Loop pile carpet, any recent purchases? (2008)

[Mike B]

Disclaimer: This information applies to North American 240Z models (HLS30U and HLS30UA) only

We have noted that there were several variations in original 240Z carpet over the years. I thought I would try to compile a summary of the different carpet variations by date range in order to help people that are attempting to obtain accurate reproductions for their specific vehicles. The following is my best guess so far based on carpets I own, and what others have reported in this thread. The date ranges or other details may need to be adjusted further, so please post with VIN or production date (and pictures if possible) if you have any original carpet that doesn't fit this profile.

Type 1: 10/69 – Approx 2/70 (VIN #1800?) – Made by Chester & Herod

Rear deck: Loop pile w/ clear backing, unbound front edge (goes under plastic riser trim), slits for cargo straps not bound

Behind seats: Loop pile w/ clear backing, cut to shape of plastic mats plus entire area under the seats

Front Mats: Loop pile w/ clear backing, no slits at the bottom for metal tabs (uses Velcro instead)

Type 2: Approx 3/70 – Approx 12/70 (Series 1)

Rear deck: Cut pile w/ clear backing, unbound front edge (goes under plastic riser trim), slits for cargo straps not bound

Behind seats: Cut pile w/ clear backing, cut similar to shape of plastic mats but not around seat mounts

Front Mats: Cut pile w/ clear backing, bound slits at the bottom for metal tabs

Type 3: Approx 01/71 – Approx 9/71 (Series 2)

Rear deck: Cut pile w/ clear backing, large slit in front edge (which is fully bound) for tool bin access (carpet does not go under plastic riser trim), cargo straps mounted on top of carpet and either small holes or a small slit in carpet for mounting screws

Behind seats: Cut pile w/ clear backing, slits cut and resewn to mold to rear wheel wheels

Front Mats: Cut pile w/ clear backing, bound slits at the bottom for metal tabs

Type 4: Approx 10/71 – 07/73 (Series 3 and 4)

Rear deck: Loop pile w/ rough grey backing, large slit in front edge (which is fully bound) for tool bin access (carpet does not go under plastic riser trim), cargo straps mounted on top of carpet and either small holes or a small slit in carpet for mounting screws

Behind seats: Loop pile w/ rough grey backing, slits cut and resewn to mold to rear wheel wheels, additional slit cut and resewn in middle of section under passenger seat

Front Mats: Loop pile w/ rough grey backing and thin brown jute layer sewn on underside, bound slits at the bottom for metal tabs

The part numbers for carpet according to the June 1974 USA & Canada Parts Catalog are listed below. Some of the dates seem to match up with what we have observed, but others do not.

Part #74901-E4601 Assy-Trim Front Floor RH Black (Carpet) 10/69 to 08/71

Part #74901-E8800 Assy-Trim Rear Floor RH Black (Carpet) 09/71 to 06/72

Part #74901-N3300 Assy-Trim Rear Floor RH Black (Carpet) 07/72 to 01/73

Part #74901-E4600 Assy-Trim Rear Floor RH Black (Resin) 10/69 to ????

Part #74901-E8801 Assy-Trim Rear Floor RH Black (F/Rest Carpet) 11/71 to 06/72

Part #74901-E8802 Assy-Trim Rear Floor RH Black (F/Rest Resin) 01/72 to ????

Part #74901-N3302 Assy-Trim Rear Floor RH Black (F/Rest Carpet) 07/72 to ????

Part #74902-E4601 Assy-Trim Front Floor LH Black (Carpet) ???? to 08/71

Part #74902-E8800 Assy-Trim Rear Floor LH Black (Carpet) 09/71 to 06/72

Part #74902-N3300 Assy-Trim Rear Floor LH Black (Carpet) 07/72 to 01/73

Part #74902-N3304 Assy-Trim Rear Floor LH Black (Carpet) 02/73 to ????

Part #74902-E4600 Assy-Trim Rear Floor LH Black (Resin) ???? to 01/73

Part #74902-N3306 Assy-Trim Rear Floor LH Black (Resin) 02/73 to ????

Part #74907-E4600 Assy-Trim Rear Floor RH Black (Resin) ???? to 12/70

Part #74907-E8201 Assy-Trim Rear Floor RH Black (Resin) 01/71 to ????

