

[@StenTarvo]

Helpful, will use this tutorial when replacing the carpets and installing dynamat on my 78 Thunderbird.

[@dizzygman3638]

Great video! I’m redoing the carpet in my 89’ Z31 and this gave me a good idea if I can do it myself or not. Appreciate you guys! ❤

[@rynoturner1973]

I started installing the new carpet in my 75 XB falcon last night, I had the simple tools but ran thin on time and patience, you guys did a great job tho!

[@fabiansaavedra6917]

Thanks for the video I’m bout to do this on my 65 SS

[@PlaysWithCars]

Great video! It was very cool to see you using an AMC Javelin, too.

[@michaelmorris6575]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@Granite]

Fixing the floor pan in my ride. Going to put down some epoxy primer and top coat with rustoleum.

[@jime386]

Some older cars have the access to the front seat bolts from underneath the car. I have found that removing the back seat cushion some times requires literally kicking the seat bolster at the spring points to get them to release. Rarely have I had one come out as easy as you show. If you do have to kick it out, be sure to protect the fabric with a blanket so you don't damage it. Sometimes a T-45 or T-50 Torx with a hand impact wrench is needed for the seatbelt mounts. Helpful hint... clean the heads of the scuff plate screws with a toothbrush water & then tap the screwdriver gently with a hammer a few times on each screw to help break up any corrosion. Use an awl to relocate the screw holes I don't remember ever removing a shifter for an install, but I suppose it would make locating the hole somewhat easier. Nice video. I am subscribed

[@DASWEDE420]

Great vid!!! Installing in a civic is a bit more challenging with tighter spaces to get carpet and your hands into!

[@rickilynnwolfe8357]

Nice video great job well done I just hope I do a good job on 63' Chevy Nova 4 door as you say patients while doing it right.God bless 🙏💜

[@bringbacktheclassics]

Thanks guys, this is my next project

[@smash72cutlass30]

Little Por15 instead of black masking paint imo it would def stop the rust by encapsulating the rust from spreading. Guys did a great job this is only a suggestion not a slam. It’s real easy to use and you can hit it with a hammer once cured. 24 hrs. I also put my dyna-mat in on a cold winters night I used a hairdryer and a heavy rubber roof hand roller worked great the mat basically oozed into all the nooks and grannies sealed and insulated to perfection. I pulled a couple spare circuits into the rear area and some speaker wires now ready for carpet. Hope it goes smoother than my headliner. Thru a few tools that day what a pain in the ass that was. Anyway Nice job guys.

[@Thunderbird1968]

A lot of cars bolt right through the floor, so I recommend looking underneath for seat bolts too

[@torrezzgreen5860]

Nice job fellas

[@rockspoon6528]

My input: Don't cut out bolt holes with a knife, melt them. It will leave no frayed ends. Use a short piece of conduit pipe or other tube, held in pliers, and heat it up with a blowtorch. Then just stab the carpet where you want a hole ad voila, instant, clean hole.

[@jitendraharit2725]

Good job 👍

[@gretatheratROBLOX]

Good info, thanks guys. looks good.

[@djizzal20]

Nice job guys

[@deansutherland6053]

Video looks good, im having a very hard time adjusting the front as my 67 dart has the floor shifter brackets on the trans hump and wont allow the carpet to roll or fold, any ideas, plus how high to take the carpet, remove the gas pedal and steering column? more carpet for more sound resistance? My first time attempting this. Thanks for any help/advice you can give,

[@dianelee2100]

Did the broken seat bolt go all the way through the floor? Thanks. Great video

[@mauricefrazier9020]

Good job👍

[@adamferronato1807]

awesome guys!

[@gnawbabygnaw]

Thank You 🤙😊

[@ryanolson6794]

Looks awesome guys, thanks for the video! Can't wait to redo the carpet in my 74 Dart!

[@BradleyA_LeftyK_Fishing]

Yoooo I’m about to do the same thing to my 74 dart too. Although this comment was from two years ago, how did it go?

[@abcdssabcdss8313]

Just nice job done 😊 Brilliant, thanks for video.

[@billboyer1244]

How did you “tag down” the wires? Do you have to keep them above the Dynamat for future access?

[@h-leilaa1295]

Can you change carpet to vinyl in a Toyota Klugar SUV ? DIY

[@youcf5182]

I love you from Algeria. Good work

[@thememers_dude]

Hhhhhh bmw e30 ?

[@aurorasandoval4489]

Any tips for an 87 mustang when installing the carpet?

[@donaldappelhof2059]

I wonder about that Dynomat and will it trap water or moisture over the years and cause damage over time? It can’t breathe.

[@jhonatanalvarez05]

I have really bad allergies. I will be buying a construction safe mask to remove the carpet..Anyone know what is the best type of material i could use instead of carpeting for my 3rd Gen camaro

[@Mc56770]

Great video. I'll allocate about 3 days to do my 53 DeSoto station wagon. Prior Planning Prevents.......

[@vendelet]

Isn't that stuff under the carpet made of asbestos? How do you properly handle this and any recommendations on respirators?

