Hotrod Upholstery on the cheap! How I upholstered the interior on the T Pickup hotrod.

[@samising9339]

It's good to see somebody who is man enough to leave in the mistakes! We learn more from a few errors

[@HalfassKustoms]

haha I thought I taped it when i figured it out. I thought it was funny, life's to short not to be able to make fun of myself when I mess up haha

[@vancescustom955]

The way to lock your stitch in if you dont have reverse is, start sewing and go about half an inch, lift foot and needle , pull matl back and restitch over your first stitch and then carry on sewing

[@HalfassKustoms]

oooh I like that, thanks man!

[@vancescustom955]

Been doing this since i was a kid, if you ever have any questions, shoot me a message and ill get you through it

[@kellyjones841]

Brent and Vance, what kind of thread are you using on those materials, vinyl and cloth? Can really appreciate the learning curve on that, should be easy, till I tried it. Keep teaching us, you inspired me to spend the last two nites in shop again. Thx Brent!

[@vancescustom955]

I personally use a nylon thread for home and auto, and marine grade thread for boat uph (swells when it gets wet). I buy my threads and all supplies through dedicated uph suppliers, if you decide to look for thread thats similar, maybe try a store like Joann fabrics or a place thats similar

[@samising9339]

Or lift the foot with the needle down, rotate the fabric 180°, lower the foot and sew back over the same area about a half inch.

[@chuckstith838]

I remember in the 60s my dad would cover the seats with a clear vinal and in the summer in CA I wouldn't wear a shirt. They would have to pull me from the seat because I was stuck to it.

[@15743_Hertz]

Yup and black vinyl was the worst! I remember wearing shorts, feeling a small searing pain on the backside of my thighs and finding out that the vinyl had got so hot, it came off the seat and stuck there. Not a bad burn, but painful nonetheless.

[@thomasjones3005]

Fingerhut... mailorder firm that made clear covers so popular. had to have them on everything.. Started with a slick finish, then came out with a "bubble" texture that took over.

[@joeharrington595]

You do such a nice job on you videos! Thank you for bring us on your journey! Congratulations on the KZbin award

[@delas7389]

I love it that you drive and enjoy that truck... it’s great to see them used.

[@HalfassKustoms]

Thanks Dustin I defiantly do drive the thing haha

[@terrywilliams667]

Looking good - in red sort of way. Love your shop! Interesting how the chop and fill of the 1/4 windows on the Pontiac gives it a Lincolin Zephyr look.

[@HalfassKustoms]

Thanks Terry, yeah the Pontiac's quarter windows looked a little weird after the chop and I wanted a 3w haha

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Upholstery is some specialty work for sure, thank you for sharing !

[@toddhaver1143]

I was surprised at that with all the mad skills you have that you couldn't sew. Was surprised that you don't do truck n roll. I am sure that you could do it. Get some material go for it. Your a man with loads of talent. Just one more to master. I love watching your channel. The best on KZbin. None like you that I have seen. Keep up the good work!!! Looking forward to the next one.

[@HalfassKustoms]

Thanks Todd, will doing pleats for sure on the Pontiac.

[@williamoliver8883]

I love the gaudy red interior Brent..... perfect!

[@cermem]

saw a fabulous example of your work on a 50 chevy where you sectioned the entire car about 4 inches on another channel my hat is off to you you are a fantastically talented dude

[@HalfassKustoms]

Thanks man, she was a lot of work haha

[@colinwhite2401]

Thanks for lesson 101 on upholstering.She's mighty red bro,but each to their own.

[@tomholz9928]

Your ingenuity and creativity are amazing! Thanks for posting a great video on your work!

[@HalfassKustoms]

Thanks Tom!

[@homespuntools2115]

Hey Brent , turned out fine to me .Lori's still sewing cloth masks so I get stereo sewing machine action as a I watch. She's pedal to the metal on an old, old Singer treadle model which has no reverse but is full steam ahead on the mutiple cloth layers.Lori says the old machines handle anything. Good going Brent !

[@malcolmscott9566]

Hi Brent. Leave the needle down, lift the foot, rotate the material 180 and go back over the stitch. That should hold better than tying off. Hope that helps, great builds.

[@HalfassKustoms]

Thanks for the tip!

[@billdysert7109]

nice look its got a 70s vibe going ,,reminds of some of my ride in high school ,,,,looks great

[@HalfassKustoms]

haha Yeah man.

[@martinmayhem7122]

Thanks for taking us along on the interior work - pretty interesting! Take care! I think the T looks good!

[@HalfassKustoms]

Thanks Martin.

