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Heavy duty sewing shops?
I have a military M923 truck that I want to sell soon. This truck has
a heavy vinyl "soft top" for the cab, which is supposed to be attached to a C shaped rubbery plastic strip that is used to hook it up to the cab. I have both the top and the strip. At some point, they were sewn together, but the seam came apart. This is unsightly. I want to find some shop that can sew such thick and hard stuff together. Does someone know what sort of business I should look for in yellow pages. I tried some searches and did not come up with much. i |
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On 11/16/2013 7:01 AM, Ignoramus26083 wrote:
I have both the top and the strip. At some point, they were sewn together, but the seam came apart. This is unsightly. I want to find some shop that can sew such thick and hard stuff together. Does someone know what sort of business I should look for in yellow pages. I tried some searches and did not come up with much. Try looking for places that make awnings or tents. Another place would be automotive upholstery shops. BobH |
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Ignoramus26083 wrote:
I have a military M923 truck that I want to sell soon. This truck has a heavy vinyl "soft top" for the cab, which is supposed to be attached to a C shaped rubbery plastic strip that is used to hook it up to the cab. I have both the top and the strip. At some point, they were sewn together, but the seam came apart. This is unsightly. I want to find some shop that can sew such thick and hard stuff together. Does someone know what sort of business I should look for in yellow pages. I tried some searches and did not come up with much. i Look for a place that does boat canvas or tent making. Also auto upholstery or leather work. -- Steve W. |
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On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 08:01:09 -0600, Ignoramus26083 wrote:
I have a military M923 truck that I want to sell soon. This truck has a heavy vinyl "soft top" for the cab, which is supposed to be attached to a C shaped rubbery plastic strip that is used to hook it up to the cab. I have both the top and the strip. At some point, they were sewn together, but the seam came apart. This is unsightly. I want to find some shop that can sew such thick and hard stuff together. Does someone know what sort of business I should look for in yellow pages. I tried some searches and did not come up with much. i If you haven't figured it out yet, "Upholstery" is the common keyword. Auto upholstery shops generally do tops, as well. Not only will they have the equipment to do the job, but they'll have worked on convertible tops, too, and will understand what's going on. -- Tim Wescott Control system and signal processing consulting www.wescottdesign.com |
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On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 08:01:09 -0600, Ignoramus26083
wrote: I have a military M923 truck that I want to sell soon. This truck has a heavy vinyl "soft top" for the cab, which is supposed to be attached to a C shaped rubbery plastic strip that is used to hook it up to the cab. I have both the top and the strip. At some point, they were sewn together, but the seam came apart. This is unsightly. I want to find some shop that can sew such thick and hard stuff together. Does someone know what sort of business I should look for in yellow pages. I tried some searches and did not come up with much. Seek an upholstery shop or auto upholstery shop, Ig. They'll have walking-foot machines which can take thick, tough stuff. Ditto a sail shop, but they'll probably want 3x the price for it, unless you find one really needing extra work in the winter... Alternatively, buy a used walking-foot machine and give it to your wifey. Then help her do it. Remind her that she can make her own convertible tops, drapes, and upholstery covers with it, too!  -- We are always the same age inside. -- Gertrude Stein |
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On 2013-11-16, Larry Jaques wrote:
On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 08:01:09 -0600, Ignoramus26083 wrote: I have a military M923 truck that I want to sell soon. This truck has a heavy vinyl "soft top" for the cab, which is supposed to be attached to a C shaped rubbery plastic strip that is used to hook it up to the cab. I have both the top and the strip. At some point, they were sewn together, but the seam came apart. This is unsightly. I want to find some shop that can sew such thick and hard stuff together. Does someone know what sort of business I should look for in yellow pages. I tried some searches and did not come up with much. Seek an upholstery shop or auto upholstery shop, Ig. They'll have walking-foot machines which can take thick, tough stuff. Ditto a sail shop, but they'll probably want 3x the price for it, unless you find one really needing extra work in the winter... Alternatively, buy a used walking-foot machine and give it to your wifey. Then help her do it. Remind her that she can make her own convertible tops, drapes, and upholstery covers with it, too! OK, great, upholstery and shoe repair ought to do it. Thanks guys. i |
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On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 11:55:09 -0800, Larry Jaques
