SEMA RESTORATION MARKETPLACE NEW PRODUCTS

By Clint Simone Restoration New Products Rejuvenating Yesterday’s Icons for Today’s Market ringing exceptional cars from past years back to their full potential is a revered automotive practice that extends deeply into the specialty-equipment market. Restoration trends and methods are in a constant state of evolution and progres- sion—something that was well evidenced in the restoration Bcategory’s new products at the 2016 SEMA Show. In total, the category encompassed more than 25,000 sq. ft. of exhibitor booth space, demon- strating a strong presence from the restoration marketplace. The follow- ing pages contain the full list of restoration products from the 2016 New Products Showcase, as well as expert commentary from restoration professionals.

Old Air Products Hurricane A/C, Heat and Defrost System for ’73–’87 Chevrolet and GMC Trucks 817-531-2665 www.oldairproducts.com PN: N/A Classic Industries—OER Parts The Hurricane A/C and heater system for ’70–’71 MOPAR Simulated Classic Industries—OER Parts ’73–’87 Chevrolet and GMC trucks mounts Wood Grain S83 Rim Blow ’72–’76 MOPAR A-Body neatly to the firewall with custom mounting/ Steering Wheel Dash Gauges block-off plates. Includes new electronic slide 800-854-1280 800-854-1280 control that fits in the factory opening; dash www.classicindustries.com www.classicindustries.com louvers or adapters; custom condenser/drier PN: 4020FTX PN: RM4119 assembly with drier; compressor, bracket, Reproduction rim blow steering wheel. Reproduction in-dash standard gauges. A/C hose kit and pressure safety switch. Manufactured to original specifications. Manufactured to factory specifications using Features inner horn activation ring, three- steel-stamped faces with correct silk-screened spoke design and simulated wood-grain lettering. They feature accurate white font, appearance. Originally fitted on models with original markings and orange indicator needles the S83 option. for authenticity.

There has been an increase in optimism in companies with confidence in the economy, which is very positive for our industry. I believe the market is looking forward to a strong 2017, which our company has seen the results Classic Industries—OER Parts of in the first quarter. In the future, I see growing e-commerce sites and ’79–’81 Trans Am LH/ drop shipping. Smaller companies and restoration shops are now adding RH Taillamp Assemblies 800-854-1280 online stores to their websites. Automotive Internet retailers are taking www.classicindustries.com advantage of drop shipping their products right from the manufacturer, saving them from PN: R278141/R278140 inventory stocking expenses. Reproduction taillamp assemblies. The injec- —Barb Beyers tion-molded lenses are manufactured to factory specifications and feature original markings for Account Manager authenticity. They include inner stop lenses, Fairchild Automotive inner backup lenses, outer taillamp lenses and retaining clips.

62 August 2017 SEMA News Classic Industries—OER Parts Black Original-Style ’69 Camaro TrimParts/RPUI Dash Pad Without A/C TrimParts/RPUI 800-854-1280 SS Emblem www.classicindustries.com Corvette America ’63–’82 Corvette 513-934-0815 PN: 3995785 Lower A-Arm Shaft www.trimparts.com PN: Z4620A Correct reproduction, designed and produced 800-458-3475 to match original manufacturing process. www.corvetteamerica.com Aftermarket SS emblems. The SS is a sym- Utilizes injection-molded ABS base to replicate PN: 48464 bol of American automotive history. These accurate body contours. Includes molded foam Factory-correct premium reproduction ’63–’82 emblems are adhesive-backed for easy applica- insert wrapped in vinyl skin. Features original- Corvette lower A-arm shaft. tion onto whatever vehicle the user chooses. style grain and stitching for authenticity. They come in chrome, with three different colored adhesive inserts (red, white and black) so that users can create their own custom look. Licensed by GM Restoration Parts.

