interior carpet

[zdmiller]

howdy fellas, anyone have a line on a good place to buy int. carpet? I was gonna do it myself but I think a pre-molded piece with cutouts would be worth the price. Oh, and I also just trailered my Lark down to my base at Fort Hood, TX and got tons of looks on the highway! Even my young soldiers with their fancy souped-up rides are impressed. Gee, I love this car. blue skys

[Roscomacaw]

Try Historic Automotive for your carpets.

Miscreant at large.

[zdmiller]

thanks biggie.

[JDP]

That's me. (Historic Automotive) $200 set/$15 UPS. They are sewn to fit like factory, but you still need to cut for the brake and clutch.

64 Challenger (Green Wrapper)
63 R2 4 speed GT Hawk
55 Speedster
50 2R 10 truck

[studeclunker]

Studebaker Int. has them for Larks at about $160. Mr Biggs why do you recommend Hist. Auto.? Are they better?[?] After all 40bucks is 40bucks...

Then again... one gets what they have paid for...[B)]

Lotsa Larks!
Studeclunker
A.K.A: out2lunch

[JDP]

I can sell you a set for less if you don't need the correct heel pad and the precut jute padding. I have no data on the SI carpets, but they are a nickle cheaper at $199.95 for sedans and I'll match that, but they are $39.95 more for Hawks, happy to match that too.

64 R2 4 speed Challenger (Plain Wrapper)
63 R2 4 speed GT Hawk
55 Speedster
50 2R 10 truck

[studeclunker]

There ya go! Quality and price too. As my father used to say "Ya can't beat that even with a stick!"

Lotsa Larks!
Studeclunker
A.K.A: out2lunch

[Kdancy]

We've had both historic automotive carpet and Phantom Auto Works. No comparisen, the historic carpet went to the dumpster. If quality is an issue, I highly recommend Phantom Auto Works in Knoxville Tn. Rene Harger has been doing Stude upholstery for many years. They advertise in Turning Wheels. 865-525-6025 is their number.

53commander HDTP
53 Champion HDTP
64 Champ long bed V8
64 GT

[N8N]

I agree that Phantom's carpet is nice but IMHO compared to HA the Phantom stuff is a little better for a lot more money. For a driver I wouldn't pay the $$ for Phantom, but that's just me.

nate

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55 Commander Starlight
62 Daytona hardtop

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[JDP]

If you even get a set you are not satisfied with from the company that makes my carpets, I won't pretend my carpets are the same quality as Phantom's, but not everyone is building a show car and are on a budget.

64 R2 4 speed Challenger (Plain Wrapper)
63 R2 4 speed GT Hawk
55 Speedster
50 2R 10 truck

[52hawk]

A few months ago Lionel Stone advertised Hawk carpets For $135.I don't know any thing about his stuff,but he usually seems to be the highest priced vendor,he's maybe not too proud of his carpeting?

not golden hawk,not silver hawk,just hawk.

[JDP]

In fairness to him, I have not seen his carpets, but his price is well under my cost even before I pay extra for the large heel pad. His may be worth chenking out, that's damn cheap.

64 R2 4 speed Challenger (Plain Wrapper)
63 R2 4 speed GT Hawk
55 Speedster
50 2R 10 truck

[Roscomacaw]

I've used Historic's carpets a number of times. I was pleased with the results. While I confess it was some time ago, I also have had a couple of sets of carpets from SI. I gave them away to Stude folks cheaper than myself and bought some from Historic. Since I'm not interested in building "show cars", decent fit and serviceability is all I care about. And I DO care about cost![}] Sad fact is - I HAVE to care.

Miscreant at large.

[studeclunker]

Be careful about Lionel Stone. I have purchased items from him and was less than satisfied. He has good prices on things. Mr Stone does nothing in house. He delegates it to a third party. The quality control leaves considerable to be desired.[V] I'm not saying he does'nt have anything decent, just be careful. If carpeting is so very much less expensive beware, beware, beware.[:0] Make sure you can return it before ordering.[}]

Lotsa Larks!
Studeclunker
A.K.A: out2lunch

[52hawk]

That is why I said maybe he is not so proud of his carpeting!.Maybe he is looking right now and can respond! Hi Lionel!!

not golden hawk,not silver hawk,just hawk.