Carpet sources

[TheDoughboy]

Hello All,

I have searched the forum and net for some carpet for my 83. Any input on what type to get and from who? JBugs has a 10pc Loop carpet kit, but my stock stuff looks like a Cut pile.

Who sells the best quality carpet for our MK1's?

Also I need to replace the lift up spare tire cover, any ideas on what to make one out of? There was wood on that was in there, a 3/4" moldy plywood tank of a cover.

Thanks,

Ron

[duke]

The carpet I'm not really too sure. The spare tire cover you could make out of 1/4" MDF. Wrap it in a generic "audio" carpet and you're good to go. You can get that type of carpet from car audio store.

[TheDoughboy]

That was my first thought, but never having to make my own tire cover I though I would ask first.

I have a 6 1/2" Bazooka sub to mount as well. I guess it would be ok mounted to the side of the mdf tire cover, supported by the underbody back there.

Maybe I could put hinges on it so it stays in place and a prop to hold it up, like a hood? Of course the prop would be on the same side as the sub to support the weight.

Anyone ever done this, any thoughts? I never want to have to Use the spare, but it would be nice if and when I did.

Ron

[B5 TURBO]

http://www.yourautotrim.com/index.html
they have tons of different material

[TheDoughboy]

Cool thanks I'll scan the site. I also found this one tonight, with More than carpet for mk1's. I want to get rid of my red interior anyways.

http://www.evwparts.com/TMIRabbitCabriolet.asp

Ron

[TTB5]

i bought the TMI 10 pc. kit for my 84. But i havent had the time to put it in. Looking at it, the kit looks pretty good quality. But im not sure about the fitment.

[B5 TURBO]

Originally Posted by TheDoughboy

Cool thanks I'll scan the site. I also found this one tonight, with More than carpet for mk1's. I want to get rid of my red interior anyways.

http://www.evwparts.com/TMIRabbitCabriolet.asp

Ron

what red interior pieces do you want to get rid of?? I search every now and then on the the vortex for red seats but no one has the vinyl (I guess?!?) only cloth. I'll probably just have them redone.

[TheDoughboy]

Ron[/quote]
what red interior pieces do you want to get rid of?? I search every now and then on the the vortex for red seats but no one has the vinyl (I guess?!?) only cloth. I'll probably just have them redone.[/quote]

I will be recovering my stock velour seats, the door panels, carpet and headliner are getting replaced, not worth saving, just get new ones. I will dye the vinyl dash and plastic bits black. Get some black seat belts or have them re-webbed.

Ron