SEMA
- Thread starter UNSTUCK
- Start date
- Location
- Never Far From Nowhere
There were lots of cool vehicles there, but my favorite was the AEV Colorado
Seemed like a really balanced build. I was very impressed with it.
Seemed like a really balanced build. I was very impressed with it.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
I need to go to SEMA one of these years... I just don't have enough vacation time!
Hell yes, I'd drive that.
I saw that Willy’s and thought of you Carl. It’s for sale. Might just save you some time.
Hell yes, I'd drive that.
UNSTUCK
But stuck more often.
Well it was a fantastic show. A bit sad though. I walked the entire thing and I don’t think I found a build with worse fab work than what I do. I’m far from sema worthy. I just walked around speachless. Most of the stuff including most of the jeeps was flat out ugly. But I can totally appreciate the work that went into all of them. BIG wheels seemed to be the theme this year. I saw wheels up to 34” in diameter. Just crazy.
These next two were probably my favorite of the show.
These next two were probably my favorite of the show.
ChestonScout
opinions are like Jeeps..
- Location
- Clinton, Ut
Thats funny.
According to my FB feed there isnt a rig there with decent fab, decent driveline angles, or working brakes.
I went 6 years ago. It was cool
According to my FB feed there isnt a rig there with decent fab, decent driveline angles, or working brakes.
I went 6 years ago. It was cool
UNSTUCK
But stuck more often.
No. I said that right. Just picture Wayne’s World. “I’m not worthy!” I think I am going to try to see if one of my parts suppliers wants to use the Sunbeam in one of their booths though. That would be amazing to me. Maybe not because it’s so amazing but because it’s so unique.
In reality, the fab work was hit and miss especially with the jeeps. JKs were everywhere. I didn’t see any fab work on them though. Just bolt on parts. I think I only saw one KOH type buggy. I think it’s important to remember that this is the aftermarket association. Bolt on parts make money. Not custom fab.
The huge trucks with the big wheels were everywhere. We saw one driving that had a rag taped around a front axle cv boot. We figured the angles were so bad it tore the boot during the parade. They didn’t want to throw grease over all the chrome so they wrapped it.
I remember a tucker but sure if it’s the one you’re talking about. Upper cool.
As for fab, this body was hand made out of aluminum sheet. Amazing.
In reality, the fab work was hit and miss especially with the jeeps. JKs were everywhere. I didn’t see any fab work on them though. Just bolt on parts. I think I only saw one KOH type buggy. I think it’s important to remember that this is the aftermarket association. Bolt on parts make money. Not custom fab.
The huge trucks with the big wheels were everywhere. We saw one driving that had a rag taped around a front axle cv boot. We figured the angles were so bad it tore the boot during the parade. They didn’t want to throw grease over all the chrome so they wrapped it.
I remember a tucker but sure if it’s the one you’re talking about. Upper cool.
As for fab, this body was hand made out of aluminum sheet. Amazing.
You just need to look closer. I saw some stuff going around Facebook that was downright scary!! You don’t need to be that hard on yourself. As long as you have fun, learn, and create with your hands, and go enjoy your creation, that is all that matters!
On the note of SEMA though, I do really want to go one of these years!
On the note of SEMA though, I do really want to go one of these years!
UNSTUCK
But stuck more often.
SEMA is like my Disney Land. I found myself almost running to the next car. My wife was having a hard time keeping up. The girls left us the second day to do some shopping. That made it easier for my brother in law and myself to cover more area. I just can’t say enough about how neat it is. But what’s the point of building a car if you don’t drive it. The vast majority of the builds there will never see the road. That’s sad to me.
RogueJeepr
Here!
- Location
- Utah
I think I had you do my YJ cage years ago. I thought your welding was great.
To me SEMA is overrated. All the upcoming new businesses seem to rush a build to get noticed. Too much bling and not enough function.
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To me SEMA is overrated. All the upcoming new businesses seem to rush a build to get noticed. Too much bling and not enough function.
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- Location
- Never Far From Nowhere
BCGPER
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- Location
- Sunny Arizona
I would advise anyone going to the show to download the SEMA app. Pick out your must see’s, and base the show on that. I was there for five days ( the first day is setup) and I only saw maybe 50% of it.
It’s undoubtedly the biggest car show in the world. Plan on long lines to get an over priced drink or food, but all in all a must see. Going through it on Tuesday is the best day, less crowded. By Thursday it was horrible. Luckily by Friday I was able to take half a day off and head to Arizona and buy a house.
It’s undoubtedly the biggest car show in the world. Plan on long lines to get an over priced drink or food, but all in all a must see. Going through it on Tuesday is the best day, less crowded. By Thursday it was horrible. Luckily by Friday I was able to take half a day off and head to Arizona and buy a house.
- Location
- Sandy, Ut
This!
For me it's an extremely valuable tool. Meet with companies I work with to see new product, meet with new companies to establish relationships and buying. Stop by products I'm interested in and determine if business is warranted. I don't roam the isles rather set an agenda and walk away feeling amazed at how much business is going on
idahoyj
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- Location
- Twin Falls Idaho