[@redneckwithajeep5001]

I really hope this all I need to do with my trans am. Water was standing in the floor and the carpet was submerged. This spring I’ll be removing the interior too see the damage

[@richardatkinson7288]

Doing the same with my 4th gen T/A. Good luck

[@redneckwithajeep5001]

Richard Atkinson hey that’s what mine is

[@MTRGRMM]

I want to do this on my 91 capri, but nobody makes molded carpet kits for that car since it is rare.. are there universal molded carpet kits available? or does anyone know if something like the Mazda 323 carpet kit might fit on the capri since it was based on the 323?

[@vincentcoelho]

Good information and nice video but I wouldn´t dare to try.

[@davidcalkinsjr2372]

What type of carpet is used in the video?

[@armandojimenez3596]

I want to get the for my truck how much would that it's a GMC Sierra 2003

[@willsanctuary6626]

It's OK if they do a pre moulded kit for the carpet.. But what if they dont

[@dangerousdalethefirst9583]

Damn, 1:27 my man hits his head.

[@stevefairweather7792]

WARNING:: 07:45 Plumber’s Butt

[@jbernard911]

Where are you guys located? Do you install carpet for customers?

[@angeldelvillar8013]

If you use the dynamat is mass backing necessary on the carpet?

[@jimbob3708]

Dynamat beats mass-backing (in my book) for both cost and effectiveness.

[@rickrecco143]

After watching this I will not be doing this myself. Thank You.

[@losc4927]

Can use any carpet in a car or dose it have to be a specific type of carpet ?

[@spke532]

its standard floor carpet but they older cars are molded with some insulation under the carpet. dyna mat or any sound deadning material will be just fine. its not like you will daily this.

[@peterloscalzo6863]

Looks easy. Now try a 63 Corvette convertible, with 12 individual pieces in the back, and 6 in the front. You need the patience of Job and about 5 days to get it right!

[@leeuwaj]

How the heck did I get here??? It's 1 a.m. I have a flight in 2 hours and I DON'T EVEN OWN A CAR?!

[@AreaCode862]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@deenibeeniable]

I found another company called automotive Interiors that's way cheaper than auto custom carpet - I called a guy & he told me all those companies get their carpet from the same place, but do they each do their own molding & if so are there differences in quality? Is the extra hundred bucks for ACC for the exact same thing worth it?

[@4rdF1Hunny]

David, you haven’t aged a bit!

[@mrwaneladawy5375]

Matt daymen lmao

[@dethmetel]

I wish the carpet I'm putting in my 68 Lincoln came out of the box as nicely as this cars. Mine is so wrinkled and crinkled out of the box that it isn't even funny

[@mattadrev471]

+Beer And Bacon steam is your friend!

[@claudecooper3902]

60's Lincoln sells a direct factory kit. I bought one fr my 62 Lincoln Continental

[@keithwilson7196]

1:29 took it like a man

[@kidwoohkidwooh]

I learn how to do this with practice im charging 650. To install you go to car maintenance worker they charged close 1500 to 1000

[@YouCanFuckOff1]

not a great video for learning, more of a "watch us do this as we explain and show very little of the details", great car though

[@ohitzcody]

What about a 1999 Ford explorer?

[@MrBlue-ib7oi]

what about it?

[@Vaios1981]

yet no one bothered to put the product links or titles in the video description.

[@MikeSmith-cc4wf]

Give you some advice next time use a jiffy steamer

[@rjviews4u155]

I have ZERO patience, so how much would it cost to have some installed in my '02 Expedition?

[@kidwoohkidwooh]

1000

[@roddydykes7053]

RJ Views4U LOTS. The main reason speaker installs, painting a car, and in this case upholstery, cost so much if you don’t do it yourself, is just was a time-consuming, labour intensive job it is.

[@KM-bu8ec]

💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙

[@owenjohns6301]

I bought an ACC kit for a 70 mustang and it was totally unusable. Too narrow to fit the car, and the padding wasn't well glued to the carpet so the carpet would move around when you stepped on it. Total waste of money. Sad that ACC seems to be the only source around.

[@levrone0075]

google Dillion from Bates motel then watch this

[@sockmonkey22]

You did everything except show us how to install the carpeting.

[@superfuntime3107]

They were swearing like I was when I did this. I bought thick carpet with rubber backing. Had to be cut to size. Went to Home Depot and bought a large pair of heavy duty shears. Damn carpet weighed 50 pounds. Now it's done it looks great. The old carpet was nasty from a 1971 Chevelle.

[@12Messenger]

My question is why would you spray over not all the way cleaned rust instead of diligently cleaning it with apple cider vinegar. Trying to run over things fast. I wouldn't come to you guys ever.

[@williamgeorgelopezjunior8533]

That was my gripe with this as well. There’s two things there. A) the rust , as you were talking about... and then B) how’s the dynamat supposed to adhere properly to a painted surface and not come off within weeks if not days...

[@Alexplaydaldd2920]

Daddy and the

[@alyssahunt8139]

Wouldn't say classic..... just a 99 f150

[@roubinekibinian1578]

What a lousy video. How do you remove the kick panels. Specially the driver side. They don’t show you everything They want to sell you the carpet and that’s it. Real sad

[@thesteezylifeofdrew]

You want them to hold your hand and aim your weiner when you pee too?

[@Narcolepsykid]

How did you measure for around the shifter?