Old 40 Upholstery

Upholstery Shop in Reno, Nevada

(530) 957-5553990 W 2nd St, Reno, NV 89503View on Yelp

About Old 40 Upholstery

Old 40 Upholstery operates out of the Reno, Nevada area with a focus on both auto upholstery and furniture reupholstery. The name is a nod to old U.S. Route 40, the historic highway that ran through this part of the Great Basin before the interstate era, which fits naturally with a shop that likely attracts classic car and vintage vehicle enthusiasts. Reno has a strong culture of car shows and restoration projects, making auto upholstery expertise a relevant and in-demand skill in the region. Contact them at (530) 957-5553 to discuss your project.

Services

Auto Upholstery
Furniture Reupholstery

Services & Process

Auto upholstery work from Old 40 covers car seats, door panels, headliners, carpets, and convertible tops, addressing both damage and full restoration projects. Classic car restorers often seek out shops with this kind of focus because period-correct materials and stitching patterns matter for the final result. On the furniture side, the shop handles residential reupholstery for sofas, chairs, and related pieces, using similar core techniques but different materials and scale. Shops with experience in both disciplines tend to bring strong hand-stitching and pattern-matching skills to every job.

Service Area

Old 40 Upholstery serves Reno, Nevada and the broader Truckee Meadows area, including customers coming in from Sparks and communities along the I-80 corridor. The shop's area code also reflects reach into the eastern Sierra Nevada region near the California border.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does auto upholstery work typically include?
Auto upholstery covers seat cushions and covers, door panels, headliners, carpet, trunk liners, and convertible or soft tops. A shop can do just one component or a full interior depending on what the vehicle needs.
Do you work on classic and vintage cars, or only modern vehicles?
Shops with a heritage-oriented identity like Old 40 typically have experience with older vehicles where sourcing period-appropriate materials and matching original stitching patterns is part of the job. It's worth calling to describe your specific make, model, and year.
Why is Reno a good place to find auto upholstery expertise?
Reno has an active car culture with regular shows, hot rod events, and a strong community of restoration hobbyists. That demand supports shops that develop real depth in auto upholstery rather than treating it as an occasional service.
Can you match the original interior color and material in a classic car restoration?
Experienced auto upholstery shops source period-correct or very close reproduction materials for classic car interiors. Full accuracy depends on the vehicle's age and how obscure the original materials are, so this is worth discussing in detail during the estimate.
Is it possible to upgrade to leather in an auto interior that originally came with cloth?
Yes, converting from fabric to leather or synthetic leather is a common customization. It typically costs more than a like-for-like replacement but significantly changes the look and feel of the interior.
Can the same shop handle both my truck's interior and a living room chair?
Old 40 Upholstery works in both auto and furniture upholstery, so you can bring different projects to the same shop. It's practical for customers who don't want to manage multiple vendors for different upholstery needs.

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