By SEMA Editors

Luke Merrill of Tinman 2 Kustoms is building a ’40 Chevy two-door sedan for the Battle of the Builders competition at the 2018 SEMA Show.

Luke Merrill of Tinman 2 Kustoms, a Top 10 Young Guns and Top 40 overall contestant in last year’s SEMA Battle of the Builders, is competing again this year with a ’40 Chevy two-door sedan he is building for his mother. The vehicle will be on display at the 2018 SEMA Show as a feature vehicle.

“For 25 years, my mom has wanted a hot rod of her own to cruise to shows with dad and the kids when we were young,” Merrill said. “This car has been sitting in our garage for the entirety of those 25 years—dad just never had the time or money to get to it with his ongoing health issues. He would do a bit here and there until money ran out or something came up.”

Leveraging his success at last year’s Show, Merrill was able to secure parts from several SEMA-member manufacturers, including: AirLift, AirSlamIt, ArcOne Welding, Auto City Classic, AutoMeter, AVS, B&M, Big Al’s Carponents, Blue Demon Welding, Cambridge Upholstery, Chevs of the 40’s, Detroit Steel Wheel, Empire Abrasives, Energy Suspension, Engineered Components Inc (ECI), Fairchild industries, FiTech, Flowmaster, Forever Sharp Steering Wheels, GC Cooling, JAZ Products, JET Chip, LizardSkin, Metro Moulded Parts, Milwaukee Tool, Monster Transmission, MSD, Nitrous Express, Oracle Lighting, POR-15, Power Acoustik, Pypes, RADAR Tires, Retro Manufacturing, Rockford Fosgate, Speedway Motors, Summit Racing, TKO Clamping Systems, VIAIR, Vintage Air, Wilwood and Yukon Gear & Axle

Follow Tinman 2 Kustoms on YouTube.

By SEMA Editors

Luke Merrill of Tinman 2 Kustoms is building a ’40 Chevy two-door sedan for the Battle of the Builders competition at the 2018 SEMA Show.

Luke Merrill of Tinman 2 Kustoms, a Top 10 Young Guns and Top 40 overall contestant in last year’s SEMA Battle of the Builders, is competing again this year with a ’40 Chevy two-door sedan he is building for his mother. The vehicle will be on display at the 2018 SEMA Show as a feature vehicle.

“For 25 years, my mom has wanted a hot rod of her own to cruise to shows with dad and the kids when we were young,” Merrill said. “This car has been sitting in our garage for the entirety of those 25 years—dad just never had the time or money to get to it with his ongoing health issues. He would do a bit here and there until money ran out or something came up.”

Leveraging his success at last year’s Show, Merrill was able to secure parts from several SEMA-member manufacturers, including: AirLift, AirSlamIt, ArcOne Welding, Auto City Classic, AutoMeter, AVS, B&M, Big Al’s Carponents, Blue Demon Welding, Cambridge Upholstery, Chevs of the 40’s, Detroit Steel Wheel, Empire Abrasives, Energy Suspension, Engineered Components Inc (ECI), Fairchild industries, FiTech, Flowmaster, Forever Sharp Steering Wheels, GC Cooling, JAZ Products, JET Chip, LizardSkin, Metro Moulded Parts, Milwaukee Tool, Monster Transmission, MSD, Nitrous Express, Oracle Lighting, POR-15, Power Acoustik, Pypes, RADAR Tires, Retro Manufacturing, Rockford Fosgate, Speedway Motors, Summit Racing, TKO Clamping Systems, VIAIR, Vintage Air, Wilwood and Yukon Gear & Axle

Follow Tinman 2 Kustoms on YouTube.

By SEMA Editors

Luke Merrill of Tinman 2 Kustoms is building a ’40 Chevy two-door sedan for the Battle of the Builders competition at the 2018 SEMA Show.

Luke Merrill of Tinman 2 Kustoms, a Top 10 Young Guns and Top 40 overall contestant in last year’s SEMA Battle of the Builders, is competing again this year with a ’40 Chevy two-door sedan he is building for his mother. The vehicle will be on display at the 2018 SEMA Show as a feature vehicle.

“For 25 years, my mom has wanted a hot rod of her own to cruise to shows with dad and the kids when we were young,” Merrill said. “This car has been sitting in our garage for the entirety of those 25 years—dad just never had the time or money to get to it with his ongoing health issues. He would do a bit here and there until money ran out or something came up.”

