Factory Five Heads to SEMA 2014!

[Dave Smith]

We’ve got an epic show planned this year for SEMA! At last count, there were 14 Factory Five cars scheduled for SEMA in various parts of the show and with a variety of companies. We’ve been hard at work for the last few months getting these cars ready, and will be giving you guys daily reports from the show on our website, Facebook/social media pages, and forums. Here are some pictures of the crew getting ready for this year’s show.


Tony and Joe sort through employee/partner badges. We’ve got 13 employees and customer helpers scheduled to work the very busy Factory Five booth.


CherieLynn Westrich (with Factory Five’s Tony Zullo) will be helping the Factory Five crew at SEMA this year and also representing the All-Women’s 427 build.


The Hot Rod Magazine Special Edition ’33 will be in the Factory Five booth and the subject of a SEMA Show episode.


Our AWESOME paint sponsor Sherwin Williams will be unveiling an all-new line of 17 official Factory Five colors and our new 50th Anniversary 289 USRRC Roadster will be at the show.


We’ve built a new 818R rolling chassis to showcase the guts of the newest Factory Five.



Above & Below: We’re bringing a Factory Five GTM with new Sherwin Williams paint.

[Dave Smith]

Susie from Graffiti Works applies sponsor decals onto the GTM.


The Factory Five 818R is wearing all-new Sherwin Williams colors and awaits Susie’s race decal treatment.


Jeremy from Luchini Designs (right) stopped by to help the crew out with the 818R. Five times a day, Jim prays towards Laguna Seca.


Nate Johnson test fits a cool carbon fiber mirror from sponsor APR.


Tony fits the 818R rear spoiler bracket surround.


Tony helps Jim prep the always funny silicone in the face prank.


Master shaper John fits GTM door panels.

[Dave Smith]

Jeremy helps Director of Engineering Jesper position the carbon fiber rocker panels.


Production has continued uninterrupted, but break time sees the race shop flooded with guys checking out the new rides.


Operations Manager Nate Johnson with Stewart driver Steve and a full load in the very cool new Stewart Transport-Factory Five trailer.



Above & Below: The new Stewart Transport-Factory Five trailer picks up a full load.




The 818R was repainted after running down at VIR three weeks ago.


Before...

[Dave Smith]

...and after Susie's talents.


Tony buffs out the ’33 Special Edition Hot Rod.


Hot Rod Magazine and Factory Five are showing off the Special Edition ’33 Hot Rod at this year’s SEMA Show.


The All-Women’s 427 build car will be at SEMA with 4 of the 5 team members including CherieLynn Westrich, Nan Gelhard, Jo Coddington, and Karen Salvaggio.


Factory Five customer Eric Treves will be joining the Factory Five crew and his 289 USRRC replica will be featured in the Factory Five booth.


Above: Factory Five customer Erik Hansen built this jaw-dropping electric-powered 818S (called the 818e) and the car will be featured at the 2014 SEMA Show.

Below: Erik’s 818e has an EV West electric drive system and has run FAST at Laguna Seca!



We have attended the SEMA Show for 16 years, and I always say if you’re a manufacturer in the automotive industry, you’re at SEMA. And if you aren’t at SEMA, you aren’t in the automotive industry. Factory Fives will show a strong presence this year and continue to lead the component car industry with engineering excellence, new designs, and high performance.

[FFRSpec72]

Since you all don't come out the great Northwest, it will be good to finally meet the FFR team at SEMA.

[Ray]

Dave,

Is there going to be an announcement of the "name the colors" contest at SEMA? It's been a little over a year (I think) since the contest ended and there have been several questions from entrants....

Ray

PS: Looking forward to seeing you and the rest of the FFamily.

[JAE]

Looking good guys, can't wait to see everything in person.

John

[riptide motorsport]

Yup,, things just keep getting better and better every year for FFR.....too cool. Living the dream!

[Mustang Man]

Ray, you headed out to SEMA this year? I'm going for the first time since '09. Lots to catch up on. Oh, and Dave, like I said on the other forum, you've GOT to save me one of those FFR lanyards. I'll wear it with pride all week at the show!

Mark

[flynntuna]

Just saw an article in Hot Rod Mag on the "33" built for the magazine.

[Russ Thompson]

Save me a lanyard too, my wife and I will see you there. :-)
Mark, glad to hear you'll finally make it back this year, hope to see you.

Russ

[smokinss]

Save me a lanyard too, my wife and I will see you there. :-)
Mark, glad to hear you'll finally make it back this year, hope to see you.

Russ

Is it possible to get a lanyard at the booth or cocktail party? That would be great! Looking forward to SEMA again.... this time as an owner of a MK4!