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BCOWANWHEELS · 09-13-2007, 08:47 PM

i was watching AMERICAN HOT ROD on TV the other night and they took a old vette to gabe,s custom upolstry to get done and i seen there web site on the wall so i contacted them for a quote on my 1972 pickup. i wanted blue & white leather on the stock seat frame, door pannels, headliner and a cover for the stock dash pad. well several days go by and i get a email back. so i anxiously open it and there my quote. 10,000.00 to 12,000.00 bucks and they,d work it in .WOW doesnt look like they will be doing mine. guess those cow hides cost a bunch huh. pretty good profit for 2 days work.i was going to let them do it for 2000.00 but guess i was dream,in
bob

kyull67 · 09-13-2007, 08:50 PM

That's expensive!

ChevLoRay · 09-13-2007, 08:53 PM

I guess that is for the quick turn-around that they give Boyd on his last-minute rush jobs. A whole lot of the quote that you got is for the Gabe's name on the finished job.

It's easy to see why the cost of so many of the "nice" customs we drool over easily exceeds $100-250K.

Long Roof · 09-13-2007, 09:13 PM

I would imagine that with the exposure he gets on American hot rod he probably has crap loads of work. I think he gave you that price hoping you would just go away. If not then, wow, one hell of a profit. This happens when you are in demand.

**70cst** · 09-13-2007, 09:14 PM

Ok BCOWANWHEELS...Its only $$$$$.
If you let boyd coddington to your interior I will pay for your site supscription for next year. Just think of it...you will be the only one among us who would have their interior done by boyd coddington. That's got to be worth at leat $50,000.

BCOWANWHEELS · 09-13-2007, 09:23 PM

boyd dont do interiors he farms them out !!!!!!!

**70cst** · 09-13-2007, 09:36 PM

Oh I see ...its gabe,s custom upolstry....
Well that changes my offer. I will pay for 6 months instead of one year. People who pay this kind of money are out of my league. Just think...they charge more for their interior jobs than what a lot of our trucks are worth. Now I can see whay many of these street rods are worth so much money. Interesting info.

SCOTI · 09-14-2007, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

... Just think...they charge more for their interior jobs than what a lot of our trucks are worth. Now I can see whay many of these street rods are worth so much money.

Having a high price tag & being worth alot of money are two very different things.

BCOWANWHEELS · 09-14-2007, 12:14 AM

yes to me having tons of cash in a hot rod that someone else built makes it not so valuable to me. guess thats why the rich fella dont keep em long and most truely arnt happy inside when you talk to them. another thing i noticed is when you go To talk to the ones who didnt build there ride they really dont want to talk to ya. most wealthy people i know are unhappy folk and seems like the lower income folk find happyness alot easyer in more simple things.
JMO
BOB

CJ5 Convert · 09-14-2007, 12:15 AM

with Scotti

Jim85IROC · 09-14-2007, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Having a high price tag & being worth alot of money are two very different things.

As long as it's worth it to enough people to keep him well paid, then his prices are just right.

**N2TRUX** · 09-13-2007, 11:58 PM

Just so you know Gabe had a name loooong before American Hot Rod. His prices have been in that range for quiet some time, and you have to get on a loooong list. If you miss your time slot, you go to the bottom of the list.

His quality is renowned....

72armyswbtruck · 09-14-2007, 02:21 AM

Yup,
Gabes Upholstery work has been award winning for years, featured in many hotrod magazines through out the years.

bad6772 · 09-14-2007, 06:04 AM

His son did a 67/72 >i think it was orange....and had a killer <go figure interior.....anyone else see it, i thinkn it was in C..C.T / C/T

SCOTI · 09-14-2007, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bad6772

His son did a 67/72 >i think it was orange....and had a killer <go figure interior.....anyone else see it, i thinkn it was in C..C.T / C/T

Yep.... I remember the truck. Gabe's does do excellent work.

**70cst** · 09-14-2007, 09:13 AM

SCOTI speaks wisely...Having a high price tag & being worth a lot of money are two very different things. It's amazing how many "Barrett Jacskon" trucks are still sitting in barns and knee deep in mud. When asking about these trucks the reply is: "These here are collector trucks and there are not many of these left. It may be rusty but it is a valuable collectable truck." Or you hear "I'm going to fix her up, she's not for sale." Then you go back and the truck is still sitting but just a little more rusty.
A Gabe's interior would sure blow my budget on my rebuild. Again...an interesting thread.

67ChevyRedneck · 09-14-2007, 09:53 AM

If that's a serious quote (not one to scare you away) I can't even imagine how much a burb would be

What about a 57 Nomad? 30K?

c10addict · 09-14-2007, 10:16 AM

His prices are not out of line with the rest of the world as far as "high end interior" goes.. My friend builds over the top hot rods and spends 12 to 20 grand for a full custom leather/suede interior on a car....

