Carpet snaps source for footwell

[Mikes Z car]

While making my own carpet for a 240Z I noticed snaps at Thrifty hardware (used to be ACE hardware) that fit the early 240Z carpet snap hardware on the firewall insulation. The new snaps snap on securely. Attached are pictures of the package and measurements in case anyone is curious.

[240260280z]

Great info!

They are also in the loose hardware parts bins in most ACE's too.

Here is the series 1 hardware.

Edited November 4, 2013 by Blue

[Namerow]

Also available in Canada from Home Hardware stores... '6 Piece Snap Fasteners Refill' INNOVAK Item #5472-927 Model #041107 6PC

[Mikes Z car]

Thanks Blue and Namerow (also good info).

Blue, I take it the triangular metal piece in your picture was originally on the backside of the original snap in your picture? Or did the triangular piece come from the carpet?

The original snap in my picture came loose from the firewall insulation because that black plastic covering the insulation cracked that the snap was mounted on. I tried putting velcro on the firewall insulation but glue doesn't want to stick to the plastic or whatever that black stuff is that the snaps stick out of. I will try again with silicone. Anyone ever figure out how to mount new snaps so they look original at all?

[240260280z]

Hi Mike,

The triangular part was on the back of the fire wall piece.

I found a ss bolt that would fit in the center of the snap. The threaded part would go through and a big flat washer in the back held it securely. I think I also found a cupped washer for the front to stop the snap from sinking in.

[AZ-240z]

Thanks Blue and Namerow (also good info).

Blue, I take it the triangular metal piece in your picture was originally on the backside of the original snap in your picture? Or did the triangular piece come from the carpet?

The original snap in my picture came loose from the firewall insulation because that black plastic covering the insulation cracked that the snap was mounted on. I tried putting velcro on the firewall insulation but glue doesn't want to stick to the plastic or whatever that black stuff is that the snaps stick out of. I will try again with silicone. Anyone ever figure out how to mount new snaps so they look original at all?

Newport Upholstery Source - Automotive Hardware

Mike,

The triangular piece is the female snap which is mounted on the backside of the carpet. This piece is fastened to the carpet with

a retainer ring with three barbs which is on the front of the carpet. The above address should show these pieces sold by

Newport Upholstery. The male snap ring mounted on the front of the firewall insulation is held on with a phillips head machine

screw with a large fiber washer and small flat washer and nut on the back.

Hope this helps.

Dan

By the way, using the original male carpet snap mounted on the firewall insulation, I was able to reproduce a very nice firewall

insulation piece for the passenger side. Went to my local collision repair center and purchase a piece of black butyl, spl., with

adhesive backing. Don't know the mil thickness but will check if interested. It duplicate the original very well. Then purchased

some original jute from Newport. Made a pattern from original insulator, cut out the butyl, fastened it to the jute, and cut

jute to pattern. Fastening the carpet snaps from old insulator was a "Snap", with new carpet snap pieces from Newport, and

can't tell the difference from the original insulator.

Edited November 5, 2013 by AZ-240z

[Mikes Z car]

Dan,

Thanks for the pictures and nicely detailed explanation. What glue did you use to get the jute to stick to the firewall?

[AZ-240z]

Hi Mike,

There is a local upholstery shop that will give me, but I alway pay something, a pint of there yellow upholstery contact cement, or glue, which they use

in a sprayer for there purposes. The firewall has a number of tabs which hold the firewall insulator in place, nicely, but I paint both the firewall and

jute with this glue, allow it to tack up, and then press it into place for a smooth and secure installation with the metal tabs. When I was able to find

the sheet of black butyl material with the peel-off adhesive backing, and source some original horsehair jute, the creation of the insulator went very

smoothly, and looks totally original when installed with the edges exposing the jute backing when looked at closely, just like the original.

One of the most useful tools I have used when accurately cutting material from carpeting to jute to butyl sheets is a large, and very sharp set of

upholsterers shears. Nothing looks more homemade than ragged edges. These beauties cut easily, precisely, and makes anything look factory.

Thought I'd throw that in as a possibly helpful aside.

Edited November 7, 2013 by AZ-240z