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SEMA Show 2021 Outdoor Exhibit
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The SEMA Show is Back for 2021

September 5, 2021 Roadkill Customs
The SEMA Show is the world’s leading automotive trade event bringing together manufacturers and buyers in every segment of the industry. [More…]
Your Right To Race Is Still In Danger
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Are Racecars Dead? Understanding the RPM Act and EPA Clean Air Act

March 14, 2021 Roadkill Customs
The RPM Act is common-sense, bipartisan legislation to protect Americans’ right to convert street cars, trucks, motorcycles into racecars. [More…]
SEMA Ignited 2020
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SEMA Ignited 2020 ~ The SEMA Show After-Party

July 23, 2020 Roadkill Customs
You’re invited to SEMA Ignited 2020, the official SEMA Show after-party where you can connect with industry leaders, celebrities, and award-winning custom vehicles. [More…]
The 2020 SEMA Show
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What To Expect At The 2020 SEMA Show

July 23, 2020 Roadkill Customs
No doubt the 2020 SEMA Show will be different, but SEMA is making plans to preserve the Show’s core value in a safety-first environment. [More…]
Foose Design ’69 Chevy Camaro Restomod Build
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Foose Design ’69 Camaro Restomod Build

March 25, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Chip Foose takes you through the build of a 1969 Camaro restomod including fabrication, interior mods, reconstruction and SEMA reveal. [More…]
Popeyes Rod Shop 1941 Ford COE Custom Hauler
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1941 Ford COE Custom Hauler Build

December 16, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Popeye’s Rod Shop out of Southern Louisiana spent over a year and a half off-and-on building this spectacular 1941 Ford COE custom hauler. [More…]
2019 Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour Finale at The SEMA Show
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2019 Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour Finale at The SEMA Show

November 21, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Outside SEMA 2019 in Las Vegas, the finalists gathered for a show of authenticity, creativity, and garage spirit — a last chance to catch the eye of the judges… [More…]
SEMA 2019 Hot Rod Alley After Hours Tour
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SEMA 2019 Hot Rod Alley After Hours Tour

November 20, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Take an after-hours tour of Hot Rod Alley — See dozens of radical hot rods and dazzling show cars after the crowds have left for the day. [More…]
TCI 700R4 and 4L60 Transmission Kits Bolt to Any Engine
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TCI 700R4 and 4L60 Transmission Kits Bolt to (Damn-Near) Any Engine

November 16, 2019 Roadkill Customs
The 700R4 version is perfect for carbureted engines and those that prefer fewer electronics, while the 4L60 is ideal for those who want electronic control of shift points and firmness via the EZ-TCU [More…]
1959 Chevy El Camino 800-HP Rat Rod at SEMA 2019
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From ’59 Chevy El Camino to 800-HP Rat Rod

November 14, 2019 Roadkill Customs
We’re fairly sure alcohol was heavily involved in the ideation and creation of this wacked-out 1959 Chevrolet El Camino, which goes by the name “Hulk-Camino.” [More…]

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