wrote: On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 08:01:09 -0600, Ignoramus26083 wrote: I have a military M923 truck that I want to sell soon. This truck has a heavy vinyl "soft top" for the cab, which is supposed to be attached to a C shaped rubbery plastic strip that is used to hook it up to the cab. I have both the top and the strip. At some point, they were sewn together, but the seam came apart. This is unsightly. I want to find some shop that can sew such thick and hard stuff together. Does someone know what sort of business I should look for in yellow pages. I tried some searches and did not come up with much. Seek an upholstery shop or auto upholstery shop, Ig. They'll have walking-foot machines which can take thick, tough stuff. Ditto a sail shop, but they'll probably want 3x the price for it, unless you find one really needing extra work in the winter... Alternatively, buy a used walking-foot machine and give it to your wifey. Then help her do it. Remind her that she can make her own convertible tops, drapes, and upholstery covers with it, too! https://picasaweb.google.com/1040422...achinesForSale -- Liberals want everyone to think like them. Conservatives want everyone to think. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com |
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Ignoramus26083 fired this volley in
: OK, great, upholstery and shoe repair ought to do it. Thanks guys. No, no! Go to an Awning Shop! They make _exactly_ what you're seeking to build. They are not only equipped with the heavy-duty sewing equipment, but are prepared to handle HUGE swaths of material! Lloyd |
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On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:00:09 -0800, Gunner Asch
wrote: On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 11:55:09 -0800, Larry Jaques wrote: On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 08:01:09 -0600, Ignoramus26083 wrote: I have a military M923 truck that I want to sell soon. This truck has a heavy vinyl "soft top" for the cab, which is supposed to be attached to a C shaped rubbery plastic strip that is used to hook it up to the cab. I have both the top and the strip. At some point, they were sewn together, but the seam came apart. This is unsightly. I want to find some shop that can sew such thick and hard stuff together. Does someone know what sort of business I should look for in yellow pages. I tried some searches and did not come up with much. Seek an upholstery shop or auto upholstery shop, Ig. They'll have walking-foot machines which can take thick, tough stuff. Ditto a sail shop, but they'll probably want 3x the price for it, unless you find one really needing extra work in the winter... Alternatively, buy a used walking-foot machine and give it to your wifey. Then help her do it. Remind her that she can make her own convertible tops, drapes, and upholstery covers with it, too! https://picasaweb.google.com/1040422...achinesForSale If only they were walking-foot, I'd come down and buy one, Gunner. -- We are always the same age inside. -- Gertrude Stein |
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On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 08:01:09 -0600, Ignoramus26083
wrote: I have a military M923 truck that I want to sell soon. This truck has a heavy vinyl "soft top" for the cab, which is supposed to be attached to a C shaped rubbery plastic strip that is used to hook it up to the cab. I have both the top and the strip. At some point, they were sewn together, but the seam came apart. This is unsightly. I want to find some shop that can sew such thick and hard stuff together. Does someone know what sort of business I should look for in yellow pages. I tried some searches and did not come up with much. i Do heavy trucks use tarpaulins to cover loads in your country? Maybe ask at a trucking company where the get them or get them repaired. Or a sailmaker :-) -- Cheers, John B. |
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On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 18:52:02 -0800, Larry Jaques
wrote: On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:00:09 -0800, Gunner Asch wrote: On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 11:55:09 -0800, Larry Jaques wrote: On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 08:01:09 -0600, Ignoramus26083 wrote: I have a military M923 truck that I want to sell soon. This truck has a heavy vinyl "soft top" for the cab, which is supposed to be attached to a C shaped rubbery plastic strip that is used to hook it up to the cab. I have both the top and the strip. At some point, they were sewn together, but the seam came apart. This is unsightly. I want to find some shop that can sew such thick and hard stuff together. Does someone know what sort of business I should look for in yellow pages. I tried some searches and did not come up with much. Seek an upholstery shop or auto upholstery shop, Ig. They'll have walking-foot machines which can take thick, tough stuff. Ditto a sail shop, but they'll probably want 3x the price for it, unless you find one really needing extra work in the winter... Alternatively, buy a used walking-foot machine and give it to your wifey. Then help her do it. Remind her that she can make her own convertible tops, drapes, and upholstery covers with it, too! https://picasaweb.google.com/1040422...achinesForSale If only they were walking-foot, I'd come down and buy one, Gunner. Id make you one hell of a deal. Gunner -- Liberals want everyone to think like them. Conservatives want everyone to think. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com |
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On 16/11/2013 10:01 PM, Ignoramus26083 wrote:
