Red/Black Grass Carpet

Tim,
Could be an option if I dont find the right solid red. Was looking to see if I could find interior pics of Garys with no luck.

You ever post any Gary?

Al,
I dont really need the carpet right now... just planning for the future if/when I re-upholster the seats. I've heard of someone that makes custom color turf carpet. Will have to check into that a little later this year. This boat just wouldnt seem right without the red.

Tim, what did you think of the original sample?

the original red and blue vinyl is wrapping the bunks that hold the gas tank as well, (one red and one blue oddly enough)

Gary, I'd love to see it... Even a picture would be great!

Wow, as much as I'm on ebay, thats one place I've never checked for carpet. I think I will order a roll of it!

8122pbrainard wrote: 62 wood wrote: Tim, Do they make a solid red? My 73 doesnt have the "pepper" and the red isnt as dark as most red/black turf I've seen in the past. Steve, I think you should go with Tim's offer and get that half roll. I feel it's going to be the closest match you will find. Yes, I have seen the solid color turf type carpet but the black spec is actually more common.

WHO are YOU!??!????... AND Why have you taken over Pete's computer?

TRBenj wrote: I have seen red AstroTurf without the black, yes. If you're sure that's original that's what I'd stick with.

Gotta be the solid red if I can find it. I'm sure the existing solid red was original to the 73. I'm not to the point I have to replace it anyway... just thinking "down the road" a few years... might consider a new interior.. then I would want to replace the carpet. It really is in good condition considering its 40 years old...


I just dont think the red/black would be right with the red,white, blue graphics, the red deck stripe and the blue ski lockers.... Most of the red/black I've seen has more of a blood red color.

Hollywood wrote: Red carpet hurts my eyes.

thats one of the reasons I wear sunglasses ..


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I have seen red AstroTurf without the black, yes. If you're sure that's original that's what I'd stick with.

Tim,
Do they make a solid red? My 73 doesnt have the "pepper" and the red isnt as dark as most red/black turf I've seen in the past.

Ummm Tim,....

Maybe interested for Amy's future white with red and black lettering '78 Ski. The current carpet is serviceable, although I believe not original. Her installer works for free!!

Any details would help.

UT

BJ, Ill let you know. I assume this stuff will be pretty thin, just like what we put in the BFN- but we'll know for sure when we get the sample. Im ok with the thinness since it will look original... I cant imagine grass carpet of any type being plush anyways! I suspect the factory used it because it was outdoor rated, didnt hold water, and most importantly, was cheap!

Chris, tell Pat to buy that boat... but I wont recommend using this carpet in it. The grass carpet wasnt used intil the early 70's, I believe. Original to the '67 would have been a vinyl floor. Nautolex Shark is the closest Ive seen to the original stuff.

Roger that Capt'n! I have had 12 yards for over four years now and won't use it in a boat.

I am interested. I would like to see a swatch. I bought some a few years back but was so disappointed in the "pile count" I never used it. It was not as plush as the original of the era.