The SEMA Battle of the Builders concluded Friday, Nov. 6, during SEMA360, where Brady Ranweiler was named the winner of the annual competition. As per competition rules, the Top 12 finalists performed the judging duties and rated their peers on the quality of their builds. The Top 4 finalists for 2020 were narrowed down just… Continue reading Brady Ranweiler Wins 2020 SEMA Battle of the Builders
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SEMA Reveals Battle of the Builders Top 12
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) today announced the Top 12 builders in the seventh annual SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. The 2020 Battle of the Builders Top 12 finalists are (by category): HOT ROD Andy Leach – 1971 Plymouth Cuda Brady Ranweiler – 1963 Chevrolet two-door wagon Kyle Kuhnhausen – 1964 Chevrolet Corvette… Continue reading SEMA Reveals Battle of the Builders Top 12
SEMA Reveals Battle of the Builders Top 40
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the Top 40 builders in the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. Battle of the Builders is a competition to honor and recognize builders at SEMA360, the trade-only online eMarketplace. The 2020 Battle of the Builders Top 40 are (by category): HOT ROD Tony Arme – 1964 Chevrolet… Continue reading SEMA Reveals Battle of the Builders Top 40
Featured Product: Allstar Performance Remote Oil Filter Mount Kit
Machined billet aluminum mount for relocating an oil filter. Top-mounted -12 ORB ports for easy connection and hose routing and a 1/8-inch NPT pressure port. Kit includes oil filter thread adapters…
Mobile Solutions to Present Virtual Training at SEMA360
Mobile Solutions will be participating in the education sessions of the upcoming SEMA360 virtual event with a 30-minute training session titled “Restomod and Hot-Rod Interior Fabrication – Incorporating Modern Electronics,” the company announced. Mobile Solutions president and founder Bryan Schmitt, along with Juan “JT” Torres of Automotive Entertainment HB in Huntington Beach, California, will take… Continue reading Mobile Solutions to Present Virtual Training at SEMA360
Featured Product: The VDOG — Variable Angle Gear
Engineered to solve difficult steering linkage situations, the VDOG can be mounted virtually anywhere inside a vehicle. Ideal for Cab-Overs, T-Buckets, and specialty builds with big motors and tight firewall clearance.
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Announces 2021 Event Schedule
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association has revealed its 2021 event schedule featuring 19 events in 13 markets across the United States, including the addition of a second fall event in Del Mar, California. The all-new Goodguys 1st So-Cal Nationals will take place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Oct. 1-3 and will embrace and celebrate southern… Continue reading Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Announces 2021 Event Schedule
Vehicle Builders Invited to Participate in SEMA360 Builder Showcase
Applications for the SEMA360 Builder Showcase are now open at www.sema360.com. In the absence of the in-person SEMA Show, the new SEMA360 was created as a 100 percent online trade-only event that focuses on an ecommerce marketplace, new products, vehicle builds and education for the automotive specialty equipment industry, SEMA says. Unlike the SEMA Show,… Continue reading Vehicle Builders Invited to Participate in SEMA360 Builder Showcase
Applications Open for SEMA360 Builder Showcase
Applications are open for the SEMA360 Builder Showcase, an opportunity for builders to display recent builds during the upcoming SEMA360 virtual trade show. The deadline to submit a vehicle for the event is Oct. 9. Builders must submit the following to be considered for inclusion: Ten (10) digital color photograph or rendering of the vehicle.… Continue reading Applications Open for SEMA360 Builder Showcase
North American Motor Car Breaks Ground on New Facilities
Earlier this month, North American Motor Car broke ground on two new buildings in Danbury, Connecticut, adjacent to the Danbury Airport, the company announced. The 50,000 square-foot campus will be composed of two facilities that will focus on the restoration and storage of classic, exotic and muscle cars. The new location is scheduled to be… Continue reading North American Motor Car Breaks Ground on New Facilities
A Look Inside the Lucas Oil Fabrication Shop
The operation produces everything from Top Fuel dragsters to trade show displays…
PHOTO GALLERY: Trends Spotted at the 2020 Symco Rod & Kustom Show
Missing car shows this year? We were too until we went to the Symco Rod & Kustom Weekender. Thousands of “traditional” hot rodders traveled to this event, which ran from Aug. 6-8, which highlighted the trends that younger car enthusiasts are embracing these days—trends that will certainly affect what kind of jobs shops get in… Continue reading PHOTO GALLERY: Trends Spotted at the 2020 Symco Rod & Kustom Show
DiabloSport Serving as Official Tuner, Drag Race Sponsor for Holley MoParty
DiabloSport has been named as the official tuner and drag race sponsor for the Holley MoParty event scheduled for Sept. 18-20 at Beech Bend Raceway, the company announced. Among the schedule of events tailored for Mopar enthusiasts include autocross, 3S Challenge, drag racing, a dyno challenge, burnout competition, show-n-shine and more. The event is open… Continue reading DiabloSport Serving as Official Tuner, Drag Race Sponsor for Holley MoParty
ICON 4×4 Unveils New Thriftmaster Pickup Truck
The 1950s-era truck is the latest build in the ICON 4×4 Old School Edition series…
Goodguys Hosting Drive-In Theater Night
Goodguys Rod and Custom Association, a producer of automotive events, has announced that it will be hosting the “Goodguys Friday Night At The Drive-In” scheduled for Friday, Sept. 11, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, California. The event is open to Goodguys Members, who the group says are highly encouraged to attend the event… Continue reading Goodguys Hosting Drive-In Theater Night