Congratulations to Tom Gloy, whose 1932 Ford Roadster won the 2012 'Tank’s Hot Rod of the Year' award at the Goodguys 2nd WIX Filters Speedway Nationals. … [Read more...] about Goodguys Names 2012 ‘Hot Rod of the Year’
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DIY Confederate Flag Truck Headliners
A strange trend is sweeping America's Southern states. Folks are covering their pickup trucks' headliners in Confederate flags and sharing photos of their work via Facebook and Twitter. … [Read more...] about DIY Confederate Flag Truck Headliners
Upholstering Cars in Human Leather
Speaking of new sources of leather, one company in the U.K. recently peaked our interest for its alleged use of human hides. The company – aptly named Human Leather – claims to be a retailer of "exclusive real human leather products". … [Read more...] about Upholstering Cars in Human Leather
Modern Meadow Makes Leather in Labs
A shortage in the world's supply of leather has caused ripple effects throughout the auto upholstery industry – most notably, an increase in the price of quality hides. While most industry insiders – from tanneries to trim shops – are at the mercy of cattle farmers, one company is working to sever our reliance on animals once and for all. No, I'm not talking about faux … [Read more...] about Modern Meadow Makes Leather in Labs
Read The Hog Ring in DLT News
Read our article “5 Items to Hang on Your Shop's Walls” in this month’s issue of DLT News. Smart shop owners put their walls to work for them by displaying promotional materials that sell customers on new ideas while they wait. If these five items aren't on your walls, you could be missing out on some extra income. … [Read more...] about Read The Hog Ring in DLT News
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