By SEMA Editors

The Ford F-100 began as a ’54 model and was customized with a ’56 cab, a box frame built from scratch, and fenders widened 3 in. with narrowed wheel openings.

Jim and Mike Ring revealed their ’56 Ford F-100 creation, “Clem 101,” at their booth #23283. The vehicle, which began as a ’54 model, was customized with a ’56 cab, a box frame built from scratch, and fenders widened 3 in. with narrowed wheel openings, among many other changes.

A 5.0L Ford Coyote crate engine has been combined with a Vintage Air front runner system for power rack and air conditioning, Ford racing fuel injection, Bowler 4R70W four-speed automatic transmission and a QA1 carbon-fiber 
drive shaft.

Front suspension encompasses a Ford Crown Vic setup narrowed 5 in., while a RideTech four-link with RideTech coilovers does rear duty. A QA1 custom front sway bar was also added along with a John’s Industries rearend with 9-in. housing, center section and axles. A Flowmaster 44 stainless-steel exhaust is teamed with custom Ringbrothers headers.

Stock seating inside was customized by Upholstery Unlimited. Advanced Plating did the exterior chrome, with Global Finishing Solutions applying the BASF Glasurit Waterborne Speedy P Green paint job. Wheels are HRE 545 Vintage Series, with braking applied via Baer 6P six-piston calipers, while the power hits the pavement on Nitto tires.

By SEMA Editors

Stop by the BASF booth (#20353) at the 2017 SEMA Show to see “Defector,” an extensively modified ’69 Dodge Charger.

World-renowned custom car builder and parts manufacturer Ringbrothers has unveiled “Defector,” an extensively modified 1969 Dodge Charger. In a special presentation at the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the muscle car was introduced at the BASF booth by Ringbrothers founders Jim and Mike Ring.

Defector retains the iconic bodylines of one the most popular Mopars ever built, as Ringbrothers incorporated original styling cues with modifications to convey a factory appearance.  More than 4,700 hours were devoted to the build, to seamlessly present a thoroughly modified exterior that exudes the aggressive styling of the original ‘69. 

The largest deviation from the original Charger is the body work performed towards its rear. Jim and Mike Ring started with a locally sourced Charger body, shortened the car by 2 in. through the trunk area and extended the wheel base by 3 in. Consequently, the side rockers were lengthened and quarter panels were lowered and extended. A Detroit Speed Hydroformed Subframe sits below the body with rack and pinion steering, front sway bars and four-link rear suspension. To highlight the body work, Defector is coated in a rich custom BASF Glasurit color named “Greener On The Other Side.” Meticulous chrome work was performed by Advanced Plating to further complement the body modifications.

By SEMA Editors

Stop by the BASF booth (#20353) at the 2017 SEMA Show to see “Defector,” an extensively modified ’69 Dodge Charger.

World-renowned custom car builder and parts manufacturer Ringbrothers has unveiled “Defector,” an extensively modified 1969 Dodge Charger. In a special presentation at the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the muscle car was introduced at the BASF booth by Ringbrothers founders Jim and Mike Ring.

Defector retains the iconic bodylines of one the most popular Mopars ever built, as Ringbrothers incorporated original styling cues with modifications to convey a factory appearance.  More than 4,700 hours were devoted to the build, to seamlessly present a thoroughly modified exterior that exudes the aggressive styling of the original ‘69. 

The largest deviation from the original Charger is the body work performed towards its rear. Jim and Mike Ring started with a locally sourced Charger body, shortened the car by 2 in. through the trunk area and extended the wheel base by 3 in. Consequently, the side rockers were lengthened and quarter panels were lowered and extended. A Detroit Speed Hydroformed Subframe sits below the body with rack and pinion steering, front sway bars and four-link rear suspension. To highlight the body work, Defector is coated in a rich custom BASF Glasurit color named “Greener On The Other Side.” Meticulous chrome work was performed by Advanced Plating to further complement the body modifications.

SEMA News talked with Jim and Mike Ring as they unveiled a Hellcat-powered AMC Javelin in the Prestone Booth.

https://youtu.be/9RmNdhmjSqk

SEMA News talked with Jim and Mike Ring as they unveiled a Hellcat-powered AMC Javelin in the Prestone Booth.

https://youtu.be/9RmNdhmjSqk

EVENTS

SEMA Show Press Conferences

The Official SEMA Show Press Conference Schedule helps journalists and media attend the news events that are important to their readers. Whether it’s an OEM debut, a project-vehicle reveal or an award presentation, there is plenty happening during the week to cater to all audiences. The schedule will serve as a guideline for credentialed media, providing them with the dates, times, locations and details of all the exhibitors hosting press conferences.

Monday, October 30

Tuesday, October 31

Wednesday, November 1

Thursday, November 2

Friday, November 3

EVENTS

SEMA Show Press Conferences

The Official SEMA Show Press Conference Schedule helps journalists and media attend the news events that are important to their readers. Whether it’s an OEM debut, a project-vehicle reveal or an award presentation, there is plenty happening during the week to cater to all audiences. The schedule will serve as a guideline for credentialed media, providing them with the dates, times, locations and details of all the exhibitors hosting press conferences.

Monday, October 30

Tuesday, October 31

Wednesday, November 1

Thursday, November 2

Friday, November 3

By SEMA Editors

Showgoers are invited to head over to the UTV Experience and take a spin in an Arctic Cat side-by-side, courtesy of Textron Offroad.

Showgoers are encouraged to head over to the UTV Experience and take a spin in an Arctic Cat side-by-side, courtesy of Textron Offroad. Visit Textron and sit shotgun as a professional driver takes you through a specially built off-road course located just outside the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Along with demo rides, Textron’s full off-road event and accessories display will entice attendees to get connected with the newest entries in the Textron Offroad lineup. The company will also host an autograph session for American mixed martial artist Miesha Tate on Wednesday, November 1, from 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Attendees can also sign up for a high-intensity test ride with professional drivers at the KIA display in the 2017 SEMA Show’s Gold Lot.

Attendees can also sign up for a high-intensity test ride with professional drivers at the KIA display in the 2017 SEMA Show’s Gold Lot.