Photos by Jose Valdez
Right in the heart of all the action in Long Beach, California, the first-ever Electrify Showoff stole the show on May 19-21 amidst the hustle and bustle of OEM EV manufacturers, aftermarket EVs specialists, and retrofit specialists’ exhibits. This incredible custom car show featured an impressive lineup of about 110 EVs. But it was not trade and business. Local EV enthusiasts brought out the big guns with a wide variety of modified Teslas, converted classics, e-bikes and trikes, and even purpose-built electric cars designed specifically for motorsports.
Some seriously influential figures stole the spotlight at Electrify Expo. One of them was none other than Ryan Basseri of Rywire Motorsport Electronics. He brought the heat with two of his electric conversions, including his jaw-dropping S2000, a project that made waves at SEMA in 2022. This beauty caught everyone’s attention with its discreetly modified exterior and intriguing deleted exhaust openings.
Ryan had another trick up his sleeve—a red 6th-generation Honda Civic hatchback that left visitors in awe. Why? This bad boy incorporated Tesla motors, delivering power to all four wheels through AEM EV control solutions.
The retrofit and modified EVs have become a full-on subculture.
Another vehicle that caught everyone’s eye was a Tesla Model 3 that was masterfully built by Evasive Motorsports and driven by the skilled Dai Yoshihara. During the 2021 Pikes Peak hill climb, they faced some electrical troubles, but guess what? They bounced back like champions in 2022! Not only did they secure the fastest time among all the EV competitors, but they also snagged a super impressive ninth-place finish overall. It was an absolute triumph for the team!
The superb selection of retrofitted classic cars got everyone excited at the show. Conductive Classics totally rocked it with its 1964 Galaxie, while Current LA blew minds with its reimagined 1932 EV Deuce. The rebuilt 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air EV by Current also stole the spotlight, showcasing this perfect fusion of vintage looks and cutting-edge electric power and winning the “Best of Show” award.
The Sierra Echo EV was showcased at the Hypercraft booth, representing the collaboration between Sierra Cars and Hypercraft. And guess what? During Industry Day, Sierra Cars founder and professional race car driver Cole Powelson and Hypercraft co-founder and chief marketing officer Jonathon Miller announced that Lucy Block, who’s not only a rally driver but also the wife of the legendary late Ken Block, will be taking part in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb to honor her husband’s legacy and raise awareness for the 43 Institute.
People were going crazy for Porsches with electric powertrains at the show! It was all the rage, and companies like ReVolt Systems and Ampere EV were right in the mix, offering conversion kits that make the whole process a breeze (and relatively affordable, too). The Toyo booth had this mind-blowing electric 935, all thanks to the genius Bisi Ezerioha. This bad boy was equipped with a beastly three-phase motor pumping out over 440kW/600h, and they cleverly hid the battery packs, too. Bisi’s previous Porsche EV project, a 1984 935, had already made waves in 2020. That guy knows how to turn heads!
There were so many other modified electric rides at the Electrify Showoff that made a profound statement. AutoFashion brought its A-game with a widebody Model 3 that was straight up drool-worthy. The Tesla was just one of many modified Teslas from Team Ruined, which took home Best Crew of Showoff. Another stunner included the Tjin Edition Mach-E on full air suspension, looking all sleek and stylish. Tjin also had an F-150 Lightning built for overlanding, ready to take on any adventure you throw at it.
Electrify Showoff was a mind-blowing sneak peek into the future of electric car customization and mods. It was insane: You could feel the energy and excitement in the air. The growth potential for our scene is staggering, and it has become a full-on subculture, with more exciting stuff coming our way in the years to come. Short term, the Electrify Expo is heading for a full US tour, with six other dates throughout the summer and fall, including San Francisco; Washington, DC; Long Island, New York; Seattle; Miami; and Austin, TX. Check out electrifyexpo.com for more info and bookings, and we’ll see you there!
On Sunday, networking time allowed us to see firsthand the converted classic EVs on display, take photos, and question the builders during the catered lunch break and afternoon happy hour. The day concluded with an informative “Ask the Experts” Q&A session, whereby all conference speakers were brought together for audience queries.
Casey Loter of Salt Lake City was the lucky winner of the CD-7LG Carbon Digital dash display, donated by AEM-EV. The Golden Wrench, i.e., the Promoter’s Pick for Best of Show, was awarded to Kevin Erickson for his ‘73 “Electrollite” by Terry Breheny of Ohm On The Range. Finally, the longest-distance-driven-in-a-converted-EV award went to Mick Longley from Durango, Colorado, who came at the wheel of his Nissan Leaf-swapped ‘71 Volkswagen hatchback 729 miles (roundtrip).
Terry, show organizer, concluded the weekend by stating that based on the overwhelmingly positive feedback from both days, the event will return next year with even more activities and vehicles. Watch this space for the 2023 dates, or check SOC23.com.
