Upholstery, Carpet & Seats
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8:40Glove Box Detailing
Complete classic car restoration is actually a collection of numerous smaller restoration projects. And it’s the quality and quantity of these smaller restoration projects that determines the overall quality of the final car. If your plan is to reach for the top rung of the ladder on your restoration you’ll need to pay close attention…
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22:33Dashboard Restoration
An often overlooked component in many restorations is the dashboard, but it’s attention to ALL the details in your dashboard restoration that will set your car apart from the rest. When you enjoy your ride at a car show or even on a local cruise night, you spend a lot of time looking at your…
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3:37Molded Replacement Carpet Install
Nothing freshens up the look of a classic car like installing new carpets. So when our project ’68 Chevelle returned to the street after spending some time as a dedicated race car, we knew a fresh carpet would help this car return to it roots as a die-hard street machine. A quick call to our…
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17:30Dash Bezel Restoration
Let’s face it, when you’re behind the wheel of your classic car often your only view of all the work you’ve done is the dashboard and instrument panel. Investing a little time and effort into making the dashboard look good says a lot about the quality of the restoration and pays for itself when the…
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5:31Converting a Bench Seat to Bucket Seats
Bucket seats were popular in the muscle cars of the 60s and 70s, although many were built with the more practical bench seat. Join Mark Simpson and Ross Kiehl as they upgrade our project ’68 Chevelle to bucket seats. They’ll discuss finding your bucket seats, installing the correct seat tracks, and welding in a set…
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31:14Detailing With Wizards Products
You’ve spent countless hours making your classic car look its best, or perhaps you’ve enjoyed your ride for years and simply want to return it to its freshly restored glory. The folks at Wizards Products have you covered with all the products you’ll need to get, and keep your ride looking like new. Mark Simpson…
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6:02LeBaron Bonney – Seat Cover Install
LeBaron Bonney has been considered the authority on early Ford, Lincoln and Mercury interiors for decades. Although they have continued to expand their list of offerings with the acquisition of Hampton Coach and EZ Boy Interiors, but it doesn’t end there their Custom Shop, can create a complete interior tailored for your individual taste. Join…
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1:28Tape to Remove Upholstery Adhesive
When completing any classic car upholstery project or simply making small repairs, it is possible to get upholstery adhesive in places you don’t want it. Using solvents to clean upholstery adhesive can sometimes lead to further spreading it out or damaging the finish on your upholstery. Here’s a quick tip to make cleanups easy and…
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14:55How to Install Carpet in a Car
Avid classic car enthusiasts will eventually need to replace carpet in one of their cars. Installing “Cut-Sewn” carpet sets presents different challenges then “Molded” carpet sets. Mark Simpson explains how to prepare the interior, position and place the carpet, while Hot Rod Builder, Gary Simpson demonstrates how to: form and relax the carpet using a…
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