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Kevin Doe
01-03-2008, 02:06 PM
I'm putting 5 pt harnesses in my car (93 RX-7). The seat works well with the shoulder bents and the lap belts, but the crotch strap needs to go through the seat.

I need to find soneone who is good with automotive upholstery, specifically seats. My seats are leather, and in very good condition. They would be very expensive to replace (~$500) if some hack fucks them up. I'll need the seat bottom slit for the belt, and a reinforcement sewn around the slit prevent it from ripping at the end of the slit, and to make it look better.

5.0calypso93lx
01-03-2008, 02:11 PM
Ronnie Price in West Chester, on the corner of 42 and butler warren does awesome work, but he's not the cheapest around.

Black Horse
01-03-2008, 02:58 PM
What about John from UMTR? Edgetech Upholstery in Harrison Ohio. Support those that support you!

Kevin Doe
01-03-2008, 03:02 PM
What about John from UMTR? Edgetech Upholstery in Harrison Ohio. Support those that support you!

I dunno, what about him? I've never heard of him. Does he do good work? Anyone have seat work done by him, any pictures?

93cobra
01-03-2008, 03:02 PM
What about John from UMTR? Edgetech Upholstery in Harrison Ohio. Support those that support you!

thats who i was going to say...John does awesome work...he is right across the line in Indiana now...812-637-0061

5.0calypso93lx
01-03-2008, 03:25 PM
What about John from UMTR? Edgetech Upholstery in Harrison Ohio. Support those that support you!

My bad, I had never heard of him either :confused:

PaulFiveOh
01-03-2008, 05:10 PM
Spade if all else fails.
Top dollar for top notch work.

shep
01-03-2008, 06:27 PM
langdon in cheviot....i think he moved toward harrison,Oh

93cobra
01-03-2008, 06:27 PM
I dunno, what about him? I've never heard of him. Does he do good work? Anyone have seat work done by him, any pictures?

i don't have any pictures but I can tell you that I've seen several $100K+ classic jags & benzes to big money prevost diesel pushers & cigar boats come & go from his place over the years. He did all the custom interior in the living quarters of my 38' gooseneck moto trailer back in 01'...and it turned out badass! He used to have a commericial location in Harrison, but recently moved his shop behind his house which limits the access to big motorhomes & boats etc..but keeps him busy with cars. He will not be the cheapest but that usually goes as they say...you get what you pay for.

Black Horse
01-03-2008, 07:29 PM
I saw a MG resto he did...spot on leatherwork! Mention UMTR/Stangbangerz and he might give you a decent discount.

I believe his phone number is: (812) 637-0061

Kevin Doe
01-03-2008, 10:49 PM
^ Thanks for the recommendation. I will give him a call.

beefcake
01-05-2008, 09:54 AM
i can't remember the name, i'll have to look it up, but there is a gentleman that came highly recommended to me in Amelia when I needed to get my tonneau cover done around the roll cage in my Lightning.

It turned out excellent.

mach_u
01-05-2008, 10:00 AM
I'm curious to find out also. Need a little work done on the new ride. Let me know how it works out for you!

glassman
01-05-2008, 12:17 PM
I have had Taylor 's upholstery due a few headliners for customers and some other stuff for me and would not hesitate to have him do other projects. :bigthumb

Give him a call Tell him I sent ya
Jason @Auto Pro Glass
Scott Taylor 513-752-6129

Kevin Doe
01-06-2008, 02:35 AM
I dropped off my seat bottoms to John at EdgeTech Upholstery today. He sewed up a quick test piece to show me how it would look. I was impressed, so its a go. I'll post up some pictures when I pick the seats up, and give my thoughts. I'm sure I'll be impressed.

Kevin Doe
01-10-2008, 12:16 AM
I picked up the seats on Monday. John did a fantastic job. I'm very happy with the quality of the work, AND the timeframe he did them in. Just a day and a half really. I'd recommend him. John @ Edgetech Upholstery.

Here are some pics. He put in the black leather hole in the seat for the anti-submarining strap. Pardon the greasy looking leather. I just put on some conditioner and I was letting it soak in for a while before I buff it out.

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l55/Kevin_Doe/RX-7/auti-substraphole3.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l55/Kevin_Doe/RX-7/auti-substraphole2.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l55/Kevin_Doe/RX-7/auti-substraphole.jpg

PaulFiveOh
01-10-2008, 12:21 AM
Wow thats great quality work, do you mind me asking what you gave for the work?

Kevin Doe
01-10-2008, 12:25 AM
Wow thats great quality work, do you mind me asking what you gave for the work?

A fair amount!!!!! I was more than happy with the work, and what he charged me. He explained that he's not the cheapest, but he's not the most expensive. He also corrected me when I first called him. I said, "I hear you do good upholstery work." He replies, "No..........I do THE BEST work."

Maximus
01-10-2008, 01:10 AM
WOOT! looks killa!!!:bigthumb

Black Horse
01-10-2008, 07:07 AM
Told ya ;)

Kevin Doe
01-10-2008, 09:50 AM
Told ya ;)

Thanks again for the recommendation. :bigthumb