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Does anyone know the dimensions for the piece of wood that goes under the carpet in the bonnet? I'm going to fashion my own out of 3mm MDF but not having my hands on the car at the moment, I don't know how big it needs to be, or exactly what shape.
Is there a template anywhere?
I'm also planning to make a special upgraded version with hinge, so it can lift up either side of the strut bar
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I replaced mine this weekend using scrap plywood veneer from a 70's office at my company. I just made a template based on area where i think the wood should go. I couldn't find dimensions anywhere. I then used some small black screws to tack the carpet down. It does the job and makes the trunk look neater.
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Hi Gez,
I have been making a new base for my trunk carpet as well today! I will measure it up for you tomorrow.
I also had the carpet edging re-done as it had shrunk with age and made the carpet curl up at the edges
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Hi Dan,
My carpet is also curling up at the edges. Where can you get this redone?
Cheers
Kevin
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Dan1986 Wrote:Hi Gez,
I have been making a new base for my trunk carpet as well today! I will measure it up for you tomorrow.
I also had the carpet edging re-done as it had shrunk with age and made the carpet curl up at the edges
Awesome - thanks Dan! My carpet was wretched so I bought a nice new one from Dave Howarth for £25 or something... Just need to make something to hold it up now
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This place do it
http://www.acecarpetedging.co.uk/shop/pa...hop_param=
They are local to me, but there must be somewhere near you that do similar.
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Dan - don't worry about the dimensions, Dave at DMCMW just posted this stateside which is very useful...
http://www.dmctalk.com/attachment.php?at...1242137731
Now I just need to work out where I put my hinges!
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Dan1986 Wrote:I also had the carpet edging re-done as it had shrunk with age and made the carpet curl up at the edges
Now: I wonder who gave you that tip? :wink:
I'd better watch you Dan, your starting to sound like me :lol:
Well done matey
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