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Factory Carpeting

Discussion in 'Early Jeep Restoration and Research' started by Ol Fogie, Aug 30, 2023.

  1. Ol Fogie

    Ol Fogie 74 cj5 304, 1943 mb

    I have a full set of dealer installed molded carpet for my 74 cj5. However it being 48 years old it is in poor condition. I would like to use it for patterns if I can find a source for the material. It almost looks like that indoor/outdoor carpet you see on boat decks, but it is a lot softer. Any ideas? IMG_4716.JPG
     
    Ol Fogie, Aug 30, 2023
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  2. Twin2

    Twin2 not him 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    looks like trunk carpet
    carpet in a cj promotes floor rot :whistle:
     
    Twin2, Aug 30, 2023
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  3. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Not just in jeeps.
     
    PeteL, Aug 30, 2023
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  4. Ol Fogie

    Ol Fogie 74 cj5 304, 1943 mb

    I agree, the carpet is a ''snap-in" design and was easily removed for cleaning and or drying which I often did. I usually just left it out during bad weather and installed it when taking longer road trips in summer.
     
    Ol Fogie, Aug 30, 2023
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  5. Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    Back when I did SSDutch I found some black, short-nap carpeting at Home Depot that worked well. We used the Jeep for beach runs, so having carpet for bare feet was nice.
     
    Boyink, Aug 30, 2023
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  6. vtxtasy

    vtxtasy oldbee 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

    I found some there also. Bought three rolls as the price was right and made in USA. Used two rolls on my garage floor
    to replace some 30 year old take-out from an apt. building. Have not put the other in the Jeep yet.
     
    vtxtasy, Aug 30, 2023
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  7. Mark Zanoni

    Mark Zanoni New Member


    I have that exact same carpeting in my 77, and I agree with Twin2 its like a trunk like carpet (not a full or cut pile). Have you tried a local trim shop, usually they have suppliers or catalogs with that type stuff.
     
    Mark Zanoni, Sep 7, 2023
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