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| | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 61 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 61 | I am installing some carpeting in my 53 3600--on the floor as well as the kick panels, firewall, under the seat and behind it where the fuel tank used to be. Does anyone have ideas about how to prevent the edge of the carpet from unraveling without sewing an edge binding to it? Also, I am thinking of attaching the carpeting behind the seat with the use of Velcro instead of screws and finish washers. Has anyone had success with this approach?
Tom B
1953 Chevy 3/4 ton 3600
1964 292 cu. in. in-line six
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,420 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,420 | I have seen a product that you create an edge with by hot gluing a finished edge to the underside, looked very good.
~ Cosmo
1949 Chevy Half Ton
Rocinante, like Don Quixote, he is awkward, past his prime, and engaged in a task beyond his capacities.
"...my good horse Rocinante, mine eternal and inseparable companion in all my journeys and courses." ...Don Quixote, Cervantes
"If you come to a fork in the road, take it."...Yogi Berra
"Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." ...Eric Hoffer
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 61 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 61 | Thanks, Cosmo. It's encouraging that someone may have a solution. Looks like my next step might be to ask an upholsterer or carpet shop/retailer.
Tom B
1953 Chevy 3/4 ton 3600
1964 292 cu. in. in-line six
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 6 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 6 | Not sure if it's the same product that Cosmo referred to, but a co-worker of mine said he has had good experiences with this stuff: https://www.bondproducts.com/instabind-carpet-binding-tape/Depending on the carpet you are using, it may be the way to go. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 61 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 61 | Thank you for the suggestion, Fish 63080. It looks like a good solution, especially with the plain style of binding. I really appreciate your feedback.
Tom B
1953 Chevy 3/4 ton 3600
1964 292 cu. in. in-line six
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,420 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,420 | Fish, Tom, that's the product!
~ Cosmo
1949 Chevy Half Ton
Rocinante, like Don Quixote, he is awkward, past his prime, and engaged in a task beyond his capacities.
"...my good horse Rocinante, mine eternal and inseparable companion in all my journeys and courses." ...Don Quixote, Cervantes
"If you come to a fork in the road, take it."...Yogi Berra
"Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." ...Eric Hoffer
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