Carpet for a 4 speed car? - The Ford Torino Page Forum

Do any of you guys know where I might find carpet that will work with the 4 speed manual transmission hump? I contacted Dearborn Classics and they stated that their carpets will not work with 4 speeds.

72 Gran Torino Sport Q 4spd
1996 GT- H/C/I swap, SCT
2007 Yamaha FZ1
rtgreen12@bellsouth.net
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These guys list it for the Ranchero but not for the Gran Torino with 4 speed. You might ask if you can get the Ranchero front and the Gran Torino back section.
http://stockinteriors.com/AutoCarpet.asp?Itemid=9240&MakeId=34&ModelId=620

I ordered mine thru A1 Auto which sells Auto Custom Carpet. ACC will sell to the public but not ay a reduced price. I save almost $150 by ordering thru A1 Auto.

I'll be picking it up on Friday so I'll take some pics and post here for you.

Many of the Montego GT guys have ACC carpet in their cars and they recommended them to me.

I just looked on eBay but didn't see a listing under 72 Torino but there are listings under 72 Montego.

4 speed is same as floor shifted Auto and the Montego GT is the same as the Torino sport floor.

Another tip when placing an order. Ask them to order it un-trimmed. It will give you a couple of extra inches in the width so you can do final trimming.

Oh and shipping was free!!! Price was $187.50 ACC wanted $289 + $35 to ship

Have a look here but go to the web site to find the 4 speed listing;

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/72-73-Mercury-Montego-Black-Carpet-New_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5191133adaQQitemZ350326307546QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_1702wt_1167

Edited by iangj - 10-March-2010 at 11:47PM

Ian GJ
Ontario, Canada
'72 Montego GT Q Code
Montego GT Registry

why don't you just pick an automatic carpet and cut the area you need?

My original carpet that I was not able to save due to 17 years of sitting in a barn, and pretty much the entire smashed glass of all windows matted into the carpet made saving my originals a no-way deal.

My GTS had the big floor mats.

Replacement carpet for the floor shift cars, you have to cut for the opening and trim as needed.

I have had my grey carpet from ACC new in the box for 10+ years and will finally be using it in the '72 GTS.

My carpet has a large molded mat, and heavy jute padding on the back side.

I paid $120 from a local shop.

Andrew

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rtgreen Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 25-February-2006 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 105	Post Options Post Reply Quote rtgreen Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Carpet for a 4 speed car? Posted: 10-March-2010 at 8:53PM
	Do any of you guys know where I might find carpet that will work with the 4 speed manual transmission hump? I contacted Dearborn Classics and they stated that their carpets will not work with 4 speeds.
	72 Gran Torino Sport Q 4spd 1996 GT- H/C/I swap, SCT 2007 Yamaha FZ1 rtgreen12@bellsouth.net [IMG]http://www.scothew.com/~rtgreen/Torino%20signature.jpg">

stanman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 24-March-2007 Location: Nova Scotia, Ca Online Status: Offline Posts: 136	Post Options Post Reply Quote stanman Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10-March-2010 at 9:12PM
	I got mine through AutoKrafters but to be honest, I'm not at the point where I can install it (or even test fit for that matter). However, it was ordered specifically for a 4 speed. Stan
	1972 GTS Q-Code 4-Speed Under Construction

SquireCJ Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24-October-2009 Location: California Online Status: Offline Posts: 305	Post Options Post Reply Quote SquireCJ Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10-March-2010 at 10:55PM
	These guys list it for the Ranchero but not for the Gran Torino with 4 speed. You might ask if you can get the Ranchero front and the Gran Torino back section. http://stockinteriors.com/AutoCarpet.asp?Itemid=9240&MakeId=34&ModelId=620

