MTV's hit-series Pimp My Ride may have put West Coast Customs (WCC) on the map, but it's been a legit automotive customization shop for well over 15 years. And while they're known for some wild and over-the-top fabrications - like in season one when they installed a fish tank in the backseat of a Mitsubishi Mirage - WCC are still pros with loads of expert tips and tricks to … [Read more...] about West Coast Customs Wraps a Steering
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Dumb Idea: La-Z-Boy Car Seats
File this under stupid: Ottawa police, working a roadside seatbelt checkpoint, pinched a man for not only driving without his seatbelt on, but also for replacing his front-passenger seat with a La-Z-Boy recliner. And no, it wasn't bolted down. … [Read more...] about Dumb Idea: La-Z-Boy Car Seats
GM Sponsors Interior Design Contest
Aspiring automotive designers listen up: General Motors has announced an automotive interior and exterior design contest for students. Nine winners will be chosen - eight of which will be awarded paid internships with General Motors and another with automotive r&d firm Faurecia. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity - so enter now. … [Read more...] about GM Sponsors Interior Design Contest
Rad Rides Presents Rad Upholstery
Troy Trepanier may not be a household name like Chip Foose or Boyd Coddington, but he’s just as talented and arguably more creative. Follow Troy in this pictorial as he takes a stab at auto upholstery and fabricates an interior from scratch for a 1951 Chevy Pickup truck. … [Read more...] about Rad Rides Presents Rad Upholstery
Working With Exotic Hides
If you've got a few moments, check out Upholstery Journal's latest article "Working With Exotic Hides." It's an interesting read that provides "a quick-and-dirty guide to what you need to know about exotic hides, from what’s available to how to work with them." … [Read more...] about Working With Exotic Hides
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