kgreen Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I've enjoyed a couple recommendations from "trimacar" on this forum, and am seeking additional referrals and references. Has anyone experience with Al Prueitt and Sons in Glenn Rock, PA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Thy ar good people, been in the business for two generations, Although I know them, and have dealt with them in the past, I am NOT a customer. They do great work. You won’t be disappointed. Ed Minnie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 (edited) Ken, you might want to talk with Doug Seybold in Westlake (Cleveland area) , Ohio - "THE 40 BUICK GUY" - ELEGANT WORK, IN MY OPINION, AND FAIR PRICING BY A 1940 BUICK SPECIALIST 440-835-1193 40BuickGuy@GMAIL.COM https://www.hemmings.com/magazine/hcc/2009/12/Doug-Seybold/2487571.html Edited January 21, 2018 by Marty Roth (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgreen Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 (edited) On 1/21/2018 at 2:23 PM, Marty Roth said: Ken, you might want to talk with Doug Seybold in Westlake (Cleveland area) , Ohio - "THE 40 BUICK GUY" - ELEGANT WORK, IN MY OPINION, AND FAIR PRICING BY A 1940 BUICK SPECIALIST 440-835-1193 40BuickGuy@GMAIL.COM https://www.hemmings.com/magazine/hcc/2009/12/Doug-Seybold/2487571.html I am definitely aware of Doug, thank you for reminding me of his presence. I visited his shop about ten years ago, taking a friend on his last road trip before his medical condition declined any further. It was certainly a memorable trip and visit with Doug. I've also been talking to his son who appears to be taking a more active roll in parts sales. Edited January 22, 2018 by kgreen (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgreen Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 2 hours ago, aestorrs said: Hi- Also try Jenkins Interior of N. Wikesboro NC. ,They sell interior kits for your Buick and Cadillac. Hope this helps. Al Storrs Thanks Al, I've also been talking to Hill about his work and availability. I have seen some of the impressive work that his dad had done in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Relevant words being "in the past". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lump Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 (edited) Here in southern Ohio I am a big fan of an Amish gentleman named Steven Stutzman. His business is called Community Carriage & Leather. He just completed a beautiful restoration of my 1923 Hupp touring upholstery. I couldn't believe what a great job he did of replacing my original interior in authentic, old-world-style craftsmanship. Attached are some photos, before and after: Mr Stutzman has been restoring horse-drawn buggies and Amish hearses for many years. He is very skilled with leather. He has not yet done many cars of the 1960's and up. He is more focused on hand sewing leather or cloth the old fashioned way. Edited January 22, 2018 by lump (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lump Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 One cool feature that Mr Stutzman did for my old Hupp was the robe rail in the back seat. I mentioned to him that my dad had always been paranoid about folks grabbing that rail to pull themselves out of the back seat; especially people who were older and over weight. As a little boy, I was forbidden to grab that rail at all, ever, because dad knew the original straps were old and weak , and wouldn't hold up under much strain. (The straps were made of old-timey fake leather). Yet, when one is trying to slide forward from that deep back seat and descend down to the running board WITHOUT leaning on the door, it's natural to want to grab that handy rail for support. Upon hearing me tell that story, Mr Stutzman made new straps from strong, thick leather (and another material sewn inside it, I think). He told me to go right ahead and use that rail as much as we like. Cool, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lump Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Steven Stutzman is indeed Amish, and as such, does not have a phone inside his home. When he hears a phone call, he must dash outside to the phone mounted on a pole. But he will return your call. I am not related in any way, and I will not get any commission or any other benefit if someone has him do an interior. I'm just passing along the word to fellow collectors. By the way, I found Steven through this same forum. Member Tom Muth gave me his contact info a little over a year ago. Thanks, Tom! Contact: Community Carriage & Leather 1195 Duffey Rd Peebles, Ohiio 45660 937-386-3368 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13CADDY Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Lump, is this the Stutzman that does the wood spoke wheels ? Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lump Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 25 minutes ago, 13CADDY said: Lump, is this the Stutzman that does the wood spoke wheels ? Tom I'm not sure, honestly. I have some photos of several cool old-style craftsmanship projects that he was working on during my visit, but I don't recall any mention of wood spokes. Wait a minute...I think that MIGHT be his father, who lives next door and works on wood. I'll ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 7 hours ago, 13CADDY said: Lump, is this the Stutzman that does the wood spoke wheels ? Tom The wheel family is in Baltic, Ohio Here http://oacbusinessregistry.com/listing/post_number_326-4/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan arnett (2) Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 He is about an hour from me in an Amish community that has the greatest bakery around(Millers). I talked to him last summer about doing the car. If I don't do it he will be doing it. Thanks Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 On 1/22/2018 at 11:49 AM, Restorer32 said: Relevant words being "in the past". Roger that.........bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 If you are doing a Buick, LeBaron Bonney has many kits for various makes and models - very nice and turns out to be very cost effective too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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