My guess is the carpet was put there to keep the springs from punching through the foam. I just might have to try that on mine to see if it works
On the radio, there are some companies that rebuild your original with all new internals to have a modern system with that original look. That's what I would do if I had an original radio, but I don't think Frankentruck came equipped with a radio, and the PO hacked my dash a little
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Christian Carpenter
1963 C10 -
Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive
Overdrive wiring here
1963-ish truck bed trailer -
Half-Wit
1981 C10 -
Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed
1995 Dodge Dakota Sport
"I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson