As machines take over production and manual work for many industries, the auto industry still treasures handcrafted interiors. After all, no machine can equal the craftsmanship of a man as skilled as Shannon Walters. NC Shop Talk had him as the featured guest in the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interiors-with-shannon-one-man-shop-handbuilt-custom/id1567911841?i=1000526566545 (June 23, 2021 episode). Today, Mal welcomes back Shannon Walters, owner of http://www.interiorsbyshannon.com/ (Interiors by Shannon), a one-person shop based in Alabama. 
Shannon does not need much of an introduction. His custom upholstery has won Best Interior Awards at shows like GoodGuys, NSRA, and World of Wheels. Interiors by Shannon has also been featured online, in magazines (Auto Trim & Restyling News, March 1999 issue and Southern Rodder, March 2000 issue), and in two "how-to" books ("Standard Guide to Build Street Rods" and "Building Street Rods"). So if you're a fan of the good old way of crafting and designing interiors by hand and learning from a master artisan, you don't want to miss this informative and fun conversation!
“I think it's a great idea to have the younger people flex their muscles a little bit.”
Shannon Walters



 
In This Episode:
A huge change in the 2022 NC Auto Interior of the Year Contest which will showcase the younger talents in the auto industry
Why is Shannon so inclined to help the industry?
What's going on with SEMA and other car shows? Let's hear what Mal and Shannon have to say about them. 
Shannon answers some questions the audience sent in, such as how he learned his craft, what he thinks about electric vehicles, how long it takes him to finish a complete interior, etc. 
Industry trends and predictions from Shannon
What can we expect from Interiors By Shannon five or ten years from now?
Conversations about life and unusual experiences

And more!
 
Connect with Shannon:
Website - http://www.interiorsbyshannon.com/ (http://www.interiorsbyshannon.com/)
Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/InteriorsByShannon (https://web.facebook.com/InteriorsByShannon)
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/interiorsbyshannon/ (https://www.instagram.com/interiorsbyshannon/)

 
 
Connect with Mal and NC Carpet:
Website - https://www.n-ccarpet.com/ (https://www.n-ccarpet.com/)
Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/nccarpetmachines/ (https://web.facebook.com/nccarpetmachines/)
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nc_carpet_binding/ (https://www.instagram.com/nc_carpet_binding/)