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72gmcshorty · 05-10-2003, 05:26 PM

I am going to put in my carpet. I don't plan on gluing it down. I was wondering how to cut the hole for the dimmer switch, the gas pedal knobs, and for where the seat bolts into the cab. Thanks

71-longbed · 05-10-2003, 05:36 PM

a sharp razor im guessing will work fine ....might take a lighter and melt the ends slightly to prevent fraying

SEVEND2 · 05-10-2003, 05:37 PM

not sure, but maybe some one on the pant and bady board would know if not here!

cdowns · 05-10-2003, 05:49 PM

71 longbed is pretty much on track sharp knife and a lighter should do it just fine measure twice cut once

casey · 05-10-2003, 05:53 PM

make sure you cut it big if your not experienced at cutting carpet, alittle trick for cutting the seat bolts, is put them in before you through the carpet down and you will beable to feel them through the carpet, then just cut the carpet on the bolt head cris cross with a razer blade, same with the dimmer switch, just do lots of measuring, and trimming till you get it to lay where you want it, my 2 bits

71Rat · 05-10-2003, 07:20 PM

i have done it the same way Casey has. and i have done about 5 carpet sets..... not all in trucks like ours, but none of them came out wrong..... just take your time. i also found out that a spray adheasive made by 3M works great for the extra hold around the trans hump and everything. best of luck and take you time.

05-10-2003, 05:26 PM	#1
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Need carpet cutting tips I am going to put in my carpet. I don't plan on gluing it down. I was wondering how to cut the hole for the dimmer switch, the gas pedal knobs, and for where the seat bolts into the cab. Thanks __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

05-10-2003, 05:36 PM	#2
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	a sharp razor im guessing will work fine ....might take a lighter and melt the ends slightly to prevent fraying __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

05-10-2003, 05:37 PM	#3
SEVEND2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Menifee, Calif, USA Posts: 2,145	not sure, but maybe some one on the pant and bady board would know if not here! __________________ With a 1972 Chevy Custom-10 Long bed w/350cid th350, (under-construction). Progress on truck so far (follow link): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=51051 and stage 2 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=58132 ~ "Why couldn't you have just put the bunny back in the box?" ~

05-10-2003, 05:49 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	71 longbed is pretty much on track sharp knife and a lighter should do it just fine measure twice cut once __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-10-2003, 07:20 PM	#6
71Rat ran out of money Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: northern, NJ Posts: 925	i have done it the same way Casey has. and i have done about 5 carpet sets..... not all in trucks like ours, but none of them came out wrong..... just take your time. i also found out that a spray adheasive made by 3M works great for the extra hold around the trans hump and everything. best of luck and take you time. __________________ Modify everything, leave nothing alone!~

05-10-2003, 05:53 PM	#5
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	make sure you cut it big if your not experienced at cutting carpet, alittle trick for cutting the seat bolts, is put them in before you through the carpet down and you will beable to feel them through the carpet, then just cut the carpet on the bolt head cris cross with a razer blade, same with the dimmer switch, just do lots of measuring, and trimming till you get it to lay where you want it, my 2 bits



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