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November 4, 2011: Bergstroms Photography officially joins the Swoopy build team as our photography partner. Their team did an amazing job capturing the excitement of our soft unveiling at the 2011 SEMA Show and they really understand how to make any hot rod, show car, or custom looks its best. Bergstrom Photography is known throughout the Southwest and beyond and can be seen at a wide variety of exclusive events, including those held at the legendary Playboy Mansion, located in Beverly Hills, CA.

November 2, 2011: After viewing Swoopy in the AirBagIt.com booth at SEMA with Ron Mangus of Ron Mangus Custom Hot Rod Interiors, Kicker Audio agreed to become our stereo partner. They have a great line of audio products and we have found the ideal combination of speakers, subwoofers and amplifiers to ensure we can listen to great tunes over the less than subtle purr of the 392 HEMI. For more information on their line of speakers and components, visit their website: www.kicker.com.

November 1, 2011: Swoopy has been accepted for the prestigious Custom De Elegance competition at the 2012 Sacramento Autorama, Cal Expo Fairgrounds, Sacramento, CA. This incredible show, now in it's 62nd year, is being held February 17-19, 2012. We are highly honored to be permitted to compete in this unique and highly sought after category.

November 1, 2011: Over 100 people participating in the soft unveiling of Swoopy during the 2011 SEMA Show. We were prominently featured in the AirBagIt.com booth, which was strategically located in Hot Rod Alley, Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Swoopy proved to be one on the most photographed vehicles throughout SEMA week. For a series of photos from the unveiling, refer to the 2011 SEMA Show Tab on the homepage, or simply click here.

October 29, 2011: We are pleased to welcome Wisefly Auto Glass to the build team. All of our glass is being installed with their more than capable hands. They really understand the "ins and outs' of glass installation, take the extra care required when working with hot rods, and are experts at restoring older glass that can't be readily located or replaced. Check out their website: www.WiseflyAutoGlass.com.

September 23, 2011: The November issue of Hot Rod magazine, New Products Section, says it best: "If you find if hard to sleep at night, sweating over the little imperfections under the hood of your hot rod...." That definitely summarizes our goal to have a clean engine bay for Swoopy. Thanks to the HAL Stuff Company, the electric chokes of our Holley carburetors will now have very unique chrome covers, along with hidden wiring. This small company is run by a hot rodder for hot rodders, check out their line of new products at: www.hal-stuff.com.

September 15, 2011: As we prepare for the 2012 show season, we have quickly realized the importance of having a unique display that also compliments the Art Deco influence of Swoopy. We are pleased to announce partnering with Hot Rod Alley Gifts and Nostalgia, located in Broken Arrow, OK. Obviously we can't disclose a lot of information until the 2012 Grand National Roaster Show, but needless to say, our display will prove to be as memorable as our build. For a great trip down memory lane, as well as finding some incredible nostalgia items for your garage, office, or man cave, you have to visit their really cool website: www.hotrodalleygifts.com.

September 14, 2011: Everyone's heard the phase: "It's all in the attention to details", and the folks at South Coast Stainless, located in Lake Havasu City, AZ, demonstrate their attention to detail with every one of their fasteners. Due to the cleanliness of our engine bay and the massive 392 HEMI, we needed to have polished stainless steel cap screws that would compliment these efforts. When you view our finished build, it will be easy to understand why South Coast Stainless is our fastener company of choice. Visit their website to view their wide selection of cap screws, lock washers, and hex nuts: www.southcoaststainless.com.

September 13, 2011: After reviewing the Swoopy script created by Kenny Youngblood, we knew that Motorhead Custom Emblems (a division of Motorhead Design Warehouse) was our company of choice to convert this design into reality. The artistic design capabilities of Andrea Carnahan- Koenig, company president, sets a standard that is not matched in the industry, and the attention to detail of her design/fabrication team is at the highest level. As confirmed by the completed Swoopy script, one-off castings is one of their specialties. To view a series of examples of their incredible emblems, badges, jewelry, and awards, visit their website: www.MotorHeadCustomEmblems.com.

August, 26, 2011: Toyo tires has agreed to serve as our tire sponsor and provide us with a set of their Toyo Proxes T1R series tires for Swoopy. The innovative lines of this tire, combined with proven performance and handling capabilities, make this the ideal tire for our build. Visit their website for additional information regarding their wide variety of tires available for hot rods, race cars, touring, crossovers, pickups, and many more. Find out why Toyo tires are "Driven to "Perform" at: www.toyotires.com.

August, 18, 2011: An important item that get overlooked is a transmission cooler, but we didn't have a lot of room underneath Swoopy to fit a traditional unit. Fortunately, Maxx Performance offer their Kool Blue transmission cooler that is only 3" in diameter and available in a series of lengths. The dual pass technology allows for a lot of cooling in a very small space. Learn more at: www.koolblue.com.

August, 01, 2011: Doesn't matter what size of engine you have in your hot rod, keeping the engine cool is always a major concern. Fortunately, we've got to know Bryan, owner of Custom Aluminum Radiator Warehouse, located in Kingman, AZ. Their radiators keep blown big block bowtie motors cool in the Arizona heat, so you know these units will work well in any geographic location. They carry a wide variety of units available, plus electric fans and wiring harnesses, and can build to your custom specifications as well. To learn more, visit their website: www.alumrad.com.

