Observations from a civilian at SEMA 2009
#12
Brakes
Upgrading brakes on 60's era classics is BIG business -- especially if want to upgrade to modern stoppers (and find some useful tools)...
http://www.cachassisworks.com/
Proprietary braking system depending on using their front clip and/or spindles AND depending on wheel diameter (good for racers or restomodders)
Wilwood braking systems (one of the quality aftermarketers)
http://www.stoptech.com/
Power Slot Slotted Rotors (and offer Cryo Treatment)
http://www.globalwest.net/
Proprietary braking system depending on using their spindles AND depending on wheel diameter
Wilwood braking systems
http://www.classictube.com/index.asp
Complete Brake Line Kits for Drum and/or Disc
http://www.ssbrakes.com/
aka Stainless Steel Brake Corporation
Rotors (slotted and/or drilled) & pads. Also have single/ three or four piston caliper systems available – including a new quick change 4 piston setup. Also have other accessories such as adjustable proportioning valve. Drum to Disc conversion kits.
http://www.abspowerbrake.com/index.html
Multi-function compact master cylinder/ electric brake booster (no vacuum needed)
Multiple other brake systems tailored for various years AND offer factory correct brake booster w/ appropriate finish.
Disc brake conversion kits front & rear including big brake systems for larger rims, including complete systems w/ spindles.
http://www.brakebleeder.com/
Phoenix system pushes air UP thru the brake lines for faster air purging.
http://brakequip.com/
Brake Line and Hose manufacturing systems (including stainless steel brake hose parts) for the professional or serious home restorer. Check out the EZiBend system for DIYers.
Recently bought the Phoenix brake bleeder -- looking forward to tryin' it out...
Sooo many choices, and that's just from ABS power brakes...
http://www.cachassisworks.com/
Proprietary braking system depending on using their front clip and/or spindles AND depending on wheel diameter (good for racers or restomodders)
Wilwood braking systems (one of the quality aftermarketers)
http://www.stoptech.com/
Power Slot Slotted Rotors (and offer Cryo Treatment)
http://www.globalwest.net/
Proprietary braking system depending on using their spindles AND depending on wheel diameter
Wilwood braking systems
http://www.classictube.com/index.asp
Complete Brake Line Kits for Drum and/or Disc
http://www.ssbrakes.com/
aka Stainless Steel Brake Corporation
Rotors (slotted and/or drilled) & pads. Also have single/ three or four piston caliper systems available – including a new quick change 4 piston setup. Also have other accessories such as adjustable proportioning valve. Drum to Disc conversion kits.
http://www.abspowerbrake.com/index.html
Multi-function compact master cylinder/ electric brake booster (no vacuum needed)
Multiple other brake systems tailored for various years AND offer factory correct brake booster w/ appropriate finish.
Disc brake conversion kits front & rear including big brake systems for larger rims, including complete systems w/ spindles.
http://www.brakebleeder.com/
Phoenix system pushes air UP thru the brake lines for faster air purging.
http://brakequip.com/
Brake Line and Hose manufacturing systems (including stainless steel brake hose parts) for the professional or serious home restorer. Check out the EZiBend system for DIYers.
Recently bought the Phoenix brake bleeder -- looking forward to tryin' it out...
Sooo many choices, and that's just from ABS power brakes...
#13
Heating & Cooling
Several long timers in the business were at SEMA and maybe one or two you haven’t seen offered products to keep ‘er cool under all conditions:
http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/zirgo/
wide range of products – may be geared more toward custom builders tho’
Cooling Fans – not vehicle specific but have ultra thin designs in different diameters if need to change. Also have adjustable temp switches to even control fan speed.
UltraCool coolant additive – also for racing use
Overflow Tanks – even have modular design version to customize own size.
Complete AC systems – but like everything else, not vehicle specific
http://www.northernfactory.com/
Not very glamorous but they had the essentials such as radiators, shrouds
http://www.samcosport.com/usa/index.asp
Silicone Coolant hoses – great, have ‘em on my bike!
No kit for Mustang listed but have components for custom fitting (may be worth it)
http://www.perma-cool.com/
Engine cooling products such as fans/ clutches
Oil, Fuel & Transmission filter & cooling products. Not vehicle specific but engineered for various HP applications
Oil filter relocation kits listed (ck threads on filter first) – including dual filter conversion kit.
Now, those of whom we HAVE seen in the past while looking for cooling products, etc…
http://www.drakeautomotivegroup.com/
Well known Mustang parts supermarket. One of the go to places for resto/ concours -type parts (in this case, cooling & heating). Also had aluminum radiator cores and silicone radiator hoses (NEW product at SEMA but hasn’t made it to the website yet).
http://www.vintageair.com/
All-in-one guaranteed to fit air conditioning systems (and radiators)! (NEW Gen IV Sure-Fit system)
http://www.oldairproducts.com/catalog/
Multiple in-dash and underdash units - including models w/ adapters for factory louvers on cars originally w/ air. Contrast & compare to Vintage Air & decide.
http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/zirgo/
wide range of products – may be geared more toward custom builders tho’
Cooling Fans – not vehicle specific but have ultra thin designs in different diameters if need to change. Also have adjustable temp switches to even control fan speed.
