Carpet color?

David12345 · 02-07-2008

I want to replace the carpet in my '73 GT. Body color is aztec gold or rally gold and the carpet appears to be gold in color. OGTS says they have a tan color and are sending me a sample. I just can't believe the "tan" is going to match my "gold" color (original color). Any comments on replacement would be appreciated.
David

newman27 · 02-07-2008

Originally Posted by David12345

I want to replace the carpet in my '73 GT. Body color is aztec gold or rally gold and the carpet appears to be gold in color. OGTS says they have a tan color and are sending me a sample. I just can't believe the "tan" is going to match my "gold" color (original color). Any comments on replacement would be appreciated.
David

I've never done this myself, but there is the option of using a carpet dye or "paint". Here is one company I found.

HTH

Matt

David12345 · 02-07-2008

Thanks for the info, but I would like to know what carpet color other cars have that are gold in color and are there any more sources for carpet if that color is not tan.
Thanks, David

jlthunder · 02-07-2008

I thought all '73s got black carpet with a black interior. I've never seen anything different for '73. Earlier models got red, white(buckskin) and camel colors. Some with matching dash pads and carpets.

Jonzo · 02-07-2008

I also own a '73 Rallye Gold Opel GT. The factory interior color is referred to as "beige" in the sales liturature, if i recall correctly. In reality it would more accurately be described as tan in color and practically the whole interior was that tan color including the dash pad (but not the instrument panel which was always black in every GT made). I purchased a replacement carpet kit from OGTS about a year ago (haven't installed it yet). The OGTS carpet was the correct color match for the original and was the correct loop style as the original as well. However it did deviate from the original carpet in that the vinyl trim used in the kit (sewn on to some of the edges) was black vinyl instead of the correct "beige" (tan) colored vinyl of the factory original.

BTW, the rallye gold GT's of '71 & '72 used black carpet kits with "buckskin" (off- white) colored seats, headliner, door trim etc, with a black dash pad.

Jonzo

opelspyder · 02-07-2008

The GT's carpet is pretty easy to reproduce for an upholstery shop. Even back in the days it may have been changed out. An easy way I can tell is the main carpet mats were secured by use of a special grommet that was in each corner, and a hole was in the carpet with I belive a plastic bezel. The pieces were attached via a screw into the floorboard. The carpet behind the seat was the same way. You could have carpet made to match the gold if you wish though
Keith

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David12345 Opeler Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: boat Posts: 35	Unanswered: Carpet color? I want to replace the carpet in my '73 GT. Body color is aztec gold or rally gold and the carpet appears to be gold in color. OGTS says they have a tan color and are sending me a sample. I just can't believe the "tan" is going to match my "gold" color (original color). Any comments on replacement would be appreciated. David

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David12345 Opeler Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: boat Posts: 35	Original carpet? Thanks for the info, but I would like to know what carpet color other cars have that are gold in color and are there any more sources for carpet if that color is not tan. Thanks, David

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jlthunder 1000 Post Club Join Date: May 2003 Location: Salfordville, PA Posts: 2,143 Real Name: Jeff	I thought all '73s got black carpet with a black interior. I've never seen anything different for '73. Earlier models got red, white(buckskin) and camel colors. Some with matching dash pads and carpets. __________________ 1972 Opel GT, Owner since 1983 2001 Saab 9-5 SE 3.0 Turbo V6 Weeeeeeeeeee!!! 1973 GT, Parted out, R.I.P. 1968 Kadette, Owner since 2006, Sold, 28 June 2008 Last edited by jlthunder; 02-08-2008 at 08:52 AM.

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opelspyder Opel Key Master Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,301 Provided Answers: 4	Original or not The GT's carpet is pretty easy to reproduce for an upholstery shop. Even back in the days it may have been changed out. An easy way I can tell is the main carpet mats were secured by use of a special grommet that was in each corner, and a hole was in the carpet with I belive a plastic bezel. The pieces were attached via a screw into the floorboard. The carpet behind the seat was the same way. You could have carpet made to match the gold if you wish though Keith

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Jonzo Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 229 Provided Answers: 1	I also own a '73 Rallye Gold Opel GT. The factory interior color is referred to as "beige" in the sales liturature, if i recall correctly. In reality it would more accurately be described as tan in color and practically the whole interior was that tan color including the dash pad (but not the instrument panel which was always black in every GT made). I purchased a replacement carpet kit from OGTS about a year ago (haven't installed it yet). The OGTS carpet was the correct color match for the original and was the correct loop style as the original as well. However it did deviate from the original carpet in that the vinyl trim used in the kit (sewn on to some of the edges) was black vinyl instead of the correct "beige" (tan) colored vinyl of the factory original. BTW, the rallye gold GT's of '71 & '72 used black carpet kits with "buckskin" (off- white) colored seats, headliner, door trim etc, with a black dash pad. Jonzo

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