Exhibitors Offering Products to SEMA Show Builders
Thu, 10/19/2017 - 08:48

By Jason Catullo

Project Vehicle 2017
Exhibitors of the 2017 SEMA Show can expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

Exhibitors of the 2017 SEMA Show are invited to expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list. The list connects manufacturers with builders looking to create or complete a vehicle project.

The list, which will be updated each week in SEMA eNews, features product offers and contact information provided by confirmed SEMA Show exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product use the information to contact exhibitors directly. With each project vehicle required to be supported by a current 2017 SEMA Show exhibitor, all product-placement decisions, negotiations and agreements are the responsibility of the exhibiting manufacturer and the builder.

The list is open to exhibitors of the 2017 SEMA Show only. To be included in the list, complete the form.

Exhibitors: Each submission will appear on a first-come, first-served basis. All submissions are due by Friday, October 6, 2017. As participation increases, all submissions will also be archived on www.SEMAShow.com.

Note: For verification purposes, the Project-Vehicle Builders form must be used to participate in the program; email submissions will not be included in the list. Participation in the list does not guarantee product or vehicle placement at the 2017 SEMA Show.

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Engine/Underhood Components

All American Billet: Billet front drive kits, radiator overflow tanks, power steering remote reservoirs, AC/Heater bulkhead fittings, fuel block offs, oil breathers, spark plug wire looms. Contact: Shane Williams, shane@allamericanbillet.com; 623-580-7214. Website: www.allamericanbillet.com.

QuietRIDE Solutions: QRS AcoustiTRUNK Trunk Floor Mats are made from a non-skid, ultra-high definition, black rubber and feature the vehicle brand name and/or logo.  Trunk mats are designed specifically for older model cars of the 50s-60s-70s-80s. AcoustiTrunk Mat Covers are pre-cut and ready to install with barrier insulation. Molded with vehicle brand logo or available with custom vehicle theme image with builder artwork supplied. Contact: Jeff Hinton, customerservice@quietride.com, 209-942-4777. Website: www.Quietdride.com.

Strapworks LLC: Battery Tie-down Straps. Custom Straps and Hardware including powder-coated, nickel, plastic, brass, stainless steel, and Mil-Spec/Berry Compliant. Contact: Chad Colombraro, chad@strapworks.com; 541-74-1065-8320. Website: www.strapworks.com.  

ExteriorComponents/Accessories

All American Billet: ’67-’72 chevy truck billet side marker bezels, taillight bezels, gas doors, ’58-’66 GM Fleetside tailgate latch kits, wiper post delete covers, washers. Contact: Shane Williams, shane@allamericanbillet.com; 623-580-7214. Website: www.allamericanbillet.com.

Concept One/Klutch Wheels: Conceptone wheels, Klutch wheels and Klutch Offroad wheels. Contact: Michael Wiene, michael@klutchwheels.com; 626-968-8913. Website: www.conceptonewheelsusa.com.

Focus Auto Design Inc.: Tough Formfit guards. Contact: Jordan Lewis, sema@focusauto.com; 403-770-4201. Website: www.formfithoodprotectors.com/tough-formfit-guard.

Mile Marker Industries: Electric winches. Contact: Ed Whitty, ed@milemarker.com; 954-782-0604. Website: www.milemarker.com.

QuietRIDE Solutions: QRS AcoustiHOOD Under Hood Cover and Insulation Kit. ABS cover and Heat Shield Barrier insulation. Pre-cut, Ready to install. Molded with vehicle brand logo or available with custom vehicle theme image with builder artwork supplied. QRS ShowBEDDER Bed Floor Covers for Classic Trucks 1928 through 2011. The “ShowBedder” is QuietRide Solution’s newest product for the antique and classic truck market. The ShowBedder is a protective bed floor cover for trucks built between 1928 and 2011*. They are year-make-model specific and constructed with a vinyl rubber mat material, pre-cut and ready roll out. Molded with vehicle brand logo or available with custom vehicle theme image with builder artwork supplied. Contact: Jeff Hinton, customerservice@quietride.com, 209-942-4777. Website: www.Quietdride.com.

SnugTop: Fiberglass shells and lids for all types of pick up trucks. Contact: Ruth Walker, rwalker@snugtop.com; 562-432-5454. Website: www.snugtop.com.

Strapworks LLC: Custom Straps and Hardware including powder-coated, nickel, plastic, brass, stainless steel, and Mil-Spec/Berry Compliant. Off-Road Spare Tire Tie-Down assemblies, Tow and Rescue Straps, Winch Pull Straps. Cam Straps and Ratchet Straps. Heavy-Duty Utility Straps of all kinds! Contact: Chad Colombraro, chad@strapworks.com; 541-74-1065-8320. Website: www.strapworks.com.

Tailhook: Innovative cargo retrieval system. Great for full size pickups and a Must for lifted trucks. Contact: Andy Kogut, andy@thetailhook.com; 508-348-1643. Website: www.thetailhook.com.

