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Sat Aug 09, 2008 9:36 pm

I searched but couldn't find whether I should install the pedal assembly before I put in the carpeting. Do the carpet kits go around this? It looks like the carpet would fit over the clutch and brake pedal would but I wasn't so sure about the gas pedal.

Sat Aug 09, 2008 9:59 pm

Carpet goes in last. Stock can be "bent" open to fit over the pedals.

Sun Aug 10, 2008 10:38 am

Thanks, I was hoping you'd say that.

Sun Aug 10, 2008 3:40 pm

19typethree67 wrote: Thanks, I was hoping you'd say that.

Your avatar is Rad.

Sun Aug 10, 2008 5:50 pm

And in general I don't glue the carpet down in the pedal assembly area. I used some velcro to hold it from sliding around, but should you need to repair something, gluing it down there would be a bitch.

Sun Aug 10, 2008 6:15 pm

onerase wrote: 19typethree67 wrote: Thanks, I was hoping you'd say that.

Your avatar is Rad.

Thanks, it's "Conando", but your probably knew that. I think your Lemur is pretty kick ass as well, is it your favorite animal, household pet?

Quote: And in general I don't glue the carpet down in the pedal assembly area. I used some velcro to hold it from sliding around, but should you need to repair something, gluing it down there would be a bitch.

Good advice, I am a ways from carpet but I'll try to keep that little ditty filed away!

Sun Aug 10, 2008 9:38 pm

Use Velcro like localboy said to hold it down in case you need to do any maint down there.

On my 72 SB new carpet kit I found that the gas pedal roller was actually snagging the edge of my new carpet kit and was resisting my foot. I thought I was having carb issues but it was just a shag snag. I cut that out and it works like a charm. So make sure its all clear.

Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:11 pm

chapco wrote: Use Velcro like localboy said to hold it down in case you

What adhesive do you use on the rest of the carpet?

Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:38 pm

I used 3M contact cement adhesive in a pro gun that my buddy owns but you can purchase similiar in a spray can from upholstery shops.

Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:27 am

VW never did glue the carpet to the floors, only to the sills and the vertical parts.
Velcro held the floor pieces in place.