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These are awesome! My parents started an upholstery shop in 1961. As a second generation upholster myself, I can really appreciate all the...
I haven't had many Mopar's but this one is my favorite. Purchased just the rough body in 1981 and said it would be my Hot Rod when I retire, and...
Sounds good..just went through all your build posts nice thread....ya I know "what rock have I been under?" But hey the Burb is gone from the...
Dude!! Looks like I may have to walk across the street and see how my future employee is doing...lol Your garnish moldings will extend to the...
The windshield on the 54 has screw on mouldings with a small cardboard tack strip under them for attaching the headliner to. I believe the rear...
Yes, it is automotive carpet. And thanks, hope it has helped many. Roy.:)
They are fairly easy to do. Just take a piece of top material about 1 1/2" wide and fold it in half. I usually glue it so it lays flat. The...
The burb seats look great in pickups. As an upholster of 30 years I have used many seats including the ones you have. They will look better with...
Opening rear windows are great! I install a zipper in mine so the window can be removed and stored behind the seat or in a bag in the trunk....
This is a customers 40 I just started the interior on. Sits low and done right, very clean. [ATTACH]
Your Merc should be real close to a 46-7-8 Ford. I know they look a lot better cut. I haven't done much frame cuttin' but I've built a lot of...
Here are a couple pictures of my 60. The corvair tailights are a little hard to see but hopefully it will help. This was the my first build ,...
1. Move closer and shave bolt heads. 2. 63 Corvair Spyder. Bolt right in, hard to find! 3. Axel on top of springs. Lowers rear about 6". Knock...
You need a foam called "Insolite" It's a closed cell very dense foam. I stock 1" thick. I use it on custom bike seats and rod armrests. It can...
As an upholster I have delt with this many times. We just finished a mouse job for a good friend and writer for many magazines. Check out the...
I don't chop them, just get to cover them. [ATTACH] One chopped [ATTACH] One not.
Thanks for the info. Found the numbers on the block. D633-33976 The intake casting number is 1634282 There was also a Dodge truck next to the...
Got some numbers from the body tag. Schedule Body Paint Trim SP 10 06 15 017 857...
Station wagon! Thats what I allways called them untill I found the HAMB. Maybe that make me OLD. Bummer!!
Picked this wagon up yesterday and looking to find out how many were made. Seen a few more doors, but this is the first 2 door. Got a V-8 and...
I did a 59 with a 72 Torino/LTD sub back in 87 when these trucks were still ugly. Was a lot of work but boy did it drive sweet. The donor car...
Nice find!! Your coupe is a 29 Special, sometimes called a leather back. Did a complete restoration on one and gave it to my in-laws on there...
There has been a lot of questions posted about what material to use for door panels. The first and most important step no matter what you use is...
Had a 59 back in the late 80's when they were the ugliest thing on the planet. Chopped it, shaved it, no vent glass, 3 wipers, on and on.......
A little more on PVC. I will try to post a tech but might not make it for tech week. I had a fire just over a year ago and lost a lot of...
Don't mean to jack your thread but everyone want's pictures and I got pictures. Been using PVC and ABS for years, great stuff especially in...
Got a local dirt track close? Some guys just have that competitive drive. The need for speed, the adrenaline rush of racing is somthing most of...
[ATTACH]Got one just like the second one also! Still has the tag on the front reads: Convert-O "Built to Last" Anthony Bros. MFG. Div....
Man this brings back memories! Did the same thing to a 60 F-100 in 1982. Ran it about a year but never got over the "feel" of it. The good lord...
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