DIY carpet replacement for the 108 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Rauchen · #1 04-11-2009, 12:46 PM

I just started replacing 39 yr. old carpet in my 108. After realizing that I could not afford the $600-$800 replacement kits, I decided to do it myself. The carpet pieces by the kick panels was in the worst shape. frayed and unraveling badly. So these are the pieces I focused on first. Since all the carpet is in relatively manageable size pieces, the job, thus far, has been easy. Not to mention a lot cheaper. I put up a couple of pics of the work so far. The first is a before shot of the dark brown original, the other two are after shots of the new tan carpet.[IMG]

[/IMG]This is right after installation. I still have debris laying around lol.

alabbasi · #2 04-12-2009, 12:15 AM

Tiny pictures, can you post bigger ones?

Rauchen · #3 04-13-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by alabbasi

Tiny pictures, can you post bigger ones?

As a matter of fact, yes I do. Sorry about that. I just edited and posted bigger pics.

mak · #4 04-14-2009, 01:49 AM

This is very good , Seems much better than the carpet set some mercedes enthusast from N.Texas sold me on the internet . turned out to be thin flimsy home carpet ,very ill fitting .

Rauchen · #5 04-14-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mak

This is very good , Seems much better than the carpet set some mercedes enthusast from N.Texas sold me on the internet . turned out to be thin flimsy home carpet ,very ill fitting .

Yeah I think this is the way to go. I just pulled out the old carpet pieces, traced them onto the new carpet, cut it out and glued it in. This way you are assured a proper fit. I will admit the carpet I used is automotive carpet, but it is thinner than the original loop carpet.

Rauchen · #6 04-17-2009, 06:35 PM

Here are some more pics of the finished carpet.

mrkozzy · #7 05-04-2009, 02:30 AM

How do I save this article?

Ok here's where I show how computer savvy I am not!

How do I save this article for future reference within my Shopforum sign in page?
Or do I have to save with the delicious/stumbleupon/etc type of system.
Am I making sense?

wbain5280 · #8 05-04-2009, 03:07 AM

You can go to 'Thread Tools' and subscribe to it.

mrkozzy · #9 05-05-2009, 12:15 PM

Thanx Warren.
Did as you said and emailed to myself.

Voila!!!!