Carpet fitment?

[clean8485]

I have a question about the fitment of carpeting, and I think I already know the answer. Will the carpet from a wagon work on a 2 door? I have the carpet from my '81 Cutlass wagon, which is in good shape, and the carpet in the '80 Malibu 2 door is badly faded. I suspect that the wagon carpet won't work in the Malibu, because of the cutouts for the front seat belts and B pillars in the wagon. Just looking for confirmation. Thanks in advance.

 

[Longroof79]

Jeff,
I believe you can use the carpet from the wagon. I noticed when I removed my original carpet, it had a square filler piece on each side..by the C-pillar and rear seat bottom. It was just stapled in place.
Try laying it out on the ground to determine if it's all intact. I guess that's how GM made the carpeting universal for 2 dr-4dr's and wagons. Of course when you purchase a new kit, there's nothing cut out...you do the trimming yourself.

 

[clean8485]

Thanks Jack. I remember those filler pieces from when I took the carpet out of the wagon. Its a good idea to lay the wagon carpet out on the floor first. As I said in the opening post, I'm a bit concerned about the placement of the cutouts in the wagon carpet for the front seat belt anchors, and whether they'll show on the 2 door coupe.

 

[Longroof79]

Jeff,
I forgot about the placement of the seat belt anchors. Actually, on the wagon it would be on the B-pillars and the floors....but wouldn't it also be anchored to the B-pillars on the coupe as well...just setback more?
The cutouts may show...you're right. You'll have to do some close scrutiny to see what you're working with.

 

[clean8485]

That's what I'm thinking Jack.

 

[pontiacgp]

On the NOS reproductions website they only list carpets for the 2 door G body so you must be right about them being different....

 

[clean8485]

Thanks Steve. I think that you're probably right. I might hang onto the wagon carpet, just to check.

 

[pontiacgp]

you can always give them a call, I have bought from there and they are very helpful. They are really car guys who like what they do...

http://www.nosreproductions.com/

 

[Longroof79]

I bought my carpet from stockinteriors.com. They were made to be a universal fit for 2-dr's, 4-drs, and wagons...you just had to trim to your discretion. Good product, especially with the mass back coating.