In terms of custom car activities, SEMA Show is undoubtedly a leader in the world.
No other auto event will have a greater impact on car culture-this auto show is more than just a customs meeting.
The event is organized by the Special Equipment Market Association (SEMA), which aims to bring together top aftermarket companies to showcase the latest and most innovative products. To showcase these parts, the company worked with top manufacturers to process these parts into eye-catching vehicles.
The 2021 show is slightly different from the previous event because we had to skip a year due to the logistical issues of the Covid-19 pandemic. Some companies hesitate and exit, while others redouble their efforts. We can only say that this is a streamlined version of the show, and we found that many exciting rides are at the top of the list. Without further ado, here are the top 10 pickup trucks at the 2021 SEMA auto show.
One of the hottest trends at this year's show is motor modification. Yes, we have seen other famous electric trucks, but they don't seem to be that practical. Legacy EV wants to show that it can be converted to maintain the truck's chassis functions.
The crew picked up an already clean 71 C10 and had to abandon the V8 gas engine for electric conversion. They claim that it has 300 horsepower, 450-tq, and can travel 200 miles on a single charge. Although there is a small box for additional equipment on the bed, most of the new working parts are installed underneath, so that the previous engine compartment can be used to make a Frunk (front luggage storage area).
When Keith Layne asked L&S Customs about repairing his vintage truck, he quickly changed direction because he was inspired by other rides he saw on TV shows. Then, the team went all out, starting from the JW Rod Garage chassis, replacing the 6-cylinder engine with a 4L60E gearbox LS3 engine.
The truck also received many customized body modifications, such as a fully handmade bed with hidden fasteners and PPG Canyon beige paint. It is also mounted on a set of Schott Accelerator billet wheels, equipped with 245/45ZR18 and 295/40ZR20 Nitto NT555 G2 tires.
In order to create a truck version of the ZR1 Corvette, Dale Dillon turned to Snakepit Customs to transform this 57 Chevrolet pickup into a professional station wagon. Starting with the Roadster Shop Fast Track, this truck is powered by HP Tuners tuned and supercharged LT5 engine, equipped with a 10-speed gearbox for ultimate performance.
The fender on the bed was widened, and a rear diffuser and four exhaust pipes were installed to match Vette's inspiration. A further step is the carbon fiber functions, such as the front bumper and rear tailgate of JW Composites and Design. Maximum traction is a set of 19x10 and 20x13 Forgeline Black RS6 wheels, equipped with 275/30ZR19 and 345/25ZR20 luxury sports ultra-high performance Nitto Invo tires.
Rtech Fabrications is known for making some distinctive large Chevrolet trucks, and this unique 72 suit jacket does it again. It is powered by 12-valve Cummins, is located at the 14-bolt rear end and the top of the Dana 60 front axle, and uses a four-link suspension.
Bulldog is a large SUV using C series body parts, heavy-duty K50 front clamps and custom fender flares. A set of KMC wheels with 40x15.50R20 LT Nitto Trail Grappler M/T tires adds a bulky and aggressive appearance to provide competitively proven off-road traction.
In return for his wife's support for his dream of creating a top auto body shop for many years, Ricardo Lopez of Lopez Customs built this 56 Chevrolet pickup for her. It is located on a coiled chassis and is equipped with a small Chevrolet engine that is completely spotless.
Using the capabilities of the store, the body was reshaped and painted with a custom Kolor silver paint combination. It is also equipped with a set of 19x8 and 20x12 inch Budink Spyder billet wheels. The wheels use traction radial tires that meet 245/45ZR19 NT555 G2 and 315/35R20 Nitto NT555RII DOT standards to achieve ultimate grip on the road.
Doug DeBerti has a long history of making breakthrough trucks, and his son Brad is now leading the way in some designs. Their latest work is this '65 Chevy C10, which is completely different from anything we have seen before.
The truck is equipped with a Scott's Hotrod chassis and is powered by a Whipple supercharged LXS engine, which activates the tandem rear axle. The body is fully customized, similar to wild computer rendering. The side of the bed is replaced by fender flares, and in front is a pair of advanced glass fiber concept flares, with a very unique appearance.
We have seen RMD Garage make many high-profile classic Ford trucks, but none of them can reach this level. The truck sits on a "bag chassis" and is equipped with a Ford 440ci large-cylinder engine with stacked jets.
The body is smoothed with the top of the seal, the suicide door and BASF's pearl white paint. Inside is a luxurious leather interior with inlays made of leather extracted from a Louis Vuitton suitcase worth $15,000. Talk about a pickup truck!
Starting with the Ford F100 Ranger long bed in 69 and the Econoline roof in 72, Kyker's Rod and Custom staff created this full-size Bronco concept car. It uses Chris Alston's Chassisworks frame with Slam Specialties airbags, with a set of 20-inch and 22-inch Billet Specialties Bonevile wheels tucked into it.
Under the hood is a 429ci Big Block with a C6 gearbox to make it run. The interior is decorated with custom leather, which complements the PPG Toyota Quicksand paint. This one-of-a-kind vehicle is so different but so clean!
Although electric modification is all the rage at this show, Mike Copeland or Arrington Performance teamed up with Redline Oils and Bosch to convert this 48 Chevrolet to hydrogen power. From what they told us, this alternative fuel burns more efficiently, and the only emissions are a small amount of N20 and water.
This truck is a bit unremarkable because it has a supercharged 6.2-liter LS3 engine that looks like a normal gasoline engine. However, the fuel system is converted to provide it with hydrogen, so the internal combustion engine is now more efficient than ever and sounds like a traditional gasoline engine.
It is located on a TCI chassis with QA1 coils and is a set of Forgeline JO3C wheels with a modern style. The exterior is painted metallic red and looks like a traditional show car. The team did an amazing job, creating a truck that looks clean and runs clean.
When the Banks staff sold the dilapidated truck for only $1, they were thinking about how to deal with it. After putting forward some ideas, they decided to make a crazy project to showcase their upcoming L5P diesel crate engine kit.
This antique truck is mounted on a custom Roadster Shop Spec Series bagged chassis, allowing it to place the body on the sidewalk or carpet of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The diesel engine has dual air intakes to provide maximum power for the Whipple supercharger. Surrounded by metal products from Empire Fabrication, Nitto Invo tires are used to cover disposable Sparc Industries billet wheels.
In the cab, there is a set of Banks instruments with MoTec monitors and ECUs and TMI Products seats. At the back, the bed is opened separately and the rear suspension is displayed. Although this truck is not painted with gloss, it is definitely the wildest truck on the show!
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