I agree this is way the heck out of my league.... I hate paying $300.00 for covers

I have great appreciation for the guys who pull off the mexican blanket look!

68,69 K20 · 09-14-2007, 10:20 AM

Gabe's gets tons of exposure from American Hot Rod, so he can pretty much charge whatever he feels like. I'm sure most of his business comes from people like Boyd who are not concerned about the total cost of the project. They do outstanding work at gabe's and if you can't afford their quote, probably no big deal to them, as their waiting list of paying customers is a mile long.

jay6891 · 09-14-2007, 10:22 AM

Here is a pic of Gabes sons truck. I can't believe so many people like it when it has a, gulp, newer stepside bed on it.

68gmsee · 09-14-2007, 10:38 AM

re: Gabes son's truck....

I had to look a second time to notice the bed is different with that mannikin looking young lady in front....

The demand is there and the people with the money to do it seem to be in constant supply these days.

A local restorer here can pretty much get what he wants and basically tell you that he can't give you a date for completion. But he is good! So he will get the clients.

jay6891 · 09-14-2007, 11:11 AM

Yea that girl probably has more plastic and body work than the truck.

67ChevyRedneck · 09-14-2007, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jay6891

Yea that girl probably has more plastic and body work than the truck.

My truck has plastic and body work... and I still romp on it, I'd treat her no different

Why discriminate?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-15-2007, 11:28 AM

When I restored the Garden Truck almost 3 years ago, I had every bit of $3000.00 in paint and body materials alone. It's easy to see why great jobs command great money. WES

harpo231 · 04-05-2017, 04:37 PM

This is just my two cents on earlier posts about people who have trucks built as opposed to building them. AS for people with money lookin down,I may be an exception but i'm just a country boy who lives in the house he grew up in. I envy the guys that work on their own trucks as my health won't allow me to.[I have over the years built a 51 deluxe,a64 impala,67 chevelle and a 67 panel] However the fact that I turned a wrench and engineered sheetmetal for a major cooling tower company for 35 years has allowed me to retire at 53 and do it with a boatload of cash. When I first got my truck it was a 6cyl 3ott with a 4:11 gear
with a front tag that said "BLU MULE" [still her name today] I always wanted my old truck to be brand new and now she is ! . I don't have a lot of expensive toys but i do have my truck and all the guitars i want to play. Please don't lump us all together cuz like i said .Im just a good ole boy with a good retirement plan...

09-13-2007, 08:47 PM	#1
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	boyd coddington,s upolster quote ....... i was watching AMERICAN HOT ROD on TV the other night and they took a old vette to gabe,s custom upolstry to get done and i seen there web site on the wall so i contacted them for a quote on my 1972 pickup. i wanted blue & white leather on the stock seat frame, door pannels, headliner and a cover for the stock dash pad. well several days go by and i get a email back. so i anxiously open it and there my quote. 10,000.00 to 12,000.00 bucks and they,d work it in .WOW doesnt look like they will be doing mine. guess those cow hides cost a bunch huh. pretty good profit for 2 days work.i was going to let them do it for 2000.00 but guess i was dream,in bob __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

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kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: boyd coddington,s upolster quote ....... That's expensive! __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

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ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: boyd coddington,s upolster quote ....... I guess that is for the quick turn-around that they give Boyd on his last-minute rush jobs. A whole lot of the quote that you got is for the Gabe's name on the finished job. It's easy to see why the cost of so many of the "nice" customs we drool over easily exceeds $100-250K. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

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Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: boyd coddington,s upolster quote ....... I would imagine that with the exposure he gets on American hot rod he probably has crap loads of work. I think he gave you that price hoping you would just go away. If not then, wow, one hell of a profit. This happens when you are in demand. __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

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70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: boyd coddington,s upolster quote ....... Ok BCOWANWHEELS...Its only $$$$$. If you let boyd coddington to your interior I will pay for your site supscription for next year. Just think of it...you will be the only one among us who would have their interior done by boyd coddington. That's got to be worth at leat $50,000. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

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BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: boyd coddington,s upolster quote ....... boyd dont do interiors he farms them out !!!!!!! __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

09-13-2007, 09:36 PM	#7
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: boyd coddington,s upolster quote ....... Oh I see ...its gabe,s custom upolstry.... Well that changes my offer. I will pay for 6 months instead of one year. People who pay this kind of money are out of my league. Just think...they charge more for their interior jobs than what a lot of our trucks are worth. Now I can see whay many of these street rods are worth so much money. Interesting info. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

09-14-2007, 12:14 AM	#9
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: boyd coddington,s upolster quote ....... yes to me having tons of cash in a hot rod that someone else built makes it not so valuable to me. guess thats why the rich fella dont keep em long and most truely arnt happy inside when you talk to them. another thing i noticed is when you go To talk to the ones who didnt build there ride they really dont want to talk to ya. most wealthy people i know are unhappy folk and seems like the lower income folk find happyness alot easyer in more simple things. JMO BOB __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16 Last edited by BCOWANWHEELS; 09-14-2007 at 12:16 AM.

