Most of the Jeepney's back 50 years ago when I was stationed
in the PI were built on the original WWII Jeeps. But---even
back then they were running short of the original parts and
some were manufactured Jeep copies. I think they were wise
enough to recognize that the originals would one day be
extinct.
Some how an Isuzu and diesel motor just wouldn't have the
same feel to it no matter how many do-dads you hung on it
or how wild the paint job was. That little Jeep four banger
simply had a sound of it's own and the loose sway of the
suspension had it's own distinctive feel.
Back to the stitching now, to sew upholstery you don't
always have to have a super heavy industrial machine
although it makes it much easier.
For simple stuff I've used my Husqvarna Viking.
Rescued a couple of shop stools from the scrap heap some
years ago and used some leather scraps I had laying around.
Nothing fancy but it just goes to show that if it's a simple
seat cover for an AD that your after, it can be done without
having an industrial machine. Took some work to get thru the
piping because of the four layers, but again, it can be done.
http://www.pbase.com/dennygraham/projectsNow if you're shooting for Rolls 'n Pleats, well, that's a
different story.
I still need to do a restoration on that boot stitcher, which
should be a good machine for doing really heavy work.
Ahhh, so many interests and so little time!
dg
