Luggage caompartment carpet thing..

[Lwanmtr]

Looking for any advice on what the best way to flatten out the pressboard part that the carpet in the luggage compartment is glued to? The board itself is in good condition, just warped. I thought about getting it wet/soaked and putting bricks on it...but thought I'd ask here before doing that...here's a couple o' pictures...

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[Delorean3610]

Use hot water and either let it sit under some weights until it dries, or measure it and make a new one out of high quality plywood or something.

[mluder]

Just get a piece of masonite from the home center and cut a new one with a jig saw... Doesn't need to be anything more than that.

Cheers
Steven

[Trstno1]

Or just get a new one through DMCH. Apparently the carpet on the reproductions are much thicker and have no need for the backboard any longer. I think they're only around $60 too!

[Lwanmtr]

Yeah, getting another and tracing this one was an idea I was thinking too. The carpet on mine is still in excellent condition, so I cant see spending the money on a new one.

Guess Ill do the hot water first...if that dont work as well as I want then off to home depot.

Thanks

[Delorean3610]

Yeah, getting another and tracing this one was an idea I was thinking too. The carpet on mine is still in excellent condition, so I cant see spending the money on a new one.

Guess Ill do the hot water first...if that dont work as well as I want then off to home depot.

Thanks

Just be sure to let the water soak in for a while, fill a kiddie pool or something that it can sit and soak. Then make sure to press it flat all at one, not in sections.

[Lwanmtr]

Yeah, I got wood and cinderblocks to put on top.

[Timeless]

Or just get a new one through DMCH. Apparently the carpet on the reproductions are much thicker and have no need for the backboard any longer. I think they're only around $60 too!
Recently bought reproduction DMCH trunk carpet and it definitely needs the board if you want to put anything with any weight in the trunk. I'm planning to use Starboard or similar HDPE product and water jet cut it to OE board dimensions.

[larryk]

Recently bought reproduction DMCH trunk carpet and it definitely needs the board if you want to put anything with any weight in the trunk. I'm planning to use Starboard or similar HDPE product and water jet cut it to OE board dimensions.

I'm looking to make one with a cnc machine. Does anyone know the dimensions, at least the outside dimensions and possibly a decent picture of one I can use to create a cad file? I don't currently have one to work from.

[Lwanmtr]

I can look if my old one is still in the garage, i have my luggage compartment full of parts, so I cant get to the new one.

[Timeless]

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[larryk]

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Thank you! Just what I needed!

[Timeless]

Thank you! Just what I needed!
Welcome! My CAD designer has not had time lately to get specs into the water jet. Let me know if you come with something. I was going to test with plexi, aluminum, starboard.
Can anyone verify if that is a factory part I have? My car is WELL documented from the original & second owners and very original in terms of the bulk of the car (i.e. non-maintenance items) so I assume it's original.

[larryk]

Welcome! My CAD designer has not had time lately to get specs into the water jet. Let me know if you come with something. I was going to test with plexi, aluminum, starboard.
Can anyone verify if that is a factory part I have? My car is WELL documented from the original & second owners and very original in terms of the bulk of the car (i.e. non-maintenance items) so I assume it's original.

It looks correct to me. I've had my car since new, while they were still in business. I lost some odd parts (like the trunk carpet and the spare) when someone was "working" on it quite a few years ago. It's now finally running again after 35 years and I'm trying to get all the details sorted out. I put together a cad file from the picture, but I think it's not quite correct. If you'd like to send me some measurements so I can verify I would be happy to send you the resulting file.

Larry

[Timeless]

It looks correct to me. I've had my car since new, while they were still in business. I lost some odd parts (like the trunk carpet and the spare) when someone was "working" on it quite a few years ago. It's now finally running again after 35 years and I'm trying to get all the details sorted out. I put together a cad file from the picture, but I think it's not quite correct. If you'd like to send me some measurements so I can verify I would be happy to send you the resulting file.

Larry
It's at my office - I'll measure it ASAP and post the results.

[Timeless]

Length: 38.25" (could be 38.5" since carpet is large enough)
Height: 28"
Height at the drop: 24"
Length from the center drop to end: 17"

I didn't measure the drop at the top right (in my photo) since the carpet has no provision there and having a board without it can provide a bit more solidity at the edge.

[larryk]

Length: 38.25" (could be 38.5" since carpet is large enough)
Height: 28"
Height at the drop: 24"
Length from the center drop to end: 17"

I didn't measure the drop at the top right (in my photo) since the carpet has no provision there and having a board without it can provide a bit more solidity at the edge.

I measured the interior of the trunk and it appears from those measurements that the board is cut to fit in that slightly indented area. It may take a couple of days to get to this but I'll have a CAD file pretty quickly. Is DXF OK as a format? I've got a few formats I can export. FYI, I'm using Aspire to create the file.

[Timeless]

I measured the interior of the trunk and it appears from those measurements that the board is cut to fit in that slightly indented area. It may take a couple of days to get to this but I'll have a CAD file pretty quickly. Is DXF OK as a format? I've got a few formats I can export. FYI, I'm using Aspire to create the file.
DXF is ok. Any AutoCAD file we can make work.

[larryk]

I based this on measurements of the riveted area in the trunk. This is a first pass and I'll likely adjust it based on how well it fits. It may end up a bit smaller to fit and allow for the caulk sealing the two riveted parts in the trunk

I figured the easiest way to attach to the carpet is
Put this in the trunk in the recessed area
Align the carpet optimally on top of it
Weight down part of the carpet and roll it back
Add the adhesive to the board about an inch or so from the edge
Roll the carpet back on the board
Press it down to attach to the glued board
This will insure best alignment of the board and carpet. The factory likely had a jig to do this.

I have to cut this in two pieces as my machine will only do 24 x 50. I plan putting the two narrower pieces together and use it with a template bit on the router table to cut a new single piece.

I don't remember for certain, but it seems the factory one has a rounded edge and not just cut square to the face.



Length: 38.25" (could be 38.5" since carpet is large enough)
Height: 28"
Height at the drop: 24"
Length from the center drop to end: 17"

I didn't measure the drop at the top right (in my photo) since the carpet has no provision there and having a board without it can provide a bit more solidity at the edge.

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[cdrusn]

I didn't know there was press board under that carpet but I had a carpet in good shape. Home Depot sells 1/4" plywood cut in half. I just cut 1/4" plywood that i traced off the carpet. Jigsaw the shape, try to fit it in the trunk and adjust where needed. Use spray glue on the plywood and the carpet and press the carpet onto the board. It should stick immediately. Done. Have had mine for 10 years or so and it fits perfectly and allows easy removal when working inside the trunk.