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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Dave rocks, Sep 2, 2017.

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  1. smg2

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    Amen to that! same problem here, last guy we used took not only 3X as long but in the end wrecked 1/2 the project and well.. it was a mess, long story short. It's gotten to where we have invested in machines and hopefully be able to handle the smaller stuff in-house. However I'll be keeping on eye on this thread as finding a good leather and upholstery guy is exceedingly hard.

    It's an old-school trade going bye bye unfortunately.
     
  2. SoCal1

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    As anal as I know you are those are VERY LEGITIMATE issues.
     
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  3. SoCal1

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    LOL was thinking the same. my father in law is willing to teach me. He's retired in that field and was extremely good.

    I dont trust anyone anymore for critical work on about anything anymore
     
  4. Dave rocks

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    Yeah. I'm getting tired of doing everything myself but that's the only way it seems to get it right.
     
  5. ttforcefed

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    Johanns son has his own shop. Try him. I think entropy has used him. Ask him


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  6. Dave rocks

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    Well, I'm not sure that would end well especially if I file a small claims case against his father... I'm not too in love with throwing $8K in the toilet as "lessons learned"
     
  7. ttforcefed

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    Dude u arent listening. Pm entropy and see what he thinks


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  8. Dave rocks

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    I'm listening just fine but not sure I get it....I sent him a PM.
     
  9. SoCal1

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    I stopped subletting work in 1980. Cant imagine today trying to sublet on a regular basis.

    May have a person for you in NH just waiting on call back.


    BTW I just switched to NUM-DINC on my drawings LOL
     
  10. GTUnit

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    Has anyone found a high quality shop in Southern California or elsewhere for that matter?
    I'm looking to have a full F355 interior redone.
     
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  11. Skippr1999

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    Bump. Any quality out there these days ?
     
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  12. TTR

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    I'm still looking and one would think SoCal with its 40+M inhabitants one or more could/should be found around here. :(
    Having already experienced plenty of just about every other aspect of vintage car upholstery/interior fabrication/fitting/trimming/installation/repairs/etc, I guess I need to buy that sewing machine also, learn to use it well and add it to my repertoire too ... :mad:
     
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  15. Skippr1999

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    Thanks very much for that info !
     

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