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BUILD UPDATES

 

January 2020

1999 Jeep Wrangler Delivered to Wichita Falls Career Education Center Auto Shop

Wichita Falls Career Education Center, located in Wichita Falls, TX is partnering with the Specialty Equipment Market Association for their high school vehicle build program. Students of the high school auto tech program will be customizing a 1999 Jeep Wrangler TJ before the end of the 2020 school year.

The program, aimed to provide an educational, hands on experience while introducing high school students to the customization hobby has generated interest and support from the industry. Many companies have raised their hands to support the builds through product donations. Wichita Falls Career Education Center's sponsors are listed below.

 

MEET THE SCHOOL

 

WFISD Career Education Center (CEC) is a state-of-the-art facility that prides itself in thinking outside of the box. Their automotive program has created partnerships and opportunities with their local community to produce students that are ready for the workforce and/or higher education. The CEC has both an automotive technology and collision program bosting over 100 students. These students are preparing for ASE certifications and range from 10th -12th grade with a variety of backgrounds and interest in the auto field.

SPONSORS - Wichita Falls Career Education Center

 

BUILD UPDATES

 

January 2020

1996 Toyota 4Runner Delivered to Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Auto Shop

Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, located in Santa Ynez, CA is a returning partner of the Specialty Equipment Market Association for their high school vehicle build program. Students of the high school auto tech program will be customizing a 1996 3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner before the end of the 2020 school year.

The program, aimed to provide an educational, hands on experience while introducing high school students to the customization hobby has generated interest and support from the industry. Many companies have raised their hands to support the builds through product donations. Santa Ynez Valley Union High School's sponsors are listed below.

 

 

MEET THE SCHOOL

 

The Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Automotive Technology Dept not only provides students with automotive skillsets and knowledge but gives them a great sense of community. The program, better known as Pirates Garage, hosts an annual car show in their local community, which raises funds to support programs such as sending students to the SkillsUSA competition, community service projects, Pirate Garage Race Team activities, vehicle restoration projects and team uniforms. The students also spend a great deal of time prepping cars for their Pirate Garage Race Team, which participates in the JB Dewar Tractor Restoration Project, Skills USA and more. Santa Ynez High School students will have the opportunity to develop and master the skills needed to go forward in the workplace or seek additional education in the automotive industry. Santa Ynez Valley Union High School students will be building a 1996 Toyota 4Runner as part of the 2020-2021 SEMA High School Vehicle Build. The Jeep will be sold at the end of the school year and proceeds will go towards funding another vehicle build for the school.

SPONSORS - Santa Ynez Valley Union High School

 
 
 
 

2022 AUCTION

This 2002 Jeep Wrangler TJ was a SEMA-Sponsored High School Vehicle Build (HSVB) project for the Automotive Program at Santa Fe Early College Opportunities (ECO) in Santa Fe, NM for the third consecutive season. The build was led by Shop Director and Collision Instructor Chris Coriz with assistance from John Seymour, Automotive Mechanics Instructor, along with roughly 120 students throughout its time at the school's automotive training facility. There are over 160 hours invested in the build.

SOLD - $37,750

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The exterior has been fully custom painted in a USC Dominator Bed Liner tinted Matte Green with the original black hardtop. Both the OEM doors and trail doors are included, each with their own set of mirrors. The frame and under body were also fully detailed and painted with 3M undercoating topped with SEM semi-gloss hot rod black. Suspension and drivetrain components were also detailed in SEM black.

There are over $23,000 in added aftermarket and OEM parts on this build, not including the 160 plus hours of labor, paint materials or consumable supplies. Overall value of the upgrades is well over $31,000.

Modifications

  • Katzkin Leather – Front and Rear Custom Leather Seats
  • Thermo-Tec – Thermo Guard Sound Deadening and Heat Barrier Mat
  • Azzy's Design Works – Gauge Face Overlays (EuroHex)
  • Champion Seat Systems – Seat Heaters (included, but not currently installed)
  • Omix-ADA – Deluxe Carpet Kit
  • Husky – Front and Rear Floor Liners
  • Rampage – Universal Dual Strap Grab Handle
  • Tuffy Security Products – Jeep Driver's Side Underseat Locking Security Drawer
  • Covercraft - UVS100 Custom Sunscreen