CAR SHOW AWARDS
Best of Show
Brian Dilley,
1957 Chevy Bel EV
Best Crew
Ruined,
Modified Tesla
Best Booth Car
Bisimoto Porsche 935
Best Sedan
Meric Cuevas,
2018 Tesla Model 3
Best Coupe
Karen Brems,
1975 Porsche 914
Best Tesla Frunk
CJ Cardenalli,
2018 Tesla Model 3
Best Audio
Ravi Vallabh,
2017 Tesla Model 3
Best Interior
CJ Cardenalli,
2018 Tesla Model 3
Best Performance
Eddy Borysewicz,
1957 Streamliner
Best Paint
Eddy Borysewicz,
1965 Ford Mustang
Best Wrap/Graphics
Marty Morrise,
2018 Tesla Model 3
Best Stance
Meric Cuevas,
2018 Tesla Model 3
Best Wheel/Tire Pack
Mark Irvin,
Batman Golf Cart
Best SUV/Off-roader
Kyle Meziere,
1953 Jeep Willys
Best Truck
Gregg Snowden,
1980 GMC Sierra
Best EV Conversion
Mike Sallee,
1964 Ford Galaxie
JORDAN QUINTAL HAS BEEN BUILDING HOT RODS, STREET RODS, CUSTOMS AND LEAD SLEDS EVER SINCE HE WAS A LITTLE KID WORKING ON PLASTIC SCALE MODELS. WHEN HE WAS 13, HE GRADUATED FROM MODELS TO WORKING ON FULL-SCALE CARS AT HIS UNCLE WALLY’S BODY AND PAINT SHOP. THERE HE LEARNED HOW TO WORK WITH METAL, USING HAMMERS, DOLLIES AND SPOONS, BEFORE MOVING ON TO EXPERIENCING BODY FILLER AND SANDING TECHNIQUES. AFTER CONQUERING THE BODY PREP WORK, HIS UNCLE HANDED HIM A SPRAY GUN AND HE STARTED APPLYING PRIMER, BASECOAT AND CLEAR. BY THE TIME HE GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL HE WAS AN ACCOMPLISHED PAINTER.
Jordan opened his body shop in 1975 when he was 24. In 2000, he decided to build complete custom cars and trucks for customers and opened Super Rides by Jordan in Escondido, California. Throughout the years, he’s become well-known in the industry as a master custom builder. Many of his masterpieces have received prestigious awards in the custom automotive world.
The reason Jordan wanted to build his ’30 Ford coupe was to showcase his talents as a craftsman and drive a badass hot rod! Jordan started his unique ’30 Ford five-window body mods with a 4-inch chop. The ’32 Ford grille shell and Dan Fink custom grille were also shortened 6 inches. A pair of larger ’34 commercial truck headlights flanks the grille. Jordan made a cool custom radiator overflow tank. The doors and jambs were reworked so that the doors fit flush with the body. Stock door handles allow for external access, while a pair of swan-neck side mirrors allow for peripheral rearview vision. A pair of classic ’40s 682-C headlight turn indicators were used as rear taillights.
Remember that Jordan started out working at his uncle’s body shop when he was 13 years old, and he went on to become a master painter by the time he was 18. After a 30-year hiatus, he laid down the awesome color you see here. He started with painting everything base white, and then mixed a batch of House of Kolor Lime Time Green, added a little House of Kolor Pagan Gold Kandy concentrate with a pinch of Egyptian Gold pearl, and covered the white. Next he covered it with multiple coats of clear and had Pete “Hot Dog” Finlan lay down pinstriping and lettering. Finally, Jordan buried everything with six coats of clear. A grand total of 18 coats of color and clear consume this ’30 Ford five-window coupe.
1930 Ford Five-Window Coupe
Owner/Builder: Jordan Quintal
ENGINE:
’67 Pontiac GTO 400-ci machined to 462-ci and assembled by Gregg Scott Racing Engines; Edelbrock Performance aluminum cylinder heads with Mooneyes finned valve covers and breathers; Ames aluminum tri-power intake manifold; custom-made aluminum carburetor spacers with three Rochester tri-power carburetors 1,350-cfm; SCAT steel crankshaft and connecting rods; RaceTech aluminum pistons with an Isky camshaft; custom Super Rides 1 ¾- diameter headers fitted with custom Super Rides heat shield; Electrical charge is produced with a Denso 130-amp alternator; Ron Davis aluminum radiator.
FRAME:
Super Rides custom 4-inch boxed tapered rails, 113-inch wheelbase.
FRONT SUSPENSION:
Super Bell I-beam; drilled dropped axle spindles and hubs supported by a North County transverse leaf spring, dampened by a pair of Speedway Motors friction shocks; Speedway Motors hairpin radius rods with custom Super Rides bullet ends.
BRAKES:
Front: Wilwood dual-piston calipers and rotors with Pontiac aluminum finned backing plates.
Rear: Wilwood four-piston calipers with 10-inch rotors.
WHEELS / TIRES:
Front: Astro Supreme chrome 15 x 5;
Rear: Astro Supreme chrome 15 x 10.
Front: Coker Classic 165 x 15;
Rear: Mickey Thompson Radir Dragster white wall cheater slicks 10 x 15.
REAR SUSPENSION:
Dutchman axle housing with Dutchman 31- splined axles, 3.73 gears set with Pro Gear posi-unit anchored by a Super Rides 4-link and panhard bar and dampened by a pair of Alden coilover shocks with 250-pound springs.
