Lately, I’ve noticed a resurgence of diamond pleats being used in car interiors – which, to be honest, I’m not really thrilled about. To me, the pattern looks dated and somewhat tacky. Still, for one reason or another, it’s a popular look. Customers ask for it, so I do it. But when I can help it, I try to steer them towards more modern, cutting-edge designs that’ll really … [Read more...] about Moving Beyond Traditional Diamond Pleats
Watch Tim Amanns Build a Console
Take a behind-the-scenes look at how hot rod trimmer Tim Amanns of Pro Auto Custom Interiors builds a one-off center console for a 1968 Pontiac Firebird. … [Read more...] about Watch Tim Amanns Build a Console
Making a Case for Antique Sewing Machines
For as long as I can remember, my auto upholstery shop has had an abundance of antique sewing machines lying around. My father has been collecting them for years. Swap meets, garage sales, flea markets and even curbside trash picking has filled my shop with more machines than I care to count. Most are a century old and serve no purpose but to take up space – or so I thought. … [Read more...] about Making a Case for Antique Sewing Machines
Electron Top Sponsors The Hog Ring
It’s with great pleasure that we introduce The Hog Ring community to our newest site sponsor: Electron Top Manufacturing Co., Inc. … [Read more...] about Electron Top Sponsors The Hog Ring
10 Questions for Shannon Walters in HRR
Check out our exclusive interview "10 Questions for Master Trimmer Shannon Walters" on Hotrod & Restoration Magazine's website and e-newsletter this month. … [Read more...] about 10 Questions for Shannon Walters in HRR
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