Finished carpeting my trunk

PJx5x · Jan 14, 2006

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 · Jan 14, 2006

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 · Jan 14, 2006

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 · Jan 14, 2006

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 · Jan 14, 2006

Thanks!

Ain't that the truth.

PJx5x · Jan 14, 2006

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 · Jan 15, 2006

awesome job guys.

malcons66 · Jan 15, 2006

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

351carlo · Jan 15, 2006

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 · Jan 15, 2006

how exactly did you do it?

malcons66 · Jan 15, 2006

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

PJx5x · Jan 15, 2006

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 · Jan 15, 2006

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

PJx5x · Jan 15, 2006

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

66stangmeister · Jan 16, 2006

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 · Jan 16, 2006

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 · Jan 16, 2006

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 · Jan 16, 2006

Edbert said:
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 · Jan 16, 2006

cool. thanks man

Edbert · Jan 16, 2006

bnickel said:
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?

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