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#1 edp

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Posted 14 April 2024 - 08:29 PM

Hi all,
Does anyone know a supplier who can produce carpet sections (moulded or otherwise) for hatch rear wheel arches without braces?
See pics- original brown section, new black section (intended for car with braced arch), pic of arch.
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Posted 15 April 2024 - 11:12 AM

Hi Ed. My best suggestion would be to try Knox Auto Carpets (Melbourne). If they don't make them I would doubt anyone else would off the shelf. Next best would be to speak with a trimmer.  Cheers Ron



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Posted 15 April 2024 - 09:55 PM

Thanks Ron, tried Knox with no luck. Will see what local trimmers can make up. Cheers, ed.

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Posted 18 April 2024 - 04:32 PM

Check with Cindy at C & G auto upholstery. She is a gun.



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Posted 26 April 2024 - 04:05 PM

It doesn't answer your question at all, but I trimmed my rear tubs (which I did add my own design of gusset to) in vinyl.

 

I never thought the factory carpet on the rear tubs looked acceptable... they never seem to fit well anyway. I put some soft stuff behind the carpet so they're comfortable to sleep next to, and they have a much higher standard of finish than the original setup in my mind. They would look better again if done by a professional trimmer I am sure.

 

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Might be a consideration if you aren't worried about originality.



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Posted 28 April 2024 - 07:30 PM

Thanks 308 Sunbird and Heath for the input.
I think I did try C & G but will call again and check.
I was also considering vinyl like you have done Heath, keeping it original is not important to me (it's a UC SL...). It looks good- thanks for the pic.




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