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How can I make carpet fit in the back of the hatch?

PostPosted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 1:36 am
by Matt.M
I got my car with no carpet from the start of the back seats to the back of the car. I removed the back seats for traveling purposes, and now it is just pure steel from where the back seats were to the hatch door. I am wanting to put down some cheap sound deadener(I'm using peel and seal) and then lay carpet down, but how can I get it to fit nicely?

I'm thinking the easiest way to go is build something to put inside the spare tire opening, so it's as flat as possible. Then would I be able to spray some strong spray glue and lay the carpet down, and then put the panels in to cover up the edges?

PostPosted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 2:42 am
by teal_dx
that sounds like a plan. you can build one out of a sheet of cardboard first to make a template that fits right, then trace it onto a piece of wood.

PostPosted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 2:59 am
by ikon
i made this out of plywood........
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then covered it in black cloth with spray glue and a staple gun
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jus needed a small hole for the seat bracket

PostPosted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 3:51 am
by Matt.M
ikon wrote:i made this out of plywood........
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then covered it in black cloth with spray glue and a staple gun
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jus needed a small hole for the seat bracket


Could you take a picture of it in your car? Does it wobble or anything?

PostPosted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 4:46 am
by ikon
man for me to do that id have to remove all my shit...... harnesses, battery, seats, harness bar, women, midgets, nd porno, etc. etc. srry but it fits perfect. i used the carpet flap that attaches to the rear seats and the seat themselves in the folded position as a template then cut away and sanded the details. no wobbles at all. fits perfect :thumb:

PostPosted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 5:08 am
by Matt.M
ikon wrote:man for me to do that id have to remove all my shit...... harnesses, battery, seats, harness bar, women, midgets, nd porno, etc. etc. srry but it fits perfect. i used the carpet flap that attaches to the rear seats and the seat themselves in the folded position as a template then cut away and sanded the details. no wobbles at all. fits perfect :thumb:


Oh, well I figured you may have already had a picture. I may end up trying this, but I'm going to go ahead and lay the carpet down tomorrow.

That wood option would be great for when I travel, it would make packing/unpacking a lot easier.