Industry History

Flashback: Car-Exhaust Vacuum Cleaner

March 20, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

Believe it or not, the above article on car-exhaust vacuum cleaners appeared in a February, 1932 issue of Popular Science magazine. Apparently, carbon monoxide poisoning wasn't a big concern 81 years ago. … [Read more...] about Flashback: Car-Exhaust Vacuum Cleaner

Flashback: ‘Waffle Iron’ Seat Cushions

February 21, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

Step back in time and read the following article on "waffle iron" seat cushions taken from an October, 1947 issue of Popular Science magazine. … [Read more...] about Flashback: ‘Waffle Iron’ Seat Cushions

Making a Case for Antique Sewing Machines

February 19, 2013 By Naseem Muaddi

For as long as I can remember, my auto upholstery shop has had an abundance of antique sewing machines lying around. My father has been collecting them for years. Swap meets, garage sales, flea markets and even curbside trash picking has filled my shop with more machines than I care to count. Most are a century old and serve no purpose but to take up space – or so I thought. … [Read more...] about Making a Case for Antique Sewing Machines

Why Do We Call It a ‘Trunk’?

January 20, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

Depending on which part of the world you live, you might call the rear compartment of a car the “trunk”, “boot” or even a “dickie”. But do you know where these terms come from? Let's take a closer look. … [Read more...] about Why Do We Call It a ‘Trunk’?

Why Do We Call It a ‘Dashboard’?

November 25, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

Like most people, you probably use the terms "dashboard" and "instrument panel" interchangeably without giving much thought to where the two words come from. However, their origins are quite interesting and definitely something every auto trimmer should know. … [Read more...] about Why Do We Call It a ‘Dashboard’?