Best place to ger carpet for a 71 barracuda

[gran coupe john]

Looking to buy carpet, and maybe some sound deadening. Looking for some opinions

 

[Chally]

I recently installed mass-backed ACC loop style in my Challenger. The backing adds insulation and is molded it fit in the floor pan. Looks great. RockAuto has good prices. I also used Dynamat for sound deadening and insulation. I’m happy with the results.

 

[pschlosser]

FYI, "mass-backed" carpet refers to mastic (butyl or rubber) backed carpet. OEM e-body carpet was molded to fit contours of the floor pan, humps, etc. It was simply the jute webbing base, with carpet loops attached. The mass-backed adds some sound insulation, as well as making the carpet (as a whole) more rugged.

mass-backed carpet is slightly more expensive than the standard style, but IMO, it's worth it, unless you're doing a concourse restoration.

 

[gran coupe john]

Just trying to get some info, so I can make a good decision. Want a quiet, and a good quality carpet.

 

[Mopar Nut]

I used ACC carpet from RockAuto with HushMat Sound Deadener/Heat Barrier from AutoZone with 20% off sale/free shipping.

 

[bill70j]

Looking to buy carpet, and maybe some sound deadening. Looking for some opinions

If you decide to go with ACC, you may be able to get it directly from them - or at least compare prices - rather than going through a reseller. I dealt directly with ACC years ago and here's a link to a copy of the invoice showing their contact information.

HTH, Bill

 

[Xcudame]

I actually think ACC supplies everyone with carpet.

 

[69bfan]

All of the Mopar carpet line is coming from Auto Custom Carpets, ACC. ACC bought out the Trim Parts carpet line several years ago, leaving them as the sole provider unless your looking at something custom sewn.

Most of the vendors has the carpet drop shipped directly from ACC. Usually, the carpet is cut and molded within 24 to 48 hours of the order being received, so that insures that the carpet is fresh and not crammed inside a box for months or years prior to installation.

Pricing can be all over the board, so check around with your preferred vendor. Also make sure to get a shipping quote as it can vary from vendor to vendor, even it is being drop shipped from Anniston, AL.

The mass backing is becoming very popular for those who are looking to drive the cars. It is the same carpet, they just mold a heavy rubber like backing to the carpet and you also get the jute backing as well. It requires a bit more effort to install, but lays out nice and tends to conform to the floor pan better.

The ACC website is thorough and gives a good overview of the various colors and materials available. If you should want to go with a non factory color, click on the "Other Colors Available" tab.

The ACC Senior Accounts Manager is a Mopar guy as is his family with multiple Mopars. They have helped the hobby over the years in refining the carpet kits for correctness and fit.
1970 Plymouth Cuda Auto | Auto Custom Carpets

 

[gran coupe john]

Thanks you 69bfan. You answered many questions. Thanks for the web site to the main supplier.

 

[MoparCarGuy]

Consider 1970 E-Body carpet from Classic Industries. Installation article.
You can also add heat shield under the carpet for sound deadening/insulation.