Finished carpeting my trunk

[PJx5x]

well atleast its done until i get the spare tire. a couple months ago i covered the whole thing in wood and i finally started carpeting about 2 weeks ago. it a lil work, but i like the result... anyways here it is. let me know what you think

 

[66StangFastback]

Looks really good man! I want to do the same thing with mine...I can't stand the stock mats that go in the back. What did you use...dense particle board? Looks like it was a lot of work but the finished product is really nice!

 

[geostang351]

Great job man!! How'd you secure the wood at the empty 1/4 panel locations?

Here is mine: I have since completed the rear section. Makes the interior of th ecar alot quiter too

 

[t_chelle16]

Those both look really great.

Darn you both for making me want to tackle my trunk when I have other projects I need to get done!

-Chelle

 

[geostang351]

Thanks!

Ain't that the truth.

 

[PJx5x]

thanks. and actually i used plywood. as for the vertical pieces covering the 1/4 panels, i used some angle aluminum and screwed it down. it moves a lil if you hit it, but its all secure.

 

[bnickel]

awesome job guys.

 

[malcons66]

i want to do the same thing to mine. it will look much cleaner . i like it a plus job man

 

[351carlo]

Hey Mine's been carpeted for a little while now. Originally it accomodated dual Optima batterys behind each wheel well and as such they were closed in. Since then it has taken a more drag race function, and the stereo and batteries have been replaced as such....

Simple job with some plywood and cheap carpet. Really improved the trunk of the 70. I still fit my entire tool case between the two, and there is room between the backseat to fit a jack if I feel the need.

 

[DarkoStoj]

how exactly did you do it?

 

[malcons66]

yes i would like to know what you did, and mainly what did not work.thanks man

 

[PJx5x]

Ah, so here are some pics i took before and during the wood stages. i dont have any when i was carpetting it. Its all plywood, and the carpet is glued and stapled in the corners.

 

[66stangmeister]

really nice work guys i plan on doing the same to mine soon. where did you purchase your carpet?

 

[PJx5x]

Mine is outdoor carpeting from Lowes. It cost like $25 total. i used 7x6 feet i think.

 

[66stangmeister]

cheers for the info i'll go pick some up tomorrow and see what i can do! hopefully it'll turn out just as good as yours did. any tips/tricks to add?

 

[PJx5x]

i first made a template out of paper, it was easier to mess around with, and then i transfered the template to carpet and it worked pretty well.

 

[Edbert]

MDF would be a good strong material to work with but heavier than particle board which is heavier than plywood. I used fiberboard when I did mine, it is not as rigid or strong but a small fraction of the weight.

Here's a write-up on how I did mine:
http://www.edbert.net/trunk.htm

 

[bnickel]

MDF would be a good strong material to work with but heavier than particle board which is heavier than plywood. I used fiberboard when I did mine, it is not as rigid or strong but a small fraction of the weight.

Here's a write-up on how I did mine:
http://www.edbert.net/trunk.htm

edbert i never noticed you had one of the super rare and valuable M_stang's before. LOL

 

[malcons66]

cool. thanks man

 

[Edbert]

edbert i never noticed you had one of the super rare and valuable M_stang's before. LOL

Yeah, they were limited edition ones, mine is actually a fake/clone M_stang...see the holes?