The ARMO New Products Showcase at Spring Carlisle puts restoration products directly in front of 100,000+ enthusiasts—the very customers who use them. Participation in the Showcase is an exclusive ARMO-member benefit, and included in the annual $100 dues.

The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO), a SEMA council, is dedicated to preserving our automotive heritage for future generations to enjoy. ARMO provides a number of benefits to its 275 member companies, which include direct access to ARMO-member companies, education and outreach for small businesses in the restoration market, product exposure through an annual New Products Showcase and collective support of the restoration hobby.

Top Reasons to Join ARMO:

• Networking Opportunities: The primary strength of ARMO is its member companies. The organization provides multiple venues for ARMO members to interact and share ideas through its long-range planning meetings, new-products mixer at Spring Carlisle and the ARMO awards reception at the 2012 SEMA Show, as well as discussion groups on MySEMA and social media websites.

• Education: The annual ARMO education seminars at the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show bring industry leaders and experts together to share their real-world experience with small-business owners, providing tips and insights to help them grow their businesses. The ARMO Restoration Trademark Licensing Guide provides ARMO members with the basic forms needed to begin the process of getting products licensed by an original-equipment manufacturer. The licensing guide is available through the SEMA Education Institute.

• Supporting Hobby Growth: ARMO recognizes the importance of the individual hobbyist to the industry and supports Collector Car Appreciation Day activities across the country. Every April, the ARMO New Products Showcase puts member company products directly in front of 100,000+ restoration enthusiasts each year at Spring Carlisle. In addition, ARMO’s “Take a Kid to a Car Show” (TKCS) program strives to get children involved in automotive hobbies at an early age. The interactive TKCS website provides information on how to get involved for kids and adults alike.

ARMO membership is open to virtually any business in the restoration industry, large or small. Annual dues are $100, and an application is available on the ARMO website.

Contact ARMO’s staff liaison Jim Skelly at jimsk@sema.org for more information.

	The ARMO New Products Showcase at Spring Carlisle puts restoration products directly in front of 100,000+ enthusiasts—the very customers who use them. Participation in the Showcase is an exclusive ARMO-member benefit, and included in the annual $100 dues.

The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO), a SEMA council, is dedicated to preserving our automotive heritage for future generations to enjoy. ARMO provides a number of benefits to its 275 member companies, which include direct access to ARMO-member companies, education and outreach for small businesses in the restoration market, product exposure through an annual New Products Showcase and collective support of the restoration hobby.

Top Reasons to Join ARMO:

• Networking Opportunities: The primary strength of ARMO is its member companies. The organization provides multiple venues for ARMO members to interact and share ideas through its long-range planning meetings, new-products mixer at Spring Carlisle and the ARMO awards reception at the 2012 SEMA Show, as well as discussion groups on MySEMA and social media websites.

• Education: The annual ARMO education seminars at the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show bring industry leaders and experts together to share their real-world experience with small-business owners, providing tips and insights to help them grow their businesses. The ARMO Restoration Trademark Licensing Guide provides ARMO members with the basic forms needed to begin the process of getting products licensed by an original-equipment manufacturer. The licensing guide is available through the SEMA Education Institute.

• Supporting Hobby Growth: ARMO recognizes the importance of the individual hobbyist to the industry and supports Collector Car Appreciation Day activities across the country. Every April, the ARMO New Products Showcase puts member company products directly in front of 100,000+ restoration enthusiasts each year at Spring Carlisle. In addition, ARMO’s “Take a Kid to a Car Show” (TKCS) program strives to get children involved in automotive hobbies at an early age. The interactive TKCS website provides information on how to get involved for kids and adults alike.

ARMO membership is open to virtually any business in the restoration industry, large or small. Annual dues are $100, and an application is available on the ARMO website.

Contact ARMO’s staff liaison Jim Skelly at jimsk@sema.org for more information.

	The ARMO New Products Showcase at Spring Carlisle puts restoration products directly in front of 100,000+ enthusiasts—the very customers who use them. Participation in the Showcase is an exclusive ARMO-member benefit, and included in the annual $100 dues.

The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO), a SEMA council, is dedicated to preserving our automotive heritage for future generations to enjoy. ARMO provides a number of benefits to its 275 member companies, which include direct access to ARMO-member companies, education and outreach for small businesses in the restoration market, product exposure through an annual New Products Showcase and collective support of the restoration hobby.

