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Custom Hot Rod Armrests Made to Order

October 31, 2013 By Naseem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Custom Arm Rests

Arguably, the most difficult part about making custom hot rod door panels is fabricating a pair of matching armrests. Fortunately, there’s a company that sells a variety of pre-made ones to save you the trouble.

Smart Parts, a Canadian manufacturer, offers a wide selection of custom armrests in a variety of shapes and sizes, so you’re bound to find one that fits the style of any interior project. They’re constructed out of hand-laid fiberglass and finished in a white gel coat, which can either be painted or wrapped in any fabric or leather your customer chooses.

All armrests are sold in pairs and come with the necessary mounting hardware, door pulls and installation instructions. They range in price from $103 to $149 – which isn’t bad when you consider the amount of labor it would take to manufacture a pair of armrests from scratch.

Personally, I think their designs are great. And although they aren’t quite one-off, you can customize them any way you like.

Check out some of their designs:

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Custom Arm Rests

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Custom Arm Rests

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Custom Arm Rests

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Custom Arm Rests

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Custom Arm Rests

For more details, check out: www.smart-parts.ca

Filed Under: Archive, Products & Reviews Tagged With: Armrest, Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Car Interior, Door Panels, Smart Parts

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Comments

  1. Timothy Cardon says

    November 3, 2013 at 4:47 am

    Being from Canada, I have used these pre-made armrests in a number of Hot Rod interiors over the last few years. Easy to work with, great looking and even better time saver!

    • Nadeem Muaddi says

      November 12, 2013 at 5:09 am

      Awesome feedback Timothy. Thanks for sharing. I’d love to see some projects you’ve used them on.

  2. gil rebar says

    May 31, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    i aminterested in purchasing armrests aS SHOWN IN RED ON YOUR DISPLAY IN BEIGE COLOR PLEASE ADVISE GIL

    • gil rebar says

      May 31, 2015 at 2:12 pm

      I am interested in your red armrest shown

      please advise cost and availability
      thanks Gil

      • Naseem Muaddi says

        May 31, 2015 at 3:35 pm

        http://www.smart-parts.ca/fiberglass_armrests-id-1.html

  3. sewlow says

    June 1, 2015 at 5:32 pm

    The guys that have developed these armrests, also have an upholstery shop called, ‘Dan’s Place’. West Kelowna, B.C., Canada.
    Actually, the shop was first. They’re well established & have been in biz for many years.
    The shop is amazingly clean, & they produce some very nice high-end interiors in Hot Rods & custom vehicles. The interiors in the link are just a few examples of their work.
    Check out their line of accent trims they also offer. A product that is really easy to use & adds that extra bit of detail to your project.
    Here’s an interior which I did that utilizes that trim.

    I’m not associated in any way shape, or form with this Co., & have not received any compensation for this posting.

  4. sewlow says

    June 1, 2015 at 5:33 pm

    Can’t post pix?

  5. gil rebar says

    June 4, 2015 at 11:33 pm

    i AM ASKING THE PRICE FOR THE ARMREST SHOW IN THE THIRD PICTURE DOWN. THE RED ONE WITH THE CORKING IN TJE CENTER.
    GIL

    • Naseem Muaddi says

      June 5, 2015 at 4:15 am

      It costs $102.95. You can buy it by clicking here http://www.smart-parts.ca/product_detail.php?id=13

  6. steve seminaro says

    July 12, 2015 at 5:33 am

    I have a 1953 Chevy 3100 that needs some nice door panels , any thoughts ?
    I want something made to fit whole door.

    • Naseem Muaddi says

      July 12, 2015 at 10:50 pm

      Check out Hotrod Panels. They can help you out. https://www.thehogring.com/2013/11/14/hotrod-panels-pre-made-custom-door-panels/

  7. john de martin says

    June 4, 2020 at 1:49 pm

    demartin@charter.net ) what are the shipping costs to US. 01463 mass.? your try-5

  8. Bob Kalb says

    June 29, 2022 at 11:43 am

    How do I purchase your armrest/door pulls? I see nowhere on your site for ordering. Can you help!

  9. Bob says

    August 21, 2022 at 11:56 am

    Would you please send me info on your custom door pulls/arm rests. Need pricing and ordering information. Thanks

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