Winter upholstery project done

[asapguy]

Finished installing a L-B upholstery kit in my early (Jan.12th) 1929 60B Briggs leatherback. It took a little over two months working a couple days a week by myself. I took over 50 pictures at verious stages. I was very happy with the results. This is the 2nd L-B kit I've done by myself & the fifth I've helped with. My 29 roadster was much less time consumming then this fordor. I used a tool made by an engineer friend that holds the brads used to attach the upholsterd carboard panels. I liked it so much I made one for myself. It sets the brads so just the head is exposed so the fabric can be pulled over the head & then driven in under the fabric. I also found using a small nail with a head that just fits in windlace keeps the fabric in place & gives a nice finish on the windlace ends. I did find it was necessary to trim almost every panel supplied in the kit. It was a fun project though.