I have a military M923 truck that I want to sell soon. This truck has a heavy vinyl "soft top" for the cab, which is supposed to be attached to a C shaped rubbery plastic strip that is used to hook it up to the cab. I have both the top and the strip. At some point, they were sewn together, but the seam came apart. This is unsightly. I want to find some shop that can sew such thick and hard stuff together. Does someone know what sort of business I should look for in yellow pages. I tried some searches and did not come up with much. i Truck tarpaulin maker or repairer. |
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On Sun, 17 Nov 2013 01:51:47 -0800, Gunner Asch
wrote: On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 18:52:02 -0800, Larry Jaques wrote: On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:00:09 -0800, Gunner Asch wrote: https://picasaweb.google.com/1040422...achinesForSale If only they were walking-foot, I'd come down and buy one, Gunner. Id make you one hell of a deal. Alas, they aren't walking-foot models. sigh -- We are always the same age inside. -- Gertrude Stein |
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On Sun, 17 Nov 2013 08:03:24 -0800, Larry Jaques
wrote: On Sun, 17 Nov 2013 01:51:47 -0800, Gunner Asch wrote: On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 18:52:02 -0800, Larry Jaques wrote: On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:00:09 -0800, Gunner Asch wrote: https://picasaweb.google.com/1040422...achinesForSale If only they were walking-foot, I'd come down and buy one, Gunner. Id make you one hell of a deal. Alas, they aren't walking-foot models. sigh Cheapest "industrial "walking foot on Ebay... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Singer-model...-/271310138411 There are several others that may be suitable for slightly less money..but they arent "Industrial" .. When searching Ebay..check in the 175 and up price range (Search price and shipping lowest first)..probably page 2 is a good start. Gunner -- Liberals want everyone to think like them. Conservatives want everyone to think. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com |
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On 11/16/2013 9:52 PM, Larry Jaques wrote:
On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:00:09 -0800, Gunner Asch wrote: On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 11:55:09 -0800, Larry Jaques wrote: On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 08:01:09 -0600, Ignoramus26083 wrote: I have a military M923 truck that I want to sell soon. This truck has a heavy vinyl "soft top" for the cab, which is supposed to be attached to a C shaped rubbery plastic strip that is used to hook it up to the cab. I have both the top and the strip. At some point, they were sewn together, but the seam came apart. This is unsightly. I want to find some shop that can sew such thick and hard stuff together. Does someone know what sort of business I should look for in yellow pages. I tried some searches and did not come up with much. Seek an upholstery shop or auto upholstery shop, Ig. They'll have walking-foot machines which can take thick, tough stuff. Ditto a sail shop, but they'll probably want 3x the price for it, unless you find one really needing extra work in the winter... Alternatively, buy a used walking-foot machine and give it to your wifey. Then help her do it. Remind her that she can make her own convertible tops, drapes, and upholstery covers with it, too! https://picasaweb.google.com/1040422...achinesForSale If only they were walking-foot, I'd come down and buy one, Gunner. -- We are always the same age inside. -- Gertrude Stein Then you could repair your Judy blow-up doll yourself! |
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On 11/17/2013 11:03 AM, Larry Jaques wrote:
On Sun, 17 Nov 2013 01:51:47 -0800, Gunner Asch wrote: On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 18:52:02 -0800, Larry Jaques wrote: On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:00:09 -0800, Gunner Asch wrote: https://picasaweb.google.com/1040422...achinesForSale If only they were walking-foot, I'd come down and buy one, Gunner. Id make you one hell of a deal. Alas, they aren't walking-foot models. sigh -- We are always the same age inside. -- Gertrude Stein You'd like them in high heels, wouldn't you? |
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On Sun, 17 Nov 2013 12:00:51 -0800, Gunner Asch
wrote: On Sun, 17 Nov 2013 08:03:24 -0800, Larry Jaques wrote: On Sun, 17 Nov 2013 01:51:47 -0800, Gunner Asch wrote: On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 18:52:02 -0800, Larry Jaques wrote: On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:00:09 -0800, Gunner Asch wrote: https://picasaweb.google.com/1040422...achinesForSale If only they were walking-foot, I'd come down and buy one, Gunner. Id make you one hell of a deal. Alas, they aren't walking-foot models. sigh Cheapest "industrial "walking foot on Ebay... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Singer-model...-/271310138411 There are several others that may be suitable for slightly less money..but they arent "Industrial" . When searching Ebay..check in the 175 and up price range (Search price and shipping lowest first)..probably page 2 is a good start. WOW! A brand new Toyota for $379, delivered! Alas, I don't need a -new- one at the moment, even at that price. The glare guards aren't a hot selling item any more. I need to design one and start building them for tablets. The $139 Morse + $39 s/h is a sweet price... Nah, I'll need a new pressure washer first. -- We are always the same age inside. -- Gertrude Stein |
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