Where to buy convertible replacement carpet?, where to buy convertible replacement carpet? Options

[IllIllIll]

I have a 97 Celica Convertible & it needs a new carpet bad. Now that I have replaced the top & the rear window regulators I won't be getting any more water in the car, & I can finally get around to replacing my nasty carpet.

The problem is that all the websites I've found that sell replacement carpets say it's not for the convertible, or they only have one carpet listed for the 6th Gen Celica. The sites I've looked at don't specify coupe, hatch or convertible carpets. I know I can't be the only one that has a convertible that needed the carpet replaced.

Does anyone know for sure of a company that sells a replacement carpet for the convertible?

I'd hate to spend $150 or more for a carpet only to find it doesn't fit properly.

I think that since the convertibles are converted from the coupe the difference is the extra reinforcements for the convertible. I'd image the fit is pretty close with some minor trimming being necessary.

If someone here has put the non vert carpet in a convertible, what was the issue & does it look all right when it's put back together?

Please if someone knows for sure I'd buy the carpet today.

[Alleyoop]

I have a 97 Celica Convertible & it needs a new carpet bad. ... .

The problem is that all the websites I've found that sell replacement carpets say it's not for the convertible....

Does anyone know for sure of a company that sells a replacement carpet for the convertible?...

If someone here has put the non vert carpet in a convertible, what was the issue & does it look all right when it's put back together?...

Please if someone knows for sure I'd buy the carpet today.

Having read all the info I could find on carpet for convertibles, I contacted my local Toyota parts guy and discussed it with him. He had 2 different part #'s for the coupe and the vert carpet (which was not available) . He checked the console #'s and they were the same. So we came to the conclusion that the front floor pan was the same, leaving the rear pan to maybe be different. Since my carpet was badly deteriorated, I decided to order carpet for the 95 GT coupe (from a different vendor as the dealer price was around $900), and if necessary, splice the old rear with the new front.

After removing the seats, the console and the surrounding moldings, we removed the old carpet and compared it to the new. I saw no apparent difference. So after a thorough cleaning of the floor pan (yuck) We placed the new carpet in place. We were pleased that it appeared to fit. We then first cut the carpet to fit the console and cut holes to reinstall the seats to anchor the carpet. We were able to push the carpet into all the areas of the floor pan and fitted it in the front floor area, and installed the molding, which went well. Then on to the back. We had to manipulate the carpet somewhat, and did not have an exact fit, but were able to get it in place, trimmed, replacing the rear molding and the seats, finishing the install. There is a little slack in the corners of the rear pan. but since no one ever sits back there and my seats are all the way back, it is not noticed.

It did take two of us most of the day to do the job properly, cleaning everything as we went and fitting the carpet.

All in all, a very satisfactory replacement using carpet for a coupe. Carpet price was $179.95 with free shipping from 1AAuto.com which shipped quickly and kept me up to date on the status of the order and delivery date. And I would do it all over again knowing what I now know.