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Cadillac Tissue Box Turned Stereo Receiver

December 14, 2015 By Nadeem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Starlite Rod & Kustom

Starlite Rod & Kustoms in Torrance, California, is a full-service hot rod shop that specializes in equipping classic cars with modern features in a way that doesn’t ruin their old school charm. The job requires creativity, ingenuity and, of course, camouflage. … [Read more...] about Cadillac Tissue Box Turned Stereo Receiver

Photo: Car Ashtray Turned Radio Control

November 24, 2015 By Nadeem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Sculpt Garage Ashtray

Modernizing the interior of a hot rod is no easy task. Auto upholsterers have to carefully balance the desire for contemporary features with the need to stay as period correct as possible, so as not to lose too much of a vehicle's classic appeal. In the search for that sweet spot, Sculpt Garage in San Marcos, Texas, came up with a clever way to hide radio controls in plain … [Read more...] about Photo: Car Ashtray Turned Radio Control

Traditional Car Radios, RIP?

April 30, 2013 By Nadeem

Car ashtrays and front bench seats fell into gradual extinction. Will traditional car radios be the next interior feature to go? If in-vehicle audio trends continue the way they are, it’s very possible. … [Read more...] about Traditional Car Radios, RIP?

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