Observations from a civilian at SEMA 2009

[MustangMedic]

Gidday (yep I'm Aussie) just finished installing a SSBC drum to disc kit into my 67 coupe, works a treat I did have to change the pads, as the compound was more functional for high speed stuff, not the local domestic stuff we do here in Canberra.
Cheers.
Medic

[dmc68]

Whoa - I didn't even know they had vintage Mustangs in Australia. But considering ya'll are almost as muscle car crazy as here, it figures!
Several long timers in the business were present at SEMA and maybe one or two you haven’t seen offer products to keep ‘er cool under all conditions:

http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/zirgo/
wide range of products – may be geared more toward custom builders tho’
Cooling Fans – not vehicle specific but have ultra thin designs in different diameters if need to change. Also have adjustable temp switches to even control fan speed.
UltraCool coolant additive – also for racing use
Overflow Tanks – even have modular design version to customize own size.
Complete AC systems – but like everything else, not vehicle specific

http://www.northernfactory.com/
Not very glamorous but they had the essentials such as radiators, shrouds

http://www.samcosport.com/usa/index.asp
Silicone Coolant hoses – great, have ‘em on my bike!
No kit for Mustang listed but have components for custom fitting (may be worth it)

http://www.perma-cool.com/
Engine cooling products such as fans/ clutches
Oil, Fuel & Transmission filter & cooling products. Not vehicle specific but engineered for various HP applications
Oil filter relocation kits listed (ck threads on filter first) – including dual filter conversion kit.

Now, those of whom we HAVE seen in the past while looking for cooling products, etc…

http://www.drakeautomotivegroup.com/
Well known Mustang parts supermarket. One of the go to places for resto/ concours -type parts (in this case, cooling & heating). Also had aluminum radiator cores and silicone radiator hoses (NEW product at SEMA but hasn’t made it to the website yet).

http://www.vintageair.com/
All-in-one guaranteed to fit air conditioning systems (and radiators)! (NEW Gen IV Sure-Fit system)

http://www.oldairproducts.com/catalog/
Multiple in-dash and underdash units - including models w/ adapters for factory louvers on cars originally w/ air. Contrast & compare to Vintage Air & decide.

[dmc68]

 Once again...it's sometimes nice to have a vintage ride with a history of proven components under the hood and under the floor. There were a number of companies w/ items to potentially take what's left of your 'disposable' income...

http://www.trickflow.com/emain.asp
Check out cast Aluminum deep transmission pans
No differential covers for 8 or 9 inch tho’

http://www.cachassisworks.com/cac_products.html
Mild steel or 4130 differential housings

http://www.bmracing.com/bmracing/default.html
Torque Converters for those of you w/ built motors
Have their own built C4/ C6
Shift kits for C4/ C6
Various other transmission accessories (deep pans, etc - long timer in the business)

http://www.moroso.com/default.asp
Deep Transmission pan C4/ C6 (gives list of useable filters)
Various other transmission accessories (for DIYers)

http://www.gearvendors.com/
Over/ Underdrive AUXILLARY transmission specialist (before AOD became standard)
Have packages for the C4/ C6 – and do custom work.

http://www.mastershift.com/
Aftermarket paddle shifters for manuals OR automatics. Not everyone’s cup of tea but worth lookin at just for the technogeek factor.

http://www.classictube.com/index.asp
Pre-bent transmission lines

http://www.lokar.com/
The number & variety of shifter options available is MASSIVE! Just for the C4 they have a single shifter available in 6”, 8”,10”,12”,16” and 23”. Not just floor linkages available, but column shift linkages. Also have boots, digital indicators… just browse, it’s worth it.

http://www.tciauto.com/
Built C4/6 trannys. Also have the Streetfighter & Super Streetfighter for really high HP applications.  BUT for C4 only goes as early as ’70 – so screw ‘em.
Torque Converters for everyday to drag.
Browse thru the whole menu of options…