1965 Barracuda carpet installation

[gstavely]

Hello
I am about to install the carpet on my 1965 Barracuda, any tips on installing?
I have a nice carpet kit for the whole car, and though most of it seems pretty straightforward the back part under the window looks like it might be a bit challenging…
What is the best glue to use in this area, and it looks to be just tucked into the chrome mouldings?
I did not take the old carpet out as i bought the car with the carpet kit but not installed.
In the front does anyone know the proper route for routing the wires going to the floor shifter? The way it is now it’s just duct taped to the floor.
Thanks!

 

[gstavely]

Also does anyone know the proper routing for the tail light harness? They had it going from left rear panel and through the quarter panel and it just doesn’t seem right…

 

[66FormulaS273]

I used 3M High Strength 90 Contact Adhesive in a spray can and it worked well. Best advice I read and followed from another thread before was trim the carpet in small increments especially when getting close to your final fit. You don't want to take too much off and then find you have a large gap, be patient. The SS moulding will hide any small gaps where the carpet pieces come together.
As far as the contact cement/carpet under the back window area, I just did my best lining up a couple of key spots on top, front and where the latch holder bracket is located and layed the carpet down.
The wire that runs to the floor shifter on my 66 was also taped to the floor and I kept it that way. The tail light harness does pass through the left rear quarter panel. Your interior rear seat panel and carpet hold down piece will cover the wires.

 

[gstavely]

Excellent, and thanks so much for the pics…

 

[gstavely]

I used 3M High Strength 90 Contact Adhesive in a spray can and it worked well. Best advice I read and followed from another thread before was trim the carpet in small increments especially when getting close to your final fit. You don't want to take too much off and then find you have a large gap, be patient. The SS moulding will hide any small gaps where the carpet pieces come together.
As far as the contact cement/carpet under the back window area, I just did my best lining up a couple of key spots on top, front and where the latch holder bracket is located and layed the carpet down.
The wire that runs to the floor shifter on my 66 was also taped to the floor and I kept it that way. The tail light harness does pass through the left rear quarter panel. Your interior rear seat panel and carpet hold down piece will cover the wires.

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This might be a silly question but I noticed you also have another set of holes beside where the seat is installed? Been kinda trying to figure out why they are there? Mine is the same and I apologize but I never pulled the seats until I had it home, carpet was pulled out by previous owner.
Thx!

 

[65TerrorCuda]

Take your time and take breaks. I did mine in one day but that's not what I'd do now.

 

[66FormulaS273]

Your front seat bracket bolts drop through those holes. When you lay the floor carpet you'll need to put a hole through the carpet, I used a heat soldering iron and came in from under the car and melted the carpet away. You could also use something like a sharp razor knife to cut those hole openings from the interior side.
I agree 100% with 65TerrorCudda, take your time.

 

[gstavely]

Your front seat bracket bolts drop through those holes. When you lay the floor carpet you'll need to put a hole through the carpet, I used a heat soldering iron and came in from under the car and melted the carpet away. You could also use something like a sharp razor knife to cut those hole openings from the interior side.
I agree 100% with 65TerrorCudda, take your time.

What I meant to say, is there is 6 holes in the floor pan but the front seats only have 4 bolts. I was just kinda curios as to why because there was some patchwork done on my floor pan, so I thought it was kinda odd but seeing yours it’s the same.

 

[65TerrorCuda]

What I meant to say, is there is 6 holes in the floor pan but the front seats only have 4 bolts. I was just kinda curios as to why because there was some patchwork done on my floor pan, so I thought it was kinda odd but seeing yours it’s the same.

Bench seat holes? That's my guess but like most of my guesses it'll be wrong lol

 

[gstavely]

Bench seat holes? That's my guess but like most of my guesses it'll be wrong lol

Probably right,thx!

 

[66FormulaS273]

I would agree on the bench, I have plugs installed in the additional holes.

 

[65 Cuda 340]

The extra bolt holes are for a bench seat. And, of course, the four holes on either side of the trans tunnel would not be used for a bench seat. I've run both kinds of seats in my 67 Barracuda, don't remember if I had to drill the extra holes when converting from bench to bucket, or if they were already there but plugged. I do remember that my original bench seat car did not have the reinforcements around the four inside holes. I never did put them on, either. Been back to bench for quite a few years now.

 

[Bob Jasinski]

I'm in the process of installing the carpets in my '65 FS. I came across these cardboard panels in my parts stash, they didn't come with my car when I bought it, but were included with a bunch of spares a friend gave me from another '65. Does anyone know if these are reproduced? I kind of like the finished look they give.

