The Ford Barn

Ross/Kzoo · 06-05-2013, 11:47 AM

Anyone that is willing to share what they have learned from their experiences is appreciated by me and I'm sure by others. We all come up with a sharp barb once in a while, get over it and keep on posting.

TinCup · 06-05-2013, 11:58 AM

I think it was Tom W that posted a tool he made to set the wire nails for these panels perhaps he will step I and share if not Tom perhaps who ever did post the tool they made. I used a simple upholstery hammer as Marco described plus I like to use a curved dental pic for pulling the fabric over the nail.

Can we please keep the bickering down to a reasonable level.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 06-05-2013, 02:32 PM

Dog here,
I'm TRULY sorry, Marco, I caught HELL from Ol' Bill fur postin' this!
We LIKE you, Marco, & you have GREAT knowledge & I shouldn't have been RUDE! Please forgive me, MARCO. Buster T.
(I tried to delete my UGLY post, but the DANGED thing's still there!) bad dog, buster t.

1931 flamingo · 06-05-2013, 03:56 PM

I once looked at a 30 4dr sedan that had fresh upholstery, shining a bright light into it as it was in a dark garage. NONE of the nails had been hidden! Quite a bright sight. FWIW
Paul in CT

Ross/Kzoo · 06-05-2013, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo

I once looked at a 30 4dr sedan that had fresh upholstery, shining a bright light into it as it was in a dark garage. NONE of the nails had been hidden! Quite a bright sight. FWIW
Paul in CT

And you remember it how? LOL

d.j. moordigian · 06-05-2013, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by d.j. moordigian

CHRIST.....I don't own a closed car...and I'm trying too learn something!

I'm now pissed off.....

calm down dud,
here is my problem fabric wear out on the seat bottoms and door panels
Attached Thumbnails

Mitch,
To answer you...NO!

Now....what exactly does this look like, close up photo Christian?
I looked at your photo Mitch and really don't understand what your
trying to show us. Do you have a close up photo also?

Or is this 2 different problems?

Tom Wesenberg · 06-05-2013, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TinCup

I think it was Tom W that posted a tool he made to set the wire nails for these panels perhaps he will step I and share if not Tom perhaps who ever did post the tool they made. I used a simple upholstery hammer as Marco described plus I like to use a curved dental pic for pulling the fabric over the nail.

Can we please keep the bickering down to a reasonable level.

Not me. I know very little about upholstery.

Mike V. Florida · 06-05-2013, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TinCup

I think it was Tom W that posted a tool he made to set the wire nails for these panels perhaps he will step I and share if not Tom perhaps who ever did post the tool they made. I used a simple upholstery hammer as Marco described plus I like to use a curved dental pic for pulling the fabric over the nail.

Can we please keep the bickering down to a reasonable level.

Somebody made a tool with a solid wire inside a tube, the brad was dropped into the tube and the wire was hit with a small hammer. On the solid wire was a stop the kept brad from going to far into the wood.

Franchise_24 · 06-05-2013, 11:05 PM

So Lebaron is the way to go then with upholstery? I have a 28 Leatherback that needs the complete kit and I want it to last and don't want to get junk when the time comes.

Roadster62 · 06-06-2013, 01:12 AM

That's a brad punch, a good hardware store will sell them. Bob

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

Somebody made a tool with a solid wire inside a tube, the brad was dropped into the tube and the wire was hit with a small hammer. On the solid wire was a stop the kept brad from going to far into the wood.

Mike V. Florida · 06-06-2013, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Franchise_24

So Lebaron is the way to go then with upholstery? I have a 28 Leatherback that needs the complete kit and I want it to last and don't want to get junk when the time comes.

I've heard good things about Classtique Upholstery - Ford Model A & T Upholstery Kits.

Ross/Kzoo · 06-06-2013, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

I've heard good things about Classtique Upholstery - Ford Model A & T Upholstery Kits.

