One of the most unique displays at this year’s SEMA show was West Coast Customs’ outdoor master classes – called "The West Coast Customs Experience" – where 240 students were taught the ins and outs of car customizing, including paint/graphics, audio/video, wheels/tires and, of course, auto upholstery. … [Read more...] about West Coast Customs Reps at SEMA 2013
Custom Hot Rod Armrests Made to Order
Arguably, the most difficult part about making custom hot rod door panels is fabricating a pair of matching armrests. Fortunately, there’s a company that sells a variety of pre-made ones to save you the trouble. … [Read more...] about Custom Hot Rod Armrests Made to Order
Photo: Spiral-Stitch French Seam
Inspired by Faurecia's flat-seam stitch, Ryan Nettleton of Exact Art Fabrications in Maple Shade, NJ has been experimenting with some innovative stitch designs of his own. Recently he showed off a few of his designs in The Hog Ring’s “Auto Upholstery Forum.” This spiral-stitched French seam stood out to me the most. … [Read more...] about Photo: Spiral-Stitch French Seam
Photo: Six-Shooter Motorcycle Seat
I've seen motorcycle seats decked out in skulls, flames, dragons, snakes — you name it. But this elegantly handcrafted saddle seat is by far the most bad ass of all. If John Wayne rode a steel horse, it would definitely have one of these. … [Read more...] about Photo: Six-Shooter Motorcycle Seat
JNG Creations 1961 VW Bus Resto-Rod
After converting a 1961 Volkswagen single-cab Bus into a crew cab, Jean-Noël Greffeuille of JNG Creations went to work upholstering a stunning interior for this one-off resto-rod. … [Read more...] about JNG Creations 1961 VW Bus Resto-Rod
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