Interior Components/Accessories

All American Billet: Billet door and window crank handles, 67-72 Chevy Truck dash knobs, shift levers, column kits, steering wheels, column drops, dash panels, door lock knobs, cup holders, tach cups, gauge holders. Contact: Shane Williams, shane@allamericanbillet.com; 623-580-7214. Website: www.allamericanbillet.com.

Distinctive Industries: Restoration interior products for 1960-later Ford and GM classic cars. We offer seat upholstery, seat foam, door panels, quarter panels, convertible top boots, headliners, sunvizers, package trays, sail panels and more. Contact: Keith Roberts, keith.roberts@di.vu; 678-858-2784. Website: www.distinctiveindustries.com.

Lloyd Mats: Quality custom carpet floor mats with officially licensed logos for Honda, Acura, Ford, Shelby, Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Dodge, Jeep and Porsche. Products available for Honda Civic Type R and Si, Porsche, Shelby GT350/350R, 6th Gen Camaro, Corvette Grand Sport and classic muscle cars. Contact: Nicholas Simpson, nicholas@kahnmedia.com; 818-88-1524-6106. Website: www.lloydmats.com.

QuietRIDE Solutions: QRS Firewall Insulators. Pre-cut and ready to install. Molded to replace factory OEM products. Stop the noise and heat at the source. Available for 600 OEM vehicles—1928 through 2015 and street rods and custom cars and trucks. QRS AcoustiSHIELD Thermal Acoustic Automotive Insulation Kits. Pre-cut and ready to install for 1,300 popular vehicles--1928 through 2015. Includes Dynamat Xtreme and HeatShield Barrier Insulation Panels. Makes the passenger cabin Cool and Quiet Inside. Contact: Jeff Hinton, customerservice@quietride.com, 209-942-4777. Website: www.Quietdride.com.

Strapworks LLC: Custom Sublimated Seatbelt Webbing, Custom Straps and Hardware including powder-coated, nickel, plastic, brass, stainless steel, and Mil-Spec/Berry Compliant. Custom Sublimated Elastic, Paracord, and Rope. Light to Medium Duty Utility Straps. Contact: Chad Colombraro, chad@strapworks.com; 541-74-1065-8320. Website: www.strapworks.com.

Suspension/Brake Components

All American Billet: ’60-’72 Chevy Truck billet trailing arms, ’60-’62 GM Bolt-On air Bag Rear Suspension Kit, ’63-’87 Chevy C10 front drop crossmember kit, with coilovers or airbags and with billet or fabricated control arms. Contact: Shane Williams, shane@allamericanbillet.com; 623-580-7214. Website: www.allamericanbillet.com.

Other Products/Services

Adams Polishes: Premium Car Care Products, Waxes, Sealants, Coatings, and Cleaners. Contact: Kyle Martin, Kyle@adamspolishes.com; 954-604-0387. Website: www.Adamspolishes.com.

Grex Airbrush: Airbrushes, spray guns, and associated air compressors and accessories. Contact: Raymond Wong, raymondw@grexusa.com; 323-318-2828. Website: www.grexairbrush.com.

Omni United: Looking to place 2 sets of 37x13.50R22 Patriot MTs, and one set of 37x13.50R22 Radar Renegade R7 MTs. Contact: Casey Robinson, caseyrobinson@omni-united.com; 231-645-6452. Website: www.omni-united.com.

Race Ramps: Large selection of car display ramps and wheel cribs, ramps for detailing and wrap demonstrations, off-road vehicle display rocks, show mirrors, custom options also available with further discussion. Contact: Christina Kwan, christinak@raceramps.com; 866-464-2788, ext. 4. Website: www.raceramps.com.

Strapworks LLC: Custom Branded Sublimated Webbing and Straps. No minimum order quantities! Made in America. Contact: Chad Colombraro, chad@strapworks.com; 541-74-1065-8320. Website: www.strapworks.com.

Viair Corp.: 12V & 24V Air Compressors for uses such as air suspension, onboard air, air horns, air lockers and tire inflation. Contact: Nick Decasas, sponsorship@viaircorp.com; 949-585-0011. Website: www.viaircorp.com.

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California Extends New-Car Emissions Test Exemption to 8 Years
Thu, 10/19/2017 - 08:44

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

california
Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation into law to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from six to eight model years.

Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation into law to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from six to eight model years. Lawmakers acknowledged the relatively minimal environmental impact of these newly exempt vehicles. Most newer light-duty vehicles are equipped with cleaner technologies that typically pass smog checks after six years.

Under the new law, the newly exempted motor vehicles (model years seven and eight) will be subject to an annual smog abatement fee of $25. The law becomes effective on January 1, 2019. 

 

 

 

 

California Extends New-Car Emissions Test Exemption to 8 Years
Thu, 10/19/2017 - 08:44

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

california
Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation into law to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from six to eight model years.

Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation into law to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from six to eight model years. Lawmakers acknowledged the relatively minimal environmental impact of these newly exempt vehicles. Most newer light-duty vehicles are equipped with cleaner technologies that typically pass smog checks after six years.

