Traditionally a Theme Tuesday post would be in place of this one but since I didn’t have time to get one finished before leaving for Vegas I am going to get right into the 2012 SEMA coverage.
Since attending in 2010 I’ve been itching to get back and based on what I saw outside the convention center yesterday SEMA 2012 is going to surpass my expectations.
Since Lyndsey and I agreed that after Wednesday the trip will be all things SEMA we only spent about an hour or so getting our media passes but even still today’s photos should give you a good idea of the variety and calibre of vehicles present in 2012.
Cars
This isn’t even half of the cars that were outside, I made a mental note of a few to go back and check out in further detail later in the week.
With all the talk about hurricane Sandy truck probably could have been better used elsewhereUnderneath all that purple line-x and bullet proof sheet metal is a Chevy TahoeI know some sites would completely look over this car because Rota is “the devil” but it was pretty clean…Great looking 911Chevelle with 35s on a 3/4 ton truck chassis with Dana 44 up front and GM 14 bolt out backTeam 16NiSS’ Lexus IS250The wheels are custom Kartier Forged piecesFutura brakes under those wheelsThis raw Caddy was incredible, most certainly have to go back and get a few more shots of this when the lighting is a bit betterHere’s another shot though in case I get distracted….Really love black exteriors and red gutsGreat looking Bel Air from Steele rubber with a stock floor body dropRear end of a particularly wide NissanGS on Work Gnosis with the awesome bronze finish on the lipsBippu style on the new EquipsAirRex/Forjworks Genesis projectNot the typical wheel choice for a Subaru but it works nicelyThe wrap on the hood and roof was also different but equally effectiveSimply loved this Bluebird/510. So incredibly clean and tastefulWho would have thunk powder blue would look so good on an Evo?Speaking of awesome paint colours the paint on this MK3 was simply stunningWith Rotiform involved the fitment was of course pushing the boundaries.Didn’t have a whole of of time to check this car out either but it’s on my list to look at more WednesdayCandidate for the first SEMA Showstopper of 2012 perhaps?
Trucks
Like 2010 a lot of the vehicles outside of the convention center were trucks, and being a truck loving sob it was almost heaven.
America.Something I didn’t get a lot of in 2010 were unfinished projects, I want to take more photos of those this yearI’ve always like seeing builds at this stage… so much work already done, lots left to do, but so much potentialMan I have not seen those particular Niche wheels in a looooong timeLayin’ rockerCheck the front camber on this laid outI swear I have a few old magazines at my mom’s place with trucks that looked exactly like this one.. classic styleBeautiful Dodge07 Silverado with an Escalade conversion tucking 28sCompletely smooth bed work shining in the Vegas sunHammered dually’s get a lot of love around hereTuckin’ LugThis 62ish Chevy was my favourite vehicle of the daySuper straight body, laid out, candy roof, moons, whites… awesomeThen there was the bed!
I am really looking forward to seeing what the rest of the show has to offer on Wednesday and I hope you are all looking forward to the onslaught of coverage.
Hey saw you Wednesday at the show! Glad you covered another local annual event! Not sure when you are leaving, but you should check out the SEMA cruise at 4 today.
just a glimpse of SEMA and already so many outstanding cars. looking forward to the rest of your coverage.
I agree that Chevy definitely rings a bell. Not impossible that it was pulled out of someone’s garage for another round of publicity.
Wow so much awesome to see, your head must be spinning!! Great pics.
Hey saw you Wednesday at the show! Glad you covered another local annual event! Not sure when you are leaving, but you should check out the SEMA cruise at 4 today.
Hey K I will be at the cruise today!
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