Carpet install sequence

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The carpet and firewall insulation were long gone by the time we got our 67 Barracuda ‘Vert.

We are at the point that I could install the firewall insulation, heater boxes, etc. and I got to wondering - should the carpet go in first? Does it matter?

Trying to get this project to the point I can take it to the upholsterer so he can install the top.

Thanks for the help.
 
I replaced my Carpet twice with the dash, heater, etc in. I don't have AC, so if you do that might be different. I have a hard top to the rear might vary. Once set in in place use a garment steamer to remove humps, wrinkles and waves. A heat gun will melt the fibers so it's a no-no.
 
Bobacuda said:
The carpet and firewall insulation were long gone by the time we got our 67 Barracuda ‘Vert.

We are at the point that I could install the firewall insulation, heater boxes, etc. and I got to wondering - should the carpet go in first? Does it matter?

Trying to get this project to the point I can take it to the upholsterer so he can install the top.

Thanks for the help.
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If it was me..

I would put in the firewall insulation, then the heater box. steering column seal, windshield wiper pivot seals, check cowel fresh air openings for rust holes and repair. Also, a good time to check/replace the heater core.
Then, I would test install and fit the carpet making sure to cut out the shifter and bracket locations for the console , the dimmer switch grommet location and lastly, the holes for the seatbelt bolts.
After doing this, take the carpet back out and send the car to the top installer with the drivers seat only. I'd have only the bare minimum interior in it as He's going to be crawling all over the interior when installing the top and **** happens like seats getting torn, door panels scratched etc.. After the car comes back, then install the carpet and the rest of the interior. I've been down this road getting a headliner installed . I learned this the first time I did it.
 
Thanks for the input. I am currently under the dash replacing the shoddy mat with a DynaMat clone. Then it will be wipers, firewall ins, ad the the heater/vent boxes (no AC).
 
dano said:
Now is the time to replace the wiper seals if you haven't
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I have rebuilt the heater box, new heater core, and will be replacing all of the seals on the wipers prior up installation.
 
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