I installed ACC mass-backed carpet, that I purchased from RockAuto, in my convertible. I also had dynamat installed. I wouldn't use the mass-backed if I was to do it over. The extra density won't help quiet a convertible and the extra thickness makes it more difficult to fit and lay flat. One tool that helped the install was a heat-gun to warm-up and soften the back to get wrinkles out and better contour the carpet to the floor. Definitely cut the door sills LAST after everything such as the seats and seat belts are installed.
I'm finishing up the install of a Vintage Air system on my '70 351W and, assuming that I'm understanding the VA instructions, the lower heater outlet goes to the water pump and the upper inlet with the valve goes to the manifold.