Heavy duty sewing shops?

[Ignoramus26083]

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

[BobH]

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

[Steve W.]

Look for a place that does boat canvas or tent making. Also auto
upholstery or leather work.

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[BQ340]

Do you have a local canvas shop or a shoe repair shop?



MikeB

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[Tim Wescott]

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.



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[Larry Jaques]

On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 08:01:09 -0600, Ignoramus26083

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! ;)

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[Ignoramus26083]

OK, great, upholstery and shoe repair ought to do it. Thanks guys.

i

[Gunner Asch]

https://picasaweb.google.com/104042282269066802602/JukiSewingMachinesForSale


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[Lloyd E. Sponenburgh]

Ignoramus26083 <ignoram...@NOSPAM.26083.invalid> fired this volley in
news:wtOdncljloKoQRrP...@giganews.com:

> 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

[Larry Jaques]

On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:00:09 -0800, Gunner Asch <gunne...@gmail.com>

wrote:

>On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 11:55:09 -0800, Larry Jaques
><lja...@invalid.diversifycomm.com> wrote:
>
>>On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 08:01:09 -0600, Ignoramus26083
>><ignoram...@NOSPAM.26083.invalid> 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/104042282269066802602/JukiSewingMachinesForSale

If only they were walking-foot, I'd come down and buy one, Gunner.

[John B.]

On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 08:01:09 -0600, Ignoramus26083
<ignoram...@NOSPAM.26083.invalid> wrote:

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 :-)
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John B.

[Gunner Asch]

On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 18:52:02 -0800, Larry Jaques

Id make you one hell of a deal.

Gunner

[Glenn B]

Truck tarpaulin maker or repairer.

[Larry Jaques]

On Sun, 17 Nov 2013 01:51:47 -0800, Gunner Asch <gunne...@gmail.com>

wrote:

>On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 18:52:02 -0800, Larry Jaques
><lja...@invalid.diversifycomm.com> wrote:
>
>>On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:00:09 -0800, Gunner Asch <gunne...@gmail.com>
>>wrote:

>>>https://picasaweb.google.com/104042282269066802602/JukiSewingMachinesForSale
>>
>>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>

[Gunner Asch]

On Sun, 17 Nov 2013 08:03:24 -0800, Larry Jaques

<lja...@invalid.diversifycomm.com> wrote:

>On Sun, 17 Nov 2013 01:51:47 -0800, Gunner Asch <gunne...@gmail.com>
>wrote:
>
>>On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 18:52:02 -0800, Larry Jaques
>><lja...@invalid.diversifycomm.com> wrote:
>>
>>>On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:00:09 -0800, Gunner Asch <gunne...@gmail.com>
>>>wrote:
>>>>https://picasaweb.google.com/104042282269066802602/JukiSewingMachinesForSale
>>>
>>>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-151-industrial-walking-foot-sewing-machines-220v-3ph-by-the-piece-/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.

[Tom Gardner]

Then you could repair your Judy blow-up doll yourself!

[Tom Gardner]

You'd like them in high heels, wouldn't you?

[Larry Jaques]

On Sun, 17 Nov 2013 12:00:51 -0800, Gunner Asch <gunne...@gmail.com>

wrote:

>On Sun, 17 Nov 2013 08:03:24 -0800, Larry Jaques
><lja...@invalid.diversifycomm.com> wrote:
>
>>On Sun, 17 Nov 2013 01:51:47 -0800, Gunner Asch <gunne...@gmail.com>
>>wrote:
>>
>>>On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 18:52:02 -0800, Larry Jaques
>>><lja...@invalid.diversifycomm.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:00:09 -0800, Gunner Asch <gunne...@gmail.com>
>>>>wrote:
>>>>>https://picasaweb.google.com/104042282269066802602/JukiSewingMachinesForSale
>>>>
>>>>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-151-industrial-walking-foot-sewing-machines-220v-3ph-by-the-piece-/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.