73 charger seat bolt ?

• Jan 27, 2012

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just put in new carpet, what is the best way to cut the holes for the seat bolts?

Was thinking of using a drill, then realized it would tear the carpet.

 

• Jan 28, 2012

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i push a small pin or something else from under the car to mark position.then inside i make a small cut at that point,a small slice with a razor or exacto should do.sharper the blade the better.if slice is not big enough,just enlarge a bit by using the hole in the floor as a guide.

 

• Jan 28, 2012

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I used an exacto knife when I put the new carpet in my e-bod. But I will warn you, carpet seems to take the edge off of blades really quick. So have more than one, or a points file handy to dress the blade.

 

• Jan 28, 2012

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I have heated up the end of a punch before and pushed it through the carpet.

 

• Jan 28, 2012

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use a blunt punch...go from underneath and lift the carpet up about 2 inches with the punch.....feel where the punch is and use an exacto knife...or a very sharp utility knife and cut a small hole about 3/8 in diameter around the punch..... the seat grommets will cover and seal the hole. i wouldnt punch through it with a sharp object!