[@maniestrijdom7271]

Man of many talents!!

[@HalfassKustoms]

Thanks Manie

[@mikepantel6945]

Wow! One stop rod shop. Built the way you like it.

[@timothyfritter6597]

Yea , that looks like the amityville horror in there 😳🤔😷👍🏻lol

[@davidlester6092]

You looked at home behind that sewing machine!!! Great job & looks great!!!!

[@HalfassKustoms]

Thanks David.

[@adamschewe7166]

Is there anything you can’t do? Wow, this channel keeps getting better and better! Thank you

[@HalfassKustoms]

Thanks Adam for checking the vid out!

[@chicagovasko]

That was a bad ass door knob shift knob.

[@joannbrewer6046]

To make a usefull back stitch that will be more secure than your knot tying. Start tour piece of materials lined up and sew about 6 stitches. LEAVE THE NEEDLE INTO THE LAST STICH. Lift the pressure foot and turn your whole piece so that the needle is (still into the material) going as if you had just started to sew. Stitch over your first stitches, or if using a plastic type non woven material as your red vinyl. Move this second (securing -back stich) over about a 16 of an inch TOWARD THE INSIDE between the first stitches and the cut edge. (This is so these last 6 stitches won't be showing and PULLING holes on the viewing side of your cushion as you pull to make smooth.) finally set your stitches back to complete the line of the first 6 stitches. Gurrantee these stitches won't unravel. I love your wonderful handy work. Never dreamed I could be any help to you, and hope this is. Fondly mrsb..75 yrs. Sewing ha.

[@colinstables]

I enjoy sowing, haven’t done it for years. I’ve done an interior by stretching material over door panels, dash and contact adhesive glued then on the back, for the roof I glued half a click together dome button thing on to the roof about 2 feet apart and then pushed the dome through the material into the clicker, loooked like the inside of a coffin in a good way. Anyhu great vid, illl have ago at doing my current interior soon thx ;)

[@HalfassKustoms]

That's neat I contact cement my stuff to the roof when I do a headliner, never done it with the bows yet.

[@juniornunley5412]

Good job on the upholstery. Man you can do it all!

[@HalfassKustoms]

I try anyway haha

[@thomashill4683]

Model A is beautiful. Love the red.

[@thebigez113]

I have a 1986 Chevrolet Astro van you've given me so many ideas on how I can fix it up thanks

[@philipderhone8822]

I always wanted to experiment with my seats, after watching your video i now have confidence that i can do it and it come out good.It think your seat came out great..that color is dope.

[@HalfassKustoms]

Haha Thanks Philip!

[@kennethlaw5216]

Hey go check out a You Tuber called ( Jonathan W ) he has done several interiors. I think the most in depth video was probably 5 months ago or so. He did a complete interior with pleats and everything. 2 colors. Turned out really nice. It was an old torpedo nose Studebaker. He has also done a couple 31 ford's after that. They weren't quit as nice but fit the rat rod look he is going for. He will tell you himself he is by no means a great seamstress and he doesn't by any means do anything close to show interiors. Buy he just wants a nice driver. He shows his flaws and he says the more he does the better he gets. He shows how he makes piping as well, for accents around panels. He builds some cool old rat rods as well. It's worth a look. I never thought I could do interiors either. Buy after watching him I may give it a try someday.

[@shfr1747]

@@kennethlaw5216 Good call ,yup we watchin jonathan

[@jennifer.juniper4845]

Great job, makes me think of 1970’s east Berlin fetish cellar club! More progress towards the end of lock down for you

[@gilbertjimenez8792]

Looks good. Your a one stop custom shop..

[@sonicsound266]

a small black n red pad/cover on dash would really tie it in, Your content is great as always take care hope this message finds you and your happy n healthy :)

[@HalfassKustoms]

Thanks man, think just a splash of red paint on the dash would work to :)

[@AndysDogHouse]

You got that right. Vinyl is not cheap if you want to do a HalfAssed job. Parden the PUN. I reupholstered the seats in my boat a couple of years back and they turned out quite good. the vinyl cost me $100.00 a yard. I found that if you Don't sew the old and new panels together, that you can stretch them over the seat better. I used my heat gun as well to soften the vinyl to stretch better. If you want to lock your stitch at the end, You stop and make sure the needle is down in you Vinyl, lift the sewing machine foot, rotate the vinyl 180 deg. then lower the foot and take a few stitches, then stop. You can do this a couple of times if you want, but do it at least once. Your job still turned out not too bad. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍😷

[@HalfassKustoms]

haha that's what I was going for "not to bad" it's better than it was at least :)

[@AndysDogHouse]

@@HalfassKustoms It's also better than shitty. Ha_Ha.👍😷

[@AndysDogHouse]

There is guy or gal that goes by the mane Todd. Block him from your channel. He also goes by the name Tom and Tom at times but keeps the same logo. He spreads Malware. You don't want that. Good luck.

