Visited a Master Interior Craftsman the Other Day

His name is Mike Ambrose who lives up in the Valley north of L.A. He does absolutely top quality interior upholstery work for the best show cars. He's done cars for people like Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld and others for whom money is no option. And boy does his results show it.

I just marvel at guys who can do this kind of work. There was a '50-something Dodge Coronet parked outside which was easily a $100K car which he had just completed the interior on, including custom console, etc., etc. Some filthy rich guy had the car shipped from Nevada just for him to do the interior. He had a flamed '50s Chevy truck, a four door Bel Air with a full Corvette suspension and drivetrain underneath, a black '32 highboy ready for red leather. Absolutely drool on stuff. He works out of his home with one assistant and he just seems like the happiest guy in the world. Making a great living doing what he loves. Wow. Just thought I'd share.

Now do I want to spend that kind of money on my little, simple Falcon? Probably not. But I learned a lot.

I can see why he'd be happy. Making good money and no boss hanging around.[img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]
Sounds like you enjoyed the visit! I'd go for that type of interior work if I had the car to put it in and the lotto win.[img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif[/img]

Yeah,Hanky! That's the guy I was telling you about awhile back. I pass by his place quite often and he always has some nice looking cars waiting for their turn at some interior work.He seemed too high $$$ for me so I never stopped. Did you visit "Falcons Trim Shop" while out this way?
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No Jim, I haven't been able to find the contact information. I think I'll need to check them out. I like the name. I of course want a nice looking, well done interior, but I don't need show car quality stuff like Mike does. Awesome work though. Do you have Falcon's contact information?

Thanks.

Falcons Auto Upholstery,18437 Roscoe Blvd,Northridge.818-701-7306. Are you gonna be driving that car soon?

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'58 Morris Minor 289 S/S MM
'62 Falcon 351W "Just Falcon Around"

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Just Jim on 5/5/04 5:44am ]</font>

Thanks Jim. I actually DO drive it, but currently sweat a lot, and go crossed eyed from vibration, road noise and resonance due to the fact I have no interior. I'll check out Falcon's.

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On 2004-05-04 21:18, HankyJ wrote:
Thanks Jim. I actually DO drive it, but currently sweat a lot, and go crossed eyed from vibration, road noise and resonance due to the fact I have no interior. I'll check out Falcon's.
</BLOCKQUOTE></FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD><HR></TD></TR></TABLE>Jeez,my Falcon has a full interior but I thought all the vibration,road noise and resonance was normal. It's not?Ha. You ought to take the Morrie for a spin. It's like driving a trash dumpster with a V8.

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'58 Morris Minor 289 S/S MM
'62 Falcon 351W "Just Falcon Around"

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Just Jim on 5/5/04 11:02am ]</font>

No Jim. One's brain bouncing around in one's skull is NOT normal, unless you're a car guy I guess.