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A True Hot Rod Bio StorySome cars are built for trophies. Others are built for driving. This 1970 Pontiac Firebird owned by Tyler falls squarely into the second category. When Tyler stopped by with his Firebird, it was clear this car has been shaped by years of real use, personal history, and hands on wrenching. Pontiac Power Kept TrueUnder the hood sits a Pontiac 400 backed by a Turbo 350 transmission. The engine is a mild build with a smaller cam focused on drivability while still delivering …

A Hands On Student Build at SEMASEMA 2024 showcased a wide range of professional builds, but this 1966 Chevelle stood out for a different reason. Dane Bremer from CVF Racing caught up with Edgar and Ryan from Southwest University of El Paso to highlight a car built almost entirely by students across multiple automotive programs. Simple and Reliable LS2 PowerUnder the hood sits a stock LS2 producing roughly 420 horsepower. The engine remains internally untouched, focusing on reliability and long …

A Lifetime Car with a Lifetime StorySome builds stand out for their fabrication. Others stand out for their story. This 1963 Chevy Nova owned by Troy does both. Dane Bremer from CVF Racing caught up with Troy at SEMA 2024 to talk about a car he has owned since the mid 1980s, making this build as personal as it is impressive. Purchased as a Teen and Never Let GoTroy first acquired the Nova as a teenager just out of high school. Originally powered by a 283 with an automatic transmission, it quick …

A Standout Working Truck at SEMAWhile walking SEMA 2024, this classic pickup immediately grabbed attention sitting just outside Central Hall. Dane Bremer from CVF Racing caught up with Brian from Zaccardi Built Garage, the fabricator behind the build, to break down what makes this truck special. Modern LT4 PowertrainUnder the hood sits a 2021 LT4 pulled from a Camaro, paired with a ten speed automatic transmission. The setup produces 650 horsepower, bringing modern supercharged performance to a …

A Build You Cannot OverlookWalking SEMA 2024, this Willys pickup instantly stood out. It blends classic hot rod styling with off road trophy truck influence in a way you rarely see. Dane Bremer from CVF Racing caught up with owner Aaron and builders Cody and Chris to learn how this one of a kind truck came together. The Meaning Behind ASI 9The truck carries the name ASI 9, which started as a nickname. Early in the build, Aaron referred to it as Frankie, short for Frankenstein, because of how ma …