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Unanswered: Acquired a Manta carpet kit
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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Thanks, Harold |
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Rice Cooker
Join Date: May 2002
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Would definitely be interested, depending on price.
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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.
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I would definitely be interested and like everyone else would like a ballpark price and what features and how close to an original.
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Kalifornia Kid
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Soulsbyville, CA
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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?
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![]() 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.
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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.
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Join Date: Mar 2002
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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
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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 |
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I guess this is only for shipping in the US??
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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. Voilą...formed carpet!
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If anyone of these companies are close to GA, I have a wagon floor pan I can supply.
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