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> Correct 914-6 carpet.....for a 70, Where is it, who has it
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post Dec 8 2013, 12:01 AM
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Anyone knowledgeable out there re correct, or so damn close to correct no one can tell....carpet for a 70

Would be quite alright with just buying a few yards of it, and having it cut and sewn...but sure would like to find the material

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post Dec 8 2013, 09:07 AM
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Haven't seen any that matches the carpet in my 70 914-6. The original stuff really doesn't have any mat to it, and is almost like a heavy felt.

I think George Hussey at Auto Atlanta may have some NOS pieces, but I haven't heard of anyone else having any. It would be nice to find the original carpet as there are plenty of folks that could cut and sew the pieces.
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post Dec 8 2013, 09:22 AM
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Something else to research. I wonder if the carpet in my 6 is original. It looks stock. I'll talk to me upholstery guy and see what he thinks.
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post Dec 8 2013, 01:58 PM
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Try Auto's International. I bought a carpet set there for my car. Really nice set, good fit.
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post Dec 9 2013, 12:14 AM
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I've had great experiences with World Upholstery. They have the correct targa vinyl. I haven't ordered the carpet, but from the pictures (under Color Samples) it looks right to me.
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.worlduph.com-419-1386569688.1.jpg)

Rick, your carpet is original if the backing is a semi-clear plastic looking material.
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post Dec 9 2013, 02:42 AM
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I have this carpet in stock.
Referred to as German charcoal. My grommets are not stock, but I'm doing up sample chains and would be happy to get you one out if you want. Just PM me.
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post Dec 9 2013, 08:20 AM
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QUOTE(McMark @ Dec 9 2013, 12:14 AM) *

I've had great experiences with World Upholstery. They have the correct targa vinyl. I haven't ordered the carpet, but from the pictures (under Color Samples) it looks right to me.
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.worlduph.com-419-1386569688.1.jpg)

Rick, your carpet is original if the backing is a semi-clear plastic looking material.


Thanks Mark, Mine looks like the photo and is in nice condition.
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post Dec 9 2013, 02:36 PM
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Dec 9 2013, 12:42 AM) *

I have this carpet in stock.
Referred to as German charcoal. My grommets are not stock, but I'm doing up sample chains and would be happy to get you one out if you want. Just PM me.
-Mark



The carpet is basically a felt material...I am guessing it is the same stuff that they put on the front bulkhead, and the rear trunk mat....and the infamous footrest.
I think the felt was peculiar to the very early (read 1970 model)....AA has pieces of interior for sale, and lists it as from 1970 onward.

Might be best for me to send down a piece of my OEM (soiled) to see if what is "out there" is correct...

Will provide updates as this proceeds

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post Dec 9 2013, 11:55 PM
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Drop me a PM with your address and I'll get you a few samples
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post Dec 10 2013, 12:10 AM
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Paul,
I might go and check this place out, local to me.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-914-GERMAN...df1&vxp=mtr

Will let you know if it's a close match to 914-6 carpeting.

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post Dec 10 2013, 08:31 AM
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Very interested to see what you come up with. My Six definitely needs carpet as it was all oil soaked….probably saved its life though.
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post Dec 23 2013, 01:51 PM
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As I sort through my car, I discovered the previous owner installed new carpet on top of the original 914-6 carpet. The large floor pieces are missing though.

The "loop" carpet above does not look correct to me. There is no tight pattern in the original 914-6 carpet.

Also notice the 914-6 felt carpet material has some sort of backing is and pretty rigid and formed to the car.

Original -6 carpet on left, aftermarket on the right.

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post Dec 23 2013, 05:42 PM
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Yup- that is stock Six carpeting. I wish we had a supplier for our cars. Mine needs carpet too.
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post Dec 23 2013, 08:17 PM
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I have a 71 6, every nut and bolt rotisserie restoration that has been done for awhile and I originally bought a carpet kit that the color was OK but very flimsy material, I believe this was domestic Perlon. I put it in and it looks terrible.
I am also trying to find a as close as possible another carpet set in German Perlon with the correct heal pad, edging and grommets around the welded in hold downs for the floor. Please inform me if there is a supplier who can provide this. The grey plastic heal pad to me looks like grey VW basket weave that has 1/8" or 3/16th heat seams, should not be that difficult. Is there any body that can help? Please. slcarr.steve@aol.com
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post Dec 24 2013, 09:14 PM
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> welded in hold downs for the floor

I just noticed my [new to me] six doesn't have these hold downs. Every other 914 I've had had them. And the floors look original (tar on them/etc).

Did sixes not have those hold downs?

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post Dec 24 2013, 10:13 PM
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> welded in hold downs for the floor

I just noticed my [new to me] six doesn't have these hold downs. Every other 914 I've had had them. And the floors look original (tar on them/etc).

Did sixes not have those hold downs?

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Please post a picture of these " hold downs"
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post Dec 24 2013, 10:18 PM
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First photo I could find... (not my car). Hold downs circled... (those things you push the carpet rubber grommet over)

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post Dec 24 2013, 11:16 PM
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QUOTE(siverson @ Dec 24 2013, 08:18 PM) *

First photo I could find... (not my car). Hold downs circled... (those things you push the carpet rubber grommet over)

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I have those little hold downs on my car
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post Dec 24 2013, 11:56 PM
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> I have those little hold downs on my car

Right. I've had them on every car I've owned except for my original six.

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post Dec 25 2013, 12:34 AM
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Send it back to the factory for retro fitted hold down lugs ... you didn't get what you paid for (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
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