Interior
The inside of a car has to look— and feel— good. We discuss the interior and upholstery industries through regular columns, tech articles and product updates. If it goes on the inside of a car, you can find information on it here.
Enduratex to Host Live Cut-and-Sew Demo at 2012 HRR Trade Show
Enduratex has invited master craftsman upholsterer and HRR columnist Ace Eckleberry to do a live cut-and-sew demonstration inside its booth on the show floor of the 2012 HRR Trade Show . Eckleberry will be showing attendees how to create and cover trim panels using Enduratex’s Vineyard Collection, a premium faux leather product.
Classic Industries Introduces New First-Gen Camaro/Firebird Trunk Lid Cover Panels
Classic Industries has announced the release of its new ABS “Perfect Fit” Trunk Lid Cover Panels for 1967–1969 Camaro and Firebirds. The panels provide a finished look for the underside of a car’s deck lid when the trunk is open.
Livorsi Introduces New Quick-Release Billet Hub Adapter Kit
Livorsi Automotive has released a new billet hub adapter kit designed to allow the user to quickly and easily remove a wheel and hub assembly. The versatile hub will fit steering wheels with a three- or six-bolt pattern and will bolt to any Livorsi steering wheel offering, as well as steering wheels from many other brands.
Adding Product Offerings to Meet Customer Demands
Small shops have to adapt and follow automotive trends in order to survive. Here, trim shop owner and HRR columnist Ace Eckleberry discusses how he added product offerings to his shop in order keep up with the next generation of hot rodders.
Juliano’s Introduces New Classic ‘40 Steering Wheel
Juliano’s has released a new hot rod steering wheel that’s designed to look identical to original ‘40 steering wheels. It’s machined from solid aluminum and measures 15 inches in diameter.
Pricing to Increase Profitability for Your Shop
Harry Weimann discusses the importance of setting the right prices for your shop. There are several factors that can affect pricing and you must examine the prices of your products, materials and labor.
Classic Instruments Releases V8 Red Steelie Series
Classic Instruments has announced the availability of its new V8 Red Steelie series. The series features a vivid red background with spun aluminum numbers and accent graphics that brightly bounce off the red background, according to the company. The series also features the uniquely designed pointer for the V8 line which is chrome-plated and balanced for precision accuracy, Classic Instruments said.
Classic Instruments Releases 1947–1953 Chevy Truck Kit
Classic Instruments is now offering a complete instrument kit for 1947–1953 Chevrolet/ GMC trucks. The kit comes complete with a choice of a speedometer or speedtachular (a tach built into speedometer) accompanied by a quad and all of the necessary sending units, bezels and hardware to install the instruments in the original dash.
Cyberdyne Inc. Acquired by Veethree North America
Veethree, a supplier of mechanical and electronic instrumentation, has acquired the assets of Cyberdyne Inc.. Under the deal, Veethree will manufacture Cyberdyne gauges in its Chicago facility.
CON2R Introduces New Custom Zero-Offset Steering Wheels
CON2R has introduced its new Series Two Steering Wheels, which are built on a zero offset, brushed-finish stainless steel frame. They’re available in six spoke patterns and two spoke styles: three-hole and slotted. The steering wheels are built with the customer’s choice of eight solid color grips with finger grooves.
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