Isn't that the lady that Tom W has recommended?

wrndln · 06-06-2013, 07:58 AM

Classtique is local for me in the Twin Cities. Elizabeth owns the company and they do a pretty good job on their kits. I installed one in my 28 special coupe. The material they use is the same or very close to what LB uses. I had to do a lot of fitting especially around the quarter windows. Their prices are a little less than LB's. Overall, I would say Classtique's kit are on par with LB's even though I have never installed a LB interior, but have seen a few.
Rusty Nelson

Tom Wesenberg · 06-06-2013, 10:33 AM

Elizabeth will put the seat seams where they belong, and with the pleats to fit around the corners. I've seen several L/B seats with the seams placed around the top edge with no pleats, as you don't need pleats when you put the seam on the edge. I can't understand why L/B would place the seams in the wrong place? I guess because it's easier and many people don't know the difference.

06-05-2013, 11:47 AM	#21
Ross/Kzoo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richland Mi. Posts: 1,172	Re: How to hide finishing nails on upholstery ? Anyone that is willing to share what they have learned from their experiences is appreciated by me and I'm sure by others. We all come up with a sharp barb once in a while, get over it and keep on posting.

06-05-2013, 11:58 AM	#22
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: How to hide finishing nails on upholstery ? I think it was Tom W that posted a tool he made to set the wire nails for these panels perhaps he will step I and share if not Tom perhaps who ever did post the tool they made. I used a simple upholstery hammer as Marco described plus I like to use a curved dental pic for pulling the fabric over the nail. Can we please keep the bickering down to a reasonable level. __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.

06-05-2013, 02:32 PM	#23
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: How to hide finishing nails on upholstery ? Dog here, I'm TRULY sorry, Marco, I caught HELL from Ol' Bill fur postin' this! We LIKE you, Marco, & you have GREAT knowledge & I shouldn't have been RUDE! Please forgive me, MARCO. Buster T. (I tried to delete my UGLY post, but the DANGED thing's still there!) bad dog, buster t. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF" Last edited by BILL WILLIAMSON; 06-05-2013 at 07:48 PM.

06-05-2013, 03:56 PM	#24
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: How to hide finishing nails on upholstery ? I once looked at a 30 4dr sedan that had fresh upholstery, shining a bright light into it as it was in a dark garage. NONE of the nails had been hidden! Quite a bright sight. FWIW Paul in CT

06-05-2013, 06:27 PM	#26
d.j. moordigian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fresno, Ca. Posts: 3,636	Re: How to hide finishing nails on upholstery ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Quote: Originally Posted by d.j. moordigian CHRIST.....I don't own a closed car...and I'm trying too learn something! I'm now pissed off..... calm down dud, here is my problem fabric wear out on the seat bottoms and door panels Attached Thumbnails Mitch, To answer you...NO! Now....what exactly does this look like, close up photo Christian? I looked at your photo Mitch and really don't understand what your trying to show us. Do you have a close up photo also? Or is this 2 different problems?

06-05-2013, 11:05 PM	#29
Franchise_24 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lexington, Ohio Posts: 782	Re: How to hide finishing nails on upholstery ? So Lebaron is the way to go then with upholstery? I have a 28 Leatherback that needs the complete kit and I want it to last and don't want to get junk when the time comes. __________________ 1929 Model A Ford Coupe

06-06-2013, 07:58 AM	#33
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,164	Re: How to hide finishing nails on upholstery ? Classtique is local for me in the Twin Cities. Elizabeth owns the company and they do a pretty good job on their kits. I installed one in my 28 special coupe. The material they use is the same or very close to what LB uses. I had to do a lot of fitting especially around the quarter windows. Their prices are a little less than LB's. Overall, I would say Classtique's kit are on par with LB's even though I have never installed a LB interior, but have seen a few. Rusty Nelson Last edited by wrndln; 06-06-2013 at 10:25 AM.

06-06-2013, 10:33 AM	#34
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: How to hide finishing nails on upholstery ? Elizabeth will put the seat seams where they belong, and with the pleats to fit around the corners. I've seen several L/B seats with the seams placed around the top edge with no pleats, as you don't need pleats when you put the seam on the edge. I can't understand why L/B would place the seams in the wrong place? I guess because it's easier and many people don't know the difference.