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deanpet
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hi all,
I'm looking to replace my tan carpet in my early (first week) 1953 zwitter.
who has the best, most accurate carpet in the USA?
i know wolfsburg west and west coast metric are common places to purchase.
anywhere else? I don't mind paying a little more if one is superior.
thanks in advance.
dean |
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Steve in NJ
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Yustrn
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| Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2023 3:25 pm Post subject: Re: who has the best carpet |
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This is it... http://www.classicvws.com/interiors/type1.php
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sunroof
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Location: Winnipeg
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| Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2023 5:32 pm Post subject: Re: who has the best carpet |
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I can't recommend Wolfsburg West. I bought a carpet set for my 54 and was disappointed with the fit. The piece behind the rear set was too narrow and the front A pillar pieces were short and the wrong shape. This amazed me because they never changed the shape of the car from beginning to end so you'd think getting the shapes right would be a slam dunk.
Don
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nlorntson
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Grant Reiling 
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| Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2023 4:40 pm Post subject: Re: who has the best carpet |
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I concur.
Marcus supplied and installed an as-original interior in my March 1952 Typ 10/12G Deluxe LHD crotch cooler split (and the 3-fold sunroof w/ headliner) -and it is fantastic!
He is a master craftsman and a superb communicator! 
I highly recommend his products & services!
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kafer53
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| Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2023 12:04 pm Post subject: Re: who has the best carpet |
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Marcus Raeke hands down. I just got my full carpet kit set from him for my 53 zwitter. Very very pleased.
Paul
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esde
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| Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2023 1:56 pm Post subject: Re: who has the best carpet |
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If you're looking for the best match to original, Marcus.
But, he is not in the US.
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nlorntson
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| Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 8:20 am Post subject: Re: who has the best carpet |
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| esde wrote: |
If you're looking for the best match to original, Marcus.
But, he is not in the US. |
He will ship. Orders come from Germany. |
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Grant Reiling
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Joined: November 28, 2003
Posts: 491
Location: behind the wheel
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| Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 3:39 pm Post subject: Re: who has the best carpet |
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If you're looking for the best match to original, Marcus.
But, he is not in the US. |
He will ship. Orders come from Germany. |
True, though there's nothing like experienced installation by the maestro himself.
I forgot to mention in my initial reply that it was during restoration by Nancy and her husband Dick that arrangements were made for Marcus to fly in for the interior installation; It was a bit of an "orchestrated production" making sure all the materials; tools (and sufficient workspace) was lined up in advance...All seams are tight and straight; the headliner is smoothtly adhered around the split windows and well stretched between the bows and edges.
(carpeting likewise)!
The end results are like Leonardo himself created a masterpiece!
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1952 Azure Blue 12G (LHD Deluxe 3-fold sunroof Sedan).
"What you really know is possible in your heart is possible.
We make it possible by our will.
What we imagine in our minds becomes our world. That’s just one of many things I have learned from water."
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esde
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Location: central rust belt
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| Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 6:29 am Post subject: Re: who has the best carpet |
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| Grant Reiling wrote: |
| nlorntson wrote: |
| esde wrote: |
If you're looking for the best match to original, Marcus.
But, he is not in the US. |
He will ship. Orders come from Germany. |
True, though there's nothing like experienced installation by the maestro himself.
I forgot to mention in my initial reply that it was during restoration by Nancy and her husband Dick that arrangements were made for Marcus to fly in for the interior installation; It was a bit of an "orchestrated production" making sure all the materials; tools (and sufficient workspace) was lined up in advance...All seams are tight and straight; the headliner is smoothtly adhered around the split windows and well stretched between the bows and edges.
(carpeting likewise)!
The end results are like Leonardo himself created a masterpiece! |
Wow. Talk about dedication. I did purchase a complete interior from Marcus over the pandemic, and it is patiently waiting for the car to be painted. I honestly don't know who I will find to do the headliner for me, it's probably not the project for me to learn on..
Marcus did go the extra mile for me and stitched the seat padding into the covers after testing them on frames, to make my installation easier. His workmanship is definitely top of the class.
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beetlekey
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| Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 6:44 am Post subject: Re: who has the best carpet |
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| deanpet wrote: |
hi all,
I'm looking to replace my tan carpet in my early (first week) 1953 zwitter.
who has the best, most accurate carpet in the USA?
i know wolfsburg west and west coast metric are common places to purchase.
anywhere else? I don't mind paying a little more if one is superior.
thanks in advance.
dean |
Just for information, the producer of the corect carpet is 87, i am not sure how long he will make it. Don´t wait to long.
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