Acquired a Manta carpet kit

OpelJim · 11-24-2008

I am wondering if any of the Opel Manta owners would be interested in a
newly reproduced carpet kit?

I now have the templete to make them so if there is enough interest
I will reproduce this kit for the Opel Manta and 1900 owners.

Please email Opel Jim @ usaopel@usa.com

If enough people respond I will go into production

tomking · 11-24-2008

I would be interested in hearing more about it. Such as price, features such as foot pads, edge binding, color. Thanks.

hrcollinsjr · 11-24-2008

Originally Posted by tomking

I would be interested in hearing more about it. Such as price, features such as foot pads, edge binding, color. Thanks.

Ditto! I know the more you make the cheaper they will be per unit, so a ballpark figure for the price would be good. Are these going to be as faithful to the original as possible or just good replacement carpets for our cars?

Thanks,
Harold

neuropel · 11-24-2008

Would definitely be interested, depending on price.

deanh74_2 · 11-24-2008

I would be interested in it too if the price and everything were right.

Rionart · 11-24-2008

Interested...depending on quality and fit.

blitz74 · 11-24-2008

NOW you tell me. I just had my carpet custom made based on the original one. Haven't put it in yet so I don't know how well it will fit. I definetly think you should produce several carpet kits though, since there aren't really any around for the Manta.

jerseydave · 11-24-2008

I would definitely be interested and like everyone else would like a ballpark price and what features and how close to an original.

stosh562 · 11-24-2008

yep! me too. my Ascona is going to need a replacement after i get the body done.

opelwasp · 11-24-2008

I'm interested!

BQS4 · 11-24-2008

I'm interested too

DennisGardiner · 11-24-2008

Since the OE carpet was molded piece,...

I assume this carpet would be stitched together?
{like the ones from the 1980's}
or
Would it be made like an Opel GTs with the edges individually sown with an edge?

namba209 · 11-24-2008

Originally Posted by DennisGardiner

Would it be made like an Opel GTs with the edges individually sown with an edge?

Does that mean you plant the threads and they grow together Dennis?

Or you get them from a sewing machine with the edges sewn together.

Sorry, just had to do that. I'm under a happy mood right now. Got the registration for Willit? and the monza today. Now they're legal for another year, and if I get my pic taken tomorrow, I can drive for another 4 years.

BQS4 · 11-24-2008

It would be nice if we could get more colors than just basic black

Gordy · 11-24-2008

I ordered a complete set for my Manta of black loop pile carpet which came with the heel pad and pretty much just like the original. I would have to see where I had ordered it from (it's been over a year) but it wasn't cheap...about $350.

dallasmanta · 11-25-2008

definitely on the list... must fit properly and priced right. Ron

mdmanta · 11-25-2008

Need correct fit and high quality material. Very much welcomed product.

RallyBob · 11-25-2008

I would be interested in a molded carpet like the original. I spoke with a few carpet companies years ago who said they'd produce them for me, but I needed to supply them with a floorpan. They would then make a negative (fiberglass) mold for the top, and reinforce the floor pan, and use it to press a steamed carpet into shape. I just never got around to it (like a lot of things!).

Bob

OpelJim · 11-25-2008

I was just talking to the man here in Ca. that will do the kits for us
Including the padding a hand/machine sewn from the pattern with a
black nylon loop carpet $225.00 plus shipping to your home via UPS.

I do think we can get other colors too

They also can do a cut pile but I did not get the cost yet for this type of carpeting.
They are now compling a list of Opel models they have patterns for, so I may be able to do GT's and Kadetts too.

This is exciting as I know we all need carpeting (me too!)

Thanks for your quick responses and if anyone is ready willing and able to place an order please call me 760 497 5360

We gladly accept Discover American Express Visa Mastercard and Pay Pal

hrcollinsjr · 11-25-2008

Originally Posted by OpelJim

I... kits for us
Including the padding a hand/machine sewn from the pattern with a
black nylon loop carpet $225.00 plus shipping to your home via UPS.

They are now compling a list of Opel models they have patterns for, so I may be able to do GT's and Kadetts too.

Sounds like a fair enough price.

Are the carpets going to be molded though?

Thanks,
Harold

Paul · 11-25-2008

I'm game

OpelJim · 11-26-2008

Originally Posted by hrcollinsjr

Sounds like a fair enough price. Are the carpets going to be molded though?

Thanks,
Harold

No these are hand and machine sewn reproductions.

The molded type would be much more money
IF anyone could make them in the USA ??

2 Fast 4 U · 11-26-2008

Originally Posted by OpelJim

........$225.00 plus shipping........

I guess this is only for shipping in the US??

RallyBob · 11-27-2008

Originally Posted by OpelJim

The molded type would be much more money
IF anyone could make them in the USA ??

Plenty of places can make them in the US. As I mentioned previously, the trick is that they need an OEM floor pan to make the mold for forming the carpet. Shipping one to the manufacturer is the real bitch.

They reinforce the floor pan with a framework and some 'back fill', then they pull a fiberglass mold from the inner surface of the floorpan, and again frame it and reinforce it. Now they have a male and female 'die' to form the carpet from. The new carpet is then steamed, and inserted in between the new dies, and clamped under pressure for a bit until it cools off. Voilà...formed carpet!