July, 25, 2011: To compliment our theme of hidden components and clean engine bay, we naturally called Wizard Fabrication Products, located in Sacramento. Their Steer Clear product allows use of the ididit "shorty" steering column without the column protruding through the firewall, which provides for a very clean look. In 2006, SEMA thought so highly of this product that Wizard Fabrication was awarded Best Engineered New Product Award Winner and Runner-up for Best New Street Rod or Custom Car Product. Additional information regarding Steer Clear is available at their website: www.wizardsteerclear.com.

July, 21, 2011: We want to welcome Gotta Show to our build team and we look forward to using their braided stainless steel hoses, transmission cooler, and polished fittings. Their commitment to quality is readily evident in all of their products, which can be viewed at: www.gottashow.com.

July, 20, 2011: When you have a car as smooth as Swoopy, you want to have side mirrors that match. Thanks to our great Friends at Yogi's, Inc., Swoopy with be equipped with Vision mirrors. Side mirrors is only one example of the hundreds of items available from Yogi's, Inc. Visit their website at: www.yogisinc.com.

July, 19, 2011: With a skinned rear bumper, we weren't about to ruin those great lines with a traditional license plate, so we turned to Reliable Power Products Group, Inc. (RPPG). While RPPG is primarily known for sales of combustion control systems, they also have a hot rod business group that manufactures all of their items in house. Their hidden license plate kit is exceptionally well made and easy to install. Plus, the plate is hidden from view when Swoopy is laid on the grass. To learn more, visit them at: www.rppginc.com

July, 18, 2011: Thanks to ODYSSEY Battery, starting that massive 392 HEMI will not be a problem. After discussing different battery options, we selected their PC1700MJS, which is even clad in metal for additional protection. Their batteries also have an exceptionally long shelf life, so we can be confident every time we hit the start button, regardless of how long Swoopy has been sitting in the garage. For additional information, check out their website: www.odysseybattery.com.

July, 17, 2011: In addition to smooth lines, Swoopy will definitely have a smooth ride as well, thanks to AirBagIt, based in Mesa, AZ. Their varied line of air suspension products ensures any needs can be met. Plus, their Air-Engine Plug & Play system combines all of the plumbing, valves, and controls into a single unit. Due to our unique one-off design considerations, and aggressive build schedule, the Plug & Play really saved us valuable time. Learn more at: www.airbagit.com.

July, 15, 2011: We are exceptionally proud to announce partnering with Mike Curtis, owner of Curtis Speed Wheels. Mike has agreed to design a set of one off wheels for Swoopy that will be a perfect compliment for this one off build. In addition to his partnership with EVOD Industries, Mike Curtis has designed wheels for legendary icons of the industry, including Chip Foose and Boyd Coddington. His incredible wheels can been seen on numerous hot rods, street rods, and show cars, including Gold Digger, winner of the prestigious Detroit Autorama Ridler Award in 2010. To learn more about Curtis Speed Wheels, visit: www.curtisspeed.com.

July, 13, 2011: Even with the thunder being generated by our massive 392 HEMI, the interior of Swoopy will be exceptionally quiet due to our partnership with Hushmat. Their innovative material technology provides for the ultimate in vibration damping, thermal insulation, sound absorption, and is exceptionally easy to install. Learn more about the diverse line of Hushmat products at: www.hushmat.com.

July, 1, 2011: We want to thank our friends at Toyota Motor Sales for providing the electric power steering pump for our build. This provides an innovative way to handle our power steering needs while also reducing load on the 392 HEMI as well maintaining a clear engine bay.

June, 18, 2011: After a series of discussions with representatives of Surf City Garage, they have agreed to be our automotive detailing sponsor. Their impressive line of products is second to none and we are thrilled to have them part of our team. For additional information, check out their great website: www.surfcity.com., and also take time for the "virtual tour" of their amazing auto collection.

June, 13, 2011: In the hot rod industry, few companies have the name recognition of Borgeson Universal Company, Inc. They will be providing all of our steering connection needs, including U-Joints and Double D shafts. Get the latest steering options information at their website: www.borgeson.com

June, 09, 2011: Our wiring needs are being met by American Autowire, which has over 9,000 restoration wiring harnesses as well as a wide variety of kits for the builder. Their Highway 22 Series with truck mount option was the ideal fit for our build. Visit www.americanautowire.com for additional information on their wide variety of wiring kits and accessories.

May, 03, 2011: DuPont Refinish has agreed to serve as our paint product sponsor and we are thrilled to partner with them and apply their incredible DuPont Hot Hues base color of "Sinful Cinnamon". The dramatic mix of bronze and copper hues readily capture the unique paint perspective this build demanded. For additional information regarding DuPont Refinish, visit their website, www.dupontrefinish.com, and let them help you "unleash the color".

April, 22, 2011: We are pleased to announce that ididit, inc. has joined the Swoopy project. In addition to their steering column, we will also be utilizing their keyless ignition system, which compliments our goal of minimum controls being evident while also enhancing security for Swoopy. Addition information for their complete line of products is provided on their website: www.ididitinc.com.

April 8, 2011: The 392 HEMI powering Swoopy will now be protected with Z-ALT motor oil. After speaking with the founders of this product, we gained an keen appreciation of the incredible capabilities of their Z-ALT muscle car oil, and we welcome them to our build. For more information about Z-ALT, visit their website: www.z-alt.com.