Chassis Engineering Inc. Continues With Heidts
When Chassis Engineering Inc. founder Roy A. Lewis died in October, the company announced that it would be closing. It was sad news for customers of the company that had been supplying quality suspension parts to street rodders since it was founded in 1966 .
Earlier this year, Heidts Hot Rod and Muscle Car Parts announced that they had acquired Chassis Engineering Inc. and would retain the company’s name and its 52-year legacy. Manufacturing, sales, and technical operations have moved from West Branch, Iowa, to the Heidts facility in Lake Zurich, Illinois, but will continue to operate under its well-known name. Many CEI employees have been retained to produce its products.
“Chassis Engineering Inc. is a great fit for us and brings decades of experience serving the street and hot rod markets with their quality high-performance parts,” Heidts President and CEO Wallace Leyshon said. Visit Heidts Hot Rod and Muscle Car Parts at heidts.com.
More Fun For Tri-Five Chevys
Meet us at the 4th Annual Danchuk Tri-Five Nationals. STREET RODDER will be in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on August 9-11 for the world’s greatest Tri-Five–only event. The Tri-Five Nationals is open to 1955-1957 Chevy passenger cars, trucks, and Corvettes. This year it’s going to get greater with some changes and additions.
On August 9, Beech Bend Raceway will welcome Thursday Night Under the Lights, featuring drag racing action, including heads-up Gassers, wheel standers, and 200-mph exhibition cars. On Friday, original and restored Tri-Fives can gather in a special designated parking area to compete for the American Tri-Five Association’s Preservation Award, given to the best representation of a factory-appearing Tri-Five. The rest of the event, produced by Woody’s Hot Rodz, will feature show cars as well as competitive and “fun run” racing on the strip. Ten Painless Performance/STREET RODDER Top 100 winners will be selected as well.
Learn more about the Danchuk Tri-Five Nationals and register to attend at thetrifivenationals.com.
Coker Tire Joins Mecum Auctions
The world’s largest collector car tire supplier has partnered with the world’s largest collector car auction company. Coker Tire is now the exclusive tire and wheel sponsor of Mecum Auctions and will be at the 18 Mecum Auctions throughout 2018. Coker Tire’s involvement includes on-site booth displays, product sales, and support.
At each auction, Coker Tire and Mecum staff choose vehicles representing the brand. Coker Tire presents some of its favorite vehicles via social media coverage, commercial spots, and airtime coverage, offering perspectives about auction vehicles equipped with Coker Tire products.
Coker Tire President and COO Wade Kawasaki said, “Dana Mecum and his team have built an incredible presence with their auctions, both at the local and national level, and their appreciation for preserved and restored classics makes this relationship a perfect fit.”
To learn more about Mecum Auctions, and for the full 2018 Mecum car auction schedule, visit mecum.com. For more information about Coker Tire, go to cokertire.com.
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