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Convertible Tops and Upholstery near Homer Glen and Lockport

Homer Glen and Lockport sit southwest of Alsip, where the suburbs open up into bigger lots, garages with room for a project car, and driveways with a boat on a trailer. Lockport's historic downtown along the I&M Canal also hosts a Cars & Coffee series on State Street during the season. Don's Auto Interiors & Tops has worked on cars, boats, and bikes for southwest suburban families since 1977.

Project cars and car shows

Lockport's Cars & Coffee gatherings bring out classics, muscle cars, and convertibles, and plenty of Homer Glen garages have a project car waiting for the next step. We help with:

• Convertible tops in correct-style or upgraded materials, with rear windows, pads, well liners, and frame adjustment. See convertible top replacement.
• Power top repair: hydraulic pumps, cylinders, and frames. See convertible top repair.
• Full classic interiors, built from scratch: seats, door panels, carpet, and headliners. See classic car interiors.

If your project is a convertible, plan the top and interior together so colors and materials work side by side.

Boats and pontoons

With the Des Plaines River and plenty of lakes within towing distance, boats are common here. We:

• Recover pontoon and boat seats in marine vinyl (pontoon boat seats)
• Rebuild waterlogged foam and soft wooden bases
• Replace marine carpet
• Make and repair covers, bimini tops, and canvas (boat covers and canvas)

Bring seats and canvas in after the season so everything is ready by spring launch.

Motorcycles

Riders in the southwest suburbs put long miles on their seats. We rebuild foam, adjust firmness and shape, and recover seats in leather, vinyl, or suede with custom stitching. See motorcycle seats.

Everyday vehicles and work trucks

Homer Glen and Lockport families also bring us the daily driver with a torn bolster, the SUV with a sagging headliner, and the work truck with a split seat. We handle panel repairs, full recovers, headliners, carpet, and fleet seats. See auto upholstery and fleet seat repair.

Making the trip

• Route: most customers head east on 127th, 131st, or 143rd Street toward Cicero Avenue. Check live traffic.
• Shop: 11937 S. Cicero Ave, Alsip, IL 60803
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Tip: send photos first so we can quote and have materials ready before you drive in.

Seasonal planning

| Season | Good time for… | |---|---| | Fall (after haul-out) | Boat seats, pontoon furniture, canvas | | Winter | Convertible tops, classic interiors, motorcycle seats | | Spring | Booked early? Pick up and enjoy the season | | Summer | Quick repairs; plan the next off-season project |

Garage project? Plan it in stages

Many Homer Glen project cars are long-term builds. If you're not ready for a full interior, a staged plan works well:

1. Top and front seats first, the parts people see
2. Carpet and door panels next
3. Headliner and rear seats to finish

We'll make sure materials and colors are chosen up front so every stage matches when the project is done. Tell us your timeline, especially if you're aiming for a specific Cars & Coffee date or show, and we'll plan backward from it.

Long-distance riders

If you ride long stretches on weekends, comfort matters more than looks. Tell us where the seat hurts and how long you usually ride, and we'll suggest foam and shape changes to fit you.

Free estimates

Call (708) 371-8020 or send photos and details. See also our pages for Joliet and Mokena, Frankfort, and New Lenox.

Request a free estimate or call (708) 371-8020.