'65-'68 Mustang Aluminum Heater Core
Scott Drake [www.scottdrake.net; (800) 999-0289] is a name known to tens of thousands of Mustang enthusiasts. What is probably not known is that many of the products you find in that recognizable red packaging are actually prototyped and built by Drake themselves. Drake brought several new products to the SEMA show, and these three really intrigued us. The small-block silicone hoses are akin to the hoses many late-model Mustang owners use for increased bursting strength, longer hose life, and simple great looks. The big-block water neck was a previously unavailable part, and we all know what 40-year-old aluminum water necks look like. Lastly, we were very happy to see an aluminum version of the original copper/brass heater core for the millions of '65-'68 Mustangs still on the road (ours included). The aluminum has greater thermal efficiency and longer product life than the original copper/brass setup-something to consider if you're going to replace your heater core soon.
Auto Meter
Cruiser Series...
Auto Meter
Cruiser Series Gauges
New from Auto Meter [www.autometer.com; (866) 248-6356] is its full line of Cruiser series electric gauges. Featuring a nostalgic style with modern internals (their accuracy is race proven in NASCAR), the Cruiser series is available in 2 1/16-inch sizes with electronic programmable speedometer and tachometer in 3 3/8-inch size. Modern through-dial lighting and lit pointers make them easy to read at night too.
Billet Specialties
Pro Touring...
Billet Specialties
Pro Touring Wheel Series
We've seen some great-looking wheels from Billet Specialties [www.billetspecialties.com; (800) 245-5382] on numerous classic Mustangs, but now the wheel designers at Billet Specialties have come out with a new series of Pro Touring wheels, with enhanced brake clearance specs to clear the larger brakes many Pro Touring type cars use, and that includes us classic Mustang builders. Currently the Pro Touring series has four designs, all featuring a smooth lip with a combination of brushed and polished surfaces, in sizes from 18 to 24 inches in diameter.
Bob Drake Reproductions
...
Bob Drake Reproductions
Universal In-Tank Pump Bracket
Bob Drake Reproductions [www.bobdrake.com; (800) 221-FORD] is known for its exacting reproduction parts for '30s to '50s Ford cars and trucks. One of its latest items that Bob Drake has released is this universal in-tank fuel-pump mounting solution. Made of stainless steel, the unit is adjustable for tank depth, and features large inlet and outlet ports for large-diameter fuel lines (hard-line or braided AN style), a tank vent tube, and electrical connections for an owner-supplied fuel pump. It's a great low-buck way to get that EFI fuel pump in the tank for cooler and quieter running.
Boregson
'65-'70 Mustang...
Boregson
'65-'70 Mustang Power Steering Conversion
We had already been reading up on Borgeson's [www.borgeson.com; (86) 482-8283] new integral power-steering gear box when we stopped to see what's new with the folks at Borgeson. We were happy to hear that most likely by the time you read this, Borgeson will have complete conversion kits (pump, hoses, brackets, shaft, and gear box) for the most popular classic Mustang applications, including inline-six engine fitments. Stay tuned as we hope to bring you more on this new product in the future.
B-Rod Or Custom
Mustang...
B-Rod Or Custom
Mustang Full-Frame Conversion
While chatting with Chris Alston of Total Control Products/Chassis Works we couldn't help but notice the in-progress Mustang fastback occupying a good portion of the TCP both space. When we inquired if it was a new TCP suspension product, Chris informed us that a customer, B-Rod or Custom [www.b-rodorcustom.com; (865) 687-8828] had designed its own replacement full-frame system for the Mustang, which utilized various TCP and Chassis Works products. We never got to talk to anyone at B-Rod, but if you'd like to know more about it, give them a call or email (through its website).
Con2r
Custom(Er) Designed...
Con2r
Custom(Er) Designed Steering Wheels
Trust us when we say there's a lot of steering wheels on display at the SEMA show from several manufacturers, but what intrigued us enough to stop at CON2R [www.con2r.com; (503) 626-6390] was the fact that these steering wheels are custom designed by you for your ride. The CON2R steering wheel is available in two-, three-, and four-spoke patterns (six total), three wheel offsets, eight wheel colors, nine spoke colors, and 10 different spoke trim choices, for over 250,000 wheel combinations. Simply fill out the order form, or better yet, use the interactive wheel configurator on the company's website, and see your custom wheel come to life right in front of you. Soon CON2R will be offering leather wrapping and other options too.
Drake Automotive Group
'65-'68...
Drake Automotive Group
'65-'68 289 Silicone Hoses
'68-'70 Mustang Big-Block...
'68-'70 Mustang Big-Block Water Neck
Intro-Tech Automotive
Pitstop...
Intro-Tech Automotive
Pitstop Furniture
We've seen automotive-themed furniture before, and we've even seen racing seats used as desk chairs, but we've never seen anyone go to the detail of building a true automotive inspired desk chair like the Grand Prix shown here from Intro-Tech Automotive [www.intro-techautomotive.com; (866) 319-8500]. Besides the traditional racing seat design, the chair has such features as a coilover shock for seat-height adjustments; a disc brake assembly as the mounting base for the legs, which themselves feature miniature racing wheels; and a gear-shift knob for position adjustment. Intro-Tech also has a Formula 1 desk chair and an automotive-themed desk as well.