News & Record, a local newspaper in Greensboro, NC, recently profiled Franklyn Lewis of Mr. Coppers Upholstery – a full-service home, auto and marine trim shop driven from its location by a landlord who suddenly decided to sell his property to University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). While the story sounds sad, it actually turned out quite alright for Lewis. In … [Read more...] about The Story Behind Mr. Coppers Upholstery
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The Story Behind Bob’s Upholstery
In a 2012 article titled "How Did You Learn Auto Upholstery?", Naseem shared the story of how he came to be a professional trimmer; and invited members of The Hog Ring community to share their stories as well. The comments section of that article is still, by far, my favorite part of this website. The reason why I enjoy reading about how others got their start in this craft … [Read more...] about The Story Behind Bob’s Upholstery
Boss Custom Interiors Wins the Ridler
Congratulations are in order for Joel Mattix, owner and operator of Boss Custom Interiors in Evansdale, IA. He is the trimmer behind "Checkered Past" – the 1940 Ford Coupe that won the 50th annual Ridler Award at the 2013 Detroit Autorama held earlier this month in Detroit. … [Read more...] about Boss Custom Interiors Wins the Ridler
Raising the Roof with Drop Top Customs
Since 1976, Drop Top Customs of High Springs, FL has been converting hardtop coupes and even four-door sedans into fully functioning convertibles built with a quality that challenges the likes of OEMs. … [Read more...] about Raising the Roof with Drop Top Customs
Sue from Fast N’ Loud Shows Off Her Shop
If you watch Discovery Channel's hit television show Fast N' Loud, you're familiar with Sue – the charismatic owner and operator of ASM Auto Upholstery. Here she is giving fans a tour of her auto upholstery shop. And, in typical Sue fashion, poking fun at her co-stars Richard Rawlings and Aaron Kaufman of Gas Monkey Garage. … [Read more...] about Sue from Fast N’ Loud Shows Off Her Shop
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