  • Custom Matte Green Paint and Black Refinished Hardtop
  • Rugged Ridge - XHD Front and Rear Bumpers
  • Rugged Ridge – Spartacus Spare Tire Mount
  • Rugged Ridge – Rock Slider Step Side Bars
  • Bushwacker -Flat Style Textured Finish 4-Piece Fender Flare Set
  • Rough Country – Trail Doors and Mirrors (OEM painted/finished doors also included)
  • Rampage - One-Piece 3D Grille
  • ORACLE Lighting – LED Sealed Beam Headlamps
  • Rampage - Rock Guard
  • Rugged Ridge - Hood Catch Kit, Textured Black
  • Rugged Ridge -Trekker 10 Winch w/ Synthetic Rope & Wireless Remote
  • WARN Industries - Winch Mount
  • BOLT Lock – Hitch Receiver Lock, Padlock and Cable Lock
  • Diode Dynamics – SS3 LED Pod Lights
  • Rugged Ridge – 50" LED Light Bar
  • Raxiom - 50" LED Light Bar Windshield Mount
  • Rough Country – 6-Button Multiple Light Controller
  • Rugged Ridge – LED Tail Lights
  • Hi Lift – 41" Jack from prior ownership
  • Rugged Ridge -Jack Mounting Bracket
  • Kleinn Air Horns – Dual Air Horn Kit w/Submersible Compressor (included, but not currently installed)
  • Rampage Soft Top (included, but not currently installed)

  • Fully Undercoated & Paint Detailed Black Frame and Under Body
  • Fully Paint Detailed Black Suspension, Axles and Drive Shafts
  • Painted Engine Block (Black) and Valve Cover (Body Color Green)
  • Rugged Ridge – Matte Black Jesse Spade 17"x9" Wheels
  • Alloy USA – Hub-Centric Wheel Adapter Kit (5 on 5" to 5 on 4.5")
  • Atturo Tire – 35x12.5R17LT Trail Blade M/T Tires, 34.8 Height
  • Rancho Suspension - 3.5-inch Short Arm Suspension Lift Kit and Shocks
  • ARB - Air Locker Differentials on Dana 35 Front and Dana 44 Rear (3:73 Gears)
  • Custom Tubular Differential Rock Guards from prior ownership
  • Rough Country - Rear Forged Adjustable Track Bar
  • Extreme Terrain - Slip Yoke Eliminator Kit (J115336)
  • Rugged Ridge – Stainless Steel Exhaust Header and Cat Back Exhaust
  • Custom Made Fuel Tank Skid Plate
  • Rugged Ridge - Performance Cold Air Intake System
  • Optima – Yellow Top Group 34 AGM Dual Post Battery

  • PowerUp 700 Jump Start Pack
  • MagicMount™ Qi Pro Charge5 for Window or Dash
  • PowerVolt™ PD32 – USB A+C Home Charger
  • PowerVolt™ QC38 – USB A+C Car Charger
  • Assortment of USB-C, Micro-USB and Lightning cables
  • ThudBuds™ True Wireless Earbuds
  • Scosche Multicam Bear Logo Hat
  • Scosche Sticker Pack (6)

BUILD UPDATES

 

January 2020

2002 Jeep Wrangler Delivered to Santa Fe ECO Auto Shop

Santa Fe ECO, located in Santa Fe, NM is a returning partner of the Specialty Equipment Market Association for their high school vehicle build program. Students of the high school auto tech program will be customizing a 2002 Jeep Wrangler TJ before the end of the 2020 school year.

The program, aimed to provide an educational, hands on experience while introducing high school students to the customization hobby has generated interest and support from the industry. Many companies have raised their hands to support the builds through product donations. Santa Fe ECO's sponsors are listed below.

 

 

MEET THE SCHOOL

 

Santa Fe Early College Opportunities Applied Science Magnet School (Santa Fe ECO) is a magnet high school that provides applied sciences and tech training along with traditional academic classes. The school has a robust automotive education program with training in auto tech, auto collision and welding courses. SEMA partnered with Santa Fe ECO in 2018 to pilot the High School Vehicle Build Program with a 2015 4WD Jeep Wrangler Unlimited that the students rebuilt and customized. The Jeep was auctioned off for more than $56,000, which led to the continued expansion of the program. Check out their 2018 build! The students at Santa Fe ECO will be building a 2002 Jeep Wrangler as part of the 2020-2021 SEMA High School Vehicle Build. The Jeep will again be sold at the end of the school year. Proceeds from the auction will go towards funding another vehicle build for the school.

SPONSORS - Santa Fe ECO

 
 
 
 

BUILD UPDATES

 

January 2020

1997 Toyota 4Runner Delivered to R.L. Turner High School Auto Shop

R.L. Turner High School, located in Carrollton, TX is a returning partner of the Specialty Equipment Market Association for their high school vehicle build program. Students of the high school auto tech program will be customizing a 1997 3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner before the end of the 2020 school year.

The program, aimed to provide an educational, hands on experience while introducing high school students to the customization hobby has generated interest and support from the industry. Many companies have raised their hands to support the builds through product donations. R.L. Turner High School's sponsors are listed below.

