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I have my first Tuck and roll project coming up....

If anyone has any advice before I jump in. I'd appreciate it.



Cheers!

We want lots of pictures.

Don

Double check your spacing before sewing, If you get off on some of the lines it will get worse at the end

Now you got advice from the best of them.
The Recovery Room

I ended up not doing a traditional tuck and roll, it was more of a squish and sew. lol. I was matching some seats that were already in the car.

I'll get some better pics up after I install the door panels. The guy's wife just a had a baby, so I'm thinking the car is on the back burner for a bit.
Here's the kick panel and the Carpet.

What thickness foam did you use? This was the route I am expecting to go, any advice?

Originally Posted by 37 Caddy

What thickness foam did you use? This was the route I am expecting to go, any advice?

1/2 inch. You can get "sew foam". I suggest getting that stuff. It has a backing on it already so you don't have to layer up on more fabric. Then you can also draw your lines on that side which is much better than having to scrub it all off the front when you're done.

That's looking very good. I have a pair of '58 T-Bird front buckets that
i'm going to use in my Model A. I'm planning on a complete rolled and pleated interior.
I'll more than likely bring it to a shop unless I can't find one willing to do it.

Eve:
Do you have any final pictures of your upholstery work? I was thinking of Tuck N Roll for my truck and a shop wanted $8,000.00 to do "old School" style. I did alot of research, bought a machine, took some College classes and did my own. Not too many guys will do what I consider Old School. The fat, wide pleats style. I will post some pictures when I learn how.