[@treasureseekerintheway3515]

That certainly is ALOT of red. Goes with your theme of the truck. It always is nice to get a project further built according to your desires. :)

[@HalfassKustoms]

Thanks Josh, also keeps me from going insane sanding on the old Pontiac all the time haha

[@raymari7658]

I'm pretty sure if you go slowly, you can go in reverse by manually turning the drive wheel in the oposite direction. No more tying knots.

[@HalfassKustoms]

Yeah a few people gave me ideas or howto's to solve my knot tying problems haha

[@ChipsAndSparksGarage]

You’re a man of many talents! I think it looks pretty darn good. 👍Tony B

[@HalfassKustoms]

Thanks Tony!

[@joselobo7148]

Que bueno....me encanta ese interior tapizado en rojo....un estilo Disco. Felicitaciones ....

[@HalfassKustoms]

jaja gracias hombre

[@bobbyoz8251]

Wow that's bright ! Goodstuff!

[@HalfassKustoms]

you bet, at least when the dogs in the car I can just hose it out haha

[@joescully566]

Yes, a lot of red Brent, stil a million times better than i could do!!!

[@NZMOPAR]

nice job there . i would like to do some upholster myself one day . been years since i used a sewing machine

[@TLDLTD]

Is there anything you can’t do? Lookin good man!!! Suits the truck perfectly.

[@HalfassKustoms]

Thanks dude think the interior has a late 60's vibe haha

[@tonygayheart3049]

I've been watching your videos for a few months, and you just keep surprising me haha great content.

[@HalfassKustoms]

Thanks Tony!

[@mikeycunningham2307]

Looks good keep up the great work stay safe and see ya in the next one

[@HalfassKustoms]

Thanks Mikey!

[@jimpatnode4445]

Now thats some sorta red!! Dig it.

[@keithhaycraft3765]

My Mum used to call one of those small tools for cutting stitches a: "stitch unpick."

[@adman6380]

Great stuff Brent, I assume you would have tried but if not maybe some heat or steam on the cushions may help shrink/stretch the vinyl in the spots youre not happy with

[@HalfassKustoms]

I have but found it doesn't shrink as much as i need haha

[@hookshotrods7161]

it looks good Brent i think if you lift the foot at the end of the stitching and sew a few stitches it will lock it together

[@HalfassKustoms]

yeah someone else had said that will have to try that.

[@joeestes8114]

Awesome! Man Ive been wanting to learn how to sew interiors for a long time!great video

[@scottlemons8191]

Looks good probably would use all black on that back wall just too finish er up

[@joedyer8824]

Man that Red really pops good job way better than what I can do hay, it's a hot rod not a show car. Love the videos

[@HalfassKustoms]

Thanks Joe, yeah she's just a driver :)

[@TrendsbySterling]

Nice job, I wish I could do half that good.

[@HalfassKustoms]

Meh never know till you try I still suck at it but looks better than it did haha

[@garyburchett9060]

I think some where sewing that bottom I would have sewed myself into the machine,or the seat bottom. Yeah time for a cruise. We can sand tomorrow.

[@fastdadgarage-northsouthch4418]

Thanks for the tour.

[@trevorkrause6837]

Totally disco bud. Love it.

[@jackbaker452]

Roxanne turn off your red light! Lovin it . 😎

[@HalfassKustoms]

Thanks Jack!

[@JoeSmith-er9bq]

Dam looks better then what I could do ...I know some will say different

[@HalfassKustoms]

haha Thanks Joe!

[@shartne]

It looks comfortable.

[@HalfassKustoms]

haha in a suction to the seat kinda way :)

[@highspeednoblesgarage3152]

Excellent video. I may take a stab a some upholstery for my Chevelle.

[@HalfassKustoms]

haha giver, if it's screwed to start with one can't make it any worse haha

[@OlysGarage]

Shoot man, that looks pretty damn good to me. Like you were, upholstery has always remained a mystery to me, as well as the stitch wizards behind the trade. I'd say your picking up the knowledge well. Turned out nice! Hey... no more screwin around, back to sanding!!! ;-D

[@HalfassKustoms]

I've done some that I think look great but always struggle with it and somewhere screw up haha one day I'll get it.

