Thanks! I'll be replacing the carpet on my 71 SB Vert soon.

@SladesVWBeetle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, that was very nice of you.

A couple other tips for those attempting this install. Set the kit out in the sun to make it more pliable. Also, you can use a piece of copper pipe and heat it up very hot and use it to cut holes (using pliers as it is hot) into the carpet for the seat bolts, etc. It makes a clean cut which is singed around the edges.

@Highvdubguy

Жыл бұрын

Awesome tip!!

"I have already hallucinated and thought I was Captain America" Bahahaha I love it. Keep the one liners coming. Love the channel.

@SladesVWBeetle

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for being here, I truly appreciate it. Sometimes I must admit I get a little silly while filming 😳😁😂

Great how to video! Thanks for taking the time to make this!

Thanks for taking the time out to do these video. 👏

@SladesVWBeetle

2 жыл бұрын

No thank you very much for being here and taking the time out to comment.

Sitting on the couch, thinking about my project car.........Yup

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

I honestly do that way too much. LOL, thank you so much for commenting.

Great video! Very few companies offer the factory style cloth binding on their carpet kits. I went with Wolfsburg West just because they offer cloth binding and sewn heater outlet openings on their basic kits. Most original VW carpet kits used nails to attach the carpet on certain edges. Always fun to get the nails back in through new carpet when you can’t see the holes.

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

Dub World The binding edges weren’t too bad on these surprisingly. They do Sell a deluxe set with the holes already cut and bonded. But, I figured I needed to slow down on my spending 😁 I actually pulled some of those nails. And tried to put them back in. After smacking my thumb with a hammer twice, and realizing the glue was good enough. I gave up on them, 😂

back in the 90's i got a gallon of the contact cement an some new turquoise color home carpet like 12ft and i sat inside my 74 doing everything roof ya i took out the headliner ,the pillars ,luggage wells and the floor. it came out awesome !!!! well back then at least. but once its stuck its stuck !!!!!! ahhh memories ....

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

Jeff Zieger Haha memories for sure!! I liked it a lot. But geeez! Your right!! That stuff sticks and it’s over! It’s not coming back off!! Thanks so much for being here!!

Thank you so much for your detailed description for this install. I'm just waiting for my new carpet to be delivered from CIP1. I bought the Salt & Pepper as well. Really looking forward to installing in my 1978 Convertible. Thanks Again!

@SladesVWBeetle

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for leaving a comment Tim and thank you for taking the time to be here. Much more to come of course. I liked the TMI kit it worked out great I had no problems. And I do prefer the salt and pepper, it shows much less lint and dirt.

Thank you for the video, i will be doing this soon enough. Hope you all are doing well... Cheers!

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

Greg Logan Thanks Greg!! Looking forward to your updates. Your frame head is mounted so you are on your way!!

Looks great. Nice detailed video.

@SladesVWBeetle

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Slades looking nice. I used that glue when I did the front door pockets. That glue smells strong. I used painter tape to guide me where to apply glue and where to begin installing when I did my other car the 1972 convertible. I like that salt and pepper look.

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

Hey great tip on the painters tape!! Thank you! Yes the fumes were pretty strong!! I truly liked the color brother!

Looks really good. Great job

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

OFF AXIS BUILDS Thank you!

Good job. 👍I like the Walmart carpet idea. I might give that a try on my bug.

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

Vintage 76 vipergreen # Romeo The TMI was great for what I did. But for the back and trunk. The wal mart stuff was great!

Great job! I enjoy your conversation as you go. I have to use much stronger language to get some things to go right. Your editing is very good. You keep it lighthearted and interesting.

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

william tanner Thanks William for the kind words! Oh I have slipped up with my mouth, but I edit it out. Just in case kids are tuned in, or someone has in blasting on their tv. 😁 Thanks so much for being here!!

Hey man thanks for this vid. I started on my carpet install today (TMI) it's like trying to put a jigsaw puzzle together with no picture. Now I have a plan.

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding!! I’m glad it helped out!! Just take your time, and move slow! You got this!

