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 Topic: Carpet for a 4 speed car?Posted: 10-March-2010 at 8:53PM |
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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.
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72 Gran Torino Sport Q 4spd
1996 GT- H/C/I swap, SCT 1995 Bronco - 5.0 5spd. |
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stanman
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Posted: 10-March-2010 at 9:12PM |
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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
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SquireCJ
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Posted: 10-March-2010 at 10:55PM |
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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 |
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Posted: 10-March-2010 at 11:06PM |
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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 |
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Posted: 10-March-2010 at 11:44PM |
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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
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Ian Glyn-Jones
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Posted: 11-March-2010 at 1:11AM |
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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.
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Posted: 11-March-2010 at 1:45AM |
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why don't you just pick an automatic carpet and cut the area you need?
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Posted: 11-March-2010 at 4:24AM |
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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. |
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Posted: 11-March-2010 at 5:30AM |
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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. |
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rtgreen
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Posted: 11-March-2010 at 3:40PM |
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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?
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72 Gran Torino Sport Q 4spd
1996 GT- H/C/I swap, SCT 1995 Bronco - 5.0 5spd. |
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Posted: 11-March-2010 at 4:20PM |
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I just emailed all the manufactures that you guys listed above. I just took another look at my cars 4 speed hump and its pretty pronounced. I really don't think an automatic setup would work and still fit the form and shape of the maunal hump.
I'll post the email responses that I get back from these companies.
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Posted: 11-March-2010 at 6:31PM |
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I think we were all referring to an automatic with a floor shift. It uses the same hump.
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Posted: 11-March-2010 at 7:31PM |
Ah, ok. I had no idea that they were the same. When I have seen the humps sold on ebay or other classified they always state manual/4 speed. Thanks,
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Posted: 11-March-2010 at 9:06PM |
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I guess I should have said I THINK they're the same. I've read that they are but have never seen the two side by side.
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Posted: 12-March-2010 at 1:52AM |
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Yes. The floor hump was used on the floor shifted automatics and 4 speed cars.
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Posted: 12-March-2010 at 6:38PM |
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Update.
Just got my carpet today. The carpet itself looks fantastic........ BUT... the floor mats are totally the wrong color. On our carpets the original mats were a very dark (almost black) charcoal grey. When I ordered this one, they said that was how the mats were so I went with grey instead of black. Well.... these mats are a very LIGHT grey which looks like crap so I will be sending this back so they can send the correct one. As I started, the carpet itself looks to be excellent quality and the padded backing is the same as factory.
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rtgreen
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Posted: 12-March-2010 at 8:45PM |
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I hate that the color did not turn out the way you wanted. post some pictures if you can.
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Posted: 16-March-2010 at 10:28PM |
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Ok, I think we have about solved this debate as I'm going to be forced to try out carpet for a automatic floor shift.
I did receive some replies however from some of the companies that we listed in the thread. They went as follows;
Stockinteriors.com - They had me to send them pictures of the interior and carpet. They determined that their carpets will not fit. It was nice that these guys at least asked for pictures to verify.
Dearborn Classics - Stated that they do not carry carpet for 1972 4 speed Torino's
Autocrafters - Stated "Sorry but according to the manufatures book the carpet is for A/T and is molded to fit."
Thanks for all those that helped.
  Edited by rtgreen - 16-March-2010 at 10:29PM |
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Posted: 17-March-2010 at 5:07PM |
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Ah, see, I assumed you had the console, where it was not going to matter.
I now vaguely recall when I got my GTS, the console was not in the car when I unearthed it from the barn where it had sat for so many years.
What I would tell you to do-get the auto carpet, and worse case you are going to have to trim to fit.
Maybe hit up for a spare piece of the carpet, sew the borders and fit it around the hump.
Andrew
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rtgreen
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Posted: 17-March-2010 at 5:53PM |
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Yeah, if I had a console I would definantly not care if it fit well or not. Your Idea about triming to fit and then maybe patching from a spare piece might be my only option. That, or maybe buy the nice console thats on ebay right now.
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