In addition we just completed doing a restoration on the front seats for Ms. Anita Pointer (yes of the Pointer Sisters). Her 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow now looks almost as great as she does.
We used matching Rolls Royce Leather, and contrasting piping as Original.
These type of cars take a lot of time and detailed craftsmanship, but it all happens here and for good reason we seem to be busier than ever. Now a 1963 Ford Falcon has come in for a Complete Convertible Top Installed, with new pads, tacking strips (that’s the bar that supports the convertible top frame). All we have left to do now is to MOVE THE SEAT BACK 4 INCHES LONGER THAN IT CAME FROM THE FACTORY.

I find people to be a bit more friendly these days. Perhaps it’s a sign the economy is finally starting to recover a bit, or they are just pleased they have some place safe and qualified that can work on their car and be sure it comes out right.
Dan Tana’s is at it again, with more repairs for their amazing Italian Restaurant’s Tables and Booths.

We have hit the ground running working on Restoring Dead Porsche Convertible Top Mechanisms back to Life, Building a New Awning/ Signs for Maxime’s Hair Salon in Beverly Hills
For the last 2 days, we have been working on Bringing Back Life to the Seat Upholstery for Dan Tana’s Famous Italian Eatery, Seats springs can break, when you eat all that great food.
You know how it is when you’re steering wheel just doesn’t look or feel right, yes we do things like that too.

On Monday, we are going to be doing modifications to a Brand New E-350 Mercedes, because the client has severe Sciatica Nerve Sensitivity, and we will be modifying his Seat Upholstery, so he can enjoy his Brand New Car. This is often done with different padding in the right places, different angles for the Client’s Body to feel supported and Pain Free.

Lately we have been working on a 65 Mustang Convertible that belonged to a Client*s Wife when they met, and it*s been waiting 20 years to get it done. They*re on Vacation in Hawaii, and we*re doing the Complete Convertible Top and Well……..The Drivers Seat, which is almost always the most worn area of the Interior, had a Broken Seat Frame, Worn Out Foam and the Usual 4 panels of Black Original Vinyl had to be Changed. I like the Patina of the Original Interior, but it has to be comfortable, and look great. Replacing the seat cushion assembly was the best option, with a good quality used part, reinforced, no more broken frame. You sit up like the King of the Road.
This is a Complete Vinyl Top Replacement on a mint 1987 Cadillac Sedan De Ville, including new Marker Lights, and Original Cadillac Crests to go inside the Cadillac Wreaths. This man owns 2 Identical Cadillacs !
New Convertible Top on a Honda S-2000 came in and out in 1 day, with a satisfied client. Just in time to prevent a rainstorm, from causing chaos inside your car.
You can see one of the prettiest cars out there. 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible had a Problem with it’s Convertible Top Mechanism. The Original Convertible Top Motor was still pumping, but the Convertible Top Lines were damaged, and Leaking Fluid. We replaced them, with New Parts, bled the system. 100% Ready Now.
Working on a New Awning for Maxime’s Beauty Salon in Beverly Hills, on the 400 Block of Rodeo Drive. New Logo, on Champagne Colored Canvas, and in addition, we are making the awning more functional, by adding an overhead rain frame also covered in matching canvas. Strong matching Steel frame and added to the existing awning.
New Pearl Colored Sheepskins go nicely on this S.U.V.

Been busy at the shop, working on an assortment of projects…

Pictures of 2005 Pontiac Firebird, Custom Convertible Top Boot.

Headliner on a 1966 Original Morris Minor Mini

Convertible Top Replaced ……Going from a Top with a Plastic Window, to an Upgrade……Convertible Top with Rear Glass Window. At the end is a picture of Skylar and I, taken in Laguna Beach on Saturday for a close friends Wedding.

Regards,
Dennis

It took Jorge about 2 hours…………materials cost….?…….about 20.00……..engineering, and implementation……?……….Priceless……….Best Wishes……………D…..

Sunroofs that were malfunctioning, not closing properly…..due to a myriad of reasons…

And you know that Porsche, doesn*t like to sell small parts that break………no…you have to buy entire assemblies, that cost Thousands of dollars…….whereas in reality, a few simple repairs…..and voilla…….things are good again.

Working with Insurance Companies, can be harrowing, difficult, frustrating, and often times come back to bite one on the hind quarters…
Having a solid working relationship with The Insurance Companies is always Helpful. Resulting in less hassles, and quicker settlements.

Case in point……….guy comes in with a torn rear plastic window on his Porsche Boxster….

He leaves a few days later, with a New Blue Canvas Top, with a Rear GLASS WINDOW..now with a Defroster……..and he gets $$$$ back.

Sometimes we repair window regulators instead of replacing them….once again……..saving the client large amounts of $$$.

Doing a Boat, and talk about attention to detail….!!!

Not every job is a big one…a lot of times, we do those small annoying tears, and eliminate the stains, burn holes that happen in life.

e.g.  spilled  coffee*s ,  latte*s ,   drinks,    milk products better  have  quick attention,  or you*re going to deal with the consequences   big time…….

Lots of leaky  cars   have  plugged up drains,  and  slight sunroof adjustments   can mean the difference between  dry, versus   smelly mold growing  experiments.

Office  chairs  don*t need to be replaced,    if you merely want to beef them up,  or add padding.,  to bring them  up and ready for the new year.