Good morning.

I am getting ready to replace my carpet.

Has anyone ordered carpet from LMC? Now LMC has a seperated carpet outfit, is it any better / different then the old one? what are the other option?
Is there anyone in Canada that supply carpet for old Truck?

What kind of backing should I asked.

any tips or comments are appreciated, before i order.

thanks

G

 

I bought some for my 83 from "stock interiors" it was pretty good stuff. and i did not buy the extra backing. i just used insulating material underneath.

 

I purchased mine for my '78 F10 off of eBay...it has been installed for almost 2 years now...haven't had any issues. I ordered it with a longer cut in the back...that way I could make the turn up the back of the cab to help with noise reduction. I as well didn't order the extra backing...I coated my floor pans with bed liner spray as well as sound pad...cut down on road noise and has a very smooth feel under the foot...

 

Been needing to buy some carpet from LMC but haven't got that far yet...

LMC makes good OEM stuff and there proud of it. I was thinking about running the EVA sound deadener and/or heat shield to help with noise and/or maybe being able to block out some of the heat that rises thru the cab

 

Just so you know LMC is just a reseller they don't make anything. I did get my carpet from them, I used carpet # 49-5830 and # 49-2590 for pad, I first used Fat-Mat (Dynamat less$$) then pad then carpet, the LMC carpet fit well and is nice plush carpet.

 

I recommend giving the bed liner / rubberized spray a shot (no pun intended)...I sprayed the interior and exterior of the floor pans, as well as the rest of the cab...but it really cuts down the noise...

 

Most is made ovevseas and it is not anywhere near OEM Quality. they have no quality control, well I guess they do, the end user. I kept the carpet and pad, many other items were returned. They will help if your not happy but they are still just high volume resellers. My Rant, sorry Also I have the EVA and will return it.

 

Well that's not cool... I always thought they manufactured parts cuz that plant is HUGE
But it does say in the catalog that there re-sellers. I've never had any problems with parts I've ordered but I've only ordered a dozen things in the last 10 years

 

So far the carpet looks good but I still had too many bad items. I guess it's just a heads up! It all depends on who gives them the best price so they can keep their profit high. LMC will never tell you who the vendor was on any part, they prevent price shopping and keep profit up that way.
I bought a part from them because their catologue made it sound like it was the best, it was delivered in it's original "Dennis Carpenter" box and cost $100. more than DC's site! be careful and shop smart .
Always ask a fellow FTE member first and try used/ recycled oem parts first!