STEERING:
Mullins Vega quick-ratio steer box.
TRANSMISSION:
TKO-600 five-speed manual with McLoad dual-disc pressure plate hooked up to an Oceanside Driveline driveshaft.
BODY MODS:
Roof 4-inch chop; doors close flush; beltline continues all the way around body and cowl; ’32 Ford radiator shell and Dan Fink grille shortened 6 inches; ’34 commercial truck headlights; taillights from a ’40s OTB headlight turn indicator conformed to rear of body; too many more to list.
PAINT:
House of Kolor White basecoat, Lime Time pearl, Pagan Gold concentrate, Egyptian Gold pearl and clear sprayed by Jordan Quintal; pinstriping and lettering by Pete “Hot Dog” Finlan.
INTERIOR:
Custom ’50 Ford dash with refurbished speedo/gauges. Armondo’s Custom Upholstery, San Jacinto, CA, leather work, seats, door panels, headliner and carpet; Jordan’s custom steering column and steering wheel quick-release for the Budnik Flat Track fourspoke steering wheel; Super Rides custom detailed items, matching, fabricated and drilled pedal assembly; longneck shifter and chrome-plated window trim; Alpine CDE-1368T head unit with Pandora internet radio, 300-watt amp pair of 6-inch front and 6 x 9-inch rear speakers.
Pro’s Pick has recently released wheel tubs. They are made in North America from quality 16 gauge steel and will come in three different sizes. Measuring 3 inches deep, 5 inches deep, and 7.5 inches deep, these options cover everything from simply needing a little extra room for a modern wheel setup, to needing a lot of extra space for a pro-street setup. With a flat surface mounting area, these tubs will be suitable to weld-in or bolt-in to an existing bed. Being a quality 16 gauge metal, they are suitable to work with if some extra modification and trimming is required.
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Superweave is designed to provide premium outdoor, all-weather storage protection. It is Cal Car Cover’s most UV, water, and weather resistant car and truck cover. The versatile Superweave material features unsurpassed moisture, dust, and pollutant protection. The encapsulation technology goes inside the fabric and around the fibers, resulting in a silky-smooth finish that glides over fine paint finishes. The car cover fabric is also dust-proof, so it will keep your vehicle clean whether it is stored indoors or out. It remains exceptionally breathable, allowing moisture, condensation and heat to easily escape from under the car cover. Its unique lightweight design also enables it to fold up to one-third the size of your typical outdoor car and truck cover but does not take away from its ability to protect your automobile’s finish. The material is easy to care for because it is washer and dryer safe. Backed by a four-year limited warranty, the Superweave car and truck covers can be ordered in one or two-tone color combinations. Available in Gray, Taupe, Blue, Red, or Black. Made in the USA.
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MSRP: $214.99
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Looking for the strength of a Ford 9-inch but the reduced noise and increased efficiency of an 8.8-inch? Now you can have the best of both worlds with Detroit Speed’s FN988 center section: a 9-inch housing utilizing 8.8-inch internal components in five different gear ratios.
Features/Benefits:
Is it possible to have a Ford 9-inch without an annoying amount of gear whine? Of course, but at what cost? How much time and money are you going to spend chasing down the issue when you can now simply bolt an 8.8-inch center section into your 9-inch housing thanks to the engineers at DSE? Detroit Speed now offers five different gear ratios and a complete assembly that will bolt directly into your 9-inch housing. Complete with forged alloy steel carrier bearing caps, a high-strength nodular case, safety-wired ARP hardware, a 1350 forged steel pinion yoke, and a 31-spline Eaton Truetrac differential, it’s built to handle some serious power and deliver it quietly and more efficiently than any 9-inch.
EMISSIONS
This part is legal for sale or use on Emissions Controlled Vehicles, Uncontrolled (Non-Emissions Controlled) Vehicles, and Racing Use Only Vehicles because it does not affect vehicle emissions and is not covered by emissions regulations.
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It’s hard to beat cordless power tools. They’re easy to use, portable, and eliminate the extension cords you used to trip over in the shop.
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Summit Racing Multi-Process MIG and TIG Welders feature smooth arc starts with minimal spatter in an assortment of models to suit your needs and budget.
Summit Racing Multi-Process MIG Welders
Weld steel, carbon steel, and copper with a Summit Racing Multi-Process MIG Welder. They allow you to weld using gas shielded or gasless wire methods in MIG or MMA (stick) configurations. Features include:
Summit Racing Multi-Process MIG Welders are available with 120-volt, 120-/220-volt, and 220-volt input voltages and output ranges between 80-200 amps DC current.
Summit Racing Multi-Process TIG Welder
The Summit Racing Multi-Process TIG Welder is easy to set up thanks to its IGBT converter. The converter allows you to adjust the current range for deeper penetration on thick carbon steel or thin-gauge steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Additional features include:
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You toss a lot of things in your truck’s bed, so why not toss in something that protects it from damage? A DeeZee X-Mat Truck Bed Mat will keep your truck bed free from scratches, dings, and dents caused by loading and unloading cargo or when loads shift during transport.
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