![]() ![]() Even those corporate folks who weren't enamored of automotive muscle couldn't argue against sales that neared 100,000 in 1966 alone. With its 389-cid V-8 and optional Tri-Power carburetion, the "Goat" lured thousands of youthful drivers into Pontiac showrooms. That performance "rep" was etched permanently by 1964 with the debut of the GTO - the vehicle that helped to usher in the muscle car era. Resistance to top-management pleas for restraint led to Pontiac's reputation as GM's "outlaw division." Pontiac went "Wide-Track" for 1959, as its 389-cid Tri-Power V-8 reached the 345 horsepower mark then, 421-cid and 405 horsepower for 1961. ![]() That evolved into 370-cid, breathing through optional fuel injection or a Tri-Power (triple carburetion) setup. For 1957, the engine was stroked to 347-cid. Originally Used in the early 70s for SLE commodores, Ford LTD and Statesmen.Among other features, the new powerplant had stud-mounted rocker arms, smaller combustion chambers, and - foretelling the near future - ample room for growth.Īfter Semon "Bunkie" Knudsen became Pontiac's general manager in 1956, he borrowed a team from Oldsmobile to shape the V-8 for performance. Super Plush – This style of carpet is our thickest, it is identical to the Plush Pile, however the only difference it has, is a much higher yarn density making it thicker and fuller. Our Classic Unlike all of our other pile types is pieced dyed and therefore slightly varies between batches. This pile is suitable for all makes and models including present day vehicles. It is available in most original colors including Black, Saddle (Ford) and Chev + GMH Blue. Including HK-HG Holden, XT-XY Falcon, Valiant Charger and many more models. This style of carpet was the most popular choice for car manufacturers during the 1960’s to 1970’s. Manufactured to be an exact replica of the original 80% Rayon and 20% Nylon yarn. Plush uses a similar construction process to Loop pile but with a much higher yarn density of 750 grams per square meter.Ĭlassic Loop – Is our most durable and robust carpet material. Plush Pile is generally used in most vehicles from the mid 1980's to the present day. Plush Pile - Commonly referred to as Cut pile, our Plush Pile is manufactured so that there are no loops, therefore creating a feel that is soft and luscious in appearance. Our Loop Pile is manufactured using top quality spun acrylic yarn and is tufted on a 5/32" gauge tufting machine at 600 grams per square meter. Loop Pile - As its name states, our Loop Pile carpet is made up from numerous small loops of yarn and is most commonly used in vehicles from the 1960's up until the mid-1980's. Our Moulded Carpet Range Comes In 4 Material Types. This enables it to be moulded to the contours of an automotive floorplan. ![]() This PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1967-1968 boot carpet will only cover the boot floor it does not include wheel arches or spare wheel cover.Īll of our Carpet is produced in one-meter-wide rolls which are backed with Polyethylene. Please Note our carpet comes with NO holes cut in it. ![]()
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