Monthly Archives: February 2024

New Machine Tool

Posted on February 27, 2024 by RussD

I’ve just acquired a new machine tool for the workshop – a Juki LU 563 walking foot sewing machine. Now the Imperial interior gets real! Why do I call this a machine tool? It is a fabrication tool, just like … Continue reading →

Posted in Resources, Workshop | Leave a comment

First Parts!

Posted on February 19, 2024 by RussD

While sewing is needed for the seats and door panels there are a couple of trim pieces that don’t require sewing – I can start with those. The back seat has a trim panel that goes between the seat and … Continue reading →

Posted in Restoration | Leave a comment

Covering Quandary

Posted on February 12, 2024 by RussD

With the shop and materials for upholstery work coming together I ran out of room for stalling on what material to use. Time to make some decisions and place an order. The first big question was leather or vinyl? Leather … Continue reading →

Posted in Restoration | Leave a comment

Inside Prep for Interior Work

Posted on February 5, 2024 by RussD

Since upholstery work is completely new the workshop needs to be reconfigured a bit to support it. The main features are a work table and an industrial sewing machine. I don’t have a sewing machine yet, but I have tracked … Continue reading →

Posted in Restoration | Leave a comment