SEMA News—August 2016
By Clint Simone
Restoration New Products and Trends
Products to Help Restore and Return Vehicles to Original Condition
According to the 2015 SEMA Market Research Report, the restoration product niche totaled more than $1.4 billion in sales in 2014. The niche has been on a steady market recovery since the 2008 recession, showing strong signs of improvement each year. The following is a compendium of the products that will help extend growth in future years from the 2015 SEMA Show.
A ’66–’67 MOPAR B-body vent cable, non-air and rh/lh. 513-934-0815 |
A ’68–’69 Chevrolet Camaro standard door-panel emblem. 513-934-0815 | |
A ’64–’66 Mustang coupe/convertible molded trunk carpet. 513-934-0815 |
Parts Unlimited is proud to offer a ’66–’69 Impala bucket-seat track assembly kit. These painted black tracks include an adjuster knob and handle return spring. Mounting bolts not included. 513-934-0815 | |
A ’83–’86 Mustang door handle; rh/lh, black. 513-934-0815 | TrimParts Inc./RPUI Inc.
513-934-0815 | |
A ’68–’69 Dodge Coronet R/T hood insert. 513-934-0815 |
A ’67–’68 Ford Mustang LED stop/taillight conversion with sequential turn signal. 513-934-0815 | |
Parts Unlimited is proud to offer ’67 Ford Mustang standard front bucket-seat covers. These seat covers are authentic to the original pattern and vinyl grain. They will make a beautiful addition to a vintage Mustang. Available in black, red, blue, white, ivy gold, parchment, saddle and turquoise. 513-934-0815 |
Hood-insert callout tags for ’68 Plymouth 440s and 383 Roadrunners/GTXs. 513-934-0815 |
A ’49–’54 Ford and Mercury two-door door-seal kit. 513-934-0815 |
Parts Unlimited is proud to offer ’65 Ford Mustang convertible rear-seat covers. These seat covers are authentic to the original pattern and vinyl grain. They will make a beautiful addition to a vintage Mustang. Available in black, red, blue, white and palomino. 513-934-0815 | |
A ’05–’09 Ford Mustang coupe/convertible molded interior carpet. 513-934-0815 |
A ’68–’72 Galaxie/Thunderbird trunk seal. 513-934-0815 | |
A ’71 Lincoln/Lincoln Mark III quarter-window seal. 513-934-0815 |
RetroSound says that its Long Beach is the first radio for classic vehicles to feature SiriusXM satellite radio compatibility. Connect, control and enjoy satellite radio directly through the Long Beach using the SXV300 SiriusXM connect vehicle tuner. The Long Beach has built-in Bluetooth, is iPod/iPhone compatible and has two USB ports. 702-483-2222 | |
This subwoofer uses a neodymium magnet structure to achieve a remarkable mounting depth of just 2.75 in. while offering high power-handling capability. It is designed for extremely small enclosures measuring from .5 cu. ft. to 1 cu. ft. A Santoprene surround provides smooth, natural bass response. Available in either 2 ohms or 4 ohms. 702-483-2222 |
Many amplifiers can deliver pure sound. RetroSound says that its stereophonic amplifier delivers pure music. This three-channel amplifier has two 45-watt full-range front channels for mids and highs plus a 90-watt mono channel for a subwoofer. It’s shielded and diminutive enough to be mounted behind the dash next to the radio without causing noise problems. 702-483-2222 | |
View all of the Restoration Products From the 2015 SEMA Show New Product Showcase