BQS4 · 11-27-2008

Originally Posted by RallyBob

Plenty of places can make them in the US. As I mentioned previously, the trick is that they need an OEM floor pan to make the mold for forming the carpet. Shipping one to the manufacturer is the real bitch.

They reinforce the floor pan with a framework and some 'back fill', then they pull a fiberglass mold from the inner surface of the floorpan, and again frame it and reinforce it. Now they have a male and female 'die' to form the carpet from. The new carpet is then steamed, and inserted in between the new dies, and clamped under pressure for a bit until it cools off. Voilà...formed carpet!

Bob;
If anyone of these companies are close to GA, I have a wagon floor pan I can supply.

11-24-2008	#1 (permalink)
OpelJim Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fallbrook. CA Posts: 704	Unanswered: Acquired a Manta carpet kit I am wondering if any of the Opel Manta owners would be interested in a newly reproduced carpet kit? I now have the templete to make them so if there is enough interest I will reproduce this kit for the Opel Manta and 1900 owners. Please email Opel Jim @ usaopel@usa.com If enough people respond I will go into production Last edited by tekenaar; 12-03-2008 at 09:42 AM. Reason: Title: Aquired

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tomking tomking Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 1,287	I would be interested in hearing more about it. Such as price, features such as foot pads, edge binding, color. Thanks. __________________ TMK

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neuropel Rice Cooker Join Date: May 2002 Location: Spring Church, PA Posts: 1,787	Would definitely be interested, depending on price. __________________ "In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." -Abraham Lincoln ________________ 1972 GT 2.4L 1974 Manta GT/E 2.2L 1973 Manta Rallye 2.5L

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deanh74_2 Manta Owner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Outside Milwaukee Wisconsin Posts: 171 Real Name: Dean Hartje	Manta Carpet I would be interested in it too if the price and everything were right. __________________ "Taste Death, Live Life" - "HotDog" - The Movie

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Rionart Manta Maniac Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,186 Provided Answers: 3	Interested...depending on quality and fit. __________________ Politicians and diapers have one thing in common. They should both be changed regularly and for the same reason.

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blitz74 Ultimate Badass Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Helena, MT Posts: 131 Real Name: Andrew	NOW you tell me. I just had my carpet custom made based on the original one. Haven't put it in yet so I don't know how well it will fit. I definetly think you should produce several carpet kits though, since there aren't really any around for the Manta. __________________ Andrew 1973 Opel Manta Luxus 2.0L 5spd (restoration underway) 1968 Mercury Cougar 289-2v

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jerseydave Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 692 Provided Answers: 1	I would definitely be interested and like everyone else would like a ballpark price and what features and how close to an original. __________________ Dave 73 Opel GT-work in progress 74 Manta 75 Manta Previous 72 Manta Rallye-owned 1974-1979

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stosh562 Opeler Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 45	yep! me too. my Ascona is going to need a replacement after i get the body done.

11-24-2008	#10 (permalink)
opelwasp Non Civilian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Between Chico and Sac, CA Posts: 1,596 Provided Answers: 1	I'm interested! __________________ Arguing online is the same as racing in the Special Olympics; no matter who wins, you're both still retarded.

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BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,028 Real Name: Gene Provided Answers: 12	I'm interested too __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

11-24-2008	#12 (permalink)
DennisGardiner Kalifornia Kid Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Soulsbyville, CA Posts: 357	Since the OE carpet was molded piece,... I assume this carpet would be stitched together? {like the ones from the 1980's} or Would it be made like an Opel GTs with the edges individually sown with an edge? __________________ Drifting: dorifuto sōkō, a motor sport where the driver intentionally oversteers, causing loss of traction in the rear wheels through turns, while preserving vehicle control.

11-24-2008	#14 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,028 Real Name: Gene Provided Answers: 12	It would be nice if we could get more colors than just basic black __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

11-24-2008	#15 (permalink)
Gordy Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Loves Park, IL (Rockford area) Posts: 805	I ordered a complete set for my Manta of black loop pile carpet which came with the heel pad and pretty much just like the original. I would have to see where I had ordered it from (it's been over a year) but it wasn't cheap...about $350.

11-25-2008	#16 (permalink)
dallasmanta Dallasmanta Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: dallas texas Posts: 189 Real Name: Ron	definitely on the list... must fit properly and priced right. Ron Last edited by tekenaar; 11-25-2008 at 03:28 PM. Reason: It's definitely NOT definately, Ron . . . ;-)

11-25-2008	#17 (permalink)
mdmanta Opeler Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 22	Manta carpet Need correct fit and high quality material. Very much welcomed product.

11-25-2008	#19 (permalink)
OpelJim Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fallbrook. CA Posts: 704	This is great !! I was just talking to the man here in Ca. that will do the kits for us Including the padding a hand/machine sewn from the pattern with a black nylon loop carpet $225.00 plus shipping to your home via UPS. I do think we can get other colors too They also can do a cut pile but I did not get the cost yet for this type of carpeting. They are now compling a list of Opel models they have patterns for, so I may be able to do GT's and Kadetts too. This is exciting as I know we all need carpeting (me too!) Thanks for your quick responses and if anyone is ready willing and able to place an order please call me 760 497 5360 We gladly accept Discover American Express Visa Mastercard and Pay Pal

11-25-2008	#21 (permalink)
Paul Member 1000 Post Club Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ft Smith, Arkansas Posts: 1,481 Provided Answers: 1	I'm game __________________ Paul

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