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Easywind1975
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 Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2020 4:35 pm Post subject: Best carpet set - information overload with UTFSE |
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Help me out here - looking to replace carpet in my 91 (grayish). What's the most practical option out there? I've read so many posts here on this topic I've become overloaded with data and I'm now dithering....
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jimf909
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| Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2020 8:04 pm Post subject: Re: Best carpet set - information overload with UTFSE |
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I've been on the fence for a few years. The best looking carpet I've seen is a Newton from GB: fewer pieces, fewer seams. It'll be interesting if I ever get this done. 
I'm not sure if this counts as practical though...
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9460396#9460396
Newton carpet
https://newtoncomm.co.uk/collections/t25/_carpets
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Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
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Easywind1975
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| Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 4:14 pm Post subject: Re: Best carpet set - information overload with UTFSE |
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Nice man! Thanks for the lead, I may just see what shipping is across the pond. Did you go with the tufted or nylon carpet?
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Franklinstower
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| Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 7:59 pm Post subject: Re: Best carpet set - information overload with UTFSE |
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| Easywind1975 wrote: |
| Nice man! Thanks for the lead, I may just see what shipping is across the pond. Did you go with the tufted or nylon carpet? |
If you find the shipping costs, please post it, I am interested in that carpet too.
Thanks
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puchfinnland
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| Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 5:38 pm Post subject: Re: Best carpet set - information overload with UTFSE |
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I have been told Ken at Vanagain.com has molded carpet sets, check it out
https://m.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=18&v=t9o-DJEnfpM&feature=emb_logo
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jimf909
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| Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 5:51 pm Post subject: Re: Best carpet set - information overload with UTFSE |
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Thanks for posting that! I'm 98% certain Ken's are the Newton product. I saw them there previously but couldn't find them when I was looking for a link for the tread.
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| This is the main fault with DIY'ers, they get together on these forums and pat themselves on their backs spreading bad information. |
Guilty as charged.
Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro). |
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ZsZ
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| Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2021 1:59 am Post subject: Re: Best carpet set - information overload with UTFSE |
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This set looks like the ones that heritage sells in the UK. Not sure if they post abroad.
Here is a video about the set:
Link
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I have checked the heritage link in the video description and they are made by Newton.
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Easywind1975
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| Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2021 7:22 am Post subject: Re: Best carpet set - information overload with UTFSE |
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I'll give Ken a call and report back!
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Easywind1975
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| Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2021 5:57 pm Post subject: Re: Best carpet set - information overload with UTFSE |
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Haven't heard back from Newton, Vanagain has the premium version for around $600 shipped, vancafe the next step down for $495 + shipping. Think I'll order 2piece floor mat set for now....
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Zeitgeist 13
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| Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2021 6:23 pm Post subject: Re: Best carpet set - information overload with UTFSE |
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Somebody needs to make a new version of the rubber front "carpeting".
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WestyMcWesterson
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| Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2021 8:21 am Post subject: Re: Best carpet set - information overload with UTFSE |
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I just got a quote back from Newton... £139 (approx $200 at current exchange rate) to ship to CA. 
Basically $600 shipped for nylon, tufted would be more... |
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