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    Mod note: Moved to new Upholstery/Interior section.


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    Is this a great site or what!

    Nice job!


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    This is a great section to all who can tech a how to if its seats to hard headliners to replacing a stock type . The have a great one at hot rodders done by Dan two lakes in Wisconsin and he has the trade secrets up . He doesn't leave you to any guessing at all. On the Hamb I believe he goes by Stitch .

    Some great tech could come here now not to answer a question but a pic tech on what you do to put in a custom or stock interior .

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rickomatic View Post
    Is this a great site or what!

    Nice job!
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    And to think, a couple of people didn't think we had a need for this section!

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    I can't believe 1954Merc??? No patience at all. Didn't get what he wanted right away so he left. If that's how he runs his business I don't think I'd use him.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dmw56 View Post
    I can't believe 1954Merc??? No patience at all. Didn't get what he wanted right away so he left. If that's how he runs his business I don't think I'd use him.
    Let's not start a hate fest here. Clearly he did not understand how things worked and all he had to do was send me a PM and I would attempt to get it done. Someone else PM'd me with this thread, I got a hold of Brent (not always an easy task as he too has a full time job and a family) who made it happen as we can now see.

    1954Merc has logged in since the new forum was opened, so he knows it is now active. His choice whether to now participate as an active member or not.

    Let's not turn this thread any further in a negative direction.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrmustang View Post
    1954Merc has logged in since the new forum was opened, so he knows it is now active. His choice whether to now participate as an active member or not.

    Let's not turn this thread any further in a negative direction.
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    Agreed. I, for one, would love to see him back and contributing to this thread. Just because he is using another site to post his how-tos doesn't mean he can't also post the same info here. Many of our members post on several sites at the same time. This is a topic I know little about and would love to learn more, whether from him or any other knowledgeable upholsterer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dmw56 View Post
    I can't believe 1954Merc??? No patience at all. Didn't get what he wanted right away so he left. If that's how he runs his business I don't think I'd use him.

    I felt the same way as you........his post sounded very ungrateful and demanding. What we have to remember is that we don't pay one red cent for the privilege of being able to use this site. Brent spends his money to maintain it and Bill freely gives an enormous amount of time to moderate it. Lighten up and be grateful for what we have here. I also didn't care for the part about "I shouldn't have to PM the mod he should see this and respond." Bill is NOT your servant, you were the one wanting it, how about getting off of your lazy butt and taking the time to PM him?

    Geeesh!!!


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    You are right Bill, I did check in to see about the progress. I might post something on here, but I'm not sure if the guys who bashed me for having this idea really want me too. I know a lot of guys in this business and they act as if it is a big secret and that we should not share our knowledge or we might loose work. I for one enjoy teaching others this trade. It is a dying art.For example, ten years ago there were four upholstery shops in this county now I have the only one. Not to brag, but I am a perfectionist and I try to do my best at everything I do.
    Maybe I should have PM'd you and this whole thing would have gone in a different direction and for that I am at fault, but to put me down for the suggestion as some did made me cross and I figured that they didn't want to know what I was wanting to share.
    With that said we can end this now and we can move on to sharing the art of upholstery. For all those who really want to ask me for advice, I am here and I will help as promised.


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    1954 Merc, you were typing at the same time I was, and you were faster!!
    Liike Bill said, coming in from other forum experiences it is not obvious how things work and how easily good things can get done here. This came up at one of the busiest times of the year, when everyone has things coming at them from every direction, trying to balance work, family, holiday plans, kids needs and wants, etc, so it understandably took a little longer to come into focus for Bill & Brent. The section is here, and like RestoRod said so well, I am looking forward to peeking behind the veil and learning some of the "tricks of the trade" that make interior work possible. Some of these guys are magicians with material, foam and glue!

    1954Merc, I am glad you're here, and that you are willing to share your knowledge. I will be asking you some questions about many parts of the interior work as I get more into my '33. Welcome!!
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    We've all had bad days and posted things we regret later, but our comments weren't about you having the idea, it was the way you were picking up your toys and going home that put the fur up.

    Personally, I think an upholstery area is a great addition. Where I live it is darned near impossible to find a shop that understands custom upholstery jobs like rolls and pleats. They want to replace seats in Lexus and other cars for dealerships and if you ask them about doing a hot rod interior they have no clue how to do it right. I swear I am going to drive my 46 to Tijuana when it's running to get my interior done.

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    It wasn't that I was taking my toys and running. I decided to got to another forum to post my ideas and work and help others. I too am a busy man and to post info on two sites would take hours. That is the only reason I went somewhere else.

    Now with that said,,,,, LET"S MOVE ON.


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    It's easy to walk away but sometime it's hard to come back, I'm glad you came back.

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    I'm sorry, didn't mean to start a hate feast or bash anyone. Just didn't see any reason for him to be miffed and leave. We all lead busy lives and not all things are going to happen overnight.

    I'm here to learn and glad to have you back 1954merc!
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