Part #74907-E4601 Assy-Trim Rear Floor RH Black (Carpet) ???? to 12/70

Part #74907-E8300 Assy-Trim Rear Floor RH Black (Carpet) 01/71 to ????

Part #74907-E8800 Assy-Trim Rear Floor RH Black (Carpet) ???? to ????

Part #74907-E8802 Assy-Trim Rear Floor RH Black (Carpet) ???? to ????

Part #74907-N3300 Assy-Trim Rear Floor RH Black (Carpet) (CG-403) 07/72 to ????

Part #74908-E4600 Assy-Trim Rear Floor LH Black (Resin) ???? to 12/70

Part #74908-E8201 Assy-Trim Rear Floor LH Black (Resin) 01/71 to ????

Part #74908-E4601 Assy-Trim Rear Floor LH Black (Carpet) up to 12/70

Part #74908-E8300 Assy-Trim Rear Floor LH Black (Carpet) 01/71 to ????

Part #74908-E8800 Assy-Trim Rear Floor LH Black (Carpet) ???? to ????

Part #74908-N3300 Assy-Mat Rear Floor LH Black (Carpet) (CG-403) 07/72 to ????

Part #74950-E4100 Assy-Mat Rear Floor Black (Resin) ???? to 12/70

Part #74950-E8201 Assy-Mat Rear Floor Black (Resin) 01/71 to ????

Part #74950-E4600 Assy-Mat Rear Floor Black (Carpet) ???? to 12/70

Part #74950-E8300 Assy-Mat Rear Floor Black (Carpet) 01/71 to ????

Part #74950-E8800 Assy-Mat Rear Floor Black (Carpet) ???? to ????

Part #74950-N3300 Assy-Mat Rear Floor Black (Carpet) (CG-403) 07/72 to ????

-Mike

[zed2]

Does anyone have the dimensions of the heel pad on the "original" series 1 carpet?

Thanks,

Keith

[240260280z]

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[AZ-240z]

On 4/29/2010 at 9:58 AM, zed2 said:

Does anyone have the dimensions of the heel pad on the "original" series 1 carpet?

Thanks,

Keith

.Keith, I tried to lift the demensions from a photo of an original driver's side carpet.  The top photo is my efforts at reproducing this carpet with 

heel pad.  The second photo is of an original carpet with heel pad.  The demensions I came up with are 7" by 11".  I got the heel pad from

Jim at Chester and Herod.  It was actually twice as big as needed, so I cut it into two pieces and shaped the cut edge to match the other 

finished edges, if that make sense to you.  It was close to the original profile and light enough in thickness to allow machine sewing easily

to the carpet.  Many heel pads are very thick and heavy for the weight of carpet used to make a good reproduction.

Hope this helps.

Dan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[zed2]

Dan,

Thank you for the update. Having read/reread this thread offer the years it would appear that there is no one who makes a repro kit that is accurate "right out of the box". Maybe someday an enterprising Z enhauasist would pick up the torch and coordinate a group buy on an kit.

Keith

[TheErictag]

I appreciate all who contributed to this thread. BUT being almost 8 years after the thread was created where now is the best place to grab a high quality replacement carpet kit for my 9/71 car?


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[zed2]

On ‎5‎/‎26‎/‎2008 at 10:14 PM, Mike B said:

Front Mats: Loop pile w/ clear backing, no slits at the bottom for metal tabs (uses Velcro instead)

Mike,

1) Is the hook and loop (Velcro) sewn to the front (and rear???) carpet or is the stick on type of hook and loop?

2) Which part of the Velcro, the hook (rough side) or the loop (smooth side) is sewn to the carpet?  The other side would be glued to the metal floor.)

Thanks,
Keith

Edited December 5, 2018 by zed2
Elaboration of post

[Mike B]

Mike,
Is the Velcro sewn to the front (and rear???) carpet or is the stick on type of Velcro?
Thanks,
Keith

I'll have to check and get back to you. Maybe this weekend.

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[zspert]

I have been using the carpets from Auto Custom Carpets for many years now. Available in cut and loop. Yes, they have the correct whipped edge binding. Only drawback, the have modern gray underlayment glued to the carpet.

[zed2]

All,

1) Is the hook and loop (Velcro) sewn to the front (and rear???) carpet or is the stick on type of hook and loop?

2) Which part of the Velcro, the hook (rough side) or the loop (smooth side) is sewn to the carpet?  The other side would be glued to the metal floor.)

Thanks,
Keith