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    seat racks for a e body

    Thanks to both of you. Looks like one adjuster track per seat. Here is a pic of the passenger side set I have. The parts are still separated and the springs are not in the pic.
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    seat racks for a e body

    I found this thread for looking photos to help me reassemble my 72 seat tracks, which I have cleaned and repainted. On the 70-71 cars, what are the cables between the seat tracks for? My track sets do not have the arms for the cables, or the cables themselves. Mopar must have discontinued...
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    OER carpet feedback?

    Terry, Thanks! I see where the u-nut clips go now. I should have some of those clips. Things have been apart so long I had forgotten how the sill plates attached. Duane
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    OER carpet feedback?

    Well it has been months and I am near complete on my carpet; I left it under weights all winter long. The front carpet install has been an experience... meaning I made a few beginner mistakes: 1. My ACC carpet came with the underlay glued to the carpet underneath, and the shift hole was cut...
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    Molding Carpet to 4 Speed Hump

    Grumpyb, thanks! I tried that with the rear carpet section where the seat platform rises up from the floor pans and it worked pretty well. I also put down carpet tape right where the carpet bends upwards, so when I pressed the carpet down it stayed put. I was worried about trying this method...
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    Molding Carpet to 4 Speed Hump

    Terrywalker, thanks for the photos and link. I will use a steamer and as suggested by Pschlosser, a space heater too - I actually have a small electric one I can use to heat the interior. Thanks for these suggestions. MoparCarGuy, the ACC carpet may not be as good as the Classic Industries...
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    Molding Carpet to 4 Speed Hump

    Thanks RonBo73, the steamer sounds like the way to go. Here is photo of the carpet in place, with trim ring and shifter installed. You can see marks where I had weights on the carpet to give it some shape. I had good luck with the back carpet using a heat gun under the carpet to heat up the...
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    Molding Carpet to 4 Speed Hump

    Also, based on that #203 photo from the 1970 FE5 'Cuda Build thread, maybe the carpet is not supposed to be tight all the way down to the floor? It does not look like his is tightened all the way to the floor in that pic. If it is just supposed to flare down gently there, that could be the answer.
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    Molding Carpet to 4 Speed Hump

    Thanks for comments everyone. Avalanche, it is definitely a 4 speed carpet, from ACC. I think the main issue now is it is very cold out and thus the carpet is cold too, so it is stiff. It may go into that "corner pocket" more easily once I warm it thoroughly. Working on how (thanks to...
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    Molding Carpet to 4 Speed Hump

    Thank you. I want to avoid melting fibers also; I did damage a few on the rear carpet before I knew better. I will check out what Harbor Freight has, there is one nearby. I do not have a photo at the moment, but I attached a sketch showing the area I am most concerned about - it is in yellow...
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    Molding Carpet to 4 Speed Hump

    Hi, I am in process of shaping a new ACC front to the floor pan in my Challenger. This is the standard carpet, not the one with the mass backing. The rear carpet is in and sitting nicely. Per discussion on the forum, I used weights and double-sided tape to pin the carpet down, and a soldering...
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    Questions on Pistol Grip Shifter Boot, Galvanized Ring, and Stainless Trim Bezel

    MoparCarGuy, thanks much for the speedy reply! I did use double sided carpet tape on the vertical surfaces in front of the rear seat, and it worked well. I also used a heat gun on low heat while pulling down on the carpet. Some members have stated that you shouldn't use anything that...
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    Questions on Pistol Grip Shifter Boot, Galvanized Ring, and Stainless Trim Bezel

    Hi, I followed this discussion in October-November, to install a new ACC carpet in my 4-speed Challenger. I went with the updated advice above (separating water from the carpet makes sense) and screwed the shifter boot to the transmission hump direct. Previously, I installed dynamat over the...
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    OER carpet feedback?

    I am checking on all the carpet install threads as I am just getting started on a new ACC carpet for my Challenger (I did not get the mass backing because I put down dynamat). This one is really helpful. I do not have the original carpet to use as a reference - does anyone know by how many...
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    Seat Belt Bolt Threads

    Cool thanks; good reason to get my bench grinder going. I just don't want it to close to the car as with my luck I'll shoot a bolt right into the paint LOL. Space is a bit tight around it!
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