Category: Videos

Restoration Shop Works to Merge Luxury with Family Atmosphere

Bill Kilpatrick puts his heart into his family and max effort into building an air of luxury at his New York shop, B&C Auto Restoration & Paint. Kilpatrick joined Anthony Bowe during the SEMA Show to discuss certain investments he’s made at his shop to make it stand out and to satisfy his customers. Kilpatrick also… Continue reading Restoration Shop Works to Merge Luxury with Family Atmosphere

Why CarBuff Network is Seeking Aftermarket Shops

CarBuff Network is an online platform meant to unite shops and industry players with car enthusiasts. Learn more in the video above and check out the website for yourself at carbuffnetwork.com. This video is sponsored by Alliant Insurance Services-learn more at seiainsurance.com.

Cap-it Lays Out U.S. Growth Strategy

Cap-it recently opened its first U.S. truck accessories and installation shop in the U.S. after operating in Canada for decades. Sean McGrath, executive vice president of Cap-it, joins THE SHOP staffer Anthony Bowe to discuss where the franchising shop business plans to go from here. Read about Cap-it’s first U.S. store in Texas. This video is… Continue reading Cap-it Lays Out U.S. Growth Strategy

Auto Shop Instructor Describes Struggle & Reward of Leading Young Builders

Jay Abitz helped guide a student-built project vehicle to the SEMA Show for the second consecutive year. The Wisconsin high school teacher and auto club instructor talks about how he prepares students for a career in the automotive field. BONUS READING: Not Your Average Rust Bucket This video is sponsored by Alliant Insurance Services-learn more… Continue reading Auto Shop Instructor Describes Struggle & Reward of Leading Young Builders

Project Vehicle Sandwich Outside the SEMA Show

*See a few vehicles by Pfaff Designs shown at SEMA Murray Pfaff of Detroit’s Pfaff Designs joined THE SHOP’s Anthony Bowe for an interview on Day 3 of the 2018 SEMA Show-”watch it above. Pfaff, who collaborates with builders and shops that build one-off masterpieces, shared his thoughts on SEMA showstoppers this year, the inspiration… Continue reading Project Vehicle Sandwich Outside the SEMA Show

Noah Alexander Reviews His SEMA Projects

Classic Car Studio’s Noah Alexander-star of Velocity’s “Speed is the New Black” joins THE SHOP staffer Anthony Bowe for a conversation in the MagnaFlow booth during the first day of 2018 SEMA Show. This video is sponsored by Alliant Insurance Services-learn more at seiainsurance.com.

Turbinator II Makes Blistering 503-mph Run at Bonneville

Team Vesco and the Turbinator II are the first to be inducted into the coveted 500-mph club, thanks to an incredible run at the Bonneville Salt Flats earlier this month. With a top speed of 503.334 mph, the Turbinator II is now the world’s fastest wheel-driven vehicle. Unfortunately, Team Vesco’s history-making run wasn’t enough to… Continue reading Turbinator II Makes Blistering 503-mph Run at Bonneville