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Old May 30, 2022 | 10:19 PM
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Trying to install carpet in my 53 f100. Why can't I find any installation instructions? Am I not using the right search words?
 
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Is it a pre cut carpet like from LMC or just a piece of carpet you must cut and trim from start--- I suggest get one from LMC very good quality and fit ---
I use LMC carpets the only thing you got to peel insulation off back of carpet then I glue that down then install carpet-- I always insulate steel floor then carpet insulation fit-up then lay carpet----- Good Luck



 
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Is it a pre cut carpet like from LMC or just a piece of carpet you must cut and trim from start--- I suggest get one from LMC very good quality and fit ---
I use LMC carpets the only thing you got to peel insulation off back of carpet then I glue that down then install carpet-- I always insulate steel floor then carpet insulation fit-up then lay carpet----- Good Luck


it is a kit from LMC. Was trying to put the piece on back of the cab behind the seat. It seems too big. One edge has a finish edge. Does it go on top under the window? Is it suppose to go under the back window seal? How is it anchored?
 
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Is it a pre cut carpet like from LMC or just a piece of carpet you must cut and trim from start--- I suggest get one from LMC very good quality and fit ---
I use LMC carpets the only thing you got to peel insulation off back of carpet then I glue that down then install carpet-- I always insulate steel floor then carpet insulation fit-up then lay carpet----- Good Luck


what is the air conditioner? what did you do with cowl vent lever and the stock heater, defrost, temp and air controls?
 
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It is a under dash AC-Heat unit -- kept my cowl vent and handle-- took out original heater unit and controls--ALSO I use ROD DOORS interior panel kit--



 
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It is a under dash AC-Heat unit -- kept my cowl vent and handle-- took out original heater unit and controls--ALSO I use ROD DOORS interior panel kit--


who makes the AC? I like the panel behind the seat. Who makes that where did you get it? Looking for something like that for my 49.
 
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AC unit Vintage Air or go to Ebay motors --put in search box universal under dash ac- heat unit

interior trim panels I use RODDOORS--- RODDOORS.com you will see the panels there-- go to your year truck on left hand side------ 530 828-9426
 
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It is a under dash AC-Heat unit -- kept my cowl vent and handle-- took out original heater unit and controls--ALSO I use ROD DOORS interior panel kit--


what do you do for heat? How wide is the air unit?
 
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It is a COOL and HEAT unit-- go to Ebay motors and put in the search box Ebay item number--- 124174612013-- this is the unit you want--

16" wide X 14" deep X 6 '' high
 
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who makes the AC? I like the panel behind the seat. Who makes that where did you get it? Looking for something like that for my 49.
how does your defrost work?
 
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It is a COOL and HEAT unit-- go to Ebay motors and put in the search box Ebay item number--- 124174612013-- this is the unit you want--

16" wide X 14" deep X 6 '' high
Do you have a radio in your truck?
 
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NO defrost I do not need it

Yes radio and CD with AMP as in carpet pictures and 5 x 7 speakers can make my windows RATTLE

I gave you all info on AC unit and go on Ebay put that item number in search box---interior panels gave you the web site go on it and look what is available for your truck
 
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NO defrost I do not need it

Yes radio and CD with AMP as in carpet pictures and 5 x 7 speakers can make my windows RATTLE

I gave you all info on AC unit and go on Ebay put that item number in search box---interior panels gave you the web site go on it and look what is available for your truck
sorry I should have noticed it was on the floor. I got your info on ac unit and have looked it up thank you. Will the ac unit fit with stock heater?
 
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I am getting ready to install my carpet in my 49. I too bought the carpet kit from LMC. I got the molded carpet with no holes. I got to take the Lokar shifter handle off to cut the hole for the shifter and I guess I need to take the column out to find that hole better instead of cutting a slot in the carpet. I have the same swivel base you have. How did you do yours?
 
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NO-NO-- you do not take shiftier handle off-- take your seat out start in the back weight it down so it does not move roll it front to the bottom of handle square it off measure to center of shiftier mark bottom side of carpet then cut a round hole in -- then lift up high over stick do your back of cab carpet then move on --- ( EASY ) -- you have a shiftier boot slides down over shiftier when all done

At steering column go up to front mark put round hole in a SLIT the back to end of carpet I use double face tape under slit and heat gun NEVER SEE SLIT---

I do not know how this works on molded carpet never needed to use molded --- GOOD LUCK
 
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