Eastwood Co. 1,000-watt Pure Sine-Wave Eastwood Co. Auto Custom Carpets Inc. Power Inverter ’71–’73 Ford Mustang Mach 1 800-343-9353 Three-Piece Brake Bleeding www.eastwood.com Wrench Set Molded Carpet With Running- PN: 31464 800-343-9353 Pony Inserts The Eastwood 1,000-watt pure sine-wave www.eastwood.com 800-633-2358 power inverter is designed to bring 120-volt PN: 31509 www.accmats.com power to any automobile. The inverter features The Eastwood three-piece brake bleeding PN: 10652 a true sine-wave output that is capable of effi- wrench set includes the three most-popular- Officially licensed by Ford, this molded carpet ciently running a wide variety of devices. This sized wrenches to allow use on virtually any set features mass backing. The carpet shown is power inverter is perfect for camping, a job site car, SUV, light truck or motorcycle brake cali- the front only, but this molded carpet comes as and everywhere in between. per or wheel cylinder. This set is constructed a two-piece set (front and rear). Original nylon of rugged steel with high-quality silicone hoses carpet material featuring the officially licensed and a precision-machined check valve for long Ford running-pony insert. Other colors are life and brake-fluid resistance. available.

In our experience, the “Restoration” market is still going strong, however there has been a poignant market shift to the more tech and modern side of things. We have found that the diehard customer that “has to have it original” in many cases is diminishing. With the increasing availability of products intended to increase drivability and fuel economy, Auto Custom Carpets Inc. such as overdrive transmissions and fuel injection, many of these customers lean in this ’10–’15 Chevrolet Camaro Carpet direction. We have, in many cases finished restoring a customer’s vehicles and ultimately Cargo Mat the customer has come back for upgrades intended to modernize the car. Items such as the 800-633-2358 www.accmats.com aforementioned overdrive transmissions, or fuel injection and upgraded safety belts, tinted PN: 23059 glass, air conditioning kits, stereos, power everything and bigger brake upgrades, are all Cargo mat in cut-pile carpet for ’10–’15 things they tend to come back for. It just behaves and drives like an old car and they would Chevrolet Camaros. Shown with General like it more fun, modern and safe. Motors officially licensed SS logo #305S. Available to order in a choice of carpet colors. —Jordan Henke Serge bound for the highest-quality finish. Owner JH Restorations

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Eastwood Co. Pneumatic Perfect Panel Prep Tool Eastwood Co. 800-343-9353 Manual Perfect Panel Prep Tool www.eastwood.com 800-343-9353 PN: 21128 www.eastwood.com Developed to create an exact 0.062-in. length Eastwood Co. PN: 21130 by 45-degree offset needed for full-penetration TIG200 Digital Handheld tool developed to create an exact welding in 22- to 18-gauge materials, assuring 800-343-9353 0.062-in. length by 45-degree offset needed structurally sound and invisible welds. Users www.eastwood.com for full penetration welding in 22- to 18-gauge are assured of full material thickness after the PN: 20589 materials, assuring structurally sound and repair and elimination of cracking and paint- A 200-amp AC/DC TIG welder with all the invisible welds. Users are assured of full mate- related issues. features of a professional machine but at a frac- rial thickness after the repair and elimination tion of the price and size. AC frequency con- of cracking and paint-related issues. trol, pulse, spot timer, 2T and 4T, and manual arc (stick). Five preset functions from the fac- tory and 15 more to customize (20 in all). No need to buy upgraded accessories; everything is included with this machine.

Retro Manufacturing Stereophonic Three-Channel Amplifier 702-483-2222 Cold-Case Radiators www.retromanufacturing.com PN: Stereophonic Retro Manufacturing Aluminum Radiator The RetroSound three-channel car audio Chevelle Speaker Kick Panel 844-732-5265 702-483-2222 www.coldcaseradiators.com amplifier is ideal to power a simple subwoofer/ www.retromanufacturing.com PN: RFE11AL satellite-speaker system. Full range Class D PN: KP-C23-6872-A Cold-Case Radiators feature OEM-style technology allows high-power output from a compact 9.5x5.5x2-in. chassis. Rated power is Custom speaker kick panel for ’68–’72 stamped tanks, tri-flow design, two oversize Chevrolet Chevelles and El Caminos, designed cooling rows and a lifetime warranty. 60Wx2 plus 150W mono at 4 ohms, or 95Wx2 plus 250W mono at 2 ohms. Other features are to accommodate models with or without factory variable high-/low-pass filters and bass boost. air. Each injection-molded panel has a cutout Legendary Auto Interiors Ltd. for a 6.5-in. speaker that has been angled to ’69–’71 Nova Standard-Style direct the sound upward—not at the feet. Kick Interior Door Panels panels are available with or without speakers 315-331-1212 and RetroMat sound-dampening material. www.legendaryautointeriors.com PN: AA69GN00010 As-original factory door panels for ’69–’71 Chevrolet Novas with standard interior. Die-electrically heat-sealed with correct Madrid grain. Available in all factory-original colors.

