Installing carpet protector

[MILO]

Well I got a stainless carpet protector on Craigslist from a parts car. Now to install it I allredy installed the new carpet can I just remove the gas pedal and pull the carpet out enough to install it. I know that I should mark the location first and maybe cut the holes for the prongs. Has anybody done this I want to ask before I attempt this.

 

['64 Cuda]

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[MILO]

Has anyone installed a rug protector that could give some info

 

[1969dodgedartgt]

the rug protector goes under the carpet? and does what? what does it protect the carpet from?

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[slant6/4speed]

It is a stainless steel scuff plate that goes on the out side of the carpet next to the gas pedal to protect the carpet in the early 64-66 a-body. In mine (64) the tangs are pushed through the carpet and on the back side are brass washers with slots (not holes) that the tangs go through and then bend over.

 

[MILO]

Does the tabs push through the carpet or do you have to cut slots in the carpet to get the tabs through? thanks

 

[slant6/4speed]

I still have the factory carpet and the tangs just push through. But the carpet may not be as tight a weave as todays carpets. Try it out and see how it goes.

 

[MILO]

OK thanks for your help Im going to install it in a couple weeks when I get the car back out of the storage building and into the garage.