Sam's Upholstery

09/04/2026

🚨 NEW BUILD ALERT! 🚨

A 1963 Chevrolet Impala is joining the Mapes Restorations lineup!

This classic Chevy is getting ready for a complete transformation, and we’re excited to take everyone along for the build. We’ll be sharing plenty of updates as this Impala moves through each phase—from teardown to the final reveal.

What would you do with a ’63 Impala—keep it classic or go full custom? 👇

08/22/2026

🔥 BIG MILESTONE FOR THE 1977 C10! 🔥

After countless hours of bodywork, panel alignment, final preparation, and paintwork, the body is officially painted and back on the chassis.

This is the point where all the work underneath finally begins to pay off. Getting the body reunited with the chassis completely changes the look of the build, and now it’s starting to feel like a truck again.

There’s still plenty left to assemble and finish, but this is a major step toward bringing the entire build together.

👉 Follow along as we continue transforming this 1977 C10 at Mapes Restorations!

08/19/2026

Old-school Dodge, completely reimagined.

From the lowered stance and custom chassis to the LS3 power and polished details, this 1947 Dodge has been rebuilt into a one-of-a-kind truck while keeping the character that made it cool in the first place.

08/15/2026

Every great build starts with a solid plan.

In Phase 1 of our build process, we sit down with the customer to understand their vision, document the vehicle’s starting condition, establish the overall design direction, and begin researching and ordering the major components.

This early planning helps us catch potential conflicts before the real work begins and gives the entire team a clear direction for the build.

Follow along as we break down every phase of what it takes to build a custom vehicle at Mapes Restorations.

08/12/2026

A few shots of the 1947 Dodge after everything finally came together. 🔥

From the custom chassis and LS3 power to the Candy Brandywine paint, this truck was completely transformed while keeping that unmistakable ’47 Dodge character.

08/10/2026

Throwing it back to the beginning of our 1956 GMC build!

It’s always fun looking back at where these projects started—especially once you see how far they’ve come. Here’s our very first update on the ’56 before all the progress you’ve seen since.

Follow along to see this build come together!

08/07/2026

The 1985 Toyota pickup build is underway! 🔧

We’re taking this classic Toyota and giving it the full Mapes Restorations treatment. Follow along as we work through the build and turn this old-school pickup into something built to look great, drive right, and last for years to come.

This is just the beginning—plenty more to come on this one.

08/01/2026

The 1955 Dodge Royal is for sale now on Bring a Trailer. Take a look, share it, and get your bids in!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1955-dodge-royal-2/

Bid for the chance to own a 1955 Dodge Royal Four-Door Sedan 3-Speed at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #255,494.

07/31/2026

Another round of detail work on the 1956 GMC!

We spent a lot of time completing the final fitment and alignment of the doors to make sure the gaps and body lines are where they need to be. We also installed the Altman Easy Latches, giving the truck a smoother and more dependable door-latching system while maintaining its classic appearance.

This type of work may not always look dramatic on camera, but getting every panel properly fitted now makes a huge difference in the quality of the finished build.

07/29/2026

This 1955 Dodge Royal is officially up for auction on Bring a Trailer. Don’t miss your chance to own it!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1955-dodge-royal-2/