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Automotive Industries is Bringing 100 New Jobs to Oklahoma

December 29, 2021 By Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Automotive Industries is Bringing 100 New Jobs to Oklahoma

A fleet vehicle repair, restoration and management company is opening a massive service complex in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and bringing auto upholstery jobs with it. … [Read more...] about Automotive Industries is Bringing 100 New Jobs to Oklahoma

This Shop Cut the Roof off a Land Rover Defender

December 28, 2021 By Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Heritage Customs Land Rover Defender Valiance Convertible

Land Rover won't build a Defender convertible — so Heritage Customs is stepping up. … [Read more...] about This Shop Cut the Roof off a Land Rover Defender

Trimmer James Kermit Banks Dies at 86

December 27, 2021 By Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Trimmer James Kermit Banks Dies at 86

Trimmer James Kermit Banks of Hardy, Virginia, has died at age 86. … [Read more...] about Trimmer James Kermit Banks Dies at 86

Rolls-Royce Says Vegan Leather isn’t Luxury

December 26, 2021 By Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Rolls-Royce Says Vegan Leather isnt Luxury

Some automakers are discontinuing the use of leather in their interiors, but not Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. In fact, the company's CEO says doing so could compromise luxury. … [Read more...] about Rolls-Royce Says Vegan Leather isn’t Luxury

Salute to Master Trimmer Mike Johnson, Who is Officially Retired

December 23, 2021 By Kat Johnson

The Hog Ring - Salute to Master Trimmer Mike Johnson

At his sewing station, with his pedal to the metal, Mike Johnson has stitched his way through miles of leather, vinyl and tweed, crafting upholstery for some of the world’s most notable concours-winning cars. But, after a long and storied career, Mike is preparing to retire. … [Read more...] about Salute to Master Trimmer Mike Johnson, Who is Officially Retired

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I recently had the opportunity to work on a … [more] about ’68 Camaro: Retro Interior with Modern Twist

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