The restoration industry seems to be as healthy as ever. We’ve seen sub- stantial and consistent growth in virtually all of our vehicle product lines this year. As always, OEM reproduction parts are in demand as well as performance and restomod components. The trend toward restomods has steadily increased in popularity over the past few years. Classic vehicles that are tricked-out or customized are bringing more money than authentic res- torations recently at auctions such as Barrett Jackson. This is something new and different Del City over what has been seen in the past concerning the value of classic musclecars. Companies ProSport Cup-Holder Inverter like Classic Industries are now catering to the restomod consumer and offering more prod- 800-654-4757 ucts to feed this latest trend. www.delcity.net PN: 979018 —Jeff Leonard Perfect for converting 12V battery power to President 110VAC while on the road, the ProMariner Classic Industries ProSport cup-holder inverter provides instant A/C power for laptops, chargers and more. 64 August 2017 SEMA News Del City ATO/ATC Common Source Compact Fuse Block With Eastwood Co. Contour Surface Conditioning Tool Cover/Eight Circuits Lloyd Mats 800-654-4757 800-343-9353 www.delcity.net www.eastwood.com Berber 2 Custom-Fit Floor and PN: 79937 PN: 21145 Cargo Mats These ATO/ATC compact fuse blocks provide The Contour SCT (surface conditioning tool) 800-729-6001 surface-mount circuit protection for ATO/ is a professional-quality tool specifically devel- www.lloydmats.com ATC fuses with a minimal footprint. The sin- oped for conditioning metal, removing paint, The classic look of Berber combined with gle-side design allows wire entry from one side removing rust and sanding both metal and modern materials creates the longest-wearing, to maximize space. The insulating cover meets wood surfaces. The powerful 9-amp motor and custom-fit Berber floor and cargo mats. ABYC/USCG insulation requirements. The patent-pending inline design give the Contour Lloyd’s premium nylon yarn has been specially fuse blocks are ignition protected and meet SCT the power and stability needed to do the engineered to endure the rigorous demands ISO 8846 and SAE J1171 standards. job right. of automotive protection. Customize these beautiful mats with hundreds of automotive trademarks and personalized designs.

Del City Dual USB Charger Lloyd Mats 800-654-4757 CamoMats Custom-Fit Camo www.delcity.net Design Floor and Cargo Mats Lloyd Mats PN: 73557 800-729-6001 This dual USB charger by Blue Sea Systems www.lloydmats.com Camaro Sixth-Generation Logo features intelligent device recognition for rapid Lloyd Mats has created a unique new style Floor and Cargo Mats charging of phones, tablets and other mobile in custom-fit automotive floor protection. 800-729-6001 devices. A protective dust cap keeps debris and LloydMats has teamed with Mossy Oak and www.lloydmats.com moisture out, and the coated circuit board added its own proprietary camo designs to offer Lloyd Mats has created beautiful, complemen- is ideal for harsh environments. Thermal- high-quality, reasonably priced carpet floor tary, licensed logo mats for sixth-generation overload, short-circuit and reverse-polarity mats for all vehicle years, makes and models. Camaros. Choose from the new Camaro protected. RoHS-compliant. CamoMats are custom fitted for passenger shield, Camaro word with tri-color M, or and cargo areas. soon-to-be-available 50th-anniversary SS and RS logos. See Camaro-licensed logos for all generations at www.lloydmats.com. Del City Self-Cutting Cable Ties 800-654-4757 www.delcity.net PN: 9910 Self-cutting cable ties feature a patented design that eliminates the need for a cutting tool. A small cutting blade integrated into the head of the tie ensures a quick, clean cut without sacrificing durability. Simply lock the tie in place and twist once to remove the excess material. Features 6/6 nylon with 50-lb. tensile strength. Sold in bags of 100.

