Wheel Arch Moquette Covers

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#1 Wheel Arch Moquette Covers

Post by Series1 Stu » Tue Sep 15, 2026 9:40 pm

Hi

I am about to install the Moquette covers on the rear arches on my 3.8 FHC. I have scanned here and all the restoration and originality guides I can find but I can't fully see how far back towards the rear panel they go. Do they reach as far back as the vinyl trim? Or do they stop somewhere along the way? Any photos would be appreciated, especially of original unrestored cars.

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#2 Re: Wheel Arch Moquette Covers

Post by Simonpfhc » Wed Sep 16, 2026 6:57 am

Hi Stuart,

It should go right back to the vinyl on the rear panel. I have attached a photo when I was trimming mine.


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#3 Re: Wheel Arch Moquette Covers

Post by Series1 Stu » Wed Sep 16, 2026 6:55 pm

That's brilliant Simon, thank you.

I'll probably make a start tomorrow. There is a sparse amount of information out there on trimming although the CMC/David Barzilay book says it can be rather difficult.

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#4 Re: Wheel Arch Moquette Covers

Post by Simonpfhc » Wed Sep 16, 2026 8:20 pm

The key for that part is to start at that rear most corner, glue the fabric in place and then really stretch it forward. This then allows the fabric to easily stretch upwards and downwards avoiding creases.
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