Hotrod & Restoration Magazine is back with another "Interior Insights" article by Harry Weimann – director of education at WyoTech Blairsville and owner of Weimann’s Interiors in Delmont, PA. In this month's column, he discusses how to choose a vendor – an issue every auto upholstery shop must contend with. … [Read more...] about How to Choose a Vendor for Your Trim Shop
Photo: Hand-Knitted Volkswagen Beetle
We've seen folks upholster the exterior of their cars in chenille, velvet, diamond-pleated vinyl, even genuine leather. But surely this colorful hand-knitted robe for a Volkswagen Beetle takes the cake. … [Read more...] about Photo: Hand-Knitted Volkswagen Beetle
Jeep’s Roof, Roof, Roof is on Fire!
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wants to know why headliners in the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee keep catching fire. It's opened an investigation into the matter after receiving complaints from vehicle owners. … [Read more...] about Jeep’s Roof, Roof, Roof is on Fire!
How Auto Trimmers Changed Labor History
In 1968, women sewing-machine operators at Ford Motor Company's Dagenham plant in the United Kingdom went on strike after the automaker refused to recognize their work as skilled labor and pay them the same as male employees. Their auto upholstery strike was a landmark case in labor relations. Not only did it force Ford to temporarily halt manufacturing at the plant, it … [Read more...] about How Auto Trimmers Changed Labor History
Faurecia Introduces Flat-Seam Stitching
Faurecia, one of the largest automotive interior-parts manufacturers in the world, is boasting about having developed flat-seam stitching for customizable, high-end automotive seating – done entirely by machine. … [Read more...] about Faurecia Introduces Flat-Seam Stitching
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