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10 Best Custom Big Rig Interiors

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Similar to hot rods and tuners, there's an entire subculture based on building the biggest and baddest tractor trailers. Their owners are just as – if not more – fanatical than your average car nut. They pull out all the stops and spare no expense when it comes to tricking out their big rigs. Wanting to learn more about what these folks do to the inside of their trucks, we … [Read more...] about 10 Best Custom Big Rig Interiors

Custom Dashboards Made to Order

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Most auto trimmers have the knowledge and skills to wrap a dashboard in leather, but not many can create an entire custom dash from scratch. While auto upholstery is certainly a multi-discipline trade, few trimmers have the fiberglass and metal-shaping expertise to tackle such a daunting task. Fortunately, there are companies from which auto trimmers can order custom … [Read more...] about Custom Dashboards Made to Order

U.S. Convertible Sales Continue to Drop

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Late last year Naseem wrote an article titled “Where Have all the Ragtops Gone?” – which called attention to America’s waning interest in convertible cars. Given the recent uptick in car sales, we expected that the demand for topless cars would increase. However, Smart Money Magazine reports that’s not the case at all. In fact, the situation has only gotten worse. … [Read more...] about U.S. Convertible Sales Continue to Drop