Giving estimates over the phone is a subject that we’ve covered extensively on The Hog Ring – in both our "Better Business" articles and our "Auto Upholstery Forum". However, it’s always great to hear different perspectives. Harry Weimann, director of education at WyoTech Blairsville, recently authored an article for Hotrod & Restoration Magazine that takes an in-depth … [Read more...] about Get the Most Out of Phone Estimates
Goodguys Names 2012 ‘Hot Rod of the Year’
Congratulations to Tom Gloy, whose 1932 Ford Roadster won the 2012 'Tank’s Hot Rod of the Year' award at the Goodguys 2nd WIX Filters Speedway Nationals. … [Read more...] about Goodguys Names 2012 ‘Hot Rod of the Year’
DIY Confederate Flag Truck Headliners
A strange trend is sweeping America's Southern states. Folks are covering their pickup trucks' headliners in Confederate flags and sharing photos of their work via Facebook and Twitter. … [Read more...] about DIY Confederate Flag Truck Headliners
Upholstering Cars in Human Leather
Speaking of new sources of leather, one company in the U.K. recently peaked our interest for its alleged use of human hides. The company – aptly named Human Leather – claims to be a retailer of "exclusive real human leather products". … [Read more...] about Upholstering Cars in Human Leather
Modern Meadow Makes Leather in Labs
A shortage in the world's supply of leather has caused ripple effects throughout the auto upholstery industry – most notably, an increase in the price of quality hides. While most industry insiders – from tanneries to trim shops – are at the mercy of cattle farmers, one company is working to sever our reliance on animals once and for all. No, I'm not talking about faux … [Read more...] about Modern Meadow Makes Leather in Labs
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