With new products coming faster to the marketplace, customers have more choices for their restoration needs. With more choices of quality resto- Legendary Auto Interiors Ltd. ration parts in the market, we have seen an increase in sales. Better parts ’69–’71 Nova Rallye Bucket Seat help build better cars, and that’s what we have been seeing—a demand for 315-331-1212 quality restoration parts. We currently see a mix of bone-stock restoration www.legendaryautointeriors.com PN: DO69GNS0010 parts and restomod parts trending in popularity. The regular Joe parts, This ’69–’71 Chevrolet Nova Rallye bucket- such as carpet, weatherstripping, exterior trim and interior upholstery, are always fast seat upholstery features high bolsters, securing movers. We have also seen a rise in some of the new kits that are more budget friendly. the driver in the seat so that there is no sliding across as with the flat OEM versions. Sold as —Ben Tucker a kit. Includes one pair of Rallye bucket-seat upholstery, one pair of Rallye bucket-seat CEO foam, burlap, cotton, felt and listing wire Camaro Central/Firebird Central/Muscle Car Industries/Muscle Car Central needed to perform the installation. www.semanews.com 65 SEMA n RESTORATION MARKETPLACE NEW PRODUCTS

Newark Auto Products ’88–’97 Chevrolet Pickup Replacement Rubber Mat Lloyd Mats 973-677-9935 Honda-Licensed, Custom-Fit Logo Lloyd Mats www.newark-auto.com Floor and Cargo Mats Acura-Licensed, Custom-Fit Logo PN: 55-2883 800-729-6001 Molded-rubber replacement mats for ’88–’97 www.lloydmats.com Floor and Cargo Mats Chevrolet/GMC standard-cab pickups. They 800-729-6001 Lloyd Mats introduces licensed Honda floor www.lloydmats.com cover the full floor of the cab with similar-to- mats. The beautifully reproduced Honda Lloyd Mats unveils new custom-fit licensed original textures. Available in black only. Can badges are now available on all Lloyd carpet Acura logo floor mats for all years and models be purchased in volume or one at a time. mats for all Honda vehicle models sold in the of Acura vehicles. Acura trademark emblems U.S. market since 1973. All licensed Honda are now available on all Lloyd carpet products mats are custom fitted for passenger and cargo for all Acura vehicles and years since the U.S. areas. View the complete line of custom-fit, introduction of the Legend in 1986. View the Honda-licensed mats at www.lloydmats.com. complete lineup of custom-fit, Acura-licensed mats at www.lloydmats.com.

Precision Replacement Parts ’67–’72 GM Pickup Press-On Door Seals Eastwood Co. 800-367-8241 On-Car Flaring Tool www.prp.com 610-705-5402 PN: DWP 1112 67 www.eastwood.com These ’67–’72 GM pickup door weatherstrips PN: 31244 press on to the pinch weld of the body instead This is a compact and easy-to-use 3/16-in. Custom Autosound Manufacturing of using weatherstrip adhesive. They have tubing flaring tool that can be used in the Backseat Driver Sound System the correct, molded corner for the top of the tightest of areas to repair a brake line. The 714-773-1423 A-pillar. They install quicker and cleaner than handle can also be removed, and the head of www.casmfg.com the original-style glue-on type. the tool can be mounted in a bench vise so PN: BSD (application) that the user can make several flares with The new Backseat Driver is now available ease. This tool is designed to make SAE from Custom Autosound. It will add some double flares. bottom-end power to a system with two Rare Parts Inc. Custom Autosound 8-in. subwoofers and a Dual Load-Carrying Ball Joints for Jeep TJs Boss 800-watt amp. The panel comes complete 800-621-2005 with all wires and cables needed for easy instal- www.rareparts.com lation behind the rear seat. Available for most PN: RP12574 ’65–’69 Chevys and Mustangs. Rare Parts’ dual load-carrying ball joint system is now available for the Jeep TJ platform. The revolutionary design allows the upper ball joints to share the load of the vehicle, reducing wear on the lower ball joints. Features heavy-duty, grease- able, steel-on-steel design. Fits Jeep YJ, XJ, ZJ, TJ and LJ. Manufactured in the U.S.A.

