I would not start trying to glue the carpet down, these were never glued in and really should not be. not sure if that will help or not, but its all i got. The later cars, there isn't much to identify where it goes exactly.Īnyway. It would be easy to assume it should not go that far forward, but on the earlier cars, the gas pedal mounts to studs on the floor goes right at the end of the heel pad, so it was obvious. It was barely overlapping the rear carpet. Fits 1968 Chevrolet El Camino,, ,, ,,. Each Stage IV kit is larger in scope than the others and is packed with a huge array of new products designed to get you well on your way to a show-winning interior. This comprehensive kit contains just about everything you'll need for your interior restoration. The last couple i have done the front carpet set needs to get pushed really far forward and requires trimming the carpet back and then tucking it up under the firewall pad. Interior Kit, 1968 El Camino Stage IV, Buckets LEG. Look at the bottom where the jute padding is and use the headlight dimmer hole for locating the carpets position. Some combination of custom options so they'll have to do a one off & hope it fits better.Īs far as trying to help with yours, all i can suggest is to make sure the front carpet is as far forward as possible. I need to order carpet for my 68 this coming summer. I know when i did my 69 elcamino back in 2001, i ordered ACC carpet with cut pile w/ extra jute padding added and it fit like a glove over the transmission tunnel. loop vs cut pile, carpet type, pad vs no pad vs extra pad, extra carpet around edges (not pre-trimmed). When you order carpet sets, you can request different things. Not sure why that is, if they use a different mold for one-offs vs the mass produced ones.

I have heard that if you make a custom order you have better chances of it fitting well. but i have heard of folks having the same issues you report with the 68-72 carpets from both companies. I have had good luck with both companies for the 64-67 carpets. Which brand carpet is it, ACC or Trim parts? (just curious)

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