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Old 01-25-2021, 11:50 AM   #1
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Covid limit on carpet?

Covid limit on carpet? Are you fing kidding?
finally decided on carpet, essex 1001 black ultra plush, called to order , and was told i could only order 3 ft, wtf? Yes i can have someone order more. But id like one solid pc. Anyone got a source? this was stockinteriors.com...
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Re: Covid limit on carpet?

are you sure the limit wasnt 3 yards? 3 ft doesnt sound like much if anything

someone in your other thread linked miamicorp, checking their site it doesnt say anything about a limit and says there is 45 yds essex 1001 black in stock.

https://www.miamicorp.com/products/C...PET/ESSEX.aspx

they also have heel pads
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finally decided on carpet, essex 1001 black ultra plush, called to order , and was told i could only order 3 ft, wtf? Yes i can have someone order more. But id like one solid pc. Anyone got a source? this was stockinteriors.com...
They may be limiting you because of the width of the Essex carpet. It is usually 80" wide, if you order a few yards it makes for an oversized shipment.

We stock it at work 40" wide for this reason, avoids truck freight.

Try Miami Corp like Joedoh mentioned, but the shipping cost may be high.
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Old 01-25-2021, 04:11 PM   #4
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are you sure the limit wasnt 3 yards? 3 ft doesnt sound like much if anything

someone in your other thread linked miamicorp, checking their site it doesnt say anything about a limit and says there is 45 yds essex 1001 black in stock.

https://www.miamicorp.com/products/C...PET/ESSEX.aspx

they also have heel pads
How would i Attach a heel pad?
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Re: Covid limit on carpet?

Typically heel pads are sewn on. I'm sure you could have a local upholstery shop do it for you. They may be able to bind any edges of the carpet where it's needed also.

If you have a floor mounted dimmer switch, you may also want to order a dimmer switch grommet.
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Old 01-25-2021, 06:29 PM   #6
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Re: Covid limit on carpet?

i took my carpet to the same guy who did my seats and had him sew seam tape on edges
i made the seat pedestal covers out of fiberglass and cardboard
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i took my carpet to the same guy who did my seats and had him sew seam tape on edges
i made the seat pedestal covers out of fiberglass and cardboard
easy peasy
Seat pedestal covers look awesome. Great work.
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They may be limiting you because of the width of the Essex carpet. It is usually 80" wide, if you order a few yards it makes for an oversized shipment.

We stock it at work 40" wide for this reason, avoids truck freight.

Try Miami Corp like Joedoh mentioned, but the shipping cost may be high.

thats crazy, an 80x36 piece of carpet wouldnt cover squat in an ad, from memory with the seat riser out its like 57x60 needed.


also carpet folds pretty easy, any reason why you couldnt stock it in 80" width then fold in half and roll? I order mine with same size jute and it comes in a big roll, taller than me, for like 18 bucks shipping.
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How would i Attach a heel pad?
On my 48 I had a set of floor mats made out of the same carpet and the upholstery guy sewed the heel pad into the floor mat (not the actual carpet). I liked it this was as the floor mat will lay flatter to the carpet.

I also agree that the minimum order was probably 3 YARDS. That is how all of these places speak.

A lot of this stuff comes overseas and I the color I want from one manufacture is on backorder.

The world we live in I guess

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Re: Covid limit on carpet?

Since this is the first Essex Plush capet link that shows up I have a feeling this is who Skip99 talked to. https://www.automotiveinteriors.com/...ge-s/17307.htm There it is bigger than Dallas, Limited to 1 yard. 36x76 isn't going to cover a lot of floor in any regular size vehicle.
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Re: Covid limit on carpet?

Cut to fit with a heel pad for either with or with out a seat riser as long as you have the stock trans hump http://www.dandmrestoration.com/cart...roduct_id=5275
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Cut to fit with a heel pad for either with or with out a seat riser as long as you have the stock trans hump http://www.dandmrestoration.com/cart...roduct_id=5275
That same pre-made carpet is a little less here, doesn't look like that will work with his tunnel.

https://www.stockinteriors.com/CSCar...037&ModelId=88


You can also buy bulk carpet from them, if Miami Corp didn't work out.
https://www.stockinteriors.com/flatc...129&ModelId=88
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That same pre-made carpet is a little less here, doesn't look like that will work with his tunnel.

https://www.stockinteriors.com/CSCar...037&ModelId=88


You can also buy bulk carpet from them, if Miami Corp didn't work out.
https://www.stockinteriors.com/flatc...129&ModelId=88
Missed the tunnel thing. Still only selling one yard of carpet at a time when a lot of vehicles are going to take 2-1/2 to 3 for a complete floor is a bit of nonsense. That probably has more to do with shipping ease than anything else.

I'd check and see if there was an automotive upholstery supply house within a reasonable distance. Then ask if they will sell to individuals. My buddy who did my seat and tonneau cover in my 48 took me in one in Waco Tx years ago that had rolls and rolls of upholstery material and I think rolls of carpet.
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Missed the tunnel thing. Still only selling one yard of carpet at a time when a lot of vehicles are going to take 2-1/2 to 3 for a complete floor is a bit of nonsense. That probably has more to do with shipping ease than anything else.

I'd check and see if there was an automotive upholstery supply house within a reasonable distance. Then ask if they will sell to individuals. My buddy who did my seat and tonneau cover in my 48 took me in one in Waco Tx years ago that had rolls and rolls of upholstery material and I think rolls of carpet.
Yep, tried all those , still cant get what i need, stock wont work.....ive got a sample com8ng from someplace on ebay...we’ll see
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Check out Albrights Supply:

https://www.albrightssupply.com/

I've ordered from them multiple times with no issues, including last summer/fall. Fast shipping and fair pricing.
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when this faux-vid is over you'll know you've been had.
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Re: Covid limit on carpet?

This Limo carpet is similar to the Essex.
https://www.yourautotrim.com/72wiplauca.html

I just ordered some from a local supplier for a side job I’m doing.
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This Limo carpet is similar to the Essex.
https://www.yourautotrim.com/72wiplauca.html

I just ordered some from a local supplier for a side job I’m doing.

Thanks, just requested a sample
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Vintovka, I have personally known 3 people that have died from covid. Its beyond me how anyone can make a stupid comment like this.

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Let's keep the comments on topic, carpet. Otherwise the thread will be closed. Thank you.
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Thanks, just requested a sample
I started to install the Limo carpet in a Datsun this weekend. Definitely not as nice as the Essex but it will look good when it's done.
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Any luck with checking with local upholstery shops?
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Any luck with checking with local upholstery shops?
Nothing local, ive received severalsamples so far, but most were cheap looking, so far the best one is the one thats limited, probably just order a few times....🙄
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Nothing local, I've received several samples so far, but most were cheap looking, so far the best one is the one that's limited, probably just order a few times....🙄
We have had several issues with Dorsett who is the manufacturer of this carpet. Did you try Miami Corp or Stock Interiors for the Essex?

I can contact our local supplier to see if they stock this in 80" if you're still having trouble. Multiple 3' pieces is going to be difficult to work with.
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We have had several issues with Dorsett who is the manufacturer of this carpet. Did you try Miami Corp or Stock Interiors for the Essex?

I can contact our local supplier to see if they stock this in 80" if you're still having trouble. Multiple 3' pieces is going to be difficult to work with.
Stock interiors were the ones who say there is a limit
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