Top Reasons to Join ARMO:

• Networking Opportunities: The primary strength of ARMO is its member companies. The organization provides multiple venues for ARMO members to interact and share ideas through its long-range planning meetings, new-products mixer at Spring Carlisle and the ARMO awards reception at the 2012 SEMA Show, as well as discussion groups on MySEMA and social media websites.

• Education: The annual ARMO education seminars at the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show bring industry leaders and experts together to share their real-world experience with small-business owners, providing tips and insights to help them grow their businesses. The ARMO Restoration Trademark Licensing Guide provides ARMO members with the basic forms needed to begin the process of getting products licensed by an original-equipment manufacturer. The licensing guide is available through the SEMA Education Institute.

• Supporting Hobby Growth: ARMO recognizes the importance of the individual hobbyist to the industry and supports Collector Car Appreciation Day activities across the country. Every April, the ARMO New Products Showcase puts member company products directly in front of 100,000+ restoration enthusiasts each year at Spring Carlisle. In addition, ARMO’s “Take a Kid to a Car Show” (TKCS) program strives to get children involved in automotive hobbies at an early age. The interactive TKCS website provides information on how to get involved for kids and adults alike.

ARMO membership is open to virtually any business in the restoration industry, large or small. Annual dues are $100, and an application is available on the ARMO website.

Contact ARMO’s staff liaison Jim Skelly at jimsk@sema.org for more information.

	The ARMO New Products Showcase at Spring Carlisle puts restoration products directly in front of 100,000+ enthusiasts—the very customers who use them. Participation in the Showcase is an exclusive ARMO-member benefit, and included in the annual $100 dues.

The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO), a SEMA council, is dedicated to preserving our automotive heritage for future generations to enjoy. ARMO provides a number of benefits to its 275 member companies, which include direct access to ARMO-member companies, education and outreach for small businesses in the restoration market, product exposure through an annual New Products Showcase and collective support of the restoration hobby.

Top Reasons to Join ARMO:

• Networking Opportunities: The primary strength of ARMO is its member companies. The organization provides multiple venues for ARMO members to interact and share ideas through its long-range planning meetings, new-products mixer at Spring Carlisle and the ARMO awards reception at the 2012 SEMA Show, as well as discussion groups on MySEMA and social media websites.

• Education: The annual ARMO education seminars at the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show bring industry leaders and experts together to share their real-world experience with small-business owners, providing tips and insights to help them grow their businesses. The ARMO Restoration Trademark Licensing Guide provides ARMO members with the basic forms needed to begin the process of getting products licensed by an original-equipment manufacturer. The licensing guide is available through the SEMA Education Institute.

• Supporting Hobby Growth: ARMO recognizes the importance of the individual hobbyist to the industry and supports Collector Car Appreciation Day activities across the country. Every April, the ARMO New Products Showcase puts member company products directly in front of 100,000+ restoration enthusiasts each year at Spring Carlisle. In addition, ARMO’s “Take a Kid to a Car Show” (TKCS) program strives to get children involved in automotive hobbies at an early age. The interactive TKCS website provides information on how to get involved for kids and adults alike.

ARMO membership is open to virtually any business in the restoration industry, large or small. Annual dues are $100, and an application is available on the ARMO website.

Contact ARMO’s staff liaison Jim Skelly at jimsk@sema.org for more information.

	The ARMO New Products Showcase at Spring Carlisle puts restoration products directly in front of 100,000+ enthusiasts—the very customers who use them. Participation in the Showcase is an exclusive ARMO-member benefit, and included in the annual $100 dues.

The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO), a SEMA council, is dedicated to preserving our automotive heritage for future generations to enjoy. ARMO provides a number of benefits to its 275 member companies, which include direct access to ARMO-member companies, education and outreach for small businesses in the restoration market, product exposure through an annual New Products Showcase and collective support of the restoration hobby.

Top Reasons to Join ARMO:

• Networking Opportunities: The primary strength of ARMO is its member companies. The organization provides multiple venues for ARMO members to interact and share ideas through its long-range planning meetings, new-products mixer at Spring Carlisle and the ARMO awards reception at the 2012 SEMA Show, as well as discussion groups on MySEMA and social media websites.