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N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: boyd coddington,s upolster quote ....... Just so you know Gabe had a name loooong before American Hot Rod. His prices have been in that range for quiet some time, and you have to get on a loooong list. If you miss your time slot, you go to the bottom of the list. His quality is renowned.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-14-2007, 02:21 AM	#13
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: boyd coddington,s upolster quote ....... Yup, Gabes Upholstery work has been award winning for years, featured in many hotrod magazines through out the years. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

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bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: boyd coddington,s upolster quote ....... His son did a 67/72 >i think it was orange....and had a killer <go figure interior.....anyone else see it, i thinkn it was in C..C.T / C/T

09-14-2007, 09:13 AM	#16
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: boyd coddington,s upolster quote ....... SCOTI speaks wisely...Having a high price tag & being worth a lot of money are two very different things. It's amazing how many "Barrett Jacskon" trucks are still sitting in barns and knee deep in mud. When asking about these trucks the reply is: "These here are collector trucks and there are not many of these left. It may be rusty but it is a valuable collectable truck." Or you hear "I'm going to fix her up, she's not for sale." Then you go back and the truck is still sitting but just a little more rusty. A Gabe's interior would sure blow my budget on my rebuild. Again...an interesting thread. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

09-14-2007, 09:53 AM	#17
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: boyd coddington,s upolster quote ....... If that's a serious quote (not one to scare you away) I can't even imagine how much a burb would be What about a 57 Nomad? 30K? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

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09-14-2007, 10:20 AM	#19
68,69 K20 They call me the Breeze... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,251	Re: boyd coddington,s upolster quote ....... Gabe's gets tons of exposure from American Hot Rod, so he can pretty much charge whatever he feels like. I'm sure most of his business comes from people like Boyd who are not concerned about the total cost of the project. They do outstanding work at gabe's and if you can't afford their quote, probably no big deal to them, as their waiting list of paying customers is a mile long. __________________ Mike 69 K20 "Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy"....Ben Franklin

09-14-2007, 10:22 AM	#20
jay6891 Car Knocker Join Date: May 2001 Location: jefferson,arkansas Posts: 664	Re: boyd coddington,s upolster quote ....... Here is a pic of Gabes sons truck. I can't believe so many people like it when it has a, gulp, newer stepside bed on it. Attached Images __________________ 68 c-10,91 sportside bed,350 .030 over,4 bolt,10-1 comp,2.05 intake/1.94 exhaust,1.6 Harland Sharp roller rockers,edelbrock rpm cam and intake w/750 carb, 700r4, 3.73 gears,Jacabbs Electronic Igntion w/Accel HEI distributer and super coil. ZR-1 roll pan, filled tailights. Blazer tank. Hidden hitch. 2 1/2" Flowmaster 40's. Parts bought but not installed>> ford 9" posi with disc. CCP front and rear lowering kit 4/5. Cab corners,foor boards,rockers, cab braces, Phatom grill, Painless wiring kit.

09-14-2007, 10:38 AM	#21
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: boyd coddington,s upolster quote ....... re: Gabes son's truck.... I had to look a second time to notice the bed is different with that mannikin looking young lady in front.... The demand is there and the people with the money to do it seem to be in constant supply these days. A local restorer here can pretty much get what he wants and basically tell you that he can't give you a date for completion. But he is good! So he will get the clients.

09-14-2007, 11:11 AM	#22
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harpo231 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lincoln City DE Posts: 1,292	Re: boyd coddington,s upolster quote ....... This is just my two cents on earlier posts about people who have trucks built as opposed to building them. AS for people with money lookin down,I may be an exception but i'm just a country boy who lives in the house he grew up in. I envy the guys that work on their own trucks as my health won't allow me to.[I have over the years built a 51 deluxe,a64 impala,67 chevelle and a 67 panel] However the fact that I turned a wrench and engineered sheetmetal for a major cooling tower company for 35 years has allowed me to retire at 53 and do it with a boatload of cash. When I first got my truck it was a 6cyl 3ott with a 4:11 gear with a front tag that said "BLU MULE" [still her name today] I always wanted my old truck to be brand new and now she is ! . I don't have a lot of expensive toys but i do have my truck and all the guitars i want to play. Please don't lump us all together cuz like i said .Im just a good ole boy with a good retirement plan...

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