[@shanewright6958]

Not too bad.. great job and video 👍👍🇨🇱

[@HalfassKustoms]

Thanks dude!

[@davebutler2776]

To funny I used the same two colors in my car. But I bought seat covers from Amazon for 10dollars each. I have chevy astro bench seat. If I lived were you do I would have used fur.

[@HalfassKustoms]

yeah that would be way easier, mines a mix match of seat parts though haha

[@larryz24]

Wow, with all that red on the inside and the windows it looks like a rolling brothel.

[@HalfassKustoms]

haha Yeah man!

[@brianwinters4991]

That looks cool , that cab is going to stink like a outhouse after a hot summer drive . Better put a/c in it . I'm kidding you , looks good !

[@HalfassKustoms]

haha gonna smell like sweet disco vinyl

[@johnmcclellan4791]

I like it 👍looks 1960 s

[@MrHevyshevy]

Pretty sweet.

[@thecurtray]

sure nuf wish i has that sewing machine deal right there. the 3 d print is a eminence front. sometimes people forget.

[@katmandu8208]

60s psychedelic man.You like RED!

[@JamesDavis-to1hn]

You mentioned you've built alot of cars. Maybe you could share with us how you got started and how you got to where you are now.

[@HalfassKustoms]

Yeah man could do that one day!

[@punkbloater]

Wow it’s got that luxury whorehouse feel inside, love it! 😁 I once tried to sew a toolbag outa canvas, it turned into a crumpled up mess so I know the struggle, well done Sir! 👍🏻

[@kodak_jack]

What a great series!! Did you throw primer on everything to finish it off? Thanks for the ride along during the build.

[@henrygibson1530]

It looks good but is a lot of red in the seats . So what did the seats come out of or are they after market? Thanks for sharing how to recover the seats and door panels . 🤨🤟

[@HalfassKustoms]

Seats are from different era Camaros disco for the back rest and I think 3rd gen for the bottoms.

[@henrygibson1530]

@@HalfassKustoms They fit the truck good just the right size for it.

[@briquetaverne]

To better attach two pieces of material together that aren't of the same color (you can also do it with pieces of the same color) you buy what is called "PIPING", it's basically a material wrapped cord with about a half inch of excess material below the cord that's meant to sandwich between the two pieces you want to sew together. . What you do is put the piping's excess half inch in between both pieces you're planning to sew together and with the sewing machines threading foot butt the side snugly against the piping (you'll feel the piping even though you won't see it when the foot has descended against the bottom). hand turn the machine a turn or two to assure you've pierced all three layer and start sewing. What the piping does is not only enhance the appearance but it protectrs the connecting stiches from being rubbed on by daily use and weakened enough to break apart; By the way, That little tool you're cutting the panels apart with is called a "seam ripper".

[@HalfassKustoms]

Yeah I've done piping but the stuff is a lot of work haha, yeah the wife told be what the tool is called after the fact haha

[@darinmbicknell]

Thanksfor making.

[@HalfassKustoms]

Thanks for checking it out Darin!

[@kentowens2179]

Nice video!

[@HalfassKustoms]

Thanks Kent!

[@danbryant4421]

Nice work... I hate doing seats lol

[@HalfassKustoms]

Thanks Dan! These where a little odd to do at least the bottoms haha

[@danbryant4421]

@@HalfassKustoms I'd say they was that bottom dips in really deep but they turned out nice . That's soon to come on the 49 olds

[@sjp52047]

Would it be appropriate to call that Halfass badass upholstery? I haven't seen red tinted windows since 1963 when a buddy of mine in high school tinted his red 61 Chevy bubbletop Impala windows red. Police stopped him and made him take it off his windshield. I can't believe he thought a red windshield was a good idea. Lookin' good for cruisen'. Regards, Solomon

[@HalfassKustoms]

haha that's awesome they didn't make him take if off everywhere.

[@sjp52047]

@@HalfassKustoms They were only concerned that he wouldn't be able to see a red light or taillights in front of him, so it was only the windshield. It was an awesome 61 red all over 409 with slicks and made to go fast.

[@robj2704]

Dunno. That red vinyl might look more at home on a couch in a brothel. But, dunno what the trend is for interior colors for rat rods nowadays. Could be totally appropriate.

[@RustyIronProjectsRIP]

I new I had seen that red vinyl before. Lol

[@scottmccluremcclure3916]

Wow that is red

[@gilbertfranklin1537]

I am quite surprised at how well the seats came out, since your sewing machine technique was sort of halfassed... 😏

[@HalfassKustoms]

haha def was

[@cutworm59]

Looks great to me in Arkansas. Where do you buy metal flake vinyl?

