How was original floor carpeting attached to aluminum floor in a C170B.
Subject is C170B s.n.26433 July 1954 roll out.
I am going to have airtex manufacture a carpet.
Current carpet just disintegrated without very much foot traffic. Suspect heat and poor quality carpet backing.
Question comes down to How did factory originally install carpet? What is best method for 2016 installation?
Regards
Floor carpeting C170B
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MoonlightVFR
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Floor carpeting C170B
gradyb, '54 B N2890C
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hilltop170
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Re: Florr carpeting C170B
I use the self-adhesive-back industrial velcro from Home Depot. I had a fibrous backing (it looks like course wool) bound to my carpet which sticks well to the hook side velcro on the floor. The industrial velcro adhesive holds to the aluminum very well but must not be stressed for 24 hours after installation until it fully cures.
Richard Pulley
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
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c170b53
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Re: Florr carpeting C170B
Airtex carpet with foam backing stays in place partially by the foam, partially by the tight fitting holes for the seat tracks. At least it did on mine. Maybe it's expensive and heavy but it also lasts.
Jim McIntosh..
1953 C170B S/N 25656
02 K1200RS
1953 C170B S/N 25656
02 K1200RS
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lowNslow
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Re: Florr carpeting C170B
Same here, my Airtex stays in place nicely without any tape or velcro.c170b53 wrote:Airtex carpet with foam backing stays in place partially by the foam, partially by the tight fitting holes for the seat tracks. At least it did on mine. Maybe it's expensive and heavy but it also lasts.
Karl
'53 170B N3158B SN:25400
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'53 170B N3158B SN:25400
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Bruce Fenstermacher
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Re: Florr carpeting C170B
Originally, on the tunnel at least, it was glued on. At least my original carpet is glued to the tunnel.
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Bruce Fenstermacher, Past President, TIC170A
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lowNslow
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Re: Florr carpeting C170B
I did use upholstery glue on the tunnel only.Bruce Fenstermacher wrote:Originally, on the tunnel at least, it was glued on. At least my original carpet is glued to the tunnel.
Karl
'53 170B N3158B SN:25400
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'53 170B N3158B SN:25400
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