It looks fantastic! Thanks for all the tips. (I couldn't find the links to TMI or "Sofine?").

looking nice, Slade

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I appreciate that. I was quite happy with the TMI kit.

Thanks for the video. I'm soon to use a TMI carpet kit for my bug. Yours is the best looking finished job I've seen on KZread. Good job.

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Michael! Most of all thank you so much for being here. Lots more to come of course. I hope you have a great weekend.

@michaelrobinson1945

3 жыл бұрын

@@SladesVWBeetle I finished my TMI carpet installation today. I used the Premium kit cuz I'm far less likely to screw things up. What I liked about your job was the way you did the area where the footrest meets the tunnel. I think most people kinda mess that up. I did it you way and am rather pleased with the results. Keep posting..you're a big help.

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelrobinson1945 Thanks so much Michael, I’m glad it was helpful. I would really like to see photos of yours if you would like to submit some photos to the member section of the website please let me know. Thanks for being here. sladesvwbeetle.com

Great video! Funny, you have 3 passenger foot ramps and I am missing one..haha! That’s life for ya! I have given it some thought and when I get to this point (currently body on rotisserie), I am going to use hook and loop contact cemented in strategic points so I can easily remove it when necessary. I friggin hate all the glue that I had to scrape off to do fab and welding. Thanks Amigo!! Stay safe!

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

I honestly have no idea how I ended up with three of them 🤷🏻‍♂️. Having yours on a rotisserie is awesome!! I don’t have one of those. Yes I can understand why you say that. I was trying to remove old glue, and I wasn’t saying very nice things. 😁 Thanks for being here!!!

I have done a few of these. TMI is a pretty good kit, just wish it came with some direction. It is like guessing how to put a puzzle together and in which order. I have successfully used the 3M each time. You don't want it to stick too well, as you will likely need to replace it at some point.

Looks great.. that center front one is a real PITA to get straight and right. I got the same carpet kit in mine only in black. I used Gorilla Glue spray in the big tall can and its worked great so far. I only glued the sides and front..none under the seats or on the tunnel due to I have more wires or new wires to run.

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

Scott S Thanks Scott! I seen the gorilla spray, I was so tempted but I didn’t know anyone that tried it yet. I just bolted my new shifter in today. But I didn’t glue the drivers side down on the floor. As you said, I still might have wires to run. Thanks for being here!!

Thank you very much for this video. I'm about to install the TMI Carpet kit in my newly restored 76 custom Beetle. This was very informative. Great job?

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I truly appreciate it. I was very happy with that kit to be honest with you.

Another great video Slades. I need to put some new carpet in mine in the hood it’s gone and behind the pedals too but everywhere else has it. I went to Rural King and bought some of their $1 carpet rectangles and put those in there works fine. I was going to ask my grandma to make me something like a spare tire and gas tank cover for the front of mine. The original got ruined when it used to leak so they took the carpet out of it.

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

They sell the kits for under the trunk at the front, but they are not very cheap. I do like TMI, I was pretty happy with the kit. But there are so many people that do their own, from buying a roll of carpet and cutting it themselves.

@blakewaddell451

3 жыл бұрын

@@SladesVWBeetle yep I am a cheapskate 😂😂. I need some new door seals too so going to get those ordered sometime tonight hopefully.

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

Make sure you buy really good quality ones. If not you will be screaming LOL

@blakewaddell451

3 жыл бұрын

@@SladesVWBeetle LOL

Just found you, very good channel.

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

Bob Walter Thank you very much!

first comment ...winning..lol great stuff

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

Jeff Zieger Ha! You win the golden ticket!! 😁

3m 90 works well for the firewall carpets, too. I also use the same contact cement as you, but for holding down the gasket before I drop the body onto the pan. 😁👍🏻🦆💩

@SladesVWBeetle

Жыл бұрын

Hey Glenn!!! Yes the 3M does work well. The brush on stuff is nice! But damn…I was high 😂

@DuckmanCycles

Жыл бұрын

@@SladesVWBeetle Whaddup my dude.... oh yeah... I see lights popping off everywhere when i use it inside. It's a nice sweet smell though lol!

