Detroit Body Products, longtime supplier of OEM fabrics and publisher of the popular Detroit Book, is officially out of business. … [Read more...] about Detroit Body Products is Out of Business
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There’s a Sewing Machine Museum in Tulsa
If you geek out on sewing machines as much as we do, then check out the Vintage Sewing Center and Museum in Tulsa, Oklahoma. … [Read more...] about There’s a Sewing Machine Museum in Tulsa
NYT’s First Reference to ‘Auto Upholstery’
The New York Times reported a lot on the first production Model T, which was built in 1908. But it wasn't until 15 years later that the iconic newspaper mentioned the phrase "auto upholstery." … [Read more...] about NYT’s First Reference to ‘Auto Upholstery’
Pop the Original Mustang’s Steering Wheel Cap for a Surprise
There's a surprise hidden in the 1964 ½ Ford Mustang that sheds light on the iconic muscle car's automotive history. … [Read more...] about Pop the Original Mustang’s Steering Wheel Cap for a Surprise
Cadillac’s Automatic Drop Top was a Really Big Deal
We take automatic convertible tops for granted. But, as trimmers who work on lots of classic cars know, there was a time when tops had to be manually lowered and raised. … [Read more...] about Cadillac’s Automatic Drop Top was a Really Big Deal
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