trimacar Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 I'm slowly getting out of the trimming business, and there are people constantly asking me for recommendations for excellent trimmers on the east coast. Could someone give me good references for trimmers in the Pennsylvania/Maryland/Virginia area? Shops that do excellent work on open and closed cars, pre WWII. Preferably ones that don't use foam, but I know one can't ask for everything. I hesitate to suggest anyone, since it's not only hard to find good trimmers, but even harder to find trimmers that will do things correctly. But, surely some of you have good experiences and can make recommendations (and, yes, I've watched Airplane, so don't call me Shirley!).... Thanks David C. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old car fan Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 (edited) Sure hope you can get the Grant done before you are two tired.Not much of a rush,need in a year ,, Edited September 7, 2018 by old car fan (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 Well, I'm looking at a knee replacement in January, it's hell getting old, but at least I am......so work load will have to regress.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 4 hours ago, trimacar said: Well, I'm looking at a knee replacement in January, it's hell getting old, but at least I am......so work load will have to regress.... How are your hands and eyes? My best friend was a trim guy and had retired from it about 5 years ago, his hands were shot from all of the pulling and stretching, and his eyes were failing also from all the close detail work. It is a very physical trade, most people don't realize it. He did some real nice work, shame he just could not do it anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 It has become difficult watching my younger friends become older... \- just hope they don't pass me up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Getting back to the original question....... Dave's Interiors 525 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA 18049 (610) 965-2172 He has been in business for 41 years. I know him for 30+ years. I have had work done and I have seen his work - excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 Thanks Joe....and Marty, I don't think I'll ever catch up to your years! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 (edited) Dave, no idea for an answer to your question but in regards to the knee replacement, don’t sweat it. If the doc offers a machine to work the flexing of the knee take it, use it three times a day if the doc says do it twice a day. Work thru the pain. I played football thru college and I’m 72. Seven knee operations. Before they had arthroscopic and with it. The last was a replacement 3 years ago. Exercise and a willingness to ignore the pain makes the recovery faster. I was up walking the next day, they wouldn’t let me get up the day of the operation due to the incision being along the dotted lines of previous cuts. It will hurt a lot less the quicker you get it to flex more. If you are carrying a few extra pounds work them off before the operation if at all possible. It will help with the recovery. Just try to do as much as possible as fast as you can without hurting yourself. Good luck. Have fun Dave S Edited September 8, 2018 by SC38DLS (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfudd Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Chris Petersheim, Sr., 1962 Mine Rd., Paradise, PA 17562. (610) 593-1375. Chris is an Amishman, so don't expect instant communication. Call that number and leave a message; he'll call you back. A number of us brass car nuts use him. Good man, good work, reasonable prices. Gil Fitzhugh, Morristown, NJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 22 hours ago, John348 said: How are your hands and eyes? My best friend was a trim guy and had retired from it about 5 years ago, his hands were shot from all of the pulling and stretching, and his eyes were failing also from all the close detail work. It is a very physical trade, most people don't realize it. He did some real nice work, shame he just could not do it anymore Hands and eyes are fine, just my knees giving out. You have to understand that trimming hasn't been my main occupation during my life, I started as a hobby to do my own cars, did it professionally for two years at a restoration shop, but most of my career was as an engineer. I retired from engineering career 6 years ago, did upholstery just to keep in touch with people. Yes, I could agree it's somewhat physical, lots of detail work. The thing is, I don't need to do it to put beans on the table, and I've started telling people (some with very nice projects) "no"....as I realize my time is limited and I don't need to sell it to someone else... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Just when we are looking for someone to do a top for a fussy fellow with a big 5 bow 1914 Stanley. Sigh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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