 

 

MEET THE SCHOOL

 

Students at R.L. Turner high school have a long history and passion for automobiles and accessorizing their vehicles. Photos in yearbooks dating back to the 1960's that highlight the school's hot rod club. Today, many students have a desire to make modifications and upgrades to their personal vehicles, but do not have the resources or funds to make that happen. The auto shop class, which is a NATEF Accredited Program, provides an outlet and learning opportunities for students interested in the automotive field. With a fully equipped, state of the art facility, students learn both basic and advanced techniques in automotive technician, collision and repair, fabrication and more.

The students at R.L. Turner will be building a 1997 Toyota 4Runner as part of the 2020-2021 SEMA High School Vehicle Build. The Jeep will be sold at the end of the school year and proceeds will go towards funding another vehicle build for the school.

SPONSORS - R.L. Turner High School

 

2022 AUCTION

This 1996 Toyota 4Runner was a SEMA-Sponsored High School Vehicle Build (HSVB) project for OPS Career Center in Omaha, NE. The build was led by Automotive Shop Instructors David Pippert and Bradley Goodwin, with assistance from Ryan Messerschmidt, Welding Instructor, as well as over 30 students throughout its time at the school's automotive shop with nearly 200 hours invested in the build.

SOLD - $23,500

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Auction has officially closed.

The exterior is Sunfire Red Pearl in color with a black and tan interior. There are over $13,500 in added aftermarket and OEM parts on this build, not including the nearly 200 hours of labor, materials or consumable supplies. Overall value of the completed upgrades is well over $25,000.

Modifications

  • PRP Enduro Reclining Seats and Custom Back Bench Seat
  • Planted – Driver and Passenger Seat Mounting Brackets
  • Custom Fabricated Rear Seat Mount
  • Auto Custom Carpets (ACC) – Plush Cut Pile Replacement Carpet Kit
  • Husky - Front and Rear Floor Liners
  • Linear Logic - ScanGauge 2 Vehicle Monitor System
  • Tuffy Security Products - Universal Valuables Safe w/Camlock (included, but not currently installed)
  • Covercraft - UVS100 Custom Sunscreen

  • True North Fabrications - Front and Rear Plate Bumpers
  • True North Fabrications - Spare Tire Carrier Swingout
  • WARN Industries – VR EVO 8 Winch w/relocated controller box
  • Bushwacker – Fender Flares
  • BOLT Lock – Hitch Receiver Lock, Padlock and Cable Lock (included, but not currently installed)
  • Draw-Tite – 118341 Trailer Wiring Adapter Kit (Flat 4 Style)
  • ORACLE Lighting - H4 - S3 LED Headlight Bulb Conversion
  • Diode Dynamics – SS3 LED Pod Lights w/custom 3D printed mounting adapter in bumper
  • Diode Dynamics – LED Tail Light Bulbs
  • AVS – In-Channel Ventvisor Front Side Window Deflectors

  • RBP Wheels – 81R Saharan 1890-83-00FB, 18"x9" with Black Finish
  • Atturo Tire - LT275/65/R18 Trail Blade M/T Tires, 32.3" height
  • Function and Form – 2" Leveling Kit
  • K&N Engineering – 57-9013 Performance Air Intake System
  • Borla Performance - 14659 Cat-Back Exhaust System

  • PowerUp 700 Jump Start Pack
  • MagicMount™ Qi Pro Charge5 for Window or Dash
  • PowerVolt™ PD32 – USB A+C Home Charger
  • PowerVolt™ QC38 – USB A+C Car Charger
  • Assortment of USB-C, Micro-USB and Lightning cables
  • ThudBuds™ True Wireless Earbuds
  • Scosche Multicam Bear Logo Hat
  • Scosche Sticker Pack (6)

BUILD UPDATES

 

January 2020

1996 Toyota 4Runner Delivered to Omaha Public Schools Career Center Auto Shop

Omaha Public Schools (OPS) Career Center, located in Omaha, NE is partnering with the Specialty Equipment Market Association for their high school vehicle build program. Students of the high school auto tech program will be customizing a 1996 3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner before the end of the 2020 school year.

The program, aimed to provide an educational, hands on experience while introducing high school students to the customization hobby has generated interest and support from the industry. Many companies have raised their hands to support the builds through product donations. OPS Career Center's sponsors are listed below.

 

 

MEET THE SCHOOL

 

The Omaha Public Schools (OPS) Career Center Automotive Program is a three-year automotive technology program with two ASE Certified instructors. Enrollment is available for students attending one of seven OPS High schools. Opened in 1985, the Career Center continues the legacy of former Omaha Technical High School (1924-1984). Automotive Technology has been an integral program since the beginning of Technical High School.

Students can take courses in Steering and Suspension, Brakes, HVAC, Engine Repair, Engine Performance, Transmissions, and Electrical. More than 12 industry certifications can be earned by students. Additionally, automotive courses taken at the Career Center are recognized as related instruction in Youth Registered Apprenticeships with two local car dealers. There are between 80-100 students enrolled annually in the Automotive Technology program.

SPONSORS - Omaha Public Schools Career Center