Under the new law, the newly exempted motor vehicles (model years seven and eight) will be subject to an annual smog abatement fee of $25. The law becomes effective on January 1, 2019. 

 

 

 

 

California Extends New-Car Emissions Test Exemption to 8 Years
Thu, 10/19/2017 - 08:44

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

california
Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation into law to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from six to eight model years.

Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation into law to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from six to eight model years. Lawmakers acknowledged the relatively minimal environmental impact of these newly exempt vehicles. Most newer light-duty vehicles are equipped with cleaner technologies that typically pass smog checks after six years.

Under the new law, the newly exempted motor vehicles (model years seven and eight) will be subject to an annual smog abatement fee of $25. The law becomes effective on January 1, 2019. 

 

 

 

 

Mark Your Calendars
Thu, 10/19/2017 - 08:43

By SEMA Editors

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstore.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

Mark Your Calendars
Thu, 10/19/2017 - 08:43

By SEMA Editors

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstore.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

President Trump Directs Federal Agencies to Expand Healthcare Coverage Options
Thu, 10/19/2017 - 08:39

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order (E.O.) that directs the federal departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury to take action to increase healthcare competition and choice. The E.O. is a first step intended to offer employers with more options when providing health coverage and expand the types of plans available by eliminating some requirements mandated under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which is more commonly known as Obamacare. The changes are not immediate since agencies must first issue corresponding regulations. President Trump’s order directs the agencies to:

  • Expand association health plans (AHPs). These plans allow employers and individuals who are part of a common group (such as a trade association) to join together to offer healthcare in a single plan. The E.O. seeks to expand the availability of AHPs and allow these plans to comprise groups and individuals across state lines.
  • Expand short-term limited duration plans. These plans have traditionally provided health insurance for individuals transitioning from one insurance plan to another. They are not subject to the same requirements as individual health insurance coverage for the purposes of the ACA rules. The length of time individuals can stay on such plans would be expanded from the current three months’ limitation.
  • Expand the rules for health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs). Allow health care premiums to be paid through HRAs, along with other changes. Under existing rules, most HRAs cannot be used to reimburse premiums for individual health insurance plans (although there is an exception to this for certain types of small business HRAs). 

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

President Trump Directs Federal Agencies to Expand Healthcare Coverage Options
Thu, 10/19/2017 - 08:39

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order (E.O.) that directs the federal departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury to take action to increase healthcare competition and choice. The E.O. is a first step intended to offer employers with more options when providing health coverage and expand the types of plans available by eliminating some requirements mandated under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which is more commonly known as Obamacare. The changes are not immediate since agencies must first issue corresponding regulations. President Trump’s order directs the agencies to:

  • Expand association health plans (AHPs). These plans allow employers and individuals who are part of a common group (such as a trade association) to join together to offer healthcare in a single plan. The E.O. seeks to expand the availability of AHPs and allow these plans to comprise groups and individuals across state lines.
  • Expand short-term limited duration plans. These plans have traditionally provided health insurance for individuals transitioning from one insurance plan to another. They are not subject to the same requirements as individual health insurance coverage for the purposes of the ACA rules. The length of time individuals can stay on such plans would be expanded from the current three months’ limitation.
  • Expand the rules for health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs). Allow health care premiums to be paid through HRAs, along with other changes. Under existing rules, most HRAs cannot be used to reimburse premiums for individual health insurance plans (although there is an exception to this for certain types of small business HRAs). 

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

President Trump Directs Federal Agencies to Expand Healthcare Coverage Options
Thu, 10/19/2017 - 08:39

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order (E.O.) that directs the federal departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury to take action to increase healthcare competition and choice. The E.O. is a first step intended to offer employers with more options when providing health coverage and expand the types of plans available by eliminating some requirements mandated under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which is more commonly known as Obamacare. The changes are not immediate since agencies must first issue corresponding regulations. President Trump’s order directs the agencies to:

  • Expand association health plans (AHPs). These plans allow employers and individuals who are part of a common group (such as a trade association) to join together to offer healthcare in a single plan. The E.O. seeks to expand the availability of AHPs and allow these plans to comprise groups and individuals across state lines.
  • Expand short-term limited duration plans. These plans have traditionally provided health insurance for individuals transitioning from one insurance plan to another. They are not subject to the same requirements as individual health insurance coverage for the purposes of the ACA rules. The length of time individuals can stay on such plans would be expanded from the current three months’ limitation.
  • Expand the rules for health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs). Allow health care premiums to be paid through HRAs, along with other changes. Under existing rules, most HRAs cannot be used to reimburse premiums for individual health insurance plans (although there is an exception to this for certain types of small business HRAs). 

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

Hot Links to Cool Sites
Thu, 10/19/2017 - 08:38

By SEMA Editors

SEMA eNews highlights SEMA-member companies’ websites weekly through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section. SEMA members: To be included in Hot Links to Cool Sites, email your company name and website to enews@sema.org. Note: Make sure to include “Hot Links” in the subject line of the email.