 

[66FormulaS273]

Check out Laysons, they should carry that cardboard panel.

 

[cosgig]

I'm in the process of installing the carpets in my '65 FS. I came across these cardboard panels in my parts stash, they didn't come with my car when I bought it, but were included with a bunch of spares a friend gave me from another '65. Does anyone know if these are reproduced? I kind of like the finished look they give.

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Those are not being reproduced. And the other piece that most of these cars chew through is the fiberboard cover that covers the underside holes on the trunk lid, or the wiggle clips with the big button head that holds it on.

 

[Bob Jasinski]

Those are not being reproduced. And the other piece that most of these cars chew through is the fiberboard cover that covers the underside holes on the trunk lid, or the wiggle clips with the big button head that holds it on.

Thanks Cosgig, Never knew about the cover under the trunk lid! I also need the spare tire masonite cover. Anyone know if those are reproduced? If I had a pattern I could probably make one.

 

[66FormulaS273]

Collectors Auto Supply shows this piece on Ebay, it's not cheap and freight is expensive because of the length.

Trunk Side Panel Board for 1964-1966 Plymouth Barracuda Hardtop 2-DR Brown Rear​

 

[Yote]

A couple things that may help.
On my 72 Demon,once I had the carpet in place I put bolts with fender washers through the seat and seatbelt holes starting towards the center. That way I could tug /pull on the carpet without it moving. I also used a steamer to help the carpet relax and form to the floor.
Yote

 

[66FormulaS273]

Laysons shows both of these pieces with the one similar to Collectors Auto at a fraction of the price. The other piece goes under the trunk lid using the button clips

 

[65 Cuda 340]

Thanks Cosgig, Never knew about the cover under the trunk lid! I also need the spare tire masonite cover. Anyone know if those are reproduced? If I had a pattern I could probably make one.

1965 barracuda spare tire cover question

 

[66FormulaS273]

I went to Home Depot and bought a sheet of Masonite and cut my own. Had the one in the trunk when I bought the car 30 years ago and traced it on a new sheet. Actually made it a little wider since I'm not showing the car for points. The car was 29 years old at the time so I don't know if it was the original piece even though looking at the condition I believe so. New piece fit well.

 

[cosgig]

I went to Home Depot and bought a sheet of Masonite and cut my own. Had the one in the trunk when I bought the car 30 years ago and traced it on a new sheet. Actually made it a little wider since I'm not showing the car for points. The car was 29 years old at the time so I don't know if it was the original piece even though looking at the condition I believe so. New piece fit well.

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That piece is for the “Formula S” cars, that cutout on the top is for the 14x5.5” spare. I’ll bet your fold down rear panel also has that same cutout. There is also one that goes straight across for non formula cars that didn’t come with 5.5” rims. That’s a cool piece, you should be repopping that.

 

[Bob Jasinski]

I used 3M High Strength 90 Contact Adhesive in a spray can and it worked well. Best advice I read and followed from another thread before was trim the carpet in small increments especially when getting close to your final fit. You don't want to take too much off and then find you have a large gap, be patient. The SS moulding will hide any small gaps where the carpet pieces come together.
As far as the contact cement/carpet under the back window area, I just did my best lining up a couple of key spots on top, front and where the latch holder bracket is located and layed the carpet down.
The wire that runs to the floor shifter on my 66 was also taped to the floor and I kept it that way. The tail light harness does pass through the left rear quarter panel. Your interior rear seat panel and carpet hold down piece will cover the wires.

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66 FormulaS273, I'm laying out the carpet for the floor under the back window in my '65. As you know there are three stainless trim pieces that surround and secure the carpet. On the carpet kit I have from Legendary, there is excess carpet falling over the front of the floor. Does the excess carpet just get trimmed there and secured by the trim piece molding or, does it wrap around the metal floor and get glued to the underside of the sheet metal floor?

 

[65 Cuda 340]

66 FormulaS273, I'm laying out the carpet for the floor under the back window in my '65. As you know there are three stainless trim pieces that surround and secure the carpet. On the carpet kit I have from Legendary, there is excess carpet falling over the front of the floor. Does the excess carpet just get trimmed there and secured by the trim piece molding or, does it wrap around the metal floor and get glued to the underside of the sheet metal floor?

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The excess stays. As I recall with my not always trustworthy memory, it just hangs loose - no need to glue it

 

[66FormulaS273]

I agree with 65 Cuda 340, just let it hang. Once your rear seat is in, you'll never see it.