SEMA News—June 2018
NEW PRODUCTS
Hot-Rod Products
New Parts for Nostalgic Rides
By all indications, the hot-rod market continues to thrive in today’s economic climate. As the hobby evolves, a younger group of enthusiasts is bringing fresh ideas and expanding the traditional boundaries of what qualifies as a hot rod. For many of today’s hot rodders, the “good old days” were the ’60s and ’70s, and vehicles from those model years are in demand. Trucks and late-model musclecars are also growing in popularity.
According to the Hot Rod Industry Alliance’s “2017 Biannual Report,” the primary reasons hot-rod accessorizers identified for modifying their classic cars were to restore to original or near original condition, add more horsepower/go faster, and to personalize them. On the following pages, you’ll find entries from the 2017 SEMA Show New Products Showcase to satisfy all of those desires for a variety of car and truck model years. Alongside the products are thoughts from industry members about current challenges and opportunities for the segment.
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 | Air Zenith-KDX Air Zenith says this is the world’s fastest 200-psi, 12-volt, onboard air compressor system, and its flex-mount design suits numerous applications. Features a 300-psi burst-proof aircraft-grade aluminum air tank and stainless-steel rotatable mounting brackets, coupled with Air-Zenith second-generation OB-II compressors. Two full years of warranty. 702-270-7988 |
 | All American Billet All American Billet hood hinges for slammed ’67–’72 Chevy trucks are a great way to make an engine compartment pop. They are machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and engineered to operate smoothly. Manufactured to last, they come with larger bearings, stainless-steel gas springs and stainless-steel hardware. Sold in pairs. 844-BILLET1
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 | All American Billet All American Billet hood hinges for ’73–’80 Chevy trucks are a great way to make an engine compartment pop. They are machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and are engineered to operate smoothly. The hinges are manufactured to last and come with larger bearings, stainless-steel gas springs and stainless-steel hardware. Sold in pairs. 844-BILLET1
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 | All American Billet All American Billet Silverline-series hood hinges for ’67–’72 Chevy trucks are a great way to spice up an engine compartment. They are machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, are black anodized, and then areas are machined for an awesome look. Three styles (classic, with holes, or slotted). Sold in pairs. 844-BILLET1 |
 | All American Billet The ’63–’87 transmission crossmember bolts in at the side of the framerail. Multiple transmission mounting holes. Uses a 3/16-in.-thick shim at both ends of the crossmember, making installation easier. 844-BILLET1 |
 | All American Billet All American Billet hood hinges for ’60–’66 Chevy trucks are a great way to make an engine compartment pop. They are machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and are engineered to operate smoothly. The hinges are manufactured to last and come with larger bearings, stainless-steel gas springs and stainless-steel hardware. Sold in pairs. 844-BILLET1 |
 | All American Billet All American Billet hood hinges for ’55–’57 Chevy trucks are a great way to make an engine compartment pop. They are machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and are engineered to operate smoothly. The hinges are manufactured to last and come with larger bearings, stainless-steel gas springs and stainless-steel hardware. Sold in pairs. 844-BILLET1 |
 | All American Billet The ’63–’72 Chevy/GM truck front drop suspension is available with billet-aluminum control arms or with fabricated arms and coil-overs or airbags. 844-BILLET1 |
 | All American Billet What better way to modernize a hot rod, street rod or classic truck than installing a Chevy Performance LSA engine. The kit takes the guesswork out of an LS swap. Kits come in machined, polished or the Silverline series (anodized black with machined contrast cuts). Uses the factory water pump and crank pulley/damper. 844-BILLET1 |
 | All American Billet This kit takes the guesswork out of an engine swap. The kits come in machined, polished or the Silverline series (anodized black with machined contrast cuts). Each kit includes a Sanden Peanut-style A/C compressor, a 160-amp alternator, a Type II P/S pump, brackets, tensioners, SS hardware and instructions. Uses the factory water pump and crank pulley/damper. 844-BILLET1 |
 | American Autowire Factory Fit is the full line of OEM replacement wiring harnesses for most GM vehicles from ’47–’82. The harnesses are made to original specifications using original GM blueprints and tooling and are considered original for those vehicles where authenticity is important. The harnesses are plug-and-play, providing a factory fit. 856-933-0801 |
 | All American Billet The ’63–’72 adjustable trailing arm/carrier bearing crossmember bolts in at the top and side of the frame rather than using bolts at the bottom of frame. Exhaust ports accept up to 3-in.-diameter pipe. Raised center section to accommodate raised driveline. Carrier bearing mounts will need to be used from stock crossmember. Multiple mounting locations for trailing arms. 844-BILLET1 |
 | All American Billet Said to be the only 100% bolt-on rear bag kit for the ’60–’62 C10. Lays the frame on the ground and retains a 6-in. ride height with air springs on a 30-in.-tall tire. Kit comes standard with parallel four-link and watts-link system to keep the axle centered throughout its travel. Utilizes a two-piece notch design, which creates a much stronger part by eliminating excessive welding. 844-BILLET1 |
 | American Autowire This 22-circuit modular wiring system is a complete bumper-to-bumper solution. Includes a 22-circuit panel with a 6-gauge bus bar, headlight/dimmer/ignition switches, 175-amp mega fuse, 40 relay on the panel, GXL-coated labeled wire, 8-gauge alternator feed, a gauge cluster disconnect system and full color instructions. Available in 15 circuits as well. 856-933-0801 |
 | American Autowire An upgraded, complete wiring system designed for a modified ’71–’73 Ford Mustang. New headlight/dimmer/wiper switches included. Plenty of wire length for stock or custom routing. Designed to be compatible with most stock and aftermarket components. Covers all ’71–’73 Mustang model combos, including the Mach 1. Full color instructions are included. 856-933-0801 |
 | Axalta Coating Systems Cromax EZ is a waterborne basecoat system that delivers the exceptional results and color-match capability a business demands with the same coat-flash application process it has perfected. With Cromax EZ, enjoy a simple mixing procedure that requires a single reducer and mix ratio across all formula types and environmental conditions. 855-547-1461 |
 | American Autowire Upgraded replacement battery cables for square-headlight ’87–’96 Wranglers. The set includes the positive and negative cables bundled correctly with the proper clips. The heavy-duty power stud allows for additional power taps off the main lug. The gauge is beefed up to 4 gauge with a little extra length to handle today’s power demands. 856-933-0801 |
 | Brookville Roadster Inc. All-steel ’32 Ford Phanton full-fender body and kit. The body uses a ’32 roadster cowl top, ’32 three-window cowl panels, three-window doors, three-window quarter panels with roadster door tops grafted to the top, and a ’32 roadster pickup cab back and quarter panels with the ’32 three-window duck bill grafted to the cab back. 937-833-4605 |
 | American Autowire An upgraded, complete wiring system designed for a modified ’63–’67 Chevy Corvette. New headlight/dimmer/ignition switches included. Uses a new, compact ATO-style fuse panel. Plenty of wire length for stock or custom routing. Designed to be compatible with most stock and aftermarket components. Full color instructions are included. 856-933-0801 |
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