Leveraging his success at last year’s Show, Merrill was able to secure parts from several SEMA-member manufacturers, including: AirLift, AirSlamIt, ArcOne Welding, Auto City Classic, AutoMeter, AVS, B&M, Big Al’s Carponents, Blue Demon Welding, Cambridge Upholstery, Chevs of the 40’s, Detroit Steel Wheel, Empire Abrasives, Energy Suspension, Engineered Components Inc (ECI), Fairchild industries, FiTech, Flowmaster, Forever Sharp Steering Wheels, GC Cooling, JAZ Products, JET Chip, LizardSkin, Metro Moulded Parts, Milwaukee Tool, Monster Transmission, MSD, Nitrous Express, Oracle Lighting, POR-15, Power Acoustik, Pypes, RADAR Tires, Retro Manufacturing, Rockford Fosgate, Speedway Motors, Summit Racing, TKO Clamping Systems, VIAIR, Vintage Air, Wilwood and Yukon Gear & Axle

Follow Tinman 2 Kustoms on YouTube.

By SEMA Editors

Tomorrow is the deadline to enter the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition at www.semashow.com/botb.

August 31 is the deadline for vehicle builders with a feature or booth vehicle at the 2018 SEMA Show to register for SEMA Battle of the Builders—one of the industry’s most prestigious vehicle build competitions.

Now in its fifth year, SEMA Battle of the Builders shines a spotlight on the amazing talents and craftsmanship of builders who have already proven themselves by being a part of the exclusive, trade-only 2018 SEMA Show, held October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas. 

Participants will be highlighted at the SEMA Show and may receive additional exposure throughout the year. Several builders competing in the 2018 competition are already featured in videos posted on the SEMA YouTube channel.

Don’t miss your opportunity to bring increased media exposure to your feature vehicles and the products that make the vehicles unique. Register now.

By SEMA Editors

Tomorrow is the deadline to enter the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition at www.semashow.com/botb.

August 31 is the deadline for vehicle builders with a feature or booth vehicle at the 2018 SEMA Show to register for SEMA Battle of the Builders—one of the industry’s most prestigious vehicle build competitions.

Now in its fifth year, SEMA Battle of the Builders shines a spotlight on the amazing talents and craftsmanship of builders who have already proven themselves by being a part of the exclusive, trade-only 2018 SEMA Show, held October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas. 

Participants will be highlighted at the SEMA Show and may receive additional exposure throughout the year. Several builders competing in the 2018 competition are already featured in videos posted on the SEMA YouTube channel.

Don’t miss your opportunity to bring increased media exposure to your feature vehicles and the products that make the vehicles unique. Register now.

By SEMA Editors

Tomorrow is the deadline to enter the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition at www.semashow.com/botb.

August 31 is the deadline for vehicle builders with a feature or booth vehicle at the 2018 SEMA Show to register for SEMA Battle of the Builders—one of the industry’s most prestigious vehicle build competitions.

Now in its fifth year, SEMA Battle of the Builders shines a spotlight on the amazing talents and craftsmanship of builders who have already proven themselves by being a part of the exclusive, trade-only 2018 SEMA Show, held October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas. 

Participants will be highlighted at the SEMA Show and may receive additional exposure throughout the year. Several builders competing in the 2018 competition are already featured in videos posted on the SEMA YouTube channel.

Don’t miss your opportunity to bring increased media exposure to your feature vehicles and the products that make the vehicles unique. Register now.

According to the findings of a recent survey of U.S.-based SEMA-member manufacturers, SEMA-member companies are exporting in greater numbers than ever before and are optimistic that those sales will continue to climb in the next three years.

By SEMA Editors

Exhibitors of the 2018 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 2018 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 2018 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 2018 SEMA Show only. To be included in the list, complete the form.

Exhibitors: Each submission will appear on a first-come, first-served basis. 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 2018 SEMA Show.

View the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

By SEMA Editors

Exhibitors of the 2018 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 2018 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 2018 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 2018 SEMA Show only. To be included in the list, complete the form.

Exhibitors: Each submission will appear on a first-come, first-served basis. 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 2018 SEMA Show.

View the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

By SEMA Editors

Exhibitors interested in receiving a vehicle wipe-down each day of the Show must apply by Friday, September 28.

Mothers Polishes-Waxes-Cleaners will sponsor a free vehicle wipe-down program for 2018 SEMA Show exhibitors. The service is limited to the first 200 exhibitors, with applications due September 28. One booth or feature vehicle per exhibitor is eligible and will receive a wipe-down each day of the SEMA Show.

For complete guidelines and to apply, fill out the “Daily Wipe-Down” form within the SEMA Show Exhibitor Services Manual.

Questions can be directed to the SEMA Show customer service team, 909-396-0289, or email wipedown@sema.org.