that's unfortunate, i'm in the same boat been doing this since 1964 business started in the 40's. can't even give it away. the place is like my oldest child. if someone gets in the business seems all they want to do is custom work, which is nice, but there is a huge need for just a good old cut and sew trim shop and very good stress free income. i'm 78 still here 5 days a week and i can't find a 20 yr old that can show up every day, let alone on time. i'm trying to not throw the baby out with the bath water but looks like it's gonna happen.

yup,not even a matter of talent, it's to much work for todays young folks. i can't even give it away.

classic industries has everything you'll need if your doing a stock replacement.

i would put snaps in the body first. is the windshield out or does it not interfere with the dash snap location? any event i would start front center to back center and then work out to edge. i would make a full pattern rather than 1/2 pattern and then flip as the rollbar may not be centered. if you have the snap pins then put them on studs and pull materials to them and set.

is it attaching to dash?

true story with those mid value cars. seems most of there owners are doing something they really can't afford, or are just cheap to start with. if they do have the work done they are generally the biggest pains.

looks good if you're doing a long run of cord. but limited to 1 size of cord.

i haven't been able to separate them.new ones are 450.00 each. sell them a slip on cover attach it with velco at the rear.

hey zakk we must be in the same neighborhood carbon copy of my life. smart move

from a business standpoint small is good,commercial accounts and city work pays the bills without a lot of retail hassle.been doing this since 1965 and learned long ago if your going to do custom work thats all you should do unless you have enough good help you can divide things into 2 departments. not easy for most of us.

i'm in cleveland ohio area and retail has definitly slowed down.i don't get involved in project jobs but the shops that do are still booked close to a year out from my customer feedback.used car dealers are getting hammered lately so their work is down.