In 1965, an ex-missile engineer working for Ford Motor Company reinvented the steering wheel to allow drivers to navigate their vehicles using a pair of twist dials. The gizmo, appropriately named the "Wrist Twist" steering control, offered some advantages, but never caught on. It also went down in automotive history as one of the strangest re-engineering efforts of all time. … [Read more...] about Flashback: Ford’s ‘Wrist Twist’ Steering
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Hix Design Trims a 1959 Chevrolet Apache
Need some inspiration? Check out this custom 1959 Chevrolet Apache upholstered by HixDesign in Norman, Oklahoma. … [Read more...] about Hix Design Trims a 1959 Chevrolet Apache
Upholstery Lesson 4: Interior Components
The Shop, formerly Performance & Hotrod Business magazine, just published the latest installment of "Auto Upholstery 101" — an article series by veteran trimmer Harry Weimann, in which he explains the basics of our craft to interested car enthusiasts and industry rookies. … [Read more...] about Upholstery Lesson 4: Interior Components
SEMA Honors Auto Trimmer Tommy Perkins
Please join us in congratulating Tommy Perkins of Seams Ridiculous Upholstery in Montross, Virginia for being named to SEMA's "35 under 35" — a list that recognizes the top 35 professionals under the age of 35 who are doing something new and exciting to change up the automotive aftermarket industry! … [Read more...] about SEMA Honors Auto Trimmer Tommy Perkins
Peugeot Fractal Features 3D Printed Interior
In addition to a state-of-the-art sewing machine, auto upholstery shops of the future may also be required to own a 3D printer— especially if Peugeot has its way. The French automaker just unveiled its new Fractal concept car, an electric coupe thats interior is nearly all printed. … [Read more...] about Peugeot Fractal Features 3D Printed Interior
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