[@HalfassKustoms]

I got it online, fabric.com I think was the site.

[@cutworm59]

@@HalfassKustoms Thanks very kindly Brother Bear!

[@MrJeep75]

I'm digging it, need a red interior light

[@HalfassKustoms]

haha I do for the interior light inside

[@dennisschickling5759]

Little by little it will be done. #STAYSAFE

[@cannednolan8194]

Been years since I used a sewing machine. Not sure if you can but, can you reverse by hand on the wheel.

[@HalfassKustoms]

haha I've tried that but feel I'm faster at just tying a knot in the end.

[@RichieCat4223]

How old is that Singer sewing machine ? My mom had one like that but not belt drive. You made what looks like bean bag cushions. I love it. Lol.

[@HalfassKustoms]

Feels like a bean bag haha, no idea how old it is prob pretty old haha

[@johnpassmore8176]

Sorry Brent. But not into the red int. But like you said it's yours. Love the truck for sure I'd love to have it. Man of many talents

[@HalfassKustoms]

It is a little red in there haha

[@blaineverhelle4104]

I've seen people use heat guns to stretch vinyl. Idk how it would work on that plastic looking stuff. 👍

[@callmenortnortin467]

The vinyl looks like its going to be slippery,,and hot on a summer day. Nice though ;)

[@HalfassKustoms]

haha you bet but I would just drive my roadster on a sunny day anyway :)

[@joesask857]

nice

[@oldwillie313]

Grest talents

[@danmoore2443]

Awesome that you try new things .... I do upholstery if you ever wanna watch some good how to I’ve learned from ... there’s lucky needle utube channel and sailrite has some good ones

[@HalfassKustoms]

Cool thanks man!

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

Looks "bloody" great Mate! You've only gotta please yourself, fuck everybody else!

[@HalfassKustoms]

haha you bet!

[@thecurtray]

my mother was my sewing teacher growing up and i hated it more than doing garden shit on massive scale. i hated it so i left. i have been hunting my whole life what i tried so hard to run from. she use to make overweight drivers of trucks their personal shirts with the snaps and buttons i use to install. cost for a fully made shirt was 10 dollars.

[@Dave11skmod]

What are those seat bottoms from? theyer cool being recessed

[@shotsrodder]

I think sewing in the pleats would’ve made it fit better. Not bad though 👍

[@HalfassKustoms]

Yeah, I will be on the Pontiac's interior but not so much this one as it's just my drive/winter unit :)

[@desertlobster908]

Hate it when that happens!

[@normansandds757]

O littel tip to help you if you leav the NEADEL IN THE DOWN POSION THEN LIFT THE FOOT AND TURN THE PICE YOU ARE STICHING ROUND TO BACK TRACK as you call it give it a try when you have a bit of time Bro.

[@morgansword]

I can tell Brent by the sound of your voice that mercy would be nice and to tell the truth, why? It looks good enough for the girls I date and well if you seen them you might be offended. I tell you fairly that even though its not your strong suit Yet... Yet, that your improving with each one that you make and it isn't easy showing the world that a superior car/truck builder that the feet of clay starts with each step. I had a old time treadle machine that had been converted to a motor. I sowed my thumb in the first attempt and cut myself the second time. The third time has yet to happen. I shoved it in the back of the shop and other people wanted to buy it an I guess hindsight I should of as it was part of the stuff I lost. I really enjoyed it and picked out things that I did wrong on my stuff. I had a sister that made good money off me fixing shit but she pushed it too far so when she wanted to use, I charged her for it including a oil change that usually was free... she did my next covers for free/LOL. Thumbs up bud

[@HalfassKustoms]

Thanks Morgan!

[@tpledger100]

while you're at it replace the foam too

[@GatheringSticks]

Is there a model number on that old Singer? Could you add reverse to the sewing motor? Does that big dog make it up those steep stairs by itself? The seats look acceptable.... for a Brothel . lol

[@HalfassKustoms]

not sure, I don't know, Yeah he's good at getting up a little slow at getting down haha, haha I know eh :).

[@billdysert7109]

hey dont be down on your skill bro ,,much better mine ...I could never muster the skill on this part its above my pay grade ...stay safe great job ….

[@HalfassKustoms]

Can't say I'm down I just don't really have high standards for some stuff haha

[@wadechristianson9511]

jonathen w did the same got himself a sewing machine and trial by error to figure it out

[@HalfassKustoms]

yeah caught one of his vids doing the carpet and want to try that on something.