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Automotive Leather for Classic Cars: How It’s Made, How to Choose, and What Matters

Automotive Leather for Classic Cars: How It’s Made, How to Choose, and What Matters

Elevate your classic car interior with Fesler leather options built for real-world heat, sun, and show-level finishes. Learn how leather is made, how to choose the right grade, and why builders tru...

People’s Choice at Concourse in the Hills: Our OBS Shop Truck Went Home With the Win

People’s Choice at Concourse in the Hills: Our OBS Shop Truck Went Home With the Win

We brought our OBS shop truck to Concourse in the Hills in Fountain Hills and ended up taking home People’s Choice. Here are the photos and the details that got the most attention, including the in...

GlassPolycarbonate Windshields vs Laminated Automotive Glass: Safety, Clarity, and Street Legality

Polycarbonate Windshields vs Laminated Automotive Glass: Safety, Clarity, and Street Legality

Polycarbonate windshields can look like a shortcut until wipers, dust, sun, and real street driving show you the downside. Here is the real-world breakdown of visibility, safety, and street legalit...

Interior Materials Guide: Vinyl vs Leather vs Alcantara (Builder-Proven Picks That Hold Up)

Interior Materials Guide: Vinyl vs Leather vs Alcantara (Builder-Proven Picks That Hold Up)

Choosing interior materials is not just about looks. It decides how your build wears, how it feels every drive, and how much maintenance you sign up for. Here’s the builder-grade guide to vinyl, le...

Dash Planning 101: How to Get a Tesla-Clean Dash in a Classic (Without Regret)

Dash Planning 101: How to Get a Tesla-Clean Dash in a Classic (Without Regret)

Want that modern, Tesla-clean dash vibe in a classic without the “why did I do that” phase later? Here’s how to plan gauges, vents, screens, and switches the right way before you buy parts or lock ...

Interior First: The “Feels Finished” Upgrade Path for Classic Builds

Interior First: The “Feels Finished” Upgrade Path for Classic Builds

If you want a classic truck or muscle car that feels truly dialed, start with the interior. Here’s the upgrade path we recommend, what to plan first, what causes rework, and how to sequence parts s...

Spring-Ready Builds Start Now: The Q1 Ordering and Planning Guide

Spring-Ready Builds Start Now: The Q1 Ordering and Planning Guide

Spring driving season sneaks up fast. This Q1 build plan shows what to order first, what usually has long lead times, and how to sequence your interior and glass so your build is ready when the wea...

Fesler Live from Barrett-Jackson: Flush-Mount Glass and Interiors On Display

Fesler Live from Barrett-Jackson: Flush-Mount Glass and Interiors On Display

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale is here and Fesler is on-site at WestWorld. Come see flush-mount glass, custom interiors, and a few killer builds running our glass.

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2026: Come Find Fesler at WestWorld (Jan 17–25)

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2026: Come Find Fesler at WestWorld (Jan 17–25)

We’re heading to Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2026 (Jan 17–25). If you’re going to WestWorld this week, come find Fesler, check out the builds, and talk parts.

The 2026 Build Order: What To Buy First (So You Don’t Pay Twice)

The 2026 Build Order: What To Buy First (So You Don’t Pay Twice)

A smart build sequence saves money, prevents rework, and makes the final fit and finish look intentional. Here’s the step-by-step order to plan your classic truck or muscle car build so you buy onc...

GlassWet Carpet in Your Classic? Windshield Leak vs. Cowl Leak (Quick Tests + Real Fixes)

Wet Carpet in Your Classic? Windshield Leak vs. Cowl Leak (Quick Tests + Real Fixes)

Wet passenger carpet is one of the most common “mystery problems” in classics. Here’s how to quickly tell if the water is coming from the windshield, the cowl, or somewhere else and how to fix it c...

Arizona Car Week 2026: The Complete Day-By-Day Guide to Every Auction, Show, Cruise & Cars-and-Coffee (Scottsdale + Phoenix)

Arizona Car Week 2026: The Complete Day-By-Day Guide to Every Auction, Show, Cruise & Cars-and-Coffee (Scottsdale + Phoenix)

Arizona Car Week (aka “Scottsdale Car Week”) runs January 16–25, 2026 and packs the Valley with auctions, concours, cars-and-coffee stops, and evening hangouts. This guide lays out the entire week ...

