1.)   Placement is a key factor for installing this product. Please follow along while Dave Bennett of Bennett’s Upholstery of LaMoille, IL installs our product.  Dave was also responsible for the fine upholstery work.  The first step to take is to place the arm rest on the door card while sitting in the car.  Move it… Continue reading Installation of Retro Arm Rest/Door Handle Product: Aticle from J&B Microfinish

Replacing glass in a car or truck is one of those tasks usually contracted out to a professional.  Most of the glass is flat glass, especially in early model hot rods.  Cutting and fitting it would seem like a simple process but using the right type, thickness and executing the cuts accurately can end up… Continue reading installing Auto Glass General Overview: Article by Jim Clark

CUTTING GLASS WITH A WATER JET Story & Photos By Jim Clark (The Hot Rod MD) Replacement flat glass for hot rod and custom vehicles has been produced by hand-fabrication for many years.  The process of handcrafting it is very labor intensive and the results dependent on the skills of the individual doing the work.… Continue reading Cutting Glass with a Water Jet: Article and photos by Jim Clark (The Hot Rod MD)

Cutting Flat Glass:   This is a demonstration of flat glass cutting done by a professional shop, it is not a “how to” article, as this is something that cannot usually be done by a novice. Cutting Flat Glass:  Safety glass is comprised of two identical layers bonded together with a laminate in the center.  To cut it… Continue reading Cutting Flat Glass

INSTALLING  THE GLASS Proper installation of the glass into the windshield, rear window and side window frames requires the use of a variety of setting tape sizes and techniques.  Shown here by Sanders Reproduction Glass is the installation of glass in a vent window and the trick to installing the rubber seal at the bottom… Continue reading Glass Installation Final Steps