SquireCJ Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24-October-2009 Location: California Online Status: Offline Posts: 305	Post Options Post Reply Quote SquireCJ Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10-March-2010 at 11:06PM
	Here is another link that is cheaper but same situation, the show the carpet for the 4 speed Ranchero but not the Gran Torino. http://www.auto-interior.com/ford14.htm

iangj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06-March-2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 273	Post Options Post Reply Quote iangj Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10-March-2010 at 11:44PM
	I ordered mine thru A1 Auto which sells Auto Custom Carpet. ACC will sell to the public but not ay a reduced price. I save almost $150 by ordering thru A1 Auto. I'll be picking it up on Friday so I'll take some pics and post here for you. Many of the Montego GT guys have ACC carpet in their cars and they recommended them to me. I just looked on eBay but didn't see a listing under 72 Torino but there are listings under 72 Montego. 4 speed is same as floor shifted Auto and the Montego GT is the same as the Torino sport floor. Another tip when placing an order. Ask them to order it un-trimmed. It will give you a couple of extra inches in the width so you can do final trimming. Oh and shipping was free!!! Price was $187.50 ACC wanted $289 + $35 to ship Have a look here but go to the web site to find the 4 speed listing; http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/72-73-Mercury-Montego-Black-Carpet-New_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5191133adaQQitemZ350326307546QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_1702wt_1167 Edited by iangj - 10-March-2010 at 11:47PM
	Ian GJ Ontario, Canada '72 Montego GT Q Code Montego GT Registry

stanman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 24-March-2007 Location: Nova Scotia, Ca Online Status: Offline Posts: 136	Post Options Post Reply Quote stanman Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11-March-2010 at 1:11AM
	Just checked the box my carpet came in. It's from ACC also. Application is listed as 1972 Torino Automatic. As Ian said, standards and auto floor shift use the same hump (I think) so carpet should interchange. Just checked the AutoKrafters site. Their carpet is $169.95 but I don't know how much shipping is. http://www.autokrafters.com/v4/go.gnf?session=55408f6395507aeb5a2870fcbe0b4346&s=autokrafters&t=&n=default&d=products&show_product_id=851573&product=28791 Edited by stanman - 11-March-2010 at 1:17AM
	1972 GTS Q-Code 4-Speed Under Construction

ilyes Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 10-January-2010 Location: Queens New York Online Status: Offline Posts: 449	Post Options Post Reply Quote ilyes Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11-March-2010 at 1:45AM
	why don't you just pick an automatic carpet and cut the area you need?

SquireCJ Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24-October-2009 Location: California Online Status: Offline Posts: 305	Post Options Post Reply Quote SquireCJ Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11-March-2010 at 4:24AM
	An added note. The 1972-1973 Ranchero GT and GTS had an optional carpet that had large rubber inserts on both the drive side and the passenger side where as the standard carpet only had a small rubber insert on the drive side. My 1972 Ranchero GT 4 speed came with the duel rubber inserts.

Eliteman76 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 21-March-2006 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 2019	Post Options Post Reply Quote Eliteman76 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11-March-2010 at 5:30AM
	My original carpet that I was not able to save due to 17 years of sitting in a barn, and pretty much the entire smashed glass of all windows matted into the carpet made saving my originals a no-way deal. My GTS had the big floor mats. Replacement carpet for the floor shift cars, you have to cut for the opening and trim as needed. I have had my grey carpet from ACC new in the box for 10+ years and will finally be using it in the '72 GTS. My carpet has a large molded mat, and heavy jute padding on the back side. I paid $120 from a local shop.
	Andrew

rtgreen Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 25-February-2006 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 105	Post Options Post Reply Quote rtgreen Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11-March-2010 at 3:40PM
	Thanks for all the links and advise guys!! I'll sift through it all today and see what I find. And suggestions on a backing or sound dampning material?
	72 Gran Torino Sport Q 4spd 1996 GT- H/C/I swap, SCT 2007 Yamaha FZ1 rtgreen12@bellsouth.net [IMG]http://www.scothew.com/~rtgreen/Torino%20signature.jpg">