Winter Garage Refresh: 5 Interior Upgrades That Actually Change the Drive

Winter Garage Refresh: 5 Interior Upgrades That Actually Change the Drive

We might be in sunny Phoenix where you cannot shovel sunshine, but we know a lot of you are deep in winter. Here are five Fesler interior upgrades that actually change how your classic truck or mus...

Fesler Carpet Kits: Complete Guide for C10, Camaro, Chevelle, Nova, Mustang, OBS Trucks and More

Fesler Carpet Kits: Complete Guide for C10, Camaro, Chevelle, Nova, Mustang, OBS Trucks and More

Fesler carpet kits are built for real C10, Camaro, Chevelle, Nova, Mustang, Bronco, Squarebody and OBS builds. In this deep dive we cover platforms, backing options, colors, fitment, and real-world...

Dakota Digital in Classic Builds: C10, Camaro, Chevelle Fitment, Wiring, and Real-World Tips

Dakota Digital in Classic Builds: C10, Camaro, Chevelle Fitment, Wiring, and Real-World Tips

Real-world answers to the questions people ask on Reddit and forums about Dakota Digital in classic GM builds. Series comparisons, model picks, wiring tips, and quick fixes. Target keywords: dako...

GlassPolycarbonate windshields are not street legal. Here is why real laminated automotive glass from Fesler is safer and smarter.

Polycarbonate windshields are not street legal. Here is why real laminated automotive glass from Fesler is safer and smarter.

Polycarbonate seems tempting for weight or cost. The facts are simple. It is plastic. It scratches and hazes. It is not DOT approved for street use and can create insurance problems. Real laminated...

SEMA 2025 Watchlist: Be on the Lookout for Fesler Flush-Mount Glass

SEMA 2025 Watchlist: Be on the Lookout for Fesler Flush-Mount Glass

SEMA is here. Miles of builds, tons of detail work, and plenty of cars running Fesler flush-mount glass. Start with these three and keep an eye out for many more.

Halloween Cruise: 3 Phoenix Neighborhoods to Trick-or-Treat in Your Classic Tonight

Halloween Cruise: 3 Phoenix Neighborhoods to Trick-or-Treat in Your Classic Tonight

Load the kids, fire up the V8, and roll through three Phoenix neighborhoods that go big on Halloween decor. Trick-or-treat for them, perfect cruise for you.

Dino’s Git Down 2025: The Ultimate Attendee Guide for Glendale, AZ

Dino’s Git Down 2025: The Ultimate Attendee Guide for Glendale, AZ

Everything you need for Dino’s Git Down 2025 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ—dates, schedule, parking, hotels, raffle details, and first-timer tips. Free event. No registration.

Cruise the Colors: Arizona Fall Drives for Your Classic C10, Camaro, Chevelle & More

Cruise the Colors: Arizona Fall Drives for Your Classic C10, Camaro, Chevelle & More

Gear up your classic—whether it’s a Chevy C10, Camaro, Nova, Chevelle or Mustang—and take it for a golden-leaf cruise through Arizona. We’ve mapped out three drives: a quick blast from Phoenix, a d...

Dakota DigitalDakota Digital’s New RTX Gauges for GM OBS Trucks

Dakota Digital’s New RTX Gauges for GM OBS Trucks

Dakota Digital’s latest RTX instruments land for GM OBS trucks, blending stock-style faces with a modern TFT message center. See how RTX compares to HDX and VHX, what BIM modules do for swaps, and ...

Sunrise to Sunset: Phoenix to Sedona Day Cruise

Sunrise to Sunset: Phoenix to Sedona Day Cruise

Coffee at sunrise, pies at Rock Springs, a Montezuma Castle detour, Chapel stop, creek time, and a sunset at Airport Mesa. This is the exact plan, with maps.

GlassShade-Band vs. Clear on GM Classics (Blue vs Green) — What Actually Works in Phoenix Sun

Shade-Band vs. Clear on GM Classics (Blue vs Green) — What Actually Works in Phoenix Sun

Driving into Arizona sun exposes the real differences between blue/green shade-band windshields and clear glass. Here’s how to choose the right look and function—without ordering the wrong piece.

Flush Mount GlassAuto Glass Part Numbers, Decoded: A Quick NAGS Cheat Sheet

Auto Glass Part Numbers, Decoded: A Quick NAGS Cheat Sheet

Reading auto glass part numbers does not have to be confusing. Use this quick NAGS cheat sheet to understand the DW and FW prefixes, what DB or DQ means, and common tint and shade band suffixes lik...