A level of service and detail like no other! A great Studebaker Vendor story.

[Bob Andrews]

A search would turn up the info several times over, but here it is again:

FBN Upholstery
Rt 1 Box 406
New Martinsville WV 26155

PH: 304-337-8693

Here's one picture from his table at Reedsville. He's almost always at Reedsville and York, as well as SB in May.

[jimmijim8]

Jim Lawrence is from New Martinsville Wv. He's the guy that sells the hardboard cut outs of door panel material, dash upholstery, and a lot of good stuff. He usually can be seen at Reedsville, York, and South Bend May swap. He made the complete leather interior for my 63 GT. His work is impeccable. He is a one man operation. If you happen to get on his to do list, you will be a happy camper. He sent my covers to me here in Alabama and the guy that installed them on my seats was quite impressed. Jim covered my console better than original and made me complete door panels. jimmijim

Who is Jim Lawrence? Seems like a fair question, but I can't help you either.

Here’s where I’ve searched:

There are 3 Jim (James) Lawrence in the latest SDC Roster I have; went back 12 issues of our Club’s fine Turning Wheels magazine …no-can-find a "FBN Upholstery/Jim Lawrence” in the Advertising (vendor) Section; went to http://www.studebakervendors.com/ but no "FBN Upholstery/Jim Lawrence” listed there either; Google’d "FBN Upholstery” and there seems to be a lot of people also searching for “FBN Upholstery” contact info.!

But seriously, what does it take to become a "Studebaker Vendor?" I once rented space at a Studebaker swap meet. Does that make me a "Studebaker Vendor?" Is there an official SDC (or even some unofficial) listing of Studebaker Vendors???

[LarkTruck]

A search would turn up the info several times over, but here it is again:

FBN Upholstery
Rt 1 Box 406
New Martinsville WV 26155

PH: 304-337-8693

Here's one picture from his table at Reedsville. He's almost always at Reedsville and York, as well as SB in May.

I don't think Jim will be at Reedsville this year.
JS

[Bob Andrews]

Aw, that sucks. I always look forward to seeing Jim. He keeps a bowl of fireballs on his table

BTW, those Lark dash pads are under $200!

[LarkTruck]

Aw, that sucks. I always look forward to seeing Jim. He keeps a bowl of fireballs on his table

BTW, those Lark dash pads are under $200!

Well, from a vendor staindpoint, for many years now Reedsville has become more of a "vendor swap". Not a lot of sales to retail customers!!!
Don't get me wrong, I love Reedsville, and appreciate the work involved to hold the event, but for us vendors, after you pay the expences it is basically a bust!
Jim

[Bob Andrews]

Well, from a vendor staindpoint, for many years now Reedsville has become more of a "vendor swap". Not a lot of sales to retail customers!!!
Don't get me wrong, I love Reedsville, and appreciate the work involved to hold the event, but for us vendors, after you pay the expences it is basically a bust!
Jim

You always seem to make up for it in roll theft...

[LarkTruck]

You always seem to make up for it in roll theft...

Ummm, fresh baked dinner rolls, YUM! JS

[DEEPNHOCK]

Those are electric/hydraulic.
There is an auction service that sells these all the time from Wal-Mart stores that close when a Super Wal-Mart opens...

http://www.orbitbit.com

(for example: http://http://www.orbitbid.com/details.cfm?ID=612251 )

(they can't use the name Wal-Mart, though)

I see them go for a couple hundred bucks every week...including the motor/pump.

I have one, but rarely use it....

The car is looking good but... I really like the hoist. Electric or Pneumatic?

Allen