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68 AMX Carpet Installation Question

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Topic: 68 AMX Carpet Installation Question
Posted By: JOE S
Subject: 68 AMX Carpet Installation Question
Date Posted: Jan/07/2020 at 3:10pm
I am installing the front carpet in my 68 AMX. I think I know the answer but I want to be certain before I start trimming and then screw it up. Does the windshield washer foot pump assembly mount on top of the carpet of under it? Also is there anything else in the under dash/ floor board area that would mount on top or under the carpet I should know about. Sorry for these simple silly questions but my car did not have any carpet when I bought it . Thanks

Joe



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Posted By: AMXFSTBK390
Date Posted: Jan/07/2020 at 4:54pm
Yes.Directly under the am/fm radio is a bracket that bolts to the floor hump and helps support the dash. after carpet is positioned cut slot for gas pedal mount. Don't believe my 68 AMX has foot pump for windshield washer because it has electric pump. 

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Posted By: mmaher94087
Date Posted: Jan/07/2020 at 6:05pm
Washer foot pump goes on top of the carpet.

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Mike


Posted By: JOE S
Date Posted: Jan/07/2020 at 7:15pm
Thats What I thought but I just wanted to be sure.. Thanks Guys

Joe


Posted By: JOE S
Date Posted: Feb/12/2020 at 11:14am
I was hoping to get back out to the garage this weekend and finally install the carpet. Another question can to mind. The firewall insulation that is under the dash has holes for push in fasters that look like big rivets. I believe these fasteners go through the carpet and through the firewall.. Does the carpet go over the fire wall insulation where the push in fasteners would pass thru the carpet and the cut out holes in the firewall insulation or does the carpet somehow go under the firewall insulation?


Posted By: mmaher94087
Date Posted: Feb/13/2020 at 9:55am
Over.

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Mike


Posted By: JOE S
Date Posted: Feb/13/2020 at 2:38pm
Thanks.. Just wanted to make sure


Posted By: PHAT69AMX
Date Posted: Feb/13/2020 at 5:41pm
In my '69 the front carpet had sewn-in 'openings' to hang the front top edge of the carpet onto those 'T' Shaped plastics firewall plugs in some number of places...  I removed 1 'T' shaped carpet hanger on the passenger side near the tunnel and enlarged to 'T' shaped plug hole to maybe 1-1/4" dia when I moved some engine compartment electrics into the passenger footwell...  Another of those black plastic 'T' Shaped carpet hangers is visible just below the relocated horn relay on the right.  are those the things you are asking about? 






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Posted By: JOE S
Date Posted: Feb/14/2020 at 8:41pm
Yes those are the T Plugs/Rivet type Fasteners that I was talking about.The aftermarket carpet that I have does not have sewn in openings .


Posted By: george w
Date Posted: Feb/15/2020 at 10:31am
The plastic push in fasteners are intended to go through the carpet to secure the top edges of the carpet to keep it from coming down.

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Posted By: JOE S
Date Posted: Feb/16/2020 at 11:56am
I didn't get out to the garage on Saturday .. It was to cold.. Can anyone provide a picture of how the carpet lays under the dash especially around the steering column , gas pedal mount on the firewall. and emergency brake. Thanks


Posted By: AMXFSTBK390
Date Posted: Feb/16/2020 at 12:39pm
I'm 2nd owner of my AMX. Here is a photo of orig carpet below pedals.

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Posted By: JOE S
Date Posted: Feb/16/2020 at 12:56pm
Boy that is a terrific shot. I think It shows everything I need.. Thanks Alot AMXFSTBK390


Posted By: PHAT69AMX
Date Posted: Feb/16/2020 at 1:11pm
Wow , cool picture, 1968 ? model, can even see the headlight warning buzzer mounting ! Thumbs Up

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Posted By: AMXFSTBK390
Date Posted: Feb/16/2020 at 1:45pm
Yes. 1968 AMX undergoing complete remodel/refinement of the interior. 

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Posted By: JOE S
Date Posted: Feb/17/2020 at 9:00am
AMFSTBK390.. Does the carpet go under the upper pivot mount for the gas pedal that is mounted on the firewall or is the carpet cut out around it. I can't really tell that clearly.


Posted By: AMXFSTBK390
Date Posted: Feb/17/2020 at 11:46am
The carpet is cut around the upper pivot of the gas pedal. See photo

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Posted By: JOE S
Date Posted: Feb/17/2020 at 7:54pm
Thanks Again

Joe



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