@SladesVWBeetle

Жыл бұрын

@@DuckmanCycles Hahaha!! I definitely notice a slight buzz 😁

Good stuff! The car is looking good. Thank you for the recommendations. As someone who is a little ways behind your progress it is much appreciated when honest opinions are given.i think you also talked me into the salt and pepper vs black. What color are your seats?

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

The Bad Bug thanks very much! The black just shows way too much lint. The salt and pepper really accent the interior of the car. I like it a lot. The seats are black, but almost a light black as odd as that sounds.

Looks sweet.. I used the spray but i think that brush on cement would be better

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

VW RICH FLAT4 I’ve used both. Spray for the headliner is a must. But with the carpeting I definitely noticed the cement was so much nicer. But I would never use that on a headliner.

black and lint, yup. progress takes $$$!

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

Scotty C My buddy has the black, and he complained about the lint all the time. So I got a different color! Oh yeah the money has gone fast! Hey nice fishing fun on your channel!

Now that it has been installed for several years, would you still recommend Weldwood? I am just starting the project on my '73 Standard Type 1. What was the name of the better-quality carpet kit? It sounded like "Sofine"?

The car has come a long way closing in on the finish line , looks good..

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

Busman 54 Thanks Dan! She’s had been a fun trip! You’ve been with me since the beginning. I have another lined up already. It’s a body off resto

Nice Video. Good info. What are those nubs on the center channel between the shifter and parking brake at 15:20 and 31:30?

@SladesVWBeetle

Жыл бұрын

Thanks CJ! You’re seeing the handles for the seat adjusters

Hallo Dear,my question to you ! if I have limited budget and i cannot afford high prices for buying such carpet , can i get any other carpet , normal car carpet and I design it in the way that match the car or not possible ???

Good video! I was screaming at the video during the carpet install around the clutch. Next time, use a rubber band to secure clutch to brake so it stops falling back in your way. Otherwise...informative video!!

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

Keith Beal Thanks Keith! And very good idea! I needed to remove the pedals and forgot. Thanks for being here!

Good job buddy. Is there a reason you don't use spray adhesive

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

Are use the spray adhesive, 3M 90, but I only use it on the headliner material. I like using the brush on for the carpet because it’s much stronger. Thanks for commenting.

As usual very informative and helpful. Maybe is my youtube link. I never could see the links you suggest in your video. I only see the links to your friends youtube links.

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

Siamak E I have to add them first thing in the morning. I apologize truly. I was running late for work and forgot to add them there. Thanks so much for being here!

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

Siamak E Fixed the links in the description!!

@siamak1

3 жыл бұрын

@@SladesVWBeetle Fantastic. Thank you. It seems I have to refer to all of your videos. The 73 started temporarily. But I am afraid clean the tank, new lines, Carb, fuel pump and brakes are needed. I am also missing left front hood hinge spring. It seems no one has it for 73 Super. But body work/seats would be the last things. My preference is to keep it look old as as is with no repaint.

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

Siamak E Your very welcome! I did the video on the cleaning of the fuel line inside of the tunnel. It worked very well. I will have the video up shortly on the rust removal on the fuel tank. Only $25.00 and it works well. Where about are you located? I have a complete set of front trunk hinges and springs for sale on my local Craigslist.

@siamak1

3 жыл бұрын

@@SladesVWBeetle I am in San Francisco East Bay.

Does the contact cement smell like the spray?

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

OFF AXIS BUILDS Honestly I believe it’s a bit stronger!

Gotta do some homework this is next

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

You got this brother!! It’s honestly not that bad. Where a mask, the glue had me high 😂

@PopularityContest

3 жыл бұрын

@@SladesVWBeetle Sounds like a party to me

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

Dude I think you should stay away from that glue! You’ve got the shakes bad,you’re hands are trembling!

@SladesVWBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

I have had that since I was a child. Its a disorder. Thanks for being here!