I think the restoration-product market is the biggest it has ever been. I feel that the biggest recent change is more restoration shops, old and young, using social media. Social media allows anyone to see different builders’ styles, ideas and techniques 24/7. This brings a new perspective to the Custom Autosound Manufacturing business, which piques an interest in the work and allows a new genera- USA-740 Bluetooth Radio 714-773-1423 tion to bring new ideas for tools, products and styles. The biggest trend I see www.casmfg.com happening in the future is the restomod becoming more the norm as 30- to 50-year-olds PN: USA-740 start wanting to build older cars but want them to drive, ride and have all the comforts New from Custom Autosound, the USA-740 is of their daily drivers. designed to provide the latest in audio technol- —Tommy Perkins ogy wrapped in a classic car stereo look. It will fit more than 400 car and truck models with- Owner out modifications to the dash. The USA-740 is Seams Ridiculous Upholstery Bluetooth-compatible for music streaming and hands-free phone use. 66 August 2017 SEMA News ECS Automotive Concepts Wheel Armor 636-536-2221 www.ecsautomotive.com Old Air Products PN: WA004 Wheel Armor is an easy-to-apply product Under-Dash A/C Control Assembly that protects wheels against moisture, brake 817-531-2665 www.oldairproducts.com dust, white chalky residue, oxidation and PN: 45-0126C corrosion. It acts as a guard against the ele- Under-dash rotary control with chrome face ments. Cleaning is easy after the wheel and EZ-Grip illuminated knobs for use with Bishko Automotive Literature has been treated. Old Air Products Hurricane electronic heat, Licensed Reproductions Toyota cool and defrost systems. OEM Service and Owners’ Manuals 800-544-3312 www.autobooksbishko.com Bishko Automotive Literature now offers Toyota service and owners’ manuals as part of a recently signed licensing agreement. These licensed reproductions contain, page-for-page, all the same information as those offered by Real Deal Steel Toyota. This agreement with Toyota adds to Realduction ’57 Chevy Fresh-Air the existing line of Ford, GM, Chrysler and Honda manuals. Induction System Retro Manufacturing 407-585-1957 Long Beach SXM www.realdealsteel.com 702-483-2222 PN: RDSS-57 www.retromanufacturing.com Replaces the original air ducts with 4-in. fresh PN: Long Beach air for LS or carbureted engines. Also available Said to be the first SiriusXM shafted radio as block-off only or dual 4-in. ducts. Bolts in; ever. Features 30 station presets for AM/FM/ no welding required. SXM, plus USB and aux inputs. Also features built-in Bluetooth, Apple compatibility for iPod and iPhone, 25Wx4 RCA preamp output for front/rear/sub, built-in electronic crossover, 32,000-color LCD readout and more. Uses RetroSound’s patented InfiniMount adjustable shaft system. Fairchild Automotive ’05–’15 Mustang Lower Bishko Automotive Literature Door Seals Licensed Reproduction 847-550-9580 Mustang Project Honda OEM Service and www.automotivefairchild.com EngineStat Owners’ Manuals Ford Mustang lower door seals, DS and 512-828-6417 800-544-3312 PS. Year range ’05–’15. Aftermarket www.mustangproject.com www.autobooksbishko.com replacement part. PN: MP-ES-0001 Bishko Automotive Literature now offers Clip-on smart electronic engine-status moni- Honda service and owners’ manuals as part of toring. Monitor a classic car’s valuable engine a recently signed licensing agreement. These from a phone. Even if the old car’s sensors fail, licensed reproductions contain, page-for-page, its lamps burn out or its wiring is intermittent, all the same information as those offered by EngineStat will alert the owner to potential Honda. This agreement with Honda adds to problems. Plus, users can tune a car with a the existing line of Ford, GM, Chrysler and phone. Visit www.enginestat.com. Toyota manuals.

Old Air Products A/C System for Jeep CJs I would say a summary of the restoration product market is how fast it 817-531-2665 is currently moving. The sales on restoration parts are at an all-time high www.oldairproducts.com for us. There are some items—mostly truck-oriented—that we can’t keep PN: CAP-8700 on our shelves. The biggest change in the last year or so has been trucks AC system for Jeep CJs. Under-dash unit with high-quality, injection-molded case mounts taking over the top spot as customer requests for items. We sell more truck along the bottom edge of the dash without parts than anything. They are driving the market right now. For us, the removing the original. The custom condenser biggest product category is sheetmetal body panels. assembly includes mounting brackets and cus- —Tray Smith tom aluminum tubes. The compressor is avail- able in plain, chrome or polished finish, and a Vice President variety of brackets is available to fit H&H Classic Parts most engines. www.semanews.com 67