UltraCool coolant additive – also for racing use
Overflow Tanks – even have modular design version to customize own size.
Complete AC systems – but like everything else, not vehicle specific
http://www.northernfactory.com/
Not very glamorous but they had the essentials such as radiators, shrouds
http://www.samcosport.com/usa/index.asp
Silicone Coolant hoses – great, have ‘em on my bike!
No kit for Mustang listed but have components for custom fitting (may be worth it)
http://www.perma-cool.com/
Engine cooling products such as fans/ clutches
Oil, Fuel & Transmission filter & cooling products. Not vehicle specific but engineered for various HP applications
Oil filter relocation kits listed (ck threads on filter first) – including dual filter conversion kit.
Now, those of whom we HAVE seen in the past while looking for cooling products, etc…
http://www.drakeautomotivegroup.com/
Well known Mustang parts supermarket. One of the go to places for resto/ concours -type parts (in this case, cooling & heating). Also had aluminum radiator cores and silicone radiator hoses (NEW product at SEMA but hasn’t made it to the website yet).
http://www.vintageair.com/
All-in-one guaranteed to fit air conditioning systems (and radiators)! (NEW Gen IV Sure-Fit system)
http://www.oldairproducts.com/catalog/
Multiple in-dash and underdash units - including models w/ adapters for factory louvers on cars originally w/ air. Contrast & compare to Vintage Air & decide.
#17
Transmission & Drivetrain
Glad ya'll like the list of SEMA vendors w/ interesting &/or worthwhile products.
Once again...it's sometimes nice to have a vintage ride with a history of proven components under the hood and under the floor. There were a number of companies w/ items to potentially take what's left of your 'disposable' income...
http://www.trickflow.com/emain.asp
Check out cast Aluminum deep transmission pans
No differential covers for 8 or 9 inch tho’
http://www.cachassisworks.com/cac_products.html
Mild steel or 4130 differential housings
http://www.bmracing.com/bmracing/default.html
Torque Converters for those of you w/ built motors
Have their own built C4/ C6
Shift kits for C4/ C6
Various other transmission accessories (deep pans, etc - long timer in the business)
http://www.moroso.com/default.asp
Deep Transmission pan C4/ C6 (gives list of useable filters)
Various other transmission accessories (for DIYers)
http://www.gearvendors.com/
Over/ Underdrive AUXILLARY transmission specialist (before AOD became standard)
Have packages for the C4/ C6 – and do custom work.
http://www.mastershift.com/
Aftermarket paddle shifters for manuals OR automatics. Not everyone’s cup of tea but worth lookin at just for the technogeek factor.
http://www.classictube.com/index.asp
Pre-bent transmission lines
http://www.lokar.com/
The number & variety of shifter options available is MASSIVE! Just for the C4 they have a single shifter available in 6”, 8”,10”,12”,16” and 23”. Not just floor linkages available, but column shift linkages. Also have boots, digital indicators… just browse, it’s worth it.
http://www.tciauto.com/
Built C4/6 trannys. Also have the Streetfighter & Super Streetfighter for really high HP applications. BUT for C4 only goes as early as ’70 – so screw ‘em.
Torque Converters for everyday to drag.
Browse thru the whole menu of options…
Once again...it's sometimes nice to have a vintage ride with a history of proven components under the hood and under the floor. There were a number of companies w/ items to potentially take what's left of your 'disposable' income...
http://www.trickflow.com/emain.asp
Check out cast Aluminum deep transmission pans
No differential covers for 8 or 9 inch tho’
http://www.cachassisworks.com/cac_products.html
Mild steel or 4130 differential housings
http://www.bmracing.com/bmracing/default.html
Torque Converters for those of you w/ built motors
Have their own built C4/ C6
Shift kits for C4/ C6
Various other transmission accessories (deep pans, etc - long timer in the business)
http://www.moroso.com/default.asp
Deep Transmission pan C4/ C6 (gives list of useable filters)
Various other transmission accessories (for DIYers)
http://www.gearvendors.com/
Over/ Underdrive AUXILLARY transmission specialist (before AOD became standard)
Have packages for the C4/ C6 – and do custom work.
http://www.mastershift.com/
Aftermarket paddle shifters for manuals OR automatics. Not everyone’s cup of tea but worth lookin at just for the technogeek factor.
http://www.classictube.com/index.asp
Pre-bent transmission lines
http://www.lokar.com/
The number & variety of shifter options available is MASSIVE! Just for the C4 they have a single shifter available in 6”, 8”,10”,12”,16” and 23”. Not just floor linkages available, but column shift linkages. Also have boots, digital indicators… just browse, it’s worth it.
http://www.tciauto.com/
Built C4/6 trannys. Also have the Streetfighter & Super Streetfighter for really high HP applications. BUT for C4 only goes as early as ’70 – so screw ‘em.
Torque Converters for everyday to drag.
Browse thru the whole menu of options…
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