• Education: The annual ARMO education seminars at the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show bring industry leaders and experts together to share their real-world experience with small-business owners, providing tips and insights to help them grow their businesses. The ARMO Restoration Trademark Licensing Guide provides ARMO members with the basic forms needed to begin the process of getting products licensed by an original-equipment manufacturer. The licensing guide is available through the SEMA Education Institute.

• Supporting Hobby Growth: ARMO recognizes the importance of the individual hobbyist to the industry and supports Collector Car Appreciation Day activities across the country. Every April, the ARMO New Products Showcase puts member company products directly in front of 100,000+ restoration enthusiasts each year at Spring Carlisle. In addition, ARMO’s “Take a Kid to a Car Show” (TKCS) program strives to get children involved in automotive hobbies at an early age. The interactive TKCS website provides information on how to get involved for kids and adults alike.

ARMO membership is open to virtually any business in the restoration industry, large or small. Annual dues are $100, and an application is available on the ARMO website.

Contact ARMO’s staff liaison Jim Skelly at jimsk@sema.org for more information.

 

	NHRA Pro Stock legend Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins passed away March 29. Here's Jenkins and his Grumpy’s Toy IV Camaro making a run at the Super Stock Nationals held at the York U.S. 30 Dragway in Pennsylvania in 1969. Photo courtesy of the Petersen Archives.

NHRA Pro Stock legend Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins passed away March 29. He was 81.

Jenkins was voted No. 8 among NHRA Drag Racing's greatest racers in a 2001 experts poll because of his contributions to drag racing's advancement of normally aspirated engines.

In August 1969, Jenkins and his Grumpy’s Toy IV Camaro dominated the competition at the Super Stock Nationals held at the York U.S. 30 Dragway in Pennsylvania. John Dianna, covering the Nationals in Hot Rod magazine’s October 1969 issue, said Jenkins’ driving that weekend caused “more spectator excitement than we’ve seen in years” with “wheel-standin’ 9-second runs” that were a “sight to behold.”

Not long after that event, the NHRA adopted some of Super Stock’s match-race attitude for its new Pro Stock classes. Jenkins would lay down the first 9-second pass in the new class at the 1970 Winternationals, and he went on to revolutionize Pro Stock chassis design when he adapted a MacPherson strut front suspension to the ’74 Vega that was Grumpy’s Toy XI.  

Read more about NHRA icon Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins.

 

	NHRA Pro Stock legend Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins passed away March 29. Here's Jenkins and his Grumpy’s Toy IV Camaro making a run at the Super Stock Nationals held at the York U.S. 30 Dragway in Pennsylvania in 1969. Photo courtesy of the Petersen Archives.

NHRA Pro Stock legend Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins passed away March 29. He was 81.

Jenkins was voted No. 8 among NHRA Drag Racing's greatest racers in a 2001 experts poll because of his contributions to drag racing's advancement of normally aspirated engines.

In August 1969, Jenkins and his Grumpy’s Toy IV Camaro dominated the competition at the Super Stock Nationals held at the York U.S. 30 Dragway in Pennsylvania. John Dianna, covering the Nationals in Hot Rod magazine’s October 1969 issue, said Jenkins’ driving that weekend caused “more spectator excitement than we’ve seen in years” with “wheel-standin’ 9-second runs” that were a “sight to behold.”

Not long after that event, the NHRA adopted some of Super Stock’s match-race attitude for its new Pro Stock classes. Jenkins would lay down the first 9-second pass in the new class at the 1970 Winternationals, and he went on to revolutionize Pro Stock chassis design when he adapted a MacPherson strut front suspension to the ’74 Vega that was Grumpy’s Toy XI.  

Read more about NHRA icon Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins.

CAD files for seven GM vehicles have been added to SEMA Tech Transfer, further enhancing the data-sharing program that features thousands of files from participating OEMs—Chrysler, Ford, GM and Scion.

Tech Transfer is a collaboration between SEMA members, OEMs and SEMA staff, and the intent of the program is to minimize or eliminate the necessity for reverse engineering.

New files are added weekly, and the amount of files and data available is fueled by requests made by SEMA manufacturing members. Here are the latest files added this week:

	New CAD files for the Cadillac CTS and SRX, Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and Corvette ZR1, GMC Terrain and more have been added to the SEMA Tech Transfer Program.

Pontiac G8

• 2008  Fuel Pump Feed Pipe Assembly - GT
• 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Fuel Tank Assembly
• 2009 Pontiac G8 Fuel Tank Assembly - GT

GMC Terrain

• 2011 Rear Fascia Assembly

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

• 2011 Front Bumper Splitter Assembly
• 2012 Fuel Sender Pipe Assembly

Cadillac CTS

• 2011 Air Intake Assembly - 3.0L (LF1)

Cadillac SRX

• 2012 Wheels and Tire Assembly 20"

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

• 2012 Fuel Injector Assembly

Chevrolet Malibu

• 2013 Front and Rear Wheel - Knuckle Assembly (ECO)

To gain access to the files listed above, e-mail techtransfer@sema.org and make a request. Looking for additional files? Check out all that Tech Transfer has to offer by visiting www.SEMA.org/techtransfer.

In addition to SEMA Tech Transfer, the association also provides rapid prototype services as a benefit to SEMA members. This service is available to create ABS plastic prototypes of company designs at a reduced rate available only to SEMA members.

For more information, visit www.sema.org/rapid-prototyping. For additional information or questions about the program, contact techtransfer@sema.org.

CAD files for seven GM vehicles have been added to SEMA Tech Transfer, further enhancing the data-sharing program that features thousands of files from participating OEMs—Chrysler, Ford, GM and Scion.

Tech Transfer is a collaboration between SEMA members, OEMs and SEMA staff, and the intent of the program is to minimize or eliminate the necessity for reverse engineering.

New files are added weekly, and the amount of files and data available is fueled by requests made by SEMA manufacturing members. Here are the latest files added this week:

	New CAD files for the Cadillac CTS and SRX, Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and Corvette ZR1, GMC Terrain and more have been added to the SEMA Tech Transfer Program.

Pontiac G8

• 2008  Fuel Pump Feed Pipe Assembly - GT
• 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Fuel Tank Assembly
• 2009 Pontiac G8 Fuel Tank Assembly - GT

GMC Terrain

• 2011 Rear Fascia Assembly

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

• 2011 Front Bumper Splitter Assembly
• 2012 Fuel Sender Pipe Assembly

Cadillac CTS

• 2011 Air Intake Assembly - 3.0L (LF1)

Cadillac SRX

• 2012 Wheels and Tire Assembly 20"

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

• 2012 Fuel Injector Assembly

Chevrolet Malibu

• 2013 Front and Rear Wheel - Knuckle Assembly (ECO)

To gain access to the files listed above, e-mail techtransfer@sema.org and make a request. Looking for additional files? Check out all that Tech Transfer has to offer by visiting www.SEMA.org/techtransfer.

In addition to SEMA Tech Transfer, the association also provides rapid prototype services as a benefit to SEMA members. This service is available to create ABS plastic prototypes of company designs at a reduced rate available only to SEMA members.

For more information, visit www.sema.org/rapid-prototyping. For additional information or questions about the program, contact techtransfer@sema.org.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Concept

Jeep Wrangler Apache from Mopar

Jeep Mighty FC Concept

Jeep J12 Concept

’12 Jeep Wrangler Traildozer Concept

Jeep and Mopar have created six new vehicles for the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. Now in its 46th year and taking place March 31–April 8, 2012, thousands of off-road enthusiasts are expected to attend the Easter Jeep Safari. Mopar also announced the creation of an off-road division that will create Jeep Authentic Parts and Accessories.

To create these new vehicles, Jeep teamed with Mopar. Since 2002, Jeep and Mopar have created more than 30 concept vehicles for enthusiasts who attend the Easter Jeep Safari.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Concept

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk concept will feature new 18-in. Goodyear Wrangler SilentArmor off-road tires wrapped around new painted five-spoke mineral gray alloy wheels. Additional side-wall protection enhances durability and reduces road noise. Modified Mopar rock rails—engineered to fully protect the lower body from rugged rocky terrain—are included and add to the functional off-road capability.

The grille surround, lower front applique, mirror caps and rear light bar join the wheels in mineral gray, while the upper grille mesh and front and rear tow hooks are red. A red trim line outlines a matte black hood applique that is utilized to reduce glare during technical off-road maneuvers.

2012 Jeep Wrangler Apache from Mopar

Producing approximately 470 hp and 470 lb.-ft. of torque to the rear wheels, the new Mopar 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine conversion kit specifically for the Jeep Wrangler will debut at the Easter Jeep Safari. Available this summer, the Mopar Wrangler V8 conversion kit initially will mate to Chrysler Group’s W5A580 five-speed automatic transmission, and eventually to the six-speed manual transmission that drives the ’12 production Wrangler.

Other performance parts on the Jeep Wrangler Apache are Mopar Pro 60 5.13 front and rear axles, a 4.5-in. Stage 3 long-arm lift kit and off-road bead-lock wheels. Aesthetic and functional modifications include high-clearance flat fenders, rock rails, front and rear half-door kits, a Stinger front bumper, a Warn 9.5ti XP winch, Katzkin leather seats, a locking center console box and a Mopar-branded interior.

Jeep Mighty FC Concept

To create the Jeep Mighty FC concept, the design team started with a ’12 Wrangler Rubicon and repositioned the cabin over and ahead of the front axle, lengthened the wheelbase and added a custom built drop-side cargo box. The cab utilizes a roof from the Mopar JK-8 conversion kit, as well as a custom-designed front clip. The Wrangler-based interior has been enhanced with bold, heavy-duty Katzkin leather and a unique color scheme. The cargo area is handled by a full-width, drop-side tray-style bed that measures more than 8 ft. in length.

Off-road function is improved with the addition of Mopar’s new Portal Axle set, which offer the greatest amount of ground clearance without requiring excessive suspension lift. The axles are controlled with King coil-over assemblies along with Teraflex control arms and track bars. Traction is handled by 40-in. tires mounted on custom Hutchinson 17-in. beadlock wheels. Other Jeep Mighty FC highlights include King coil-over reservoir shocks, Hanson bumpers, a Warn 16.5 winch and a Corsa stainless steel exhaust system.

Jeep J-12 Concept

The Jeep J-12 concept is essentially an extended version of Mopar’s recently introduced JK-8 pickup conversion kit for the Jeep Wrangler. With a new ’12 Wrangler Unlimited as the starting point, the rear of the vehicle’s frame is extended 18 in., allowing the spare tire to be relocated under the bed floor and making the cargo box a full 6 ft. in length.

Additional features include the new Mopar three-inch suspension lift kit, as well as Teraflex sway bars controlling ARB air-locker equipped Dynatrac D-44 and D-60 axle assemblies. Traction is handled through classic 36-in. tires mounted on 16-in. steel wheels.

Mopar Accessorized 2012 Jeep Wrangler

Offering more than 250 accessories for the ’12 Jeep Wrangler, Mopar created this vehicle with a Wrangler Rubicon model as the starting point. Off-road enhancements offered through Mopar include a 2-in. performance lift kit, 35-in. Goodyear Wrangler tires mounted on Classic five-hole wheels, front and rear off-road bumpers, a Warn 9.5ti XP winch, Mopar rock rails, Kicker dash 6.5-in. two-way speakers, Mopar all-weather mats and more.

Some prototype Mopar accessories debuting on this vehicle are a locking center console box, a rear cargo cubby cover, new windshield-mounted LED lamps, a new hard-top headliner and an “Add-A-Trunk” partition that creates secure storage space in the cargo area.

2012 Jeep Wrangler Traildozer Concept

To prepare the Jeep Wrangler Traildozer for Moab’s toughest trails, Jeep Design worked closely with the American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) engineering team to bring it to life. Starting with a new Dozer Yellow ’12 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, the team added a bolt-in 470 hp 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine mated to a Getrag 238 six-speed manual transmission. Power runs through Rubicon-specific Dana 44 axles equipped with 4:10 gears and electronic locking differentials.

To clear the 37-in. Mickey Thompson Baja Claw radials mounted on Mopar Classic five-spoke wheels, an AEV Dualsport RS 3.5-in. suspension lift was installed. For severe off-road body protection, Mopar premium front and rear bumpers and rear corner guards were added. Additional items include a Mopar performance heat reduction hood, Mopar half-door kit and a Mopar/Warn 9.5 Cti winch.