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ok.. while i collect parts to finish the Luv drivetriain i am getting this interior done. and the next item of business is the carpet. I have looked at the kits on Luvrestoration.com, but i thought i would ask you guys if you had found any cheaper alternatives?!?

thanks

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-1977 Luv mikado

I have not compared pricing, but http://www.jcwhitney.com has carpet kits for LUVs, I think you can also get a fitted vinyl mat too. It helps if you back either with some of that foil lined batting for noise and heat suppression.

I just go to the carpet store and buy a very cheap remnant and put it in myself - much cheaper than prefab plus I think it looks better.

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1980 shortbed Luv - 350 40 over, etc. - Like I told my momma, it ain't no fun growing up!

say i go this route.. is it gunna be a bitch making the curves and contours fit well?!? that is my main concern...

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-1977 Luv mikado

Not really - just watch the pattern and nap of the carpet. Really cheap carpet will be a pain in the rear so look for high quality, fairly thick nap. A remant as small as our Luv will not set you back. I think I usually pay around $40 here in Atlanta. If you pick out the right carpet, it'll be a piece of cake. Just take your time and play with it and it should work.

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1980 shortbed Luv - 350 40 over, etc. - Like I told my momma, it ain't no fun growing up!

awesome.. i will look for some good stuff and see what i can come up with, and keep you guys posted
thanks mj

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-1977 Luv mikado

Good luck - I'll be doing mine soon if all goes well this weekend with getting the new 350 to fire up in my 80 luv. I'm even going to put the carpet on the back and sides of the cab behind the seats. If you run into a hump, just cut, splice and glue it down - that's why it's important to watch pattern and nap so in case you do have to splice, it won't be noticeable.

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1980 shortbed Luv - 350 40 over, etc. - Like I told my momma, it ain't no fun growing up!

when i got my datsun, it was carpeted with that cheap carpet stuff from walmart. it looked really good. they just cut the pieces to fit and used aresol glue to stick it down.

codys gonna be doin his truck the same way, so you might get ahold of me and you could take a look at his if ya wanted to.

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"but its that gut feeling of you're drawn to what feels right for yourself and what you're passionate about..."

i may just have to do that here in a while.. i am pretty busy lately. but if i can get some spare time i will give ya a call and we will work something out

thanks

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-1977 Luv mikado

sweet action.

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"but its that gut feeling of you're drawn to what feels right for yourself and what you're passionate about..."

Has anybody else been to http://www.yourautotrim.com ? Its worth checking out. I bought some stuff for my door panels there. I havent put it on yet of course

just go to any auto store and buy roll of low pile carpet assortment of colors. get spray glue cut holes for shift sticks and position over humpspray glue underneath hold; dries quik work down hum on each side gett old pcket knife and just "slice" lines in da carpet to form around contouers i did it i am 16 yrs old , take your time and do it well !!!!