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So as to not pollute @904Bronco's thread, I figured I'd create my own here with some photos and thoughts from the show this year. I'm sure @Broncobowsher will have some thoughts to share as well when he has a moment to post.
I did a quick count this week and I think this is my 26th SEMA show. I started attending in 1998 when I would do reports on the EBML/EBE/Broncofix mailing lists. My, how time files and times change. Amazingly, I still get excited to go every year. There's something about all these car nuts being together in one place every year and "taking the pulse" of the auto/aftermarket industry that gives me life, even if it tires me out (28K+ steps yesterday alone - over 10 miles of walking).
This year saw the return of more EBs to the show.....last year I think there were 3 in the whole show, which is about what we expected back in the early 00's. I guess I'll be able to tell how many were there this year but my postings but offhand I'd guess there were 8-10 or more this year.
Leed Brakes is introducing a new drum brake hub, which seems like an odd thing to reproduce until you realize that a lot of the aftermarket brake companies (Leed, Wilwood, etc.) use drum hubs for their conversions. Holley had a new Ford front dress setup for small block Fords on display this year. I saw it had a GM TC power steering pump but I'm not sure of the origins of the alternator or AC compressor. I could also not see exactly how the water pump is differentiated from the front cover. It all seemed to be one piece. In any case, it's another option for those interested. United Pacific also had a dash bezel surround as a "new part" this year. That's a part that's been out from a lot of manufacturers for years now.
Kiesha Foulds' truck was here at SEMA this year. She did a fantastic job rebuilding it and it was great to see her, and the truck here this year.
The "Pure" Bronco was built on a Kincer chassis (chassis of choice for many builds at the show this year). I'm not sure who built it and yes, it's not everyone's taste but it did appear to be well-built.
Todd Z.
I did a quick count this week and I think this is my 26th SEMA show. I started attending in 1998 when I would do reports on the EBML/EBE/Broncofix mailing lists. My, how time files and times change. Amazingly, I still get excited to go every year. There's something about all these car nuts being together in one place every year and "taking the pulse" of the auto/aftermarket industry that gives me life, even if it tires me out (28K+ steps yesterday alone - over 10 miles of walking).
This year saw the return of more EBs to the show.....last year I think there were 3 in the whole show, which is about what we expected back in the early 00's. I guess I'll be able to tell how many were there this year but my postings but offhand I'd guess there were 8-10 or more this year.
Leed Brakes is introducing a new drum brake hub, which seems like an odd thing to reproduce until you realize that a lot of the aftermarket brake companies (Leed, Wilwood, etc.) use drum hubs for their conversions. Holley had a new Ford front dress setup for small block Fords on display this year. I saw it had a GM TC power steering pump but I'm not sure of the origins of the alternator or AC compressor. I could also not see exactly how the water pump is differentiated from the front cover. It all seemed to be one piece. In any case, it's another option for those interested. United Pacific also had a dash bezel surround as a "new part" this year. That's a part that's been out from a lot of manufacturers for years now.
Kiesha Foulds' truck was here at SEMA this year. She did a fantastic job rebuilding it and it was great to see her, and the truck here this year.
The "Pure" Bronco was built on a Kincer chassis (chassis of choice for many builds at the show this year). I'm not sure who built it and yes, it's not everyone's taste but it did appear to be well-built.
Todd Z.
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