After an international panel of judges consisting of industry experts, hobbyists and past winners spent nearly two days deliberating, Mothers announced today the ninth annual Shine Award competition winner at the 2009 SEMA Show. The competition was started in 2001 as a way to honor “uncompromising excellence in vehicle design.” The judging criteria are based on overall appearance, attention to detail, integration of custom and stock elements, pint finish, creative vision and execution of concept. The Shine Award trophy was designed by Hot Rod Hall of Fame inductee and car designer Chip Foose, while the design was rendered in bronze by renowned automotive sculptor Steve Posson. For 2009, the Shine Award was presented to the 1932 Ford B-400 “Deucenberg” that was built by Alan Johnson at Johnson’s Hot Rod Shop, Gadsden, Alabama, and is owned by Doug Cooper of Oyster Bay Cove, NY. The paint is BASF bordeaux, and the interior was done by Paul Atkins and plating by John Wright of Grafton, OH. The vehicle started off as a personal project by Johnson, and there is a whopping estimated 16,000 hours into the build. The powertrain features a LS6 mated to a Bowler 4-speed overdrive transmission. A one-off stack fuel-injection air cleaner is used. The heads were re-flowed and it also has one-off valve covers, a one-piece engine and oil pan, additional sheet metal is a one-off skin for the engine and transmission. This 1932 Ford was the 2009 Riddler Award Winner, Goodguys Street Rod of the Year, and Best of Show at Shades of the Past. For those at the show who want to take a peek, the vehicle is located at the Bilstein Booth #23665. Mothers also presented Choice Awards to the following Shine Award runners-up: 1960 Peterbilt Model 351 Semi, “Pissed-Off Pete,” owned and built by Randy Grubb of Grants Pass, OR. Features a non-natural aluminum finish. 3,000 man hours to build. Powered by a 12V-71 Detroit Diesel, supercharged with a 671 blower feeding an Allison 740 4-speed automatic and a Rockwell differential with 1500 lbs-ft and 425 hp. Originally a semi truck designed for hauling 80,000 pounds, it now weighs 7800 lbs and gets 15 mpg. Super signals on the rear. Location: Parking Lot Studio. Pagani Zonda R, owned and built by Horatio Pagani, with carbon fiber finish by Dry Carbon. A Mercedes V-12 by AMG provides 701 hp-per-ton. 0-60 in less than 2.7 seconds. Location: Pirelli Booth #41027. LPE-TA owned and built by Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, Decatur, IN. Features a White Diamond finish, a 455 CI LSX RHS aluminum block providing 655 hp to a 6-speed gearbox. Custom Classic Interior fully outfitted to resemble a 70-1/2 Trans Am. Lingenfelter badges and custom Corsa stainless exhaust are finishing touches. Location: Nitto Tire Booth #46115. 2010 Scion TC built by Cartel Customs. TRD Supercharger kit, side exit exhaust, full air bag system with relocated suspension points, and 22” x 8” Cartel designed billet wheels wearing Toyo 435/30-22 tires. A 3” roof chop and custom metal fabrication covered in a pearl white base with a two-tone. Alpine audio and embossed upholstery finish the interior. Location: Scion Booth #20703. 2006 Ford F-750 owned and built by Peter & Daniel Dunkel, Dunkel Industries, La Mirada, CA. Paint is PPG Ford black. Engine has a Cat 300-horsepower turbo upgrade and is mated to an Alison 3000 6-speed transmission. It has a 266-inch wheelbase, its cab is widened 22” and lengthened 104” and carries 10 passengers. Able to sleep six, the interior also has hand laminated cabinetry, twin refrigerators, microwave, cooktop, shower and toilet. Location: Parking Lot Studio. 1967 Land Cruiser FJ45 pickup owned by Richard Remington of Wooster, OH. Built by Brian Schreiber of BTB Products Inc., Las Vegas, NV, the 4-year build was painted in DuPont Audi Brilliant Red by B&R Custom, Henderson, NV. Powertrain is a 6.2L GM Escalade with 4L80E transmission and Dana axles. Power is transferred with an Advanced Adapter Atlas 2 speed case and ARB Air Locker. Also features a suspension by BTB Products and climate control by Vintage Air. Powder coating by Ram Proline and upholstery by Jim’s Customs. Location: North Entrance. 1932 Ford Sedan, owned by Dan Smith, Mansfield, TX and built by Pinkie’s Rod Shop, Windsor, CO. Wearing PPG Candy Green paint, the build time was two years. Features a 392 Chevy Hemi, TKO 600 transmission and a Winters quick change rear. Custom Halibrand style 18” wheels by Mike Curtis. Mechanicals include cantilever brakes with hydraulics in the glove box and a 1.5” Schroeder steering gear box. Body has been shortened, wedge chop floor, and is sitting on a new Pinky’s sectioned chassis. Metal treatment is natural nickel stainless. Interior features aluminum frame with brown leather trim, billet dash, custom steering wheel, and custom billet window slides. Billet components by Mike Curtis. Location: Parking Lot Studio. 1962 Chevy Impala SS, owned by Flo Hoppe of Sioux Center, IA and built by husband Doug Hoppe. Florina is a cancer survivor and feels “touched by an angel,” thus reflecting the car’s theme. Painted with DuPont by Roger Burman of Lakeside Rods & Rides, Rockwell City, IA and upholstered by Paul Atkins Interiors. Sherms Custom Plating and B&B Fabrications also contributed to the build. The Hoppes are 3-time Shine contenders with three separate cars: their “Reactor” Mustang winning the Shine Award in 2006. Build time of one year. Location: North Entrance. 2010 Devon GTX by Devon Motor Works. Powertrain features a V-10 deep skirted aluminum block producing 650 hp, mated to a 6-speed Tremec. The two-month build by Scott Devon was a longtime dream. The Devon GTX weights 3,000 pounds and holds the record for the fastest production car to lap Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Location: HRE Wheels Booth #41019 1968 Dodge Hemi Charger R/T, owned and built by Matt Delaney of Delaney Auto Design, Shreveport, LA. QQ1 Blue by Delaney Auto Design. It was a 1-year build time. Powertrain features a 426 Street Hemi with 425 hp and 425 lbs-ft., mated to an 833 4-speed transmission and Dana 3.54:1 Track Pack. Mopar Booth #43127. 1964 Ford Fairlane built by Ringbrothers and owned by Kenneth Smith. BASF RM Paint. Powertrain features a Roush 427 IR crate engine, Bowler AODE automatic transmission. The 20-month build includes a 1” roof chop, carbon fiber hood, bumpers & spoilers. Flowmaster exhaust and upholstery by Unlimited. Location: BASF Booth #21442. A full